Pakistan tops Kiwis to take series lead
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February 2, 2011, Wednesday
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MISBAH ul-Haq made a career-best 93 not out to steer Pakistan to a two-wicket win over hosts New Zealand in the fourth one-day cricket international in Napier yesterday to lead 2-1 in the six-match series.
New Zealand made 262-7 in its 50 overs, batting first after winning the toss in conditions at McLean Park described as "heaven for batsmen" by Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi.
Pakistan stumbled several times in its run chase, losing wickets at crucial moments, but Misbah steered his team home with an over to spare.
The loss was New Zealand's 13th from its last 15 ODIs, continuing its ragged preparation for the World Cup, which starts in little more than two weeks.
The outcome of the match hung on a dramatic batting power-play called by Pakistan after 42 overs, during which the initiative changed hands on several occasions. Pakistan was 194-4 when the power-play was called, needing 69 to win from 48 balls. Misbah had already reached his half-century from 62 balls and was in command of Pakistan's innings.
New Zealand made 262-7 in its 50 overs, batting first after winning the toss in conditions at McLean Park described as "heaven for batsmen" by Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi.
Pakistan stumbled several times in its run chase, losing wickets at crucial moments, but Misbah steered his team home with an over to spare.
The loss was New Zealand's 13th from its last 15 ODIs, continuing its ragged preparation for the World Cup, which starts in little more than two weeks.
The outcome of the match hung on a dramatic batting power-play called by Pakistan after 42 overs, during which the initiative changed hands on several occasions. Pakistan was 194-4 when the power-play was called, needing 69 to win from 48 balls. Misbah had already reached his half-century from 62 balls and was in command of Pakistan's innings.
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