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McMillan’s unbeaten century sets up New Zealand’s 138-run win
Craig McMillan made 104 not out as New Zealand levelled the Pakistan ODI series with an emphatic victory at Jade Stadium.
2001-02-25 · Christchurch
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New Zealand forced a deciding fifth one-day international by beating Pakistan by 138 runs at Jade Stadium in Christchurch on 25 February 2001. Craig McMillan’s unbeaten 104 from 75 balls drove the home side to 284 for five. His innings contained six fours and five sixes and brought him the Player of the Match award.
Details
Nathan Astle made 71 and Roger Twose 42, sharing a 101-run second-wicket partnership after captain Stephen Fleming was dismissed without scoring. McMillan and Chris Harris then added an unbroken 112 for the sixth wicket, with Harris finishing on 39. Pakistan’s most successful bowler was Abdul Razzaq, who took three for 41 from ten overs.
Context
The visitors lost five wickets for 36 runs and were eventually dismissed for 146 in 47 overs. Moin Khan scored 50 and Inzamam-ul-Haq 37, but their resistance could not bridge the gap. Daryl Tuffey claimed three for 30, while Astle took three for seven. The result made the series 2–2 ahead of the final match in Dunedin.
Period by period
| Runs / wickets (overs notation) | New Zealand | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 284/5 (50 overs) | 146 all out (47 overs) |
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