The ODI series between NZ and Pakistan has been a god send to the Paskistan team and yet another reality check for the Black Caps.
Young Ahmed Shehzad has been unearthed as a star of the future, bowlers like Riaz have developed confidence and valuable game nous and Misbah and a few other "oldies" have established some street cred.
Meanwhile, in the Kiwi camp, they couldn't spell (or manufacture) a win if you spotted them the "w" and the "n".
As a Black Cap supporter I would feel better if at least one of the players looked like fulfilling their potential.