Sat Apr 05 08:20:00 UTC 2025: ## New Zealand Complete 3-0 ODI Sweep Over Pakistan
**Mount Maunganui, New Zealand –** New Zealand completed a comprehensive 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan in the ODI series, securing a 43-run victory in the final match at Bay Oval on Saturday. A rain-delayed match saw New Zealand post 264-8 in 42 overs, with Rhys Mariu scoring a maiden ODI half-century (58) and captain Michael Bracewell blasting a quickfire 59. Akif Javed was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers with 4-62.
Pakistan’s batting once again faltered, dismissed for 221 in 40 overs. Ben Sears continued his impressive form, taking 5-34, his second five-wicket haul of the series, while Jacob Duffy chipped in with 2-40. Babar Azam’s 50 was the top score for Pakistan, but the rest of the batting order struggled against the New Zealand pace attack. The tourists’ innings was further hampered by an early injury to Imam-ul-Haq, who retired hurt after being struck on the jaw.
The victory follows New Zealand’s dominant performances in the first two ODIs and the preceding T20 series, which they won 4-1. Pakistan’s struggles throughout the tour highlight their difficulties in adapting to the conditions and the consistent threat of the New Zealand seamers.
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