WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Fast bowler and convicted spot fixer Mohammad Amir shook off the effects of five years in cricket's wilderness and took 3-28 for Pakistan before New Zealand rallied from 99-6 to reach 280-8 in the first one-day international on Monday.
Anwar Ali also took three wickets and Mohamhad Irfan claimed two as Pakistan dominated New Zealand's top order before amir limped from the field with an injured foot after bowling 8.1 overs.
Young batsman Henry Nicholls, a late replacement for injured Ross Taylor, led New Zealand's rally with a spirited innings of 82.
He put on 79 for the seventh wicket with Mitchell Santner (48) to turn the tide of the match, then Matt Henry made a career-best 48 not out in a late-innings slog with Mitchell McClenaghan (31).
