India, April 6 -- Pakistan's forgettable tour of New Zealand ended on a bitter note with a 43-run defeat in the third and final ODI at Eden Park, prompting former cricketer Basit Ali to unleash a furious tirade against the team's performance, leadership, and mentality.

With the match reduced to 42 overs per side due to a wet outfield, New Zealand posted 264/8, led by half-centuries from Rhys Mariu (58) and Michael Bracewell (59), and a solid contribution from Daryl Mitchell, who crossed the 2,000-run mark in ODIs. Ben Sears then tore through Pakistan's batting with figures of 5/34, as the visitors were bowled out for 221 despite a promising start.

Pakistan's chase was marred by an early injury to opener Imam-ul-Haq, who retired hurt aft...