Pace bowler Will O'Rourke claimed four wickets while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham hit half centuries as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch the tri-nations series final on Friday.

Pakistan and New Zealand players were forced to take a break during the tense contest when a black cat ran onto the field, seemingly enjoying the spotlight.

PAK vs NZ Tri-Series Final Highlights, Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI: A clinical chase on the back of fifties from Daryll Mitchell and Tom Latham helped New Zealand clinch the Tri-Series title without dropping a match and a five-wicket win over Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

Pakistan suffered a 5-wicket loss to New Zealand in the ODI Tri-Nation Series final at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 14 (Friday). This defeat is a major setback for the hosts as they aimed to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat in the opening game of the tri-nation series against Pakistan at a newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium.

Read to find out who will win today's cricket match between Pakistan vs New Zealand, Final match of the Tri-Nation series.

Pakistan will face New Zealand in the final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025 on Friday in Karachi. Here are the live streaming, squads and other details of the PAK Vs NZ ODI cricket match

New Zealand have been nearly flawless in the series while Pakistan have reached the final after breaking the record for their highest successful run chase