PAK vs NZ: Thanks to Fakhar Zaman's unbeaten 180

Fakhar Zaman's brilliant unbeaten century helped Pakistan beat New Zealand by seven wickets in Rawalpindi.

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With the win, Pakistan took a 2–0 lead in the five-match One Day International series at home.

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Babar Azam, from his side, won the toss and decided to field first.

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Fellow opener Chad Bowes then stitched a crucial 86-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell to end New Zealand's innings.

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Bowes scored 51 runs in the same number of balls and hit seven fours.

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Mitchell then shared a massive 183-run partnership with Tom Latham and even went on to complete his second century in ODI cricket.

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Latham scored 98 off 85 balls and Rauf got his third wicket of the day.

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The right-arm pacer then sent Mark Chapman packing as New Zealand ended with 336 for 5 on the scoreboard after 50 overs.

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PAK vs NZ: Thanks to Fakhar Zaman's unbeaten 180

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Fakhar Zaman's brilliant unbeaten century helped Pakistan beat New Zealand by seven wickets in Rawalpindi.

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With the win, Pakistan took a 2–0 lead in the five-match One Day International series at home.

Babar Azam, from his side, won the toss and decided to field first.

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Fellow opener Chad Bowes then stitched a crucial 86-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell to end New Zealand's innings.

Bowes scored 51 runs in the same number of balls and hit seven fours.

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Mitchell then shared a massive 183-run partnership with Tom Latham and even went on to complete his second century in ODI cricket.

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Latham scored 98 off 85 balls and Rauf got his third wicket of the day.

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The right-arm pacer then sent Mark Chapman packing as New Zealand ended with 336 for 5 on the scoreboard after 50 overs.

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