Abu Dhabi, Nov 6 (AFP) Brendon McCullum hit a
return-to-form hundred and Scott Styris took three wickets in
two overs as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 64 runs in the
second day-night international here today.
McCullum notched 131 to help the Black Caps post a
challenging 303-8 on a flat Abu Dhabi Stadium pitch before
Styris (3-23) triggered a middle-order collapse which saw
Pakistan bowled out for 239, leaving the three-match series
level at 1-1.
Pakistan won the first match by 138 runs on Tuesday.
The final match will be played here on Monday.
Chasing a daunting target, Pakistan got off to a solid
start of 77 with Khalid Latif (45) and Salman Butt (59)
setting the tempo. Even after Latif fell leg-before to New
Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori in the 17th over, Pakistan
were well on course. - (Agencies)
Nov 07, 2009
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