Read the article of New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st ODI 1989 - Pakistan tour of New Zealand 4-match one-day international series of the 1st ODI match played between Pakistan and New Zealand at Lancaster Park, Christchurch in 04th March 1989.
Danny Morrison's three-wicket haul before A 103-run stand for the third-wicket between Andrew Jones and Martin Crowe ensued New Zealand comfortable seven-wicket victory over Pakistan and take a 1-0 lead in a rain-affected low-scoring game of the first ODI.
Pakistan scored 170-7 in the alloted 47 overs with top scorer by Ramiz Raja cracked a 51 off 92-balls including 3-fours.
Ijaz Ahmed hit a unbeaten 42 off 30-balls including 3-fours and Imran Khan scored 38 off consuming 78-balls included two boundaries.
New Zealand best bowler by Danny Morrison picked up 3-wickets for 44-runs in 10-overs including two maidens, Martin Snedden and Gary Robertson both took one-wickets.
New Zealand chased 171-3 in 40.5 overs with top scorer by Andrew Jones hit a unbeaten 62 off 129-balls, Martin Crowe scored 45 off 81-balls including two boundaries and Mark Greatbatch cracked a unbeaten 35 off 33-balls contained 5-fours.
Pakistan best bowler by Saleem Jaffar took 2-wickets and one for Imran Khan.
Andrew Jones named Player of the match for his match-winning superb unbeaten 62 off 129-balls including 4-fours.
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