India, Feb. 15 -- A day after registering their highest-ever run chase in ODI cricket with six balls to spare against South Africa to book a spot in the title clash, Pakistan put on a lacklustre show in the tri-series final against New Zealand as the Kiwis won their first tournament in Pakistan. So typical of Pakistan. A below-average show after breaking records or vice-versa. You never know what's coming. They like to keep their opponents and fans on the edge of their seats with guaranteed entertainment.

It started with captain Mohammad Rizwan opting to bat on a two-paced pitch that was expected to play under lights. "We batted first because we thought the pitch would be difficult. And it was. Credit to their bowlers. Salman and I had t...