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New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2022-23

On the back of a terrific knock from Glenn Phillips, New Zealand registered a thrilling two-wicket win against Pakistan in the third and final ODI at the National Stadium in Karachi on January 13 (Friday).

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Pakistan vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips' pyrotechnics propels Black Caps to landmark series win in subcontinent

Devon Conway paired up with skipper Kane Williamson to help New Zealand bounce back from opening defeat and jolt Pakistan by 79 runs in the second ODI in Karachi on Wednesday (January 11). While Conway hammered a scintillating 101 off 92, captain Kane notched up 85 off&nbsp;100 to help Kiwi post a total of 261. In reply, Pakistan got off to a shaky start and could only post 182 before going down to the hosts which left the series locked at 1-1 with a match to spare.

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PAK vs NZ: Conway, Williamson-inspired New Zealand bounce back to beat Pakistan in 2nd ODI, series locked at 1-1

After the Test series debacle against England at home, the chorus for Babar Azam to step down as Pakistan skipper rose. Post that Pakistan managed to draw the two-match Test series against New Zealand and are off to a winning start in the three-match ODI series which kicked off on January 9 (Monday).&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, former Pakistan skipper and ex-coach Misbah-Ul-Haq made a huge claim by saying that some people in Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are trying to weaken team's skipper Babar Azam's position. He went on to say that this will have an adverse impact on the team's dressing room.

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'There is an attempt to weaken skipper Babar Azam's position': Legendary Pakistan cricketer

Naseem Shah's fantastic fifer and Mohammad Rizwan's handsome fifty powered Pakistan to an emphatic six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series in Karachi on Monday (January 9).

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PAK vs NZ: Dazzling duo of Naseem Shah and Rizwan power Pakistan to six-wicket victory over New Zealand in 1st ODI

Pakistan evaded a series defeat against New Zealand after Sarfaraz Khan registered a record-breaking century at Karachi Stadium on Day 5 of the second Test to ensure a thrilling draw.

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'Test captaincy will be snatched from you soon?' Babar Azam stunned as Pakistan's dismal Test record at home continues

Who knew the out of favour Sarfaraz Ahmed will not only make a comeback to Pakistan fold after three years but also smash a century and save the Babar Azam's brigade from blushes in the second Test against New Zealand in Karachi on Friday (January 6).

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‘Till the time Babar is skipper..’: Karachi Test hero Sarfaraz Ahmed after being asked to take up Pakistan's captaincy again

The unpredictable Pakistan was on display at Karachi Stadium in a thrilling draw on Day 5 which witnessed a record-breaking century from former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed.

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PAK vs NZ: Sarfaraz Ahmed’s record-breaking 118 saves Pakistan from big defeat as Karachi Test ends in a thrilling draw

Out-of-favour term was used whenever Sarfaraz Ahmed’s name was mentioned in Pakistan cricket.

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Watch: Sarfaraz Ahmed ends 8-year-long century drought in Tests, gets emotional during wild celebration

Pakistan were aided by poor visibility on Day 5 of their first Test match against New Zealand as the first Test between the two sides ended in a stalemate but in an exciting fashion.

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PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Bold declaration works in Pakistan's favour as they hold New Zealand to draw on final day

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Who is Pakistan's captain? Confusion reigns vs New Zealand

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