Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

And that's that! It's all over! New Zealand win by 47 runs!The result was always on the cards after the horror start Pakistan had with Trent Boult's hat-trick reducing them to 8/3. They never recovered thereafter losing wickets regularly. Sarfraz and Imad Wasim's century stand gave them hope, but once the skipper fell, it was all over for them They were eventually bowled out for 219.

New Zealand have now picked up their 12th successive win over Pakistan! They've recovered exceptionally well from their T20I whitewash. The series promises to be a cracking one! Thank you for your company today. Do join us for the second game on Friday. Until then, goodbye!

Fifty for Wasim! But is it too late?Pakistan need 49 off 21 balls.

Century stand between the duo up. AND OUT! Sarfraz is bowled!Sarfraz gets down on one knee to sweep de Grandhomme, but the ball ends up deflected onto the stumps instead. Gone for 64 off 69 balls.

FIFTY FOR SARFRAZ!What a fighting knock it's been, keeping Pakistan in the chase.

Imad and Sarfraz keeping Pakistan afloat with a nice little stand here. Fifty up for the pair. 150 up for Pakistan.

100 up for Pakistan in the 27th over.

BONUS FOR NZ:SODHI STRIKES!The leggie is brought into the attack and strikes first ball! Although, there was SIGNIFICANT gap between bat and ball. Yet, given out. Pakistan have no reviews left. Shadab has to go. Isn't happy, and rightly so. Pakistan paying the price for Hafeez's pointless review.

Big trouble:The set Malik departs to leave Pakistan reeling at 73 for 5. A poor shot selection as Malik jumps down the track to hit a de Grandhomme delivery, only to hand Williamson a catch at mid-off.

End of the partnership:Pakistan are now 71 for 4 in the 17th over with Ferguson sending back Imam for 34. The batsman miscues a pull to midwicket, ending a 63-run partnership. Skipper Sarfraz walks in with Pakistan in a lot of trouble.

Consolidation period:After the initial burst from Boult, Malik and Imam have done well to keep New Zealand in check with a half-century stand. Pakistan are 64 for 3 after 15.

New Zealand have kept things tight in the first 10 as Pakistan finish with 39/3.

Chance goes down.It was a low chance at short cover for Taylor. He threw in the dive, but couldn't hold on. Malik survives.

Shoaib Malik and Imam ul Haq are nicely rebuilding after that triple strike.It's a good batting surface in Abu Dhabi.