New Zealand has rounded off perfect preparation for the Champions Trophy by thumping Pakistan by five wickets in the tri-nation series final in Karachi.

New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates with a hamstring tear. Sears suffered the injury in training in Karachi.

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

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Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Just as the match was about to get underway, New Zealand batter Devon Conway and the crowd in Karachi were left scared following a 'loud noise' erupted.

Pakistan has begun hosting their first major ICC tournament since the 1996 World Cup, starting with the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand. De

New Zealand opening duo of Will Young and Devon Conway prepared to take charge in the middle as planes flew over their heads. Some players even seemed to have gotten scared as the air show began.