New Zealand seal 3-0 sweep as Pakistan’s tour ends in disappointment 🇵🇰 Final ODI Summary – Mount Maunganui New Zealand: 264/8 (42 overs) Pakistan: 221 all out Result: NZ won by 43 runs Series: NZ wins 3-0 📌 Key Highlights: 🏏 Ben Sears was the star once again with 5 for 34, picking up his second consecutive five-wicket haul and demolishing Pakistan’s middle and lower order. 🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq suffered a head injury early in the chase after being struck by a throw and had to retire hurt in the 3rd over, disrupting the innings’ rhythm. Despite that, Pakistan started well, but regular wickets and some tight bowling from New Zealand prevented any meaningful partnerships from flourishing. The pitch offered a bit for bowlers, and with the match shortened to 42 overs per side due to a wet outfield, the pressure to accelerate backfired for Pakistan. 📉 Series Recap for Pakistan: ❌ 1st ODI: Lost by 73 runs (Napier) ❌ 2nd ODI: Lost by 84 runs (Hamilton) ❌ 3rd ODI: Lost by 43 runs (Mount Maunganui) ⚠️ Over-rate offences in all three matches 📉 Batting collapses and discipline issues hurt them throughout Pakistan leave the tour winless, with worrying signs in both batting consistency and over-rate discipline (three fines in four ODIs). For New Zealand, it’s a clean sweep and another young fast bowler to watch in Ben Sears. 📌 Key Moments: Imam-ul-Haq's Injury: Imam was attempting a quick single when a throw at the non-striker’s end hit the grill of his helmet. He was visibly dazed and needed assistance off the field. His absence was a huge blow for Pakistan early in the chase. Babar Azam’s Fightback: Babar Azam stepped up with a determined half-century, anchoring Pakistan's chase. His composed knock provided stability to the innings, and with support from Abdullah Shafique (33) and Mohammad Rizwan (37), Pakistan reached 95-1 at the halfway mark. Middle Overs Battle: Despite a good platform at the 20-over mark, Pakistan struggled to capitalize in the latter half of the chase. At 167-4 after 30 overs, they were still in contention, but New Zealand's late surge of 99 runs in the final 10 overs created a gap that Pakistan could not bridge. Tayyab Tahir's Resistance: Tayyab Tahir gave Pakistan a slight hope with a knock of 33 from 31 balls, but his dismissal in the 39th over left Pakistan at 218-9, and the game was all but sealed. 📉 End of Tour for Pakistan: Despite Babar Azam's resistance, Pakistan couldn’t muster a significant chase, ultimately falling short by 43 runs. Ben Sears (5-34) once again shone for New Zealand, with his relentless pace and accuracy dismantling the middle order. Pakistan’s overall lack of finishing power in the chase and inability to capitalize on key moments has left them without a win on this tour, completing a 3-0 series defeat.