Pakistan won the tri-Series final against new Zealand

Christchurch New Zealand, Pakistan won the final against new Zealand.

For the first time Pakistan won a big title under Baber Azam,s captaincy in tri-series held in Christchurch, Hagly , New Zealand.

Pakistan won this match for 5 wickets in hand and were able to become a champion team before World Cup.

Muhammad Nawaz struck an unbeaten 38 fro 22 to lift Pakistan to a five wickets win over New Zealand with 3 balls remaining Friday in the final of the New Zealand tri-series Twenty20. 

After his 45 from 20 balls in Pakistan,s seven wickets win over Bangladesh a day earlier. 

After the hosts finished on 163-7 at Hagley Oval, spinner Michael Bracewell checked Pakistan,s early momentum in the tourists reply, before Nawaz stepped up with his deceive 38 of 22 balls.

Haider Ali also made a useful 31 of 15 balls.

Having also steered Pakistan out the trouble in Thursday,s dead-rubber win over Bangladesh, Nawaz produced another stellar inning before Iftikhar Ahmad sealed victory with a six in the final over.

I just backed myself when I came on yesterday and today , all the preparation in the nets meant I had a clear mind, "said main -of-the match Nawaz.

I have been battling in the middle order in club cricket, which helps a lot, and I was very happy to fulfil the team,s expectations in me .

The Black Caps world Cup finalist last year started well with Captain Kane Williamson the top scorer with a masterful display of stroke play to chalk up 59 of 38 balls.

"It was a great game Pakistan are strong side and all credit to the way they turned  the game,s

momentum , "said Williamson.

" There was a lot of good in it, but it was frustrating not to get over the line.