New Zealand have struggled to match Pakistan as the contest has been stretched out.
Pakistan vs New Zealand | Third ODI | Wednesday 3 May 2023 | The National Stadium, Karachi | 12:30
Pakistan 38/100 | New Zealand 2/1
The bowlers had it rough last time out but Pakistan came through thanks to a record chase.
Fakhar Zaman struck his third consecutive century in that game and will no doubt be out for another.
Quickfire fifties from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan underline the value of their big stars in the batting lineup.
We could be in for another high-scoring shootout and you wouldn’t want to be a bowler.
Daryl Mitchell has also been stringing hundreds together as he went back-to-back to power New Zealand to a big score.
Tom Latham looked in good touch but missed out on a hundred narrowly while Chad Bowes has proven a handy addition.
New Zealand were given a reminder that they need to take their chances after grassing a chance to deny Zaman another ton.
Mitchell himself was the beneficiary of a dropped catch but New Zealand couldn’t really make it count.
Verdict: Pakistan
Pakistan have too much firepower right now.
