Kane Williamson scored a century and Tim Southee captured three wickets in a devastating spell to guide New Zealand to victory over Pakistan in a rain-shortened ODI match on Saturday
Kane Williamson en route his 115 on Saturday. PIC/GETTY IMAGES
Kane Williamson scored a century and Tim Southee captured three wickets in a devastating spell to guide New Zealand to victory over Pakistan in a rain-shortened ODI match on Saturday.
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New Zealand won the match by 61 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis system to take a 1-0 lead in the five-game series while ending Pakistan's nine-match winning streak in ODIs. With Williamson top scoring with 115 off 117 balls, New Zealand posted a daunting total of 315-7 on a wet and windy day. Pakistan were struggling at 161-6 in the 31st over when rain forced the players from the field. Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman remained unbeaten on 82.
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