Pakistan face 370-run target to level series against New Zealand

NAPIER: New Zealand have set a difficult target for Pakistan to achieve in the 2nd and final ODI at Napier. Unable to take wickets or stop the runs, Pakistan now face a 370 run target in order to level the 2 match series.

If Pakistan is unable to chase the mammoth score, this will be the the fourth ODI series victory out of the last five.

Previously, New Zealand’s highest ever score against Pakistan was 311, which Pakistan was unable to chase in 2011.

New Zealand lead the series 1-0 after their win at Wellington. This is the final match either side will play before ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 begins.

New Zealand made four changes to the team that coasted to a seven-wicket win in Wellington on Saturday, resting Tom Latham, Kyle Mills, and Corey Anderson.

Kane Williamson, Daniel Vettori and Tim Southee come into the starting XI.

Pakistan named an unchanged line-up.

Teams:

New Zealand - Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum (capt), Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Luke Ronchi, Nathan McCullum, Daniel Vettori, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Trent Boult.

Pakistan - Mohammad Hafeez, Ahmed Shehzad, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Haris Sohail, Umar Akmal, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi, Bilawal Bhatti, Ehsan Adil, Mohammad Irfan.

Toss: New Zealand

Umpires: Rod Tucker (AUS) Derek Walker (NZL)

TV umpire: Michael Gough (ENG)

Match referee: Javagal Srinath (IND)