Dhaka, April 2 -- Mitch Hay scored an unbeaten 99 from 78 balls to lift New Zealand to 292-8 as it batted first Wednesday in the second one-day international against Pakistan.

Hay struck 22 runs, including two sixes and two fours from the final over, as he chased a maiden ODI century. He fell just short, stranded on 99 at the end of the 50 overs, while still helping New Zealand to a competitive total after an innings in which the home side often struggled to score freely.

Sufiyan Muqeem and Mohammad Wasim Jr. bowled superb containing spells through the middle of the New Zealand innings as Pakistan produced an improved bowling performance in helpful conditions at Seddon Park.

New Zealand made 344-9 in winning the first match of the thre...