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In January 2004, the Pakistan national cricket team toured New Zealand for a thrilling five-match ODI series. Led by Stephen Fleming, New Zealand clinched the series 4-1 against Pakistan, captained by Inzamam-ul-Haq. This video provides an in-depth recap of each match, highlighting key performances, game-changing moments, and the intense competition between the two teams. Here’s a breakdown of the series:
1st ODI (Auckland): New Zealand started the series on a high note, chasing down Pakistan’s total of 229 with four wickets in hand. Scott Styris was the hero of the match, scoring a sublime unbeaten 101*, while Moin Khan’s late charge for Pakistan (72* off 68) wasn’t enough. Styris also contributed with the ball, taking 3/34 in a stellar all-round performance.
2nd ODI (Queenstown): Pakistan bounced back to level the series, successfully chasing down New Zealand’s total of 235. Mohammad Yousuf anchored the chase with an unbeaten 88*, supported by solid bowling from Mohammad Sami, who picked up 3 wickets. Pakistan won by six wickets, putting the series at 1-1.
3rd ODI (Christchurch): Stephen Fleming stole the show with a magnificent unbeaten 115*, leading New Zealand to a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Pakistan’s Saleem Elahi contributed 80 to his team’s total of 255, but it wasn’t enough as Fleming’s commanding innings sealed New Zealand’s win.
4th ODI (Napier): New Zealand dominated, bundling Pakistan out for just 126 in 36.3 overs. Daniel Vettori and Daryl Tuffey led the charge with the ball, while Craig Cumming’s steady 45* guided New Zealand to an easy eight-wicket victory, clinching the series 3-1.
5th ODI (Wellington): In the final match, New Zealand posted a challenging 307/8, with Hamish Marshall top-scoring with 84. Pakistan fought valiantly in response, with Abdul Razzaq’s blistering 89 off 40 balls keeping them in the hunt. However, despite Razzaq’s heroics, Pakistan fell just four runs short, handing New Zealand a 4-1 series win.
Key Performers:
Scott Styris: All-round excellence in the series, highlighted by his unbeaten 101 in the 1st ODI and crucial contributions with the ball.
Stephen Fleming: Led from the front, particularly with his match-winning century in the 3rd ODI.
Abdul Razzaq: Nearly pulled off a miraculous chase in the 5th ODI, blasting 89 off just 40 balls.
Mohammad Yousuf: Anchored Pakistan’s successful chase in the 2nd ODI with a composed 88*.
Watch this recap to relive the thrilling moments of the 2004 New Zealand-Pakistan ODI series, where New Zealand dominated but Pakistan fought back in flashes, creating a gripping contest between bat and ball.
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