PAK vs NZ, 5th ODI Highlights: Henry Shipley and Rachin Ravindra picked three wickets apiece as New Zealand bundled out Pakistan for 252 runs to win the fifth ODI by 47 runs at National Stadium, Karachi. Earlier, opener Will Young and Tom Latham cracked solid half centuries as the guests were bowled out for 299. Seeking a consolatory win after trailing 4-0, New Zealand's innings was built around Young's 91-ball 87 and a 58-ball 59 from Latham after the visitors won the toss and opted to bat. The win helped the Blackcaps avoid a clean sweep as the Babar Azam-led side won it 4-1
New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Tom Blundell(w), Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham(c), Mark Chapman, Cole McConchie, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry
Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Shan Masood, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
PAK vs NZ, 5th ODI Highlights
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That is it from this game then! Babar Azam has been awarded the trophy, he now goes and celebrates with his team. That is it from the series too. The T20I series ended all level and it is Pakistan who win the ODI series and quite easily. Until next time, take care and goodbye!
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Tom Latham says he is very pleased with how they played in this game and it was a complete team effort. States it is about improving for them from time to time and to gain experience.
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Babar Azam says they lost too many wickets at the start and at the end. Admits they needed partnerships and they did not get that. States he is surprised by the teams defending totals here but they need to be prepare for every situation and not blame the conditions. Adds there were many positives, they now have an idea where their ODI team stands and the points in which they were lacking, there has been improvement.
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Fakhar Zaman, PLAYER OF THE SERIES, says he wanted to score big in Karachi too but that did not happen but he is pleased his side won. States he is pleased with how Iftikhar Ahmed and Agha Salman played and he hopes they can continue to do well in the games going ahead.
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Henry Shipley, is the player of the MATCH!
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... PRESENTATION TIME ...
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First, they won the toss and elected to bat! After that, a combined batting effort saw them get to a score which was par at least. It was Will Young at the start and the the middle order chipped in to get their side to a good score and in reply, their bowlers were on song. Henry Shipley was excellent as he got the big wickets earlier on. Pakistan though did fight back courtesy Iftikhar Ahmed and Agha Salman. The two got their side back into the game. Iftikhar Ahmed was on a missing to take his team home single-handedly but kept losing wickets at the other end and in the end, his side have fallen short.
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Have to feel bad for Iftikhar Ahmed! What a knock that was from him but it goes down in vain. He was doing it all alone and had he got support, the story could have well been different. New Zealand on the other hand, will be pleased as they have managed to avoid the whitewash and ended the series on a high. They were better than Pakistan in most parts of the game.
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46.1WMatt Henry to Iftikhar Ahmed
OUT! Rauf is short! The dive does not save him and that is the end of the game! A really good throw. Outside off, this is hit through covers. Two is the call and they go for it. The fielder runs to his right and throws it to the bowler. He deflects it onto the stumps. It is taken upstairs. Replays show that Rauf is short. New Zealand WIN BY 47 RUNS!
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Is that the end of the game? Is Rauf short, it is taken upstairs.
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45.60Rachin Ravindra to Haris Rauf
Blocks this one out too! The crowd here loves it as they make a huge roar. On middle, blocked.
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45.50Rachin Ravindra to Haris Rauf
On middle, this is kept out nicely.
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45.41Rachin Ravindra to Iftikhar Ahmed
Another single! On middle, Iftikhar Ahmed pushes it down to long on and gets to the other end.
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45.32Rachin Ravindra to Iftikhar Ahmed
Two more! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket. Two taken.
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45.24Rachin Ravindra to Iftikhar Ahmed
FOUR! Two in two! The crowd here is loving it. Shorter and outside off, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs back and cuts it through point. No chance of stopping that.
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45.14Rachin Ravindra to Iftikhar Ahmed
FOUR! Nice and fine! Deft! Really good batting! On the pads, this is played fine on the leg side and this one races away to the fence.
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44.61Henry Shipley to Iftikhar Ahmed
This lands safe and Iftikhar Ahmed gets the single! Outside off, Iftikhar Ahmed swings, it goes off the toe-end. Just about clears cover who runs back and dives. A run taken. 60 needed in the last 5 overs. Iftikhar Ahmed will be probably thinking 10 biggies.
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44.61 wdHenry Shipley to Iftikhar Ahmed
WIDE! Well outside off, left alone. One ball to go, Iftikhar Ahmed will be looking for a run.
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44.56Henry Shipley to Iftikhar Ahmed
SIX! Pakistan will believe till the time Iftikhar Ahmed is there! A slower one, Iftikhar Ahmed picks it and slams it over the mid-wicket fence. 62 more needed in 31.
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44.41Henry Shipley to Haris Rauf
Takes one! Outside off, Haris Rauf guides it down to third man for one.