New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Pakistan has had 5% of their match fee deducted due to maintaining a slow over-rate during the game New Zealand In the third ODI held in Mount Maunganui on Saturday, as stated in an official statement from the ICC.

Jeff Crowe from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction following confirmation that Mohammad Rizwan His team fell one unit short of the target following the adjustments for time allowances.

As stated in Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Staff, concerning minor slow-over rate violations, each player will be penalized with a fine equivalent to five percent of their match fee for every over that their team does not complete within the specified time frame.

Rizwan The individual admitted guilt regarding the offense and endorsed the suggested penalty, thus eliminating the necessity of a formal hearing. The accusation was brought forth by on-field umpires Chris Brown and Paul Reiffel, along with third umpire Michael Gough and fourth umpire Wayne Knights.

Ben Sears's second consecutive five-wicket haul spurred New Zealand ( NZ ) to whitewash Pakistan ( PAK ) after securing a 3-0 victory in the ODI series, culminating in their 43-run win during the third and final match at Bay Oval on Saturday.

The last One Day International was shortened to 42 overs because of the damp outfield. Pakistan 's attempt to chase a target of 265 ultimately fell short as they were bowled out by New Zealand for 221 in 40 overs.

In the chase, Babar Azam contributed a half-century with 50 runs off 58 deliveries, including four boundaries and one six. Additionally, Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad added valuable scores of around 30 each. Rizwan And Tayyab Tahir. Nonetheless, Ben Sears (5/34) ensured Pakistan encountered a complete defeat, bowled out for 221 in 40 overs. New Zealand Captain Michael Bracewell was honored with the player of the match award due to his exceptional performance, which included an impressive half-century and a single wicket.

Pakistan Team: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali.) (ANI)