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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 4 wickets to win Bank Alfalah Cup
DAMBULLA: Skipper Stephen Fleming's 65 drove New Zealand to a four-wicket victory Friday in the tri-series final against Pakistan, clinching its second overseas one-day title. The Black Caps bowled Pakistan out for 198 in 50 overs and then rode on the foundation provided by Fleming to reach 200 for six in 45.2 overs. The victory fulfilled Fleming's desire to add a rare overseas one-day tournament win to the 2000 ICC Trophy triumph. Having broken a seven-match losing streak against Pakistan, New Zealand's experience helped it prevail against a young Pakistani team that was missing its star [U
]bowler Shoaib Akhtar[/u].
25th May 2003, 04:34 PM
