The current squad of New Zealand is without there 8 main players, and still, they were able to draw the T20 series. Pakistan has done relatively better in the ODI series, but still, 2 ODIs left and New Zealand have the capability to win the remaining 2 ODIs. If New Zealand able to win next 2 ODIs then it will place big question mark on performance of Pakistan. 4th ODI is scheduled today and new Zealand will try there best today to win the game.
The absence of the main players has considerably weakened New Zealand. In batting, they are without Kane Williamson, Glenn Philips and Finn Allen. And in bowling they are missing Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner. Given all this, I need to say that they have performed credibly till now. At this point, Matt Henry and Adam Milne are spearheading their bowling attack, supported by youngsters such as Henry Shipley. Daryl Mitchell has also performed well so far in this series. Pakistan has already won the series 3-0. New Zealand will be looking for decent performances in the remaining two matches.
Appreciated your statement, Pakistan team won their series in absence of best batsmen and bowlers. If Kane Williamson, Glenn Philips and Finn Allen and if the bowlers like Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult were in the team then it would not have been easy for Pakistan to win 3 matches consecutively. New Zealand team lost the 3rd ODI by just 26 runs where they would not have lost under such conditions if they had world-renowned players.
Pakistan would not have easily won such a victory. Especially in the last match where Pakistan team won by few runs, that victory would have come under New Zealand. But still New Zealand team deserve praise for competing well with having comparatively weak team even if they lose.