The win ends New Zealand's long wait for success in India, with their last victory dating back to 1988 when John Wright's side stunned India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Fakhar Zaman, a regular in Pakistan's white-ball sides, openly criticised the sectors' decision. He also mentioned India's backing for Virat Kohli when he was out of form between 2020 and 2022.
Pakistan named three spinners in their team for the second Test against England starting on Tuesday as they chase a series-levelling win on a re-used Multan stadium pitch.