The 22-year-old from Karachi recorded five for 10 in 7.5 overs to bowl out New Zealand for 157 in 38.5 overs in reply to Pakistan's total of 281 for six.

The depleted New Zealand side lost their last six wickets for just two runs and in 17 balls.

Sami said he was satisfied with his performance as he had been struggling for a while.

"I was under some pressure because of my form and fitness. And it is really nice to get through such a spell although the wicket didn't offer much assistance," Sami said.

"I have learnt a lot bowling with Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar and it is good to now carry the responsibility of the attack. I enjoy the challenge," he added.

Bowling with pace and making the ball reverse swing in the foggy and cold conditions, he mopped up the innings in the 36th and 38th overs by dismissing Jacob Oram, Tama Canning, Daniel Vettori and Paul Hitchcock in six balls and then Brendon McCullum.

New Zealand captain Chris Cairns said: "I am disappointed at the way we lost today. We were more competitive in the first match. We need to focus on the next match and win it."

However, he paid tribute to Sami and described him as a great talent for Pakistan.

"I am very impressed with Sami. He bowled a good line and length," he said. "But I don't think that we are out of the series.

"South Africa were here recently and they also came back. It is not impossible for us to come back, although on paper we are up against a very strong and experienced side."

South Africa came back after a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2.

The next match in the five-game series takes place in Faisalabad on Wednesday.