Sat Apr 05 08:10:00 UTC 2025: ## New Zealand Completes 3-0 ODI Sweep Over Pakistan
**Mount Maunganui, New Zealand** – New Zealand completed a comprehensive 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan in their ODI series, winning the final match by 43 runs. Rain played a significant role, reducing the match to 42 overs per side.
Batting first, New Zealand posted a challenging 264/8 in their allotted overs. Half-centuries from Devon Conway (58) and captain Michael Bracewell (59, Player of the Match) powered their innings. Bracewell’s knock included six sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting. Asif Javed was Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker with 4/62.
In response, Pakistan’s chase was hampered by early setbacks. Imam-ul-Haq retired hurt after being struck on the jaw by a throw. Despite a half-century from Babar Azam (50), Pakistan were bowled out for 221 in 40 overs. Ben Sears claimed 5/34 for New Zealand.
The series victory was already secured for New Zealand after winning the first two matches by 73 runs and 84 runs respectively. The rain-affected final match further solidified their dominance.
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