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New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights, World Cup 2023: Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs (DLS) to keep semis hopes alive

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 04, 2023, 20:19:40 IST

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights, World Cup 2023: Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs (DLS) to keep semis hopes alive

Fakhar Zaman and captain Babar Azam starred as Pakistan pulled off a dramatic, rain-hit 21-run victory over New Zealand to stay alive at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday.

After New Zealand had piled up a mammoth 401-6, Pakistan were 160-1 in the 21st over when rain brought a stoppage.

Set a revised target of 342 off 41 overs, Zaman had moved to 126 and Azam was on 66 with their team on 200-1 in the 26th over when the rain returned, this time bringing the game to an end and Pakistan declared the winners as they were ahead of the required rate.

Pakistan and New Zealand both have eight points and remain in contention for semi-final spots with a match each left to play in the group stage.

14:41 (IST) Nov 04

New Zealand vs Pakistan: End of NZ innings

New Zealand post a mammoth 401/6 on the board, as Santner's six in the last over off Shaheen made it possible to touch the 400-run mark.

14:36 (IST) Nov 04

New Zealand vs Pakistan: One over left in NZ innings

Glenn Phillips (41 off 25 balls) departs as the ball crashes into his pads and then ricochets onto the stumps. But he damaged Wasim's figures with a six and a four in the over before getting out. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 388/6 in 48.5 overs.

14:31 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: 48 overs bowled

Glenn Phillips (37* off 22 balls) ends Shaheen's over with a crunchy straight SIX. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 376/5 in 48 overs.

14:27 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK Live: Dropped!

Agha drops a difficult chance, Santner gets another life. Bowler Shaheen isn't amused, but it was a good full-stretched diving effort in the covers. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score: NZ 367/5 in 47.1 overs.

14:20 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Rauf completes his expensive spell

Rauf concedes 14 runs, including a SIX and a FOUR hit by Phillips (28*), in his 10th and last over to complete his expensive spell with figures of 1/85. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 360/5 in 46 overs.

14:13 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: Bowled!

Md Wasim hits the top of Chapman's (39) off-stump to take his second wicket and Pakistan's fifth. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 345/5 in 44.3 overs.

14:04 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: End of 43 overs

New Zealand inching closer to 350 and have overs in hand to push for 400. Chapman 37*, Phillips 12*. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 337/4

13:54 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Wicket alert!

Mitchell (29), while going for a big heave, chops the ball onto his stumps and Haris Rauf has his first wicket. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 318/4 in 41.1 overs.

13:50 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK Live: 300 up for New Zealand

NZ's 300 comes up in 39.4 overs. And Shaheen's 16-run over read 4,1,1,4,2,4. Chapman 30* of 18 balls and Mitchell 18* off 11. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 307/3 in 40 overs.

13:44 (IST) Nov 04

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Boundaries continue to flow

4 FOURS in the last two overs - 3 against Shahee and 1 against Hasan. The hemorrhage of runs continues. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 291/3 in 39 overs.

13:39 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: Meanwhile, Rachin goes past Sachin

Most World Cup hundreds before turning 25 - Rachin Ravindra 3 (at 23y, 351 days) and Sachin Tendulkar 2 (at 22y, 313d).

13:37 (IST) Nov 04

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13:35 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Daryl, Chapman new men in

The in-form Dary Mitchell starts in style, dispatching Haris Rauf for consecutive FOURS. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 271/3 in 37 overs

13:29 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: Out! Rachin walks back

Pakistan remove both set batters. After Williamson (95) Rachin Ravindra falls for 108 off 94 balls, dismissed by Mohammad Wasim. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 261/3 in 35.5 overs.

13:21 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Wicket at last for Pakistan!

Iftikhar gets Williamson (95) caught in the deep by Fakhar Zaman to end the 180-run partnership. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 248/2 in 34.2 overs.

13:16 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Century for Rachin Ravindra!

Brings up his third hundred of this World Cup and ODI career in just 89 balls.New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 245/1 in 33.4 overs.

13:10 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: 18 runs off the over

Hasan Ali's spell reads 1/54 in 7 overs after conceding 18 runs in his last over, which included a six and 2 fours. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 236/1 in 32 overs.

13:02 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK Live: 150 partnership in just 121 balls

With New Zealand past 200 mark and just one wicket down, Pakistan are now staring at chasing a total well over 300 unless there is a NZ batting collapse. Rachin 88*, Williamson 78*. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - 218/1 in 31 overs.

12:50 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Huge SIX, two landmarks

Rachin (88*) launches into Haris Rauf for a MASSIVE SIX over mid-wicket to bring up NZ's 200 and his personal milestone of 500 runs in the tournament. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 200/1 in 29 overs.

12:44 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan desperate for a wicket

Both Kane (59*) and Rachin (77*) are toying with the Pakistan bowling without being tested and the boundaries are flowing consistently. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 187/1 in 28 overs.

12:33 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK Live: Fifty for Kane

Kane Williamson brings up his 44th ODI half-century off 49 balls as New Zealand pile on the runs. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 173/1 in 26 overs.

12:29 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: Babar unhappy

Babar doens't hide his anger as he gestures towards Iftikhar about bowling the wrong line, after Williamson (48*) hit him for a FOUR over the covers, and then fllows up with another FOUR over mid-wicket. Rachin (70*) adds to misery with third FOUR from the over. 15 runs from those six balls. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 168/1 in 25 overs.

12:19 (IST) Nov 04

Pakistan vs New Zealand: Looking ominous for Pak

Wililamson (37*) jumps out of the crease and depositis Agha Salman for a SIX and then Rachin (64*) joins in the fun with a FOUR to bring up NZ's 150. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 150/1 in 23 overs.

12:06 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Rachin gets to fifty

Rachin comes back for a second run to complete his third half-century of the tournament to go with his two hundreds.

12:02 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK Live: Fifty partnership

Ravindra (47*) smacks Iftikhar for a FOUR to bring up fifty partnership with Williamson (25*). New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 119/1 in 19 overs.

11:54 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Mohammad Wasim into the attack

The bowler will be livid with himself for the wide delivery down the leg side that went for four. Wicketkeeper Rizwan too misses it. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 112/1 in 18 overs.

11:49 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: 100 up for the Kiwis

Rachin (41*milks Rauf's 146kmph delivery for a single to bring up New Zealand's 100. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 100/1 in 15.4 overs.

11:39 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Iftikhar back in attack

Rachin (40*) welcomes Iftikhar back with a tennis-like horizontal-bat shot straight back for a FOUR, as the ball flies past Williamson (17*) at the non-striker's end.New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 97/1 in 15 overs.

11:37 (IST) Nov 04

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Haris bowling at pace

Haris Rauf consistently touching 150 kmph and hurrying the batters, but luck not on his side as Williamson edges another one that goes to the boundary. Eight runs off the over. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 90/1 in 14 overs.

11:27 (IST) Nov 04

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Two boundaries

Haris Rauf continues to be espensive, as Williamson gets into the act straight away with an elegant shot for FOUR behind point, and then gets lucky with an edge flying through the vacant first-slip region for FOUR as well. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 77/1 in 12 overs.

11:20 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: First wicket for Paksitan

OUT! Conway (25) falls, as he gloves a bouncer off Hasan Ali to wicketkeeper Rizwan. 100th ODI wicket for the Pakistan pacer. Kane Williamson walks in. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 68/1 in 10.5 overs.

11:11 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: Haris Rauf into the attack

Almost a straight-bat cut shot behind point by Conway (34*) and the ball races through to the fence. Follows it up with a couple and a single. End of first Powerplay. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 66/0 in 10 overs.

11:05 (IST) Nov 04

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Fifty up for the Kiwis

This is now turning out to be a very good start by the New Zealanders as Rachin (26*) brings up NZ fifty in 7.4 overs with a FOUR and ends the 8th over bowled by Iftikhar with another FOUR. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 56/0 in 8 overs.

10:57 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: First change in bowling

Iftikhar Ahmed has been pressed into service with his off-breaks as the Kiwi openers get their eyes in. Five runs off the over. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 34/0.

10:48 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: A cautious but confident start

It hasn't been a fiery start considering the importance of the match, but it's a confident start nonetheless. Conway 10*, Rachin 9*. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 21/0 in 4 overs.

10:42 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: First runs off the bat - a FOUR

A cute glance by Rachin off Hasan Ali races to the fine-leg fence. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 6/0 in 2 overs.

10:36 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Good first over by Shaheen

Just one run off it, as a couple of balls jumped awkwardly off the track, bringing the nature of the pitch in focus right away. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score - NZ 1/0 in 1 over.

10:29 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK Live: Pakistan team and NZ openers are out on the field

It's all set for the first ball in his humdinger. Conway has a new opening partner -- the in-form Rachin Ravindra. Shaheeen Shah Afridi with the new ball for Pakistan.

10:23 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Teams walking out to line up for the National Anthems

10:18 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK Live: Pakistan Playing XI

Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

10:17 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: New Zealand Playing XI

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

10:14 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: Three changes for NZ, not two

Skipper Kane Williamson forgot to mention at the toss that Mark Chapman has replaced the injured Jimmy Neesham

10:12 (IST) Nov 04

Slightly different-looking surface to what we expect here. We will try to put up a competitive target and adapt to the conditions. Nice to be back out here. Obviously a few niggles in the camp but the guys are very excited for the challenge today. We have two changes. Ish Sodhi comes in for Matt Henry, and I come in for Will Young. Looks like it (the pitch) might take some turn. For us, it's about sticking to our plans and adapting to the conditions as best as we can.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson at the toss

10:10 (IST) Nov 04

We will have a bowl first because of the moisture on the surface. We have a good bowling (unit) and we are trying to hit good lengths and execute our plans. We have one change. Usama Mir is not playing and Hasan Ali is in. I'm feeling good (with the form), but not been able to finish games. I will try my best to enjoy myself and looking forward to the game.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam at the toss

10:03 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Here's the news from the toss

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson returns as Pakistan skipper Babar Azam wins the toss and opts to bowl first.

09:45 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: A rare day game in Bengaluru

Pakistan, bolstered by the win against Bangladesh, the return of Fakhar Zaman and the form of their lynchpin pacer Shaheen Afridi, will not want to take any backward step. And while weather could be a huge factor, the M Chinnaswamy stadium hasn't hosted a daytime ODI in over three decades, so there are fewer reference points for the teams.

09:28 (IST) Nov 04

PAK v NZ: Pakistan must be wary of Rachin Ravindra

The 23-year-old Ravindra has amassed 415 runs from seven matches at an average of 69.16 and his strike-rate stands at 105.59. The left-hander will also be keen for a memorable outing in Bengaluru, a city where he traces the roots of his family.

09:16 (IST) Nov 04

BIG BREAKING NEWS for INDIAN fans while we build up to toss in PAK vs NZ Game

Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament and replaced by pacer Prasidh Krishna.

09:06 (IST) Nov 04

PAK vs NZ: While Pakistan are ahead in head-to-head between the two countries in ODI cricket, there's little to choose between the current teams, making it a close call if asked to pick today's winner.

08:58 (IST) Nov 04

NZ vs PAK: Rescue job

Both New Zealand and Pakistan are trying to rescue their respective campaign that nosedived after promising starts. Pakistan won their first two matches and then lost four in a row, while New Zealand won their first four matches and then faced three consecutive defeats.

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights, World Cup 2023: Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs (DLS) to keep semis hopes alive

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights, World Cup 2023: Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs (DLS) to keep semis hopes alive

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson at the toss

Pakistan captain Babar Azam at the toss

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M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

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