Mohammad Hafeez’s century takes Pakistan to 293 against New Zealand
The Pakistan opener stroked 12 boundaries and slammed two sixes before eventually departing for 115, caught by Taylor at mid-on after he got a leading edge to a Kyle Mills full toss.
Mohammad Hafeez scored his first one-day international century to anchor Pakistan's 293 for seven in the third match of their series against New Zealand at Lancaster Park in Christchurch on Saturday.Hafeez was superb in mastering a green pitch after New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss.The Pakistan opener stroked 12 boundaries and slammed two sixes before eventually departing for 115, caught by Taylor at mid-on after he got a leading edge to a Kyle Mills full toss.Visiting captain Shahid Afridi then scored a blistering 65, which included five sixes and five boundaries, as he and Umar Akmal (44) blasted a destructive 69-run partnership off 26 balls with Pakistan making full use of the final powerplay.Afridi also equalled the fastest one-day half century in New Zealand, bringing up the mark on his 19th delivery.