The weather unexpectedly had the final say in Dubai as the BLACKCAPS and Pakistan were forced to share an evenly-fought ODI series 1-all.
Chasing 280 for victory in the third ODI, George Worker (18*) and Henry Nicholls (15*) had the visitors 35-1 after 6.5 overs when the rain came.
The teams now relocate to Abu Dhabi to begin preparations for the Test series which begins on Friday.
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Rain has had the final say in Dubai 😌
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 11, 2018
Match called off - series drawn (1-1) 🏏 #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/ldLTbtHdZq
The rain has eased but covers firmly on & we are losing overs (5 & counting).
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Worker and Nicholls pre 💦 had put on 32 from 37 after the early loss of Munro #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/R0RmApqe3x
Live scenes from down the road in Abu Dubai courtesy of our friend Kiwi John at @MiddleEastTouch #PAKvNZ #stormy pic.twitter.com/DFMwIPzn9W
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Rain 💦
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In the UAE 🤨
It’s temporarily (hopefully) suspended our run-chase at 35-1 in the 7th over. Covers in 🏏 #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/yOlVMJv3VU
☔️ It’s raining in the desert ☔️#believeit
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BCs 35-1 after 6.5 overs chasing 280 to win the 3rd and final ODI #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/xKhEnk8mdN
Worker (9*) and Nicholls (9*) in the middle after the early Munro wicket. 20-1 after 4 overs, and, would you believe, some spits of rain! #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/BaeX4RUj69
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Career-best ODI figures of (5-45) for Lockie Ferguson, including three wickets in the final over, as Pakistan finished on 279. Azam 90, Zaman 65 and Sohail 62. Henry pic.twitter.com/7h74QtdPNy
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Brilliant knock by Babar Azam comes to an end on 92 off 100 balls.
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4 fours and 1 six. Pakistan 275-6 in the final over #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/22hLnaPwkg
Pakistan poised to launch in Dubai at 188-2 with 12 overs remaining.
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Babar Azam (47*) & Haris Sohail (53*) have put on 98.
Card | https://t.co/FjmA3kAVpf #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/juE1cQqZyo
It's the 🚀 Rocket-Man 🚀 Lockie Ferguson again causing problems for the Pakistan batsman. He's claimed the first wicket as Hafeez stands on his stumps for 19. The hosts 76-1 after 17 overs in Dubai #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/njCl79sSpj
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Solid start from Zaman and new opener Hafeez.
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Ferguson & de Grandhomme replace Henry & boult.
Pakistan 48-0 after the opening 10 overs.
Follow live - https://t.co/FjmA3kAVpf #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/7tjIb8VRlh
The sides for today’s ODI decider in Dubai. We’re having a bowl #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/ikFTdxNTkN
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Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat in the 3rd ODI.
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Kane Williamson out with a minor groin strain. Watling in along with Henry for Southee #PAKvNZ #TheDecider pic.twitter.com/QxI6slnZfR
The Dubai decider is here!#PAKvNZ #ODI3 pic.twitter.com/WAdljBUSa9
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