William O'Rourke claims four-fer versus Pakistan in ODI tri-series final
What's the story
New Zealand's cricket team put on a stellar show in the tri-series final against Pakistan.
The Kiwis bowled the hosts out for 242 in 49.3 overs. William O'Rourke led the seam attack admirably while their finger-spinners kept Pakistan in check on a two-paced Karachi surface.
The pacer finished with 4/43 from 9.3 overs. Besides him, Mitchell Santner took 2/20 from 10 overs.
Bowling prowess
O'Rourke's seam attack stuns Pakistan's lower order
O'Rourke stunned Pakistan's lower order with his slower variations, after initially hitting hard lengths and the splice of batters with high pace and bounce.
His dismissal of Naseem Shah for 19 saw Pakistan bowled out for 242, with three balls to spare in their innings.
Before that, he got the likes of opener Fakhar Zaman, middle-order batter Mohammad Rizwan and lower all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.
Information
50 wickets for the bowler in List A cricket
In nine matches, the bowler has raced to 14 scalps at 29.57. This was his maiden four-fer. 8 of his 14 ODI scalps have come at home. Meanwhile, as per ESPNcricinfo, he has now surpassed 50 wickets in List A cricket (51). This was his 2nd four-fer.
Santner
Santner delivers exceptional performance in tri-series final
New Zealand's captain and premier spinner, Santner was exceptional with the ball, returning with figures of 10-1-20-2.
He didn't give away a single boundary all day, showing immaculate control over his pace.
40 of his 60 deliveries were dots, making it his most economical 10-over spell in ODI cricket.
This brilliant performance comes just five days before the two sides clash again in the Champions Trophy opener at this very venue.