Nicholls, Boult destroy sorry Pakistan: 1st ODI (Wellington)

After being reduced to 99-6, Henry Nicholls' 82 and a ninth-wicket stand of 73 between Matt Henry (48 not out) and Mitch McClenaghan (31 retired hurt) saw New Zealand secure an unlikely 70-run triumph over Pakistan.

Boult took 4-40 as the Pakistan's could only muster 210 despite the injured McClenaghan being unable to bowl after being struck in the eye with a bouncer.

New Zealand 280 for 8 (Nicholls 82, Santner 48, Henry 48, Amir 3-28, Anwar Ali 3-66) beat Pakistan 210 ( Azam 62, Hafeez 42, Boult 4-40, Elliott 3-43) by 70 runs .

Jan 2016