Kane Williamson had smashed a century in New Zealand's tri-nation series fixture against South Africa. Williamson has now shattered a record of a former Pakistan captain during his 34-run knock against Pakistan in the final of the series.

New Zealand has rounded off perfect preparation for the Champions Trophy by thumping Pakistan by five wickets in the tri-nation series final in Karachi

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the tri-nation series final on Friday in a dress rehearsal for both teams ahead of next week’s opening game of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan eliminated South Africa from the final with its epic run-chase of 355-4 at the same venue on Wednesday with captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha scoring centuries.

New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the tri-nation series final in Karachi, strengthening their position in the ICC Men's ODI team rankings, as per Wisden.Chasing a target of 243,

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the PAK vs NZ final of the tri-series at the National Stadium, Karachi on February 14 (Friday). New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, remained unbeaten in the entire tri-series which also included South Africa.

KARACHI: Pace bowler Will O'Rourke claimed four wickets while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham hit half centuries as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch the tri-nations series final on Friday.