Pakistan defeated New Zealand in the final match of the tri-nation series by five wickets with three balls remaining in the innings.

Mohammad Nawaz and Haider Ali played match-winning knocks that helped Pakistan secure the victory against the Kiwis today at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

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Pakistan were struggling midway through the innings as they lost three wickets for just 71 runs in 11.3 overs.

Haider Ali played a 15-ball cameo of 31 runs, smacking three fours and two huge sixes.

Mohammad Nawaz played with his consistency once again with his cameo innings of 38 runs from 22 deliveries with two fours and three sixes.

After the dismissal of Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed scored 25 runs from 14 deliveries with one four and a six to end the innings for Pakistan.