Bracewell, Santner, and Allen help New Zealand to a decisive victory

Bracewell, Santner, and Allen help New Zealand to a decisive victory

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By nine wickets, New Zealand defeated Pakistan (131 for 7) (Bracewell 2-11, Santner 2-27, Southee 2-31) with a total of 131 (Allen 62, Conway 49*, Shadab 1-26).

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New Zealand's spin group, led by offspinner Michael Bracewell, held Pakistan to a disappointing total of 130 for 7 on a subcontinental-style ground in Christchurch, resulting in the hosts' second tri-series triumph in a row.

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A 42-ball 62 by Finn Allen, who was once again selected ahead of Martin Guptill, helped New Zealand cruise to victory with plenty of time left.

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When Blair Tickner, who replaced Boult in the game, darted a ball onto the pads, Babar Azam solidly flicked it over midwicket. In three overs, Pakistan moved to 24 for zero.

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Perhaps by holding spin back till the seventh over, Pakistan missed a trick and made it simpler for New Zealand to win the match.

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Only 14 runs separated New Zealand from victory. The winning combination of Conway and Williamson secured Bangladesh's place in the tri-series.