Pakistan faced New Zealand at Edgbaston, Birmingham to keep their qualification hopes alive.
In match 33 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Pakistan took on New Zealand at Edgbaston, Birmingham to keep their qualification hopes alive.
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first and managed to put up 237/6 after 50 overs. Pakistan on the chase lost Imam and Fakhar early on but Babar Azam's ton and Haris' half-century helped Pakistan cruise to a 6-wicket win over the Blackcaps.
Both Pakistan and New Zealand are played with an unchanged 11.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Scorecard:
Pakistan: 241/4 in 49.1 overs.
New Zealand: 237/6 in 50 overs.
Squads:
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Kane Williamson (C), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Colin Munro, Jimmy Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor.
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Sarfaraz Ahmed (C), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Hasnain.
1. Toss delayed due to wet outfield
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If today's match is washed out, Pakistan can still qualify if they win their next two games. They'll get to 10 points which could be enough.
The toss has been delayed in Birmingham. There will be an inspection at 10:30am local time. #CWC19 | #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/ZvwiuRo6hq
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 26, 2019
2. Mohammad Amir strikes early for Pakistan
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Martin Guptill's poor World Cup form continues as he departs for only 5 runs off 4 delivers against Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)
3. Shaheen Afridi picked up another one for Pakistan
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Shaheen Afridi's quicker delivery sends Colin Munro back to the pavilion after scoring 12 runs off 17 deliveries. (Image: Reuters.)
4. It's Shaheen Afridi again with the magic
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Just moments after dismissing Munro, Shaheen Afridi picks up his second as Ross Taylor (3) edged an easy to the Pakistani skipper. (Image: AFP.)
5. Shaheen Afridi on fire
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Tom Latham 1 (14) walks as Shaheen Afridi picked up his third wicket of the day. (Image: AFP.)
6. The captain departs for 41
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Kane Williamson, New Zealand captain, now departs for his the dressing room for 41 off 69 deliveries. (Image: AFP.)
7. Half-century for James Neesham
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James Neesham completed his 77-ball half century against Pakistan. (Image: AFP)
8. Its all over
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After a very sticky start against Pakistan's pace attack, New Zealand have managed to put up 237/6 in 50 overs. (Image: PTI.)
9. Trent Boult finds a breakthrough
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Trent Boult dismisses Fakhar Zaman for 9 off 10 balls early on as New Zealand finds a breakthrough. (Image: AFP.)
10. Martin Guptill with a world calss catch
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Pakistan's Imam departed for only 19 runs after Martin Guptill took a stunning catch to Ferguson's quick bouncer. (Image: AFP)
11. 100 up for Pakistan
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After 23 overs, Pakistan have crossed the 100 run mark as Babar (47*) and Hafeez (29*) lead chase. (Image: AFP)
12. Captain Williamson provides for the Kiwis
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Kane Williamson dismisses Hafeez on 32 and handed New Zealand a much-needed breakthrough in Birmingham. (Image: AFP)
13. HALF-CENTURY for Babar
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Babar Azam completed his well-deserved half-century against the Kiwis as he keeps Pakistan on track for the 238 target. (Image: AFP)
14. Half century for Haris Sohail
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Haris Sohail completed his well-deserved half-century off 63 deliveries as Pakistan edges even closer to victory. (Image: AFP)
15. Century for Babar
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Babar Azam completed his brilliant century under pressure against New Zealand. (Image: AFP.)
16. Its all over
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Pakistan came out victorious in this very crucial tie by 6 wickets against New Zealand as they keep their World Cup 2019 hopes alive. (Image: AFP.)
