Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: Babar Azam Wins Toss, Opts To Field

PAK vs NZ, 1st ODI Live Updates: Pakistan and New Zealand square off in a five-match ODI series starting on Thursday in Rawalpindi which serves as crucial build-up to the World Cup. The Kiwis shocked the home side by squaring a preceding five-match Twenty20 series 2-2 despite missing eight players — including skipper Kane Williamson — due to the ongoing Indian Premier League or injury. Under stand-in skipper Tom Latham, New Zealand adapted to the conditions skillfully, roaring back from 2-0 down to win the third and fifth matches, with the fourth abandoned after rain. (Live Scorecard)

Here are the Live Updates of the 1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand from the Pindi Cricket Stadium