Pacers Abbas Afridi (2/27) and Naseem Shah (1/44) picked up a wicket each early in New Zealand's reply, but there were few highlights for the hosts from that point on as some sloppy bowling and a host of dropped catches in the field put pay to Pakistan's chances.
"We started quite well in the early overs but you know when you drop catches it makes a difference especially when you drop the catch of a set batter and when dropping a catch of a Mark Chapman who always plays well against us obviously he will take the match away from you in no time," Babar admitted.
"On top of that we didn't bowl according to our plan which we accept and we will make sure not to repeat the same mistake in the next games."
With the five-match series locked at 1-1, the teams now head to Lahore for the final two games and the next contest scheduled to take place on Thursday.
Pacers Abbas Afridi (2/27) and Naseem Shah (1/44) picked up a wicket each early in New Zealand's reply, but there were few highlights for the hosts from that point on as some sloppy bowling and a host of dropped catches in the field put pay to Pakistan's chances.
"We started quite well in the early overs but you know when you drop catches it makes a difference especially when you drop the catch of a set batter and when dropping a catch of a Mark Chapman who always plays well against us obviously he will take the match away from you in no time," Babar admitted.
"On top of that we didn't bowl according to our plan which we accept and we will make sure not to repeat the same mistake in the next games."
With the five-match series locked at 1-1, the teams now head to Lahore for the final two games and the next contest scheduled to take place on Thursday.
