12 Jan 2023

Conway and Williamson lead Black Caps to series levelling win

7:06 am on 12 January 2023

The Black Caps have beaten Pakistan by 79 runs in the second one-dayer in Karachi to level the three-match series 1-1.

Daryl Mitchell (R) of the New Zealand BlackCaps celebrates with team mate Devon Conway after hitting a boundary during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinal between New Zealand and England at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE on Wednesday 10th November 2021.

Devon Conway scored his ton at faster than a run a ball. Photo: David Gray/Photosport Ltd 2021

Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the tourists were all out for 261 in their final over with opener Devon Conway scoring a century and Kane Williamson contributing 85.

In reply, Pakistan were all out for 182.

All the Black Caps bowlers took a wicket with Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi bagging two each.

All-rounder Mitchell Santer said it was a much improved performance from the New Zealanders.

The third and deciding ODI is at the same venue on Friday night (NZT).

More to come...