The New Zealand women's cricketers have won their Twenty20 series over Pakistan with a 42-run victory in the third match in Sharjah.
New Zealand's Amelia Kerr celebrates with team mates Photo: PHOTOSPORT
White Ferns captain Suzie Bates won the toss and elected to bat first.
New Zealand found the conditions tough early on, losing three wickets in the first seven overs for just 30 runs.
However Bates and wicket-keeper Katey Martin put on a 57-run partnership to help steady the White Ferns' innings.
Martin was eventually dismissed for 25 when the White Ferns were closing in on 100 runs.
The loss of Martin didn't slow Bates though, she went on to finish on 65 while New Zealand ended their innings on 126 for four.
In reply Pakistan made a strong start, reaching 39 runs before losing their first wicket in the fifth over.
Pakistan then suffered a collapse at the crease, losing six wickets for just 18 runs in six overs.
White Ferns debutant Hannah Rowe claimed three wickets while leg spinner Amelia Kerr bagged two wickets for eight runs.
Pakistan were eventually all out for 84 after 19 overs.
Bates was named player of the match for her knock of 65 which helped set up the victory and seal the T20 series 3-0 with one game remaining.
The final match of the tour is Tuesday.
-RNZ
