The Black Caps were observing to closure the three match ODI series with Pakistan after a high-scoring victory in Napier on Saturday, and today have an supreme 2-0 lead.
New Zealand touched 292/8 in their 50 overs, with Mitchell Hay scoring 99 not out, and Muhammad Abbas afflicting up a useful 41 runs.
Pakistan’s top order failed to fire, with none of the first five batters making double figures, and the companies 72 for seven at one stage.
Faheem Ashraf brought some decency to the score with his 73 runs, with Naseem Shah also scoring 51 runs in the final stages.
But Pakistan were all out for 208, giving NZ the victory by 84 runs.
