Naseem stars with five-wicket haul as Pakistan beat NZ

Fast bowler Naseem Shah picked up 5 wickets earlier than the trio of Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan all scored half-centuries as Pakistan chased down a goal of 256 for a snug six-wicket win over New Zealand on Monday.

Opener Zaman (56) and captain Azam (66) stitched collectively a partnership of 78 runs, with Rizwan then scoring an unbeaten 77 off 86 balls to information Pakistan over the end line and assist them take a 1-0 lead within the three-match one-day worldwide collection.

Michael Bracewell was the choose of the bowlers for New Zealand, dismissing Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq, with Tim Southee and Glenn Phillips additionally taking a wicket apiece.

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Earlier on Monday, 19-year-old Naseem picked up his second five-wicket haul in worldwide cricket to assist Pakistan limit New Zealand to 255 for 9 after placing their opponents in to bat at Karachi’s National Stadium.

“A good performance is fun only when the team wins. Everyone bowled well. It was reversing, and I just bowled to my strength,” Shah mentioned.

None of New Zealand’s batters had been in a position to construct on their begins, with Tom Latham (42) and Bracewell (43) main the scoring for the guests.

Spinner Usama Mir had a debut to recollect, taking the wickets of Kane Williamson and Latham.

The second ODI of the collection shall be held on the identical venue on Wednesday.