Ahmed Shehzad hit his maiden one-day international century on Thursday to guide Pakistan to a 41-run win over New Zealand in the 5th one-day cricket international, clinching the six-match series.

Shehzad made 115 from 104 balls as Pakistan posted 268-9 in its 50 overs after being sent in to bat on a slow pitch. Umar Akmal made 32, the next-best score, and Misbah ul-Haq (25) and Shahid Afridi (24) - rivals for Pakistan's World Cup captaincy - offered support as Pakistan reached a moderate but competitive total.