"abdullah-shafique"

Pakistan record a comfortable six-wicket win in high-scoring game; Mendis, Samarawickrama's tons in vain

Chasing 164, the Black Caps rode on a brilliant 84 not out from Seifert and unbeaten 57 from Williamson to comfortably chase down the target with four balls to spare.

"It looks to be a very good pitch and we want to get a good score on the board," said stand-in captain Shadab Khan.