A comprehensive 78-run win for the Black Caps to start the ODI tri-series against Pakistan and South Africa.
Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell made 106 not out and 81 respectively in the total of 330-6 in their 50 overs. Kane Williamson compiled 58 runs.
Surprisingly it was Phillips first ODI centrury.
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Chasing 331 was always going to be a difficult task for Pakistan in Lahore and only Fakhar Zaman gave a fight with 84 at the top of the innings.
Once Zaman went out only Salman Agha (40) and Tayyab Tahir (30) made significant scores.
Matt Henry took 3-53 from 9.5 overs while captain Mitchell Santner had the figures of 3-41 from 10. Michael Bracewell took two wickets and Phillips one as Pakistan were dismissed in the 48th over for 252.
New Zealand will have some concern over Rachin Ravindra who took a ball to his face while attempting a catch.
The Black Caps face South Africa tomorrow.