Ton-up Fakhar Zaman helps Pakistan defeat New Zealand in first ODI | Cricket News – Times of India
RAWALPINDI (Pakistan): Opener Fakhar Zaman hit a splendid century to anchor Pakistan's five-wicket win against New Zealand in the first one-day international in Rawalpindi on Thursday.The left-hander smashed 13 boundaries and a six in his 117 made off 114 balls for his ninth ODI hundred as Pakistan chased down a target of 289 in 48.3 overs.The victory gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.All-rounder Daryl Mitchell also made a century, scoring a brilliant 115-ball 113 while opener Will Young hit 86 to guide New Zealand to a challenging total of 288-7 in their 50 overs.It was Zaman who carried the day for the home team, bringing Pakistan within 34 runs of victory before being finally caught off a miscued shot.Imam-ul-Haq (60 off 65 balls) and Zaman put on 124 for the first w...