Kane Williamson trumped South African opener Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking debut ODI hundred and led New Zealand to the tri-nation series final with a six-wicket win on Monday. Williamson followed his Saturday’s half century against Pakistan with an unbeaten 133 off 113 balls -- his first ODI century since 2019 World Cup – and cruised New Zealand to 308-4 for its second successive win.

Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take the Black Caps into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win on Monday, overshadowing South African opener Matthew Breetzke’s record score on debut.

Star cricketer Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win on Monday, overshadowing South African opener Matthew Breetzke's record score on debut.

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The Mitchell Santner-led BlackCaps are seeking a second consecutive win and a resultant passage in the final, having dismissed the hosts by 78 runs in the opening ODI

After thrashing Pakistan, New Zealand will look to continue the momentum and secure another win to make it to the final of the tri-series. The Proteas are without a lot of big names, but will hope to make a mark in Lahore.