New Zealand's cricket team put on a stellar show in the tri-series final against Pakistan. The Kiwis bowled the hosts out for 242 in 49.3 overs. William O'Rourke led the seam attack admirably while their finger-spinners kept Pakistan in check on a two-paced Karachi surface.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the tri-nation series final in a dress rehearsal for both teams ahead of next week’s opening game of the Champions Trophy.

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New Zealand have been nearly flawless in the series while Pakistan have reached the final after breaking the record for their highest successful run chase

South Africa has won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in a must-win tri-nation series game for both teams at an upgraded National Bank Stadium.

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha were threatening to put on another big stand, but Will O'Rourke ended the former's stay in the middle before he could accelerate. Rizwan fell on 46 off 76 balls.