On this day in 2018, New Zealand celebrated a big win over Pakistan, taking home a 183-run victory in the third One Day International (ODI) at the University Oval in Dunedin. Fast bowler Trent Boult was the star of the day, taking 5 wickets for just 17 runs, which helped bowl Pakistan out for only 74 runs. New Zealand’s win gave them a 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
New Zealand started their innings by batting first, but things looked shaky at first when opener Colin Munro got out quickly. Captain Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill, who scored 45 runs, worked hard to rebuild the innings. Williamson played great, scoring 73 runs, and Ross Taylor added 52 runs to help the team reach a total of 257 runs, getting all out in the last over. Rumman Raees and Hasan Ali from Pakistan stood out with the ball, each taking three wickets.
When Pakistan batted, they faced early trouble from Trent Boult. His amazing bowling took out key players Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Hafeez, leaving Pakistan struggling at just 2 runs for 3 wickets. Boult’s skill made it very hard for the Pakistani batsmen to score runs.
Pakistan’s trouble increased as they fell to 32 for 8, almost breaking the record for the lowest score in ODI history. Lower-order batsmen Mohammad Amir and Rumman Raees tried to hold on, scoring 14 and 16 runs, but it was not enough. Finally, Pakistan was bowled out for just 74 runs in 27.2 overs, the lowest score by a visiting team in New Zealand.
Boult’s incredible performance of 5 wickets for 17 runs is a reminder of his talent, especially after he had taken 7 wickets against West Indies just weeks before. The third ODI in Dunedin will always be remembered for Boult’s brilliant swing bowling that destroyed Pakistan’s batting lineup. His outstanding effort earned him the Player of the Match award and helped New Zealand secure the series victory.
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