Pakistan Suffers Humiliating Clean Sweep Defeat Against New Zealand in ODI Series
Pakistan's batting line-up faltered under pressure
Pakistan suffered a humiliating 3-0 clean sweep defeat against New Zealand in the ODI series. The final match, played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, saw New Zealand win by 43 runs in a rain-curtailed game.
Pakistan had already lost the first two ODIs by 73 and 84 runs, respectively, and were unable to secure a consolation win in the third match.
New Zealand batted first and set a target of 264/8, with half-centuries from Rhys Mariu and Michael Bracewell. Ben Sears took a career-best 5/34 to help dismiss Pakistan for 221 in 40 overs.
Despite a half-century from Babar Azam and contributions from Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s batting faltered under pressure.
This series loss follows a disappointing T20I series where Pakistan were beaten 4-1. It marks Pakistan’s second ODI series whitewash on New Zealand soil, the first being in 2017-2018.
Notable Performances:
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Michael Bracewell (NZ): Named Man of the Match for his all-round performance, scoring 59 runs and taking 1/39 with the ball.
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Ben Sears (NZ): Took 5/34, his second career five-wicket haul in ODIs.
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Daryl Mitchell (NZ): Became the fastest New Zealand batsman to reach 2,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in just 47 innings.
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