WELLINGTON: New Zealand cruised to a seven-wicket win over an underdone Pakistan in the first of their two one-day internationals in Wellington on Saturday.

After removing Pakistan for 210 in the 46th over, New Zealand reached their target in the 40th over with Grant Elliott now out 64 and Ross Taylor unbeaten on 59.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum credited his side's tight fielding with setting the platform for victory.

“It was probably the best we've seen all summer and that creates so much intensity and allows the seamers to be able to really get into the game,” he said.

“Obviously the run chase was very well planned by Grant and Ross.

“The comfortable victory for New Zealand underscored Pakistan's lack of preparation two weeks away from the start of the World Cup.

It was their first ODI since they were beaten 3-2 in a home series against New Zealand before Christmas, and the lack of match play was evident from the moment they lost the toss and were put in to bat.