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Win a confidence booster: Fleming
Stephen Fleming said his side had gained valuable experience and confidence ahead of their tour to India in September after winning the Bank Alfalah Cup on Friday.
New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming said his side had gained valuable experience and confidence ahead of their tour to India in September after winning a triangular one-day series on Friday.
New Zealand completed a comfortable four-wicket victory against a young Pakistan side to clinch their first major one-day tournament since the ICC Knockout tournament in 2000.
"A final against any sub-continental side in these conditions is a major challenge and we are going to take a lot of confidence from this," said Fleming afterwards.
"As a young group we have developed in the way we play spin and have stored some knowledge for our tour of India," he added.
Fleming led New Zealand to 200-6 with an authoritative 65 as they chased 199 for victory.
"I had worked hard on my game between the round robin games and this final, and I knew I had to contribute for us to win.
"We took early wickets in the morning which was a big advantage and with the bat we played the big shots at the right time. They were not able to put pressure on us."
Pakistan coach Javed Miandad said he was pleased with his side's overall effort but staggered by the 44 extras his bowlers conceded.
"We gave too many extras but everyone was trying too hard," said Miandad. "I am very satisfied with the way they performed in general though.
"They are inexperienced and this is the only way that they will learn."
