Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: Right-arm pacer Naseem Shah keeps it tight from the other end, conceding only two runs off his first over.

The pitch report suggested it was a flat track but Pakistan have made a big impact. NZ 40/2 in 9 overs

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: Abrar Ahmed strikes and gets the better of Rachin Ravindra. A soft dismissal as the left-handed batter hit it straight into the bowler's hands to throw his wicket away. NZ 39/2 in 7.4 overs

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: Rachin Ravindra found the gap and hit a boundary.

New Zealand are trying to recover from the early blow and also looking to maintain the run rate at the same time to get going. NZ 32/1 in 6.2 overs

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: Right-arm pacer Naseem Shah keeps it tight from the other end, conceding only two runs off his first over. A persistent use of short-of-a-length deliveries from Naseem, particularly against Williamson.

NZ 6/0 in 2 overs

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: Pakistan couldn't have asked for a better start! Shaheen Afridi sends Will Young back to the pavilion.

Bowling on a length outside off, Afridi tempts Young into a tentative poke, and the ball takes the outside edge. Rizwan, ever-alert behind the stumps, moves swiftly to his right to grab a sharp catch. The Pakistani fans erupt in celebration as New Zealand lose their opener.

NZ 4/1 in 0.4 overs0

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: Pakistan's premier pace bowler, Shaheen Afridi, begins proceedings for the side. Will Young opens the New Zealand batting innings alongside Rachin Ravindra. Young to face Afridi

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series:

New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William ORourke

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Khushdil Shah, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: Mohammad Rizwan confirms that Babar Azam will open with Fakhar Zaman in the first ODI of the tri-series against New Zealand

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner wins toss, opts to bat against Pakistan in Lahore

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: The concept of tri-series felt like one from the bygone era, but the current FTP sees only one, which begins later today. Pakistan will host New Zealand in Lahore, which will kickstart their Champions Trophy preparation.

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st ODI Tri-Series: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the first ODI of the tri-series featuring Pakistan and New Zealand. The format makes a much-awaited return, with an ODI tri-series taking place for the first time since 2019.

The series will largely serve as ground for Champions League preparation for the three teams, with the third being South Africa.