06 February,2011 08:10 AM IST | | AFP
A Jesse Ryder century drove New Zealand to a consolation 57-run win in the final one-day cricket international against Pakistan in Auckland on Saturday.
With only pride at stake after Pakistan had already wrapped up the series, New Zealand posted 311-7 and then rolled the tourists over for 254 in the 45th over.
Ryder, who had five ducks in nine previous Test and ODI innings against Pakistan, including two first-ball dismissals, found his touch to make 107 as New Zealand wrapped up their preparations for the World Cup.
After being put in to bat New Zealand produced their most impressive innings of the series, with Ryder's performance their best individual score.
He came in at number three after Brendon McCullum, restored as an opener, was out early for 12 and set about the Pakistan bowling in belligerent fashion.
After being dropped by Abdul Razzaq on 13, Ryder offered no further chances in his batting blitz until his eventual dismissal, when he mishit spinner Mohammad Hafeez and was caught by Sohail Tanvir at long on.
His 107 came from 93 deliveries and included a 123-run stand for the second wicket with Martin Guptill.
