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Aaron Redmond beaten by the Pakistan bowling - Source: Photosport -
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Shahid Afridi smashed a rapid 70 and took two wickets for
Pakistan who eased to a 138-run victory over the Black Caps in the
first ODI on Wednesday.
Pakistan, who won the toss and opted to bat first, recovered from
an awful start to pile up 287 for nine.
Fast bowler Shane Bond dismissed opener Salman Butt and captain
Younus Khan without a run on the board before Mohammad Yousuf, who
was dropped on 12, and Khalid Latif steadied the innings with a
stand of 57.
Yousuf was run out for 30 but after Umar Akmal was dismissed for
nine, Latif (64) and Afridi added 101 for the fifth wicket.
After Afridi departed Kamran Akmal chipped in with an unbeaten 67,
including four sixes, to lead Pakistan to an imposing total.
New Zealand opener Brendon McCullum was dropped twice before fast
bowler Umar Gul bowled him for 21 and Gul struck again moments
later dismissing Martin Guptill for four.
Ross Taylor and Scott Styris also fell cheaply to leave New
Zealand struggling on 50 for four. Aaron Redmond (52) and Daniel
Vettori (38) added 69 for the fifth wicket but their hopes of
victory were quickly extinguished when Afridi took two wickets in
two balls and with the tail enders offering little resistance, New
Zealand crumbled to 149 all out.
The second game in the three-match series is also in Abu Dhabi on
Friday night.
The series is being played at neutral venues after New Zealand
refused to tour Pakistan this year because of security concerns.
Their test series will be played in New Zealand from November 24
but designated 'home' Tests for Pakistan.
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