Trent Boult became the third New Zealand bowler to claim a one-day international hat-trick as his side defeated Pakistan by 47 runs in the first match in Abu Dhabi.
Pace spearhead Boult reduced Pakistan to 8 for 3 in their chase of 267 after he dismissed Fakhar Zaman (one), Babar Azam (nought) and Mohammad Hafeez (nought) in the third over on Wednesday.
He finished with figures of 3 for 54 as Pakistan were bowled out for 219 in 47.2 overs.
"It's nice to be back out there and get the win for the boys," said Boult, who missed the 3-0 loss in the preceding Twenty20 series due to the birth of his child.
"I think the new ball is a key part of the game and we know what early wickets can do to chasing totals.
"The hat-trick ball I was just trying to make him play and to slide one onto the pads is a great feeling."
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"New Zealand have good new ball bowlers and early wickets pushed us too much."
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