Babar Azam keeps Pak's semifinal hopes alive
Babar Azam produced a sublime unbeaten century under pressure as Pakistan continued their revival in the World Cup by halting New Zealand's unbeaten run with a six-wicket victory. (Reuters Photo)
Haris Sohail plays a crucial innings
Chasing 238 on a tricky Edgbaston pitch which offered vicious turn, Azam (101*) and Sohail (68) showed intent, temperament and resolve while batting in Pakistan's must-win game. (Reuters Photo)
The massive 4th wicket partnership
They raised a 126-run stand for the fourth wicket after Mohammed Hafeez's dismissal off a part-timer Kane Williamson, yet again, raised eyebrows.
10th ODI century for Babar Azam
Azam completed his century, 10th in ODIs, off 127 balls which was embellished with 11 shots to the fence. (AP Photo)
Shaheen Afridi shines with the ball
Earlier, Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi rattled the top and middle order in a fiery spell but James Neesham (97*) and Colin de Grandhomme (64) helped New Zealand post 237/6. (Reuters Photo)
Neesham, de Grandhomme build the NZ innings
Reduced to 83/5 after electing to bat, Neesham and de Grandhomme revived the Kiwi innings with their 132-run partnership. (AP Photo)
Pakistan aim for semi-final spot
Pakistan, who have now moved up to number six in the table with seven points from as many games, now need to win their last two games against Afghanistan and Bangladesh to hope for semi-final qualification. (AP Photo)
Pakistan's uncanny resemblance to 1992 WC campaign
The win-lose sequence in first seven matches for Pakistan is exactly the same what they had in their victorious campaign in the 1992 World Cup.
NZ's campaign comfortable despite Pak loss
New Zealand, who lost their first game of the tournament, stayed on number two with 11 points, behind Australia, who have got 12. (AP Photo)
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