New Zealand win historic ODI series on Pakistan soil
New Zealand registered 2 wickets win over Pakistan in the third and deciding ODI match played at National Stadium, Karachi on 13 January 2023. Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bat first. It was not an ideal start for the hosts as they lost the early wicket of Shan Masood via review for caught behind. The umpire called not out but on review, it was overturned to out. Babar Azam was stumped again in the series for the third successive time leaving Pakistan in trouble. Fakhar Zaman and Rizwan looked cautious against disciplined New Zealand bowling. At the end of the first 10 overs, Pakistan made 37 for 2. Fakhar and Rizwan showed intent keeping the scoreboard ticking with boundaries and taking singles not allowing the NZ bowlers to settle. Fakhar completed half-century off 65 balls while Rizwan kept his composure with fifty off 53 balls. Ish Sodhi provided the much-needed breakthrough in getting rid of Rizwan. Rizwan and Fakhar added 154 runs for the 3 rd ...