Fleming and Nathan Astle, who had forged a match-turning second wicket partnership with his skipper, ensured that the target was easily overhauled with 13 balls to spare. Fleming was unbeaten on 134, his highest score in ODIs, while Astle, for his part, made 54 not out. Later on, the New Zealand skipper, who was named Man of the Match, nominated the innings as the finest of his international career.