Blackcaps Rhys Mariu celebrates 50 runs during the 3rd ODI cricket match between the Blackcaps and Pakistan. Photo: Photosport
The Black Caps have made a solid start for the in their final match of the home summer against Pakistan at Mt Maunganui.
A short time ago, New Zealand was 76 for one in the 15th over, after being sent into bat.
The contest has been reduced from 50 overs a side, to 42, after the start of play was delayed almost two hours due to a wet outfield.
Mitch Hay can only laugh at how close he got to his maiden international ODI century against Pakistan.
Black Caps fast bowler Jacob Duffy has surged to the top of the ICC's rankings for T20 matches.
New Zealand has won the ODI series at Seddon Park, with victory in the second match of the series.
A blistering near double century stand has helped a new-look Black Caps side handily defeat Pakistan in the opening ODI in Napier by 73 runs.
Black Caps one-day skipper and wicket-keeper Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan with a fractured right hand.
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