Pakistan's young opener Ahmed Shahzad scored a maiden ODI century to set up victory in fifth ODI and a series win over New Zealand. Ahmed Shehzad batted with utmost confidence during his calculated assault, overcoming a cautious start in overcast conditions by launching a counter-attack that snatched the initiative New Zealand had worked hard to gain at the beginning of the game. The visitors leading the one-day series 3-1. The start to the chase could not have been worse for the hosts as Jesse Ryder backed up too far and was run out without facing a ball by a direct hit from Misbah-ul-Haq. Pakistan's fast bowlers hardly ever overpitched, bowled consistently in the channel outside off and dried up the runs. Martin Guptill, watching the proceedings at the other end, faced the pressure with a combination of bravado and opportunism. He dealt harshly with deliveries bowled wide or pitched up on middle - there weren't too many of them - and improvised to clear the infield. Guptill ensured a steady flow of singles, ran well between the wickets as the field spread out and continued to be ruthless when freebies came his way. But having survived a close lbw shout early in his innings, Guptill failed to take full toll, as a short delivery from Shoaib came on a touch too quickly and he holed out to deep square leg. The home side was all out at 227 runs conceding defeat by 41 runs.