NZ vs PAK
India Today Sports Desk
Wellington,UPDATED: Mar 26, 2025 14:51 IST
NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I Highlights: Tim Seifert scored an unbeaten 97 off 38 balls as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 9 wickets in Welllington after chasing down 129 with 10 overs to spare at the Westpac Stadium.
NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I
14:51 IST:
Right then, that will be it from the T20Is where New Zealand takes the series by a 4-1 margin. We hope you enjoyed the coverage. The action now shifts to the three-match ODI series. The first game will be played on March 28th at McLean Park in Napier. That game will start at 10.00 pm GMT. But as you know, you can always join early for all the build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!
14:50 IST:
Michael Bracewell, the skipper of New Zealand, is thrilled with his team's performance, particularly the bowling unit, which has been outstanding throughout the series. Michael Bracewellreckons that the team has rotated players and given squad members a chance to shine, all while securing a series win is a big positive for them. He's also impressed with how the team bounced back after their defeat in the third game, showing great resilience and determination.
14:48 IST:
Salman Agha, Pakistan's skipper, graciously conceded that New Zealand outplayed them, giving credit to the Kiwis for their impressive performance. Despite the loss, Agha highlighted the positives, noting that players like Hasan Nawazand Mohammad Harisshowed promising batting skills in the game they won, while Sufiyan Muqeemimpressed in this contest. Agha also expressed optimism about the upcoming ODI series, emphasizing that the ODI team is more experienced and a different entity altogether. He's hopeful that this difference will translate to a better outcome for Pakistan in the ODI series.
14:47 IST:
Tim Seifert, the Player of the Series, shares his thoughts. He says that his approach was to play aggressively, and he's thrilled that it paid off. Tim acknowledged that he got a bit lucky early on, with a few shots flying off the bat, setting the tone for his innings. Looking ahead, Tim mentioned that he's looking forward to taking a well-deserved break, spending quality time with his family for a couple of weeks, before returning to cricket duties.
14:46 IST:
James Neesham, the Player of the Match, shares his thoughts. He credits the top-order bowlers for making his job easier, allowing him to capitalize on the pressure they built. James emphasized his focus on performing well whenever given the opportunity, and he's eager to continue doing so. He also praised the Kiwi's batting unit, who have been in superb form throughout the series, making for an entertaining watch
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Stay tuned for the presentation...
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Earlier in the game, Pakistan scored 128 in 20 overs, driven by Skipper Salman's half-century. Shadab also contributed significantly, but the rest of Pakistan's batting lineup struggled. New Zealand's bowling attack was led by James Neesham, who took five wickets. Jacob Duffyclaimed two, while Ben Searsand Ish Sodhitook one wicket each.
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Chasing a modest total, New Zealand got off to a flying start, scoring 92 runs in the Powerplay. Tim Seifert, in scintillating form throughout the series, led the charge with an aggressive 97. Finn Allenprovided solid support as well. Pakistan's bowlers struggled to contain the Kiwis' onslaught, with Sufiyan Muqeembeing the only bright spot, claiming twowickets and bowling economically. With the pitch favorable for the batters, the total of 128 posted by Pakistannever looked to trouble the home side and they have breezed past this in the blink of an eye.
14:34 IST:
The Kiwis secured a convincing victory over Pakistan, winning by 8 wickets and10 overs to spare. This win has endedthe 5-match T20I series in favor ofNew Zealand, with a dominant 4-1 scoreline.
Score 131/2
BatsmanTim Seifert 97(38b 6*4 10*6)
BowlerShadab Khan 2-0-33-0
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9.6: Shadab Khan to Tim Seifert, SIX! TIM SEIFERT FINISHES ITIN FINE FASHION! Floated full, outside off. Tim Seifertgets low and smokes it over the wide long-off fence for another maximum to get the job done. He ends with an unbeaten 97 off just 38 balls. New Zealandwin by 8 wickets with 10 overs to spare and take the series 4-1.
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9.5: Shadab Khan to Tim Seifert, SIX MORE! INCREDIBLE STRIKING!Floated up outside off. Tim Seifert clears the front leg and slog sweeps high over wide long-on for a third maximum in the over.
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9.4: Shadab Khan to Tim Seifert, DROPPED AND SIX! Shadab Khanbowls it slower through the air, and much wide outside off. Tim Seifertreaches for it and lofts it toward the long-off region. Haris Rauffails to judge it and the ball bursts through his hands and palms it over the ropes for a maximum.
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9.3: Shadab Khan to Daryl Mitchell, Floated full, around off. Daryl Mitchellheaves it off the inner half through mid-wicket region for a single.
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9.2: Shadab Khan to Tim Seifert, Quicker length ball, outside off. Tim Seifertflat-bats this toward long-off for just a single.
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9.1: Shadab Khan to Tim Seifert, SIX! LAUNCHED! Tossed up full, on off. Tim Seifert gets low and powers it flat over the cow corner fence for a biggie. He is a hurry to finish this.
Score 105/2
BatsmanDaryl Mitchell 1(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerSufiyan Muqeem 2-0-6-2
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8.6: Sufiyan Muqeem to Daryl Mitchell, Flatter length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchellgets behind the line and defends from the crease.
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8.5: Sufiyan Muqeem to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up on the middle and leg. Daryl Mitchellnudges into the leg side where the bowler runs across and stops it himself.
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8.4: Sufiyan Muqeem to Tim Seifert, Flatter googly, around off. Dabbed to short third for one.
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8.3: Sufiyan Muqeem to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up on the middle and leg. Daryl Mitchelleases it past the bowler and down to long-on for one.
14:27 IST:
Daryl Mitchellwalks in at number 4.
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8.2: Sufiyan Muqeem to Mark Chapman, OUT! STUMPED! Sufiyan Muqeemgets his man! Deliversit full and quick, on the leg stump line. Mark Chapmanlooks to jam it but the ball comes off his pad and goes toward the keeper. Mohammad Harisbehind the stumps is quick to take off the bails as Mark Chapmanloses his balance and his foot is out of the crease. Sufiyan Muqeemhas his second wicket as Chapman departs early.
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8.1: Sufiyan Muqeem to Mark Chapman, Bowls it full and quick on the middle and leg stump line. Mark Chapmangets low for the swipe but the ball skids through and hits him in front. An appeal from Pakistan and up goes the finger. Mark Chapmanhas gone upstairs for the review. The ball tracking shows that the impact is outside the line and Chapmansurvives.
Score 103/1
BatsmanTim Seifert 71(32b 6*4 6*6)
BowlerShadab Khan 1-0-7-0
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7.6: Shadab Khan to Tim Seifert, FOUR! PUMPED! Dropped short, outside off. Tim Seifertgets on top of the bounce and slaps it toward deep extra cover region. One bounce and over the ropes.
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7.5: Shadab Khan to Tim Seifert, Flatter leg break, outside off. Tim Seifertcuts it to the point fielder.
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7.4: Shadab Khan to Mark Chapman, Tossed up on off. Mark Chapmaneases this through covers for a single.
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7.3: Shadab Khan to Mark Chapman, DROPPED! Shortish leg break, on the middle and leg stump line. Mark Chapmangoes back and pulls it straight to the throat of Usman Khanat the deep square leg region. He shells down the simple chance. Mark Chapmangets a lifeline.
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7.2: Shadab Khan to Tim Seifert, Banged in short and quick on off. Tim Seifertswats it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
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7.1: Shadab Khan to Mark Chapman, Flatter leg break, on the middle and leg. Mark Chapmanbacks away and chips it past the left of the bowler for a single.
Score 96/1
BatsmanTim Seifert 66(29b 5*4 6*6)
BowlerSufiyan Muqeem 1-0-4-1
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6.6: Sufiyan Muqeem to Tim Seifert, Pushed through quicker, and flatter, on off. Tim Seifertplays across the line and gets the inside edge onto the pad. A tidy over from Sufiyan Muqeem.
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6.5: Sufiyan Muqeem to Tim Seifert, Wrong'un, slower through the air, outside off. Tim Seifertgoes back and pulls it toward wide of long-on for a couple. A misfield in the deep allows the second run.
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6.4: Sufiyan Muqeem to Mark Chapman, Touch short and quick outside off. Mark Chapmancuts this to deep point for a single to get off the mark.
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6.3: Sufiyan Muqeem to Mark Chapman, Flatter leg break, around off. Mark Chapmancuts it to backward point.
14:15 IST:
Mark Chapmanwalks in next at number 3.
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6.2: Sufiyan Muqeem to Finn Allen, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Sufiyan Muqeemgets the breakthrough! Bowls it flat and quick on the off-stump line. Finn Allenlooks to pull this over the leg side but the ball skids through and hits the top of the off-stump. A breezy cameo from Finn Allencomes to an end.
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6.1: Sufiyan Muqeem to Tim Seifert, Tossed up full, on off. Tim Seifertslog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
14:13 IST:
Time for some spin. Sufiyan Muqeemcomes into the attack.
Score 92/0
BatsmanTim Seifert 63(26b 5*4 6*6)
BowlerJahandad Khan 2-0-43-0
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5.6: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, Slower bumper, on the middle. Tim Seifertis early into the shot and miscues the pull in front of deep square leg fielder for a single. 25 runs coming off the over.
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5.5: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, SIX! THIRD SIX OF THE OVER! Back of a length delivery on the middle stump line. Tim Seifertpicks the length and smokes it over deep square leg fence, into the stands for another maximum. This is now the highest powerplay score by New Zealand.
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5.4: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, Good length delivery on the middle and leg. Tim Seifertheaves it off the inner half of the blade toward deep backward square leg. Abdul Samadputs the dive in the deep and saves a couple.
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5.3: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, SIX! FIFTY FOR TIM SEIFERT! The carnage continues. Back of a length delivery on off. Tim Seifertmakes room and slaps it over deep cover boundary for half a dozen.
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5.2: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, FOUR! BANG! Short of a length delivery around off. Tim Seifertpicks the length and smacks it toward the deep mid-wicket region. One bounce and into the boundary. Tim Seifertis in no mood to stop tonight.
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5.1: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, SIX! Jahandad Khanis greeted back with a biggie! Slower ball on a length, on the middle. Tim Seifertpicks the change of pace and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for an 83m hit.
Score 67/0
BatsmanFinn Allen 27(11b 5*4 1*6)
BowlerHaris Rauf 2-0-22-0
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4.6: Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, FOUR! On a length wide outside off, Finn Allenlooks to slog this towards leg but gets an outside edge and the ball has gone past the keeper's right for four.
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4.5: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, Good length into the body, Tim Seiferttucks this to mid on and takes one.
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4.4: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, Bumper, around off. Tim Seifertleaves it all alone. This has been a good over, SO FAR.
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4.3: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, Good length on off, Tim Seifertblocks it out. A rare sight watching Tim Seifertblock one.
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4.2: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, Short-pitched, around off, Tim Seifertsmashes this to extra cover for no run.
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4.1: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, FOUR! Innovative from Tim Seifert. On a length wide outside off, Tim Seifertshuffles across and ramps this over short fine leg for a boundary to begin the 5th over.
Score 58/0
BatsmanFinn Allen 23(10b 4*4 1*6)
BowlerMohammad Ali 2-0-27-0
14:01 IST:
3.6: Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, Good length on top of middle, Finn Allendefends this out.
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3.5: Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, FOUR! A bit better in terms of timing from Allen but still not the most convincing stroke. PItched-up around off, Finn Allenlofts this over cover for four more. The bat tilts in his hands again but he gets enough behind it to take it away to the fence.
14:00 IST:
3.4: Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, FOUR! On a length around off, Finn Allengets right behind the line of it and lofts this over cover for a boundary. Finn Allendid not time this well enough but still manages to find the fence.
13:59 IST:
3.3: Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, On a length arond leg, Tim Seifertflicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.
13:58 IST:
3.2: Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, FOUR! A poor fielding effort from the fielder at third man region and this has raced to the fence for four. On a length wide of off, Tim Seifertswings and gets a top edge past third man fro four.
13:57 IST:
3.1: Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, WOW! Proper Pakistan stuff these 3.1 overs have been. Shades of brilliance sandwiched in between some really poor bowling. Good length, on off, shaping a fraction away after pitching. Tim Seiferthad no answers to it as he gets beaten on the outside.
13:57 IST:
Slight halt in play as Haris Raufis being assisted by the medical staff to something concerning his right foot.
Score 45/0
BatsmanTim Seifert 28(12b 2*4 3*6)
BowlerHaris Rauf 1-0-13-0
13:55 IST:
2.6: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, On a length around off, Tim Seifertdrives this to cover and takes one.
13:54 IST:
2.5: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, A proper fast bowler's response. Bumper, shaping into the batter. Tim Seifertmanages to somehow get away from this. This was fast and right at the badge on the helmet but Tim Seifertdoes well to escape from it.
13:54 IST:
2.4: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, SIX! OH DEAR ME! This has gone deep into the crowd for a huge six. On a length, in the slot, Tim Seifertclears his front leg and slogs this right out of the middle of his bat and this has comfortably cleared the fence for a huge six.
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2.3: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, FOUR! Good length down the leg, Tim Seifertflicks this fine and wide to the right of short fine for a boundary.
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2.2: Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, Good length wide of off, Finn Allenpushes this to mid off and takes a quick single.
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2.1: Haris Rauf to Tim Seifert, Good length around middle and leg, Tim Seiferttucks this to deep square for one.
13:51 IST:
Haris Raufreplaces Jahandad Khan.
Score 32/0
BatsmanFinn Allen 14(6b 2*4 1*6)
BowlerMohammad Ali 1-0-14-0
13:50 IST:
1.6: Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, SIX! A biggie to end the over and 14 comes off this one. Good length on the pads, Finn Allenswivels back and just flick this all the way, into the stands toward deep square for a huge six.
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1.5: Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, On a length around off, shaping away from the batter. Finn Allenlooks to poke at it and gets beaten.
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1.4: Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, FOUR! Not that convincing from Allen but a boundary to him. Back of a length around off, Finn Allenruns down the track and swings at it. Gets a top edge and the ball has sailed over first slip for a boundary towards the third man region.
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1.3: Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, Good length around off, Finn Allenblocks it out on off for another dot.
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1.2: Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, A bit more traditional from Mohammad Alias he lands one on that nagging length around off and takes it away looking to get an outside edge but Finn Allenkeeps his bat closer to his body and manges to get beaten on the outside.
13:46 IST:
1.1: Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, FOUR! Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Finn Allenpulls this over mid-wicket and the ball has raced away to the fence for four.
13:45 IST:
Mohammad Aliwill bowl from the other end.
Score 18/0
BatsmanTim Seifert 16(7b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerJahandad Khan 1-0-18-0
13:45 IST:
0.6: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, SIX! Ends the over with a biggie. Good length around off, Tim Seifertshuffles to his leg and lofts this over cover for a huge six. Tim Seifertlooks in a hurry to wrap things up.
13:44 IST:
0.5: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, Away swinger this time, Tim Seifertswings at it but gets beaten on the outside.
13:43 IST:
0.4: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, SIX! Business as usual for Tim Seifertas he clears the fence for the first time in this game. Pitched-up on the pads, swinging it into the batter. Tim Seifertflicks this and deposits it into the stands towards deep square for six.
13:42 IST:
0.3: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, FOUR! That's the form Tim Seifertis carrying into the contest. Pitched-up around off, Tim Seifertsettles well inside his crease, presents a full face of his bat and just punches this down theground to long off for four.
13:41 IST:
0.3: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, WIDE! Another extra and it is wide this time. On a length down the leg, Tim Seifertmoves in and looks to ramp but misses. Wided
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0.2: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, Jahandad Khangets away with the free hit as he bowls a dot. Good length on the pads, swinging into the batter. Tim Seifertlooks to clear the fence towards deep square but gets an inside edge onto his pads for no run.
13:40 IST:
0.2: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, NO BALL! A good delivery, which was a dot initially, but the third umpire checks this and calls it a no ball. Free hit up next for Tim Seifert.
13:39 IST:
0.1: Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert,WOAH! That is some start with the ball for Khan. Short-pitched, around the ribcage. Tim wasn't expecting it and barely managed to get away.
13:37 IST:
We are back with the chase. The dynamic duo of Finn Allenand Tim Seifertis out to open for New Zealand,while Jahandad Khanwill bowl the first over of the chase in the absence of Shaheen Afridi.
13:36 IST:
... The Run Chase ...
13:35 IST:
New Zealandwere right on the money with the ball and the field. They bowled excellent lengths and never allowed Pakistan to dominate in the innings. Jacob Duffywas excellent with the new ball and took two wickets while Ben Searsand Ish Sodhisnapped one apiece. The star with the ball was undoubtedly James Neeshamwho picked a five-wicket haul and broke the back of the Pakistani batting. Right then, New Zealandneeds 129 to take the series 4-1. They will be confident of getting the job done and seal the win. How soon can they do it or will the Pakistanbowlers spring in a surprise? We shall find out soon. Join us in a while for the second essay.
13:31 IST:
Another sorry-looking scorecard for the Men in Green who have been restricted to 128/9 from their 20 overs. The innings never got going for Pakistan who after having been sent into bat first were reduced to 52/5 in the 11th over. Skipper Salman Aghaand Shadab Khanstitched an important 54-run stand for the 6th wicket but both batters departed after getting decent starts and failed to provide the finishing kick for their side. Salman Aghacarried on his good form and made a solid fifty but found little support around him as Pakistanfailed to go past the 130-run mark.
Score 128/9
BatsmanHaris Rauf 6(10b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJacob Duffy 4-0-18-2
13:26 IST:
19.6: Jacob Duffy to Haris Rauf, On a length, down the leg, Haris Rauffollows his close the ees and swing tradition, manages a top edge this time that hands over Will O'Rourkeat deep third and he drops it. Three runs takento close the inning. Pakistanhave managed to post 128 on board.
13:25 IST:
19.5: Jacob Duffy to Haris Rauf, Slower one, around leg again, Haris Raufswings and misses out completely.
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19.4: Jacob Duffy to Haris Rauf, Short-pitched, around leg, Haris Raufcloses his eyes and swings hard at it. Misses out again.
13:24 IST:
19.3: Jacob Duffy to Haris Rauf, A good slower one, wide of off, Haris Raufswings for a pace-on delivery and misses out completely on this slower one.
13:24 IST:
19.2: Jacob Duffy to Haris Rauf, Full and on the pads, Haris Raufswings and misses. The ball rolls back to the keeper.
13:23 IST:
19.1: Jacob Duffy to Haris Rauf, Back of a length, into the body. Haris Raufslogs this behind mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
13:22 IST:
Mohammad Aliwalks out last to bat for Pakistan.
Score 123/9
BatsmanSufiyan Muqeem 0(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJames Neesham 4-0-22-5
13:22 IST:
18.6: James Neesham to Sufiyan Muqeem, OUT! A FIFER FOR James Neesham! Good length on leg, Sufiyan Muqeemlooks to clear the fence down the ground but the ball gets more elevation than distance and Michael Bracewellrunning in from long on takes it easily.
13:21 IST:
18.5: James Neesham to Haris Rauf, Good length around off, Haris Raufpunches this towards off for one.
13:20 IST:
18.4: James Neesham to Sufiyan Muqeem, BYE! Good length, around leg, Sufiyan Muqeemlooks to slog this to leg but misses and the run as the keeper collects it.
13:19 IST:
18.3: James Neesham to Salman Agha, OUT! A massive scalp for New Zealandas they remove Salman Aghawho could have added a lot more at the end. Short-pitched, around off, Salman Aghamoves to his leg and cuts this aiming for the stands. The ball goes straight into the hands of Mark Chapmanat deep point and he has to walk back now.
13:19 IST:
18.2: James Neesham to Salman Agha, A brilliant effort from Ben Searsdiving to his left at cover, but he fails to pouch this one. On a length around off, Salman Aghasmashes this aerially but wide to the left of cover and Ben gets a hand behind it but the ball pops out. No run taken.
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18.1: James Neesham to Salman Agha, FOUR! On a length around off, Salman Aghasetlles well behind this and lofts this over over for a boundary to begin the 19th.
Score 117/7
BatsmanHaris Rauf 0(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerBen Sears 4-0-25-1
13:17 IST:
17.6: Ben Sears to Haris Rauf, Back of a length around middle and off, Haris Raufgives it a proper whack but fails to connect.
13:16 IST:
17.5: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, Short-pitched, around off, Salman Aghafends this through mid-wicket for one. Agha was keen on the second but Haris Raufhad slipped as he was turning for the second and they settle for a single.
13:15 IST:
17.4: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, Good length on off, Salman Aghadabs this to short third for no run.
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17.3: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, Yorker on leg, following the batter to his leg. Salman Aghablocks this out on off.
13:14 IST:
17.2: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, FOUR! That's some stroke from the Pakistanskipper. Pitched-up around off, Salman Aghamoves away from the line of it this time around and gently chips this over cover for a boundary.
13:14 IST:
17.1: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, FOUR! Salman Aghatakes the attack to Ben Searsstraightaway. Good length on the pads, Salman Aghamoves inside the line of it and flicks this over backward square leg for four runs. Salman Aghawill be looking to make this positive start count for his side.
Score 108/7
BatsmanHaris Rauf 0(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJames Neesham 3-0-17-3
13:12 IST:
16.6: James Neesham to Haris Rauf, What a tremendous over from James Neesham. A double wicket over and things are looking gloomy for Pakistanonce again in this contest. Good length around off, Haris Rauflooks to poke at it but misses out.
13:12 IST:
16.5: James Neesham to Haris Rauf, Short and wide outside off, Haris Rauflooks to cut this but misses out.
13:12 IST:
Haris Raufcomes out next to bat.
13:11 IST:
16.4: James Neesham to Jahandad Khan, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Another one for Neesham and he continues his good work with the ball. Good length around off, Jahandad Khanlooks to slog this over mid-wicket but he balloons this off the outside off his bat over mid off for a simple catch to Will O'Rourke.
13:10 IST:
16.3: James Neesham to Salman Agha, Good length around off, Salman Aghaguides this to deep third for one.
13:09 IST:
16.2: James Neesham to Jahandad Khan, Almost a disaster for Pakistan. Good length on off, Jahandad Khandabs this to silly point and runs. James Neeshamgives it a go and tries to run Agha out at the striker's end with a casual flick but misses barely.
13:09 IST:
Jahandad Khan walks out next.
13:08 IST:
16.1: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Neesham strikes and breaks a potentially threatening partnership. Good length on off, Shadab Khanlooks to slog this across the line and gets a faint edge which is taken cleanly by Mitchell Haybehind the stumps.
13:07 IST:
16.1: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, 5WIDES! Pressure on James Neeshamstraightaway. Way too wide outside off, Shadab Khanmoves to his off and leaves it. The ball lands just on the pitch and it keeps going away from he keeper's reach for a boundary behind the stumps towards third man region.
Score 101/5
BatsmanSalman Agha 37(30b 3*4 1*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 4-0-32-1
13:05 IST:
15.6: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, FOUR! Tossed up around off, Salman Aghajumps to the pitch of it and lofts this over cover for a boundary more. 14 comes off this Ish Sodhiover.
13:05 IST:
15.5: Ish Sodhi to Shadab Khan, Floated on the pads, Shadab Khantucks this through square leg for one.
13:04 IST:
15.4: Ish Sodhi to Shadab Khan, FOUR! Another one races away to the fence for four. Short of a length around off, Shadab Khanmoves to his leg and cuts this through point for a boundary.
13:04 IST:
15.3: Ish Sodhi to Shadab Khan, FOUR! Shadab finds the fence again. Tossed up around off, Shadab Khanmoves to his leg, clears his front foot and slogs this down the ground for a boundary to long on.
13:03 IST:
15.2: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, Tossed up around off, Salman Aghashimmies down the ground and drills this off the inside to long off for one. It gave an impression of a wrong'un.
13:02 IST:
15.1: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, Pushed through on middle and leg, Salman Aghathumps this to cover-point for no run.
Score 87/5
BatsmanShadab Khan 19(16b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerWill O'Rourke 4-0-29-0
13:02 IST:
14.6: Will O'Rourke to Shadab Khan, FOUR! Boundaries are coming in a hurry now. Good length around middle and leg, Shadab Khanslogs this one. Gets it barely over mid-wicket and the ball races after bouncing behind mid-wicket to the fence for four runs.
13:01 IST:
14.6: Will O'Rourke to Shadab Khan, WIDE! Short-pitched, down the leg. Shadab Khanlooks to hit this but misses out. Wided.
13:00 IST:
14.5: Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, Short-pitched, around leg, Salman Aghagets it away to fine leg for one.
13:00 IST:
14.4: Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, SIX! Finally, Salman Aghagets one away for a biggie. Short-pitched, wide of off, Salman Aghamoves to his leg, opens up the off side and cuts this well. The ball sails over the fence and into the stand for six over deep point.
12:59 IST:
14.3: Will O'Rourke to Shadab Khan, Good length around off, Shadab Khanpunches this to sweeper cover for a single.
12:58 IST:
14.2: Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, Good length on off, Salman Aghaguides this through backward point for a single.
12:58 IST:
14.1: Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Salman Aghagoes for the pull but gets a top edge behind the keeper for a couple.
Score 71/5
BatsmanShadab Khan 14(14b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerBen Sears 3-0-16-1
12:56 IST:
13.6: Ben Sears to Shadab Khan, Another one, pitched short and around off this time. Shadab Khanslashes hard but gets beaten.
12:56 IST:
13.5: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, Too full on the pads, Salman Aghaflicks this through mid-wicket for one.
12:55 IST:
13.4: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Salman Aghamoves to his leg and looks to cut this over point but gets beaten.
12:55 IST:
13.3: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, Good length around off, Salman Aghadefends this out on off.
12:54 IST:
13.2: Ben Sears to Shadab Khan, Good length, around middle and leg, Shadab Khanmoves to his leg and tucks this through mid on for one.
12:54 IST:
13.1: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, On a length around off, Salman Aghadrives this to sweeper cover for one.
Score 68/5
BatsmanShadab Khan 13(12b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerJames Neesham 2-0-10-1
12:52 IST:
12.6: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Shadab Khanshuffles across and cuts this past backward point for a boundary. Shadab isn't comfortable at all, but he still manages to score somehow.
12:52 IST:
12.5: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, Good length around leg, Shadab Khangoes for the pull but gets a top edge that lands just away from the reach of Mitchell Hay, who gave it a good chase towards square leg.
12:51 IST:
12.4: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, Short-pitched, around off, Shadab Khanruns down the track and looks to smash this down the ground but misses out.
12:50 IST:
12.3: James Neesham to Salman Agha, On a length around off, Salman Aghasmashes this to deep point for one.
12:50 IST:
12.2: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, Good length on the pads, Shadab Khanlooks to flick this towards fine leg but gets it away off the gloves and Mitchell Haybehind the stumps dive to his left and fields this, keeping it down to a single.
12:50 IST:
12.1: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, Good length around off, Shadab Khanlooks to slog this out of the park but gets an inside edge onto his pads for no run.
Score 60/5
BatsmanShadab Khan 6(7b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 3-0-18-1
12:48 IST:
11.6: Ish Sodhi to Shadab Khan, Wrong'un wide outside off, Shadab Khandrags this with a slog towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
12:47 IST:
11.5: Ish Sodhi to Shadab Khan, FOUR! A brilliantly struck boundary by Shadab Khan. Tossed up around off, Shadab Khanshuffles to his leg and drives this all along the carpet through cover for four.
12:47 IST:
11.4: Ish Sodhi to Shadab Khan, Too full around off, Shadab Khandefends this out well.
12:46 IST:
11.3: Ish Sodhi to Shadab Khan, OUTFOXED! A googly right on off, gets a bit of extra bounce. Shadab Khanlooks to jam this down but gets beaten on the inside and the ball has barely missed the top of off.
12:46 IST:
11.2: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, Too full on the pads, Salman Aghagoes for the sweep, loses his balance and falls over but manages to sneak a single to square leg.
12:45 IST:
11.1: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, Floated around middle and leg, Salman Aghapunches this to off for no run.
Score 54/5
BatsmanShadab Khan 1(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJames Neesham 1-0-2-1
12:45 IST:
10.6: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, Back of a length on off, Shadab blocks it out on off.
12:44 IST:
10.5: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, Good length arond off, Shadab Khanguides this off his back foot towards backward point for no run.
12:43 IST:
10.4: James Neesham to Salman Agha, Back of a length arond off, Salman Aghaguides this towards point and takes one.
12:42 IST:
10.3: James Neesham to Shadab Khan, Good length on off, Shadab Khandabs this to third man region for a single.
12:42 IST:
Shadab Khanwalks out next to bat.
12:42 IST:
10.2: James Neesham to Abdul Samad, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Good length wide outside off, Abdul Samadslashes and slashes hard at it but manages to slash underneath the ball and gets it off the top edge into the gloves of Mitchell Haybehind the stumps. Abdul did try to give a poker face to the umpire but he raises his finger and Samad walks back.
12:40 IST:
10.1: James Neesham to Abdul Samad, Back of a length around off, Abdul Samaddabs this to backward point.
12:40 IST:
Time for Drinks! Pakistanare struggling at52/4 atthe halfway mark of their innings. They lost early wickets in the powerplay and have failed to get going yet again. Salman Aghaholds the key for his side totake them to a competitive score. He will look to build decent partnerships with Abdul Samadand the batters to follow and give the bowlers something to defend. New Zealand, meanwhile, will look to keep the pressure and take regular wickets.
Score 52/4
BatsmanAbdul Samad 4(7b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 2-0-12-1
12:37 IST:
9.6: Ish Sodhi to Abdul Samad, Floated too full, at the stumps. Abdul Samadlooks to heave it across the line but gets the inside edge that rolls to short fine leg for one.
12:36 IST:
9.5: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, Tossed up wrong'un, on the middle and leg. Salman Aghagets across and nudges into the leg side for a quick single.
12:35 IST:
9.4: Ish Sodhi to Abdul Samad, Flatter and quicker at the stumps. Abdul Samadhacks it through mid-wicket for a single. Brings up the fifty for Pakistan.
12:35 IST:
9.3: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, Drops it short, on the leg stump line. Salman Aghagoes back and pulls this to deep square leg for one.
12:34 IST:
9.2: Ish Sodhi to Abdul Samad, Floated on off. Eased to long-off for one.
12:34 IST:
9.1: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, Flatter on off. Salman Aghaknocks this to deep mid-on for one.
Score 46/4
BatsmanAbdul Samad 1(4b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerWill O'Rourke 3-0-13-0
12:33 IST:
8.6: Will O'Rourke to Abdul Samad, Short of a length, on the middle and leg stump line. Abdul Samadsways out of the line and lets it go. A dot to end the over.
12:32 IST:
8.5: Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, Back of a length angled into the leg pole. Salman Aghatucks it round the corner for a single.
12:32 IST:
8.4: Will O'Rourke to Abdul Samad, Short of a length delivery, angled into the body. Abdul Samadstays back and guides it past the first slip toward deep third for a single.
12:31 IST:
8.3: Will O'Rourke to Abdul Samad, Back of a length again, on off. Abdul Samaddefends into the off-side.
12:31 IST:
8.2: Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, Back of a length, around off. Salman Agharuns it down to deep third for a single.
12:29 IST:
8.1: Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, Short of a length, rising delivery, just outside off. Salman Aghahas a poke at it and gets beaten.
Score 43/4
BatsmanAbdul Samad 0(1b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 1-0-6-1
12:28 IST:
7.6: Ish Sodhi to Abdul Samad, Tossed up full, outside off. Abdul Samadcomes forward and bunts into covers.
12:28 IST:
Abdul Samadwalks in at 6.
12:27 IST:
7.5: Ish Sodhi to Usman Khan, HOLES OUT! Usman Khanstands in disbelief. Ish Sodhibowls a half-tracker, around the off-stump line. Usman Khangoes back and looks to power it over the ropes. Fails to get the desired connection and is caught near the wide long-on boundary by Daryl Mitchell.Ish Sodhigets among the wickets. Pakistanslide further.
12:26 IST:
7.4: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, Shortish leg break, outside off. Salman Aghacuts it off the outside edge to short third for a quick single.
12:26 IST:
7.3: Ish Sodhi to Salman Agha, Flatter on the middle stump line. Salman Aghabrings out the reverse hit but mistimes it to short third.
12:25 IST:
7.2: Ish Sodhi to Usman Khan, Googly, on the middle and leg. Usman Khantucks it through square leg for one.
12:25 IST:
7.1: Ish Sodhi to Usman Khan, FOUR! Punished! Short and wide outside off. Usman Khanstays back and cuts it hard through covers for a cracking boundary.
12:24 IST:
Time for some spin. Ish Sodhi comes on now.
Score 37/3
BatsmanUsman Khan 2(4b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerBen Sears 2-0-13-1
12:23 IST:
6.6: Ben Sears to Usman Khan, Fuller than a length, around off. Usman Khanmakes room and cuts this to deep third for a single. Lovely work from Jacob Duffynear the ropes to keep this to a single.
12:23 IST:
6.5: Ben Sears to Usman Khan, Back of a length delivery, outside off. Usman Khanlooks to cut but misses.
12:22 IST:
6.4: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, Short of a length angled into the middle. Salman Aghapulls it off the cue end toward fine leg for a single.
12:21 IST:
6.3: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, FOUR MORE! Nicely Done! Back of a length delivery, around off. Salman Aghahangs back and deliberately guides it off the edge over the first slip fielder for back to back boundaries.
12:20 IST:
6.2: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, FOUR! Up and Over! Short of a length delivery, outside off. Salman Aghauses the pace, throws hands at it, and cuts it over backward point for a boundary.
12:20 IST:
6.1: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, Back of a length delivery outside off. Salman Aghalooks to guide it down but does not connect.
Score 27/3
BatsmanSalman Agha 2(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJacob Duffy 3-0-13-2
12:19 IST:
5.6: Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, Short of a length, just outside off. Salman Agharides the bounce and guides it to deep third for a single.
12:18 IST:
5.5: Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, In the air but safe! Back of a length, angled into the middle. Usman Khangoes for the pull but miscues it just over the mid-wicket fielder for a single.
12:18 IST:
5.4: Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, Back of a length, angled into the middle. Usman Khanis hurried up and mistimes the shot to square leg.
12:18 IST:
Usman Khanwalks in at 5.
12:17 IST:
5.3: Jacob Duffy to Omair Yousuf, OUT! CAUGHT DOWN THE LEG! Jacob Duffystrikes! A loud appeal but the umpire is unmoved! Short of a good length, angled into the middle and leg. Omair Yousufgets across the line and looks to help it over the keeper but might have gotten a faint edge on the way to Mitchell Hay. New Zealandare confident and they go upstairs to have a look. The replays show a clear spike on the glove and Omair Yousufis a goner. Pakistan are three down.
12:14 IST:
5.2: Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, Back of a length delivery angled into the middle and leg. Salman Aghaadvances and taps into the off-side for one.
12:13 IST:
5.1: Jacob Duffy to Omair Yousuf, Short of a length delivery, angled into the middle stump line. Omair Yousufbacks away and guides it toward deep third for a single.
Score 23/2
BatsmanSalman Agha 0(1b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerBen Sears 1-0-3-1
12:12 IST:
4.6: Ben Sears to Salman Agha, Short of a good length, on off. Salman Aghacomes forward and defends.
12:12 IST:
Salman Aghawalks in at 4.
12:11 IST:
4.5: Ben Sears to Mohammad Haris, OUT! MOHAMMAD HARIS DEPARTS! Short and quick outside off. Haris pulls and it flies straight up in the air off the top edge. The keeper, Mitchell Hay races to his left, settles under it, and takes a good catch with the gloves. Both the openers are back in the hut.
12:11 IST:
4.4: Ben Sears to Mohammad Haris, Fuller than a length outside off. Mohammad Harisslashes at it but does not connect.
12:10 IST:
4.3: Ben Sears to Omair Yousuf, Back of a length delivery, around off. Omair Yousufrides the bounce and runs it down to deep third for one.
12:10 IST:
4.2: Ben Sears to Mohammad Haris, Oops! That must have hurt! Back of a length just outside off. Mohammad Harissteps across and looks to whip it over the backward square leg. It rears sharply and strikes him on the chest and they take a single into the leg side.
12:08 IST:
4.1: Ben Sears to Mohammad Haris, Short of a good length, outside off. Mohammad Harisswings and misses.
12:07 IST:
4.1: Ben Sears to Mohammad Haris, WIDE! Full and angling down the leg. Mohammad Harisswings and misses. Wide to start the over.
12:07 IST:
Ben Searscomes into the attack now.
Score 20/1
BatsmanMohammad Haris 10(13b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerJacob Duffy 2-0-9-1
12:06 IST:
3.6: Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Haris, LEG BYE! Goes full, just outside off. Mohammad Harisgets across for the flick but misses and wears on the pad. The ball rolls into the off-side for a leg bye.
12:05 IST:
3.5: Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Haris, Duffy goes full and goes past the leg stump. Mohammad Harisadvances for the drive but fails to make the connection.
12:05 IST:
3.4: Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Haris, FOUR! Nicely Done! Hard-length delivery, angled into the middle and leg. Mohammad Harisgets inside the line and helps it toward fine leg for a clever boundary.
12:04 IST:
3.3: Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Haris, Short of a good length, around off. Mohammad Harislooks to cut but fails to make any contact.
12:05 IST:
3.2: Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Haris, What a Ripper! Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Mohammad Harislooks to play at it but drops his wrists at the last moment and the ball goes past the outside edge.
12:03 IST:
3.1: Jacob Duffy to Omair Yousuf, Fuller than a length, moving away, outside off. Omair Yousufguides it to deep third for a single.
Score 14/1
BatsmanMohammad Haris 6(8b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerWill O'Rourke 2-0-10-0
12:00 IST:
2.6: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris, Short of a good length, outside off. Mohammad Harisadvances to flay it through covers but fails to make any contact.
12:00 IST:
2.5: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris, FOUR! Not convincing but gets the result! Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Mohammad Harisgets across and pulls it off the inner half through the backward square leg for a boundary.
11:59 IST:
2.4: Will O'Rourke to Omair Yousuf, Back of a length delivery around off. Omair Yousufruns it down to deep third for a single.
11:58 IST:
2.3: Will O'Rourke to Omair Yousuf, Short of a good length, just outside off. Omair Yousufmistimes the cut shot into covers.
11:58 IST:
2.3: Will O'Rourke to Omair Yousuf, WIDE! Bowls it full and sliding down the leg. Omair Yousufflicks and misses. Nice take by Mitchell Haybehind the stumps.
11:57 IST:
2.2: Will O'Rourke to Omair Yousuf, Short of a length, around off. Omair Yousufcuts and misses.
11:57 IST:
2.1: Will O'Rourke to Omair Yousuf, Good length delivery outside off. Omair Yousuflooks to drive on the up but makes no contact.
Score 8/1
BatsmanOmair Yousuf 3(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJacob Duffy 1-0-4-1
11:55 IST:
1.6: Jacob Duffy to Omair Yousuf, Back of a length delivery, on a hard-length, outside off. Omair Yousufstays back and carves it aerially, goes on the bounce to deep third for one.
11:55 IST:
1.5: Jacob Duffy to Omair Yousuf,Back of a length delivery, outside off. OmairYousuf runs it down to the left of the third man and sprints back for a second.
11:54 IST:
1.4: Jacob Duffy to Omair Yousuf, Back of a length angled into the leg. Omair Yousuflooks to pull but gets stuck around the stomach.
11:55 IST:
Omair Yousufwalks in at 3.
11:53 IST:
1.3: Jacob Duffy to Hasan Nawaz, OUT! SHARP CATCH! Jacob Duffydraws first blood. Bowls it on a length, on the middle and leg stump line. Hasan Nawazlooks to play across the line and closes the bat's face early. The ball takes the outside edge and flies toward the first slip where James Neeshamdives to his left and takes a brilliant grab. Hasan Nawazdeparts for a duck, his third in five games. Pakistanare rocked early.
11:52 IST:
1.2: Jacob Duffy to Hasan Nawaz, Lands it short of a length and just outside the off-stump. Hasan Nawazmakes room and takes a wild mow down the ground but isn't close to making contact.
11:51 IST:
1.2: Jacob Duffy to Hasan Nawaz, WIDE! Hard-length delivery angled down the leg. Hasan Nawazplays and misses at it. Wide signaled.
11:51 IST:
1.1: Jacob Duffy to Hasan Nawaz, Peach!Pitched up and swinging away sharply outside off. Hasan Nawaz follows it and is beaten past the outside edge.
11:51 IST:
Jacob Duffywill share the attack.
Score 4/0
BatsmanMohammad Haris 2(6b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerWill O'Rourke 1-0-4-0
11:50 IST:
0.6: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Harissteps a long way across the crease outside off and O'Rourke follows him with a back of the length delivery. Haris shapes to scoop but ends up getting in a tangle as it passes the outside edge.
11:50 IST:
0.5: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris, Back of a length delivery, outside off. Mohammad Harisslashes at it but does not connect.
11:49 IST:
0.4: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris, Fuller than a length, outside off. Mohammad Harisswings and misses.
11:49 IST:
0.3: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris,Short of a length delivery, angling in and going past the left shoulder. Mohammad Hariswas asking for a wide but the umpire decides against it.
11:48 IST:
0.2: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris, Short of a length, around off. Mohammad Harishas a poke at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.
11:47 IST:
0.1: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris, Back of a length delivery, outside the off-stump. Mohammad Harisplays away from the body and guides it over the backward point fielder for a couple to get off the mark.
11:47 IST:
0.1: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris, WIDE! A similar delivery movingoutside the tramline. Mohammad Haris sways out of the line and lets it go. Another wide signaled by the umpire.
11:46 IST:
0.1: Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Haris, WIDE! Back of a length delivery, shaping away outside the tramline. Mohammad Harisflays and misses. Wide to start the innings.
11:44 IST:
Done with the pre-match formalities and we are all set to get started. Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawazstride out to open the innings for Pakistan. New Zealandare in a huddle near the boundary before the spread onto the field. Will O'Rourkewill start with the ball for the home side. Let's play...
11:39 IST:
The teams and match officials make their way to the ground for the National Anthems. We start with the anthem of Pakistan, followed by that of the home team, New Zealand. Live action is coming shortly.
11:37 IST:
Salman Agha, the Pakistanskippersays that the wicket is a bit grassy but they want to bat well and improve. Adds that theyweren’t expecting too much swing in the previous game but shares that theyneed to adapt better.
11:36 IST:
Michael Bracewell, the New Zealandwins the toss and opts to bowl. Says that there mightbe some dew and they want touse the wicket early on and make the most of it. Adds that they have one change with Ben Searscoming in for Zakary Foulkes.
11:22 IST:
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay(WK), Michael Bracewell(C), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears (in for Zakary Foulkes), Will O'Rourke.
11:22 IST:
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Mohammad Haris(WK), Hasan Nawaz, Omair Yousuf (in for Irfan Khan), Salman Agha(C), Usman Khan (in for Khushdil Shah), Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan (in for Abbas Afridi), Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem (in for Abrar Ahmed), Mohammad Ali (in for Shaheen Afridi).
11:19 IST:
Toss Update - New Zealandhave won the toss and opted to BOWL.
