NZ V PAK, 1ST ODI, WELLINGTON

Nicholls leads revival to sink Pakistan

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01:09'Being positive allowed me to play anchor role' - Nicholls

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  NZ V PAKISTAN, 1ST ODI, WELLINGTON

  'Being positive allowed me to play anchor role' - Nicholls

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