Martin Guptill guides Kiwis to win in rain-hit ODI

Martin Guptill belted New Zealand to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in a rain-shortened second ODI here today

NZ's Martin Guptill en route his 86 not out against Pakistan today. Pic/ Getty Images

Nelson: Martin Guptill belted New Zealand to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in a rain-shortened second ODI here today.

Guptill blasted 55 off 31 balls after the rain break to be unbeaten on 86 as New Zealand reached their revised target of 151 in 25 overs with seven balls to spare.

Pakistan, boosted by a late run charge from Hasan Ali (51) and Shadab Khan (52), made 246 for nine in their 50 overs and New Zealand were 64 for two after 14 overs in reply when the rain set in. Under the Duckworth-Lewis revision, New Zealand had 11 overs to make a further 87 runs when play resumed.

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