Rhys Mariu racked up an initial half-century as New Zealand uploaded 264-8 off 42 overs Saturday in the rain-shortened 3rd one-day global versus Pakistan in Mount Maunganui.
Captain Michael Bracewell likewise went beyond 50 as the home side established an affordable overall in their quote to move the three-match collection.
The competition was decreased to 42 overs each after a damp outfield at Bay Oval postponed the begin of play by virtually 2 hours.
Opener Mariu, playing simply his 2nd global suit, racked up a made up 58 off 61 rounds, including 6 fours and 2 6s.
A variety of New Zealand middle-order batsmen made begins however really did not continue for huge ratings up until Bracewell created a fancy 59 at the fatality.
The captain struck 6 6s in his 40-ball knock prior to being captured off the last round of the innings bowled by Akif Javed.
Seamer Javed took 4-62 off his 8 overs although Naseem Shah was probably the very best of the Pakistan bowlers, taking 2-54 and bowling with excellent speed and motion.
Pakistan will certainly try to restore some satisfaction with the bat in the last suit of a not successful scenic tour.
They shed the initial ODI in Napier by 73 runs and the 2nd in Hamilton by 84 runs, having actually been beat 4-1 in the T20 collection.
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