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Match Ended
Match 33, Edgbaston, Birmingham
, Jun 26, 2019
237/6
(50.0/50)
241/4
(49.1/50)
Pakistan beat New Zealand by 6 wickets
% Chance to Win
NZ
PAK
Inn Break
Right then! Pakistan continue to be alive and kicking. Another team which will be aiming to take inspiration from Pakistan is West Indies, as they take on India in Match number 34 at Old Trafford, Manchester at 10.30 am local (0930 GMT). ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
Pakistan skipper, Sarfaraz Ahmed says that the crowd always support them and thanks them. Adds that fielding is a very important part and they have worked hard on it. Adds that whenever they are pushed in a corner, they perform the best. States that it's a complete team effort and praises his bowlers and then the partnership between Haris Sohail and Babar Azam. Terms the batting of Babar Azam as the best he has ever seen and lauds him for the way he handled the pressure. Mentions that it was a tricky target but he was confident of chasing it if they bat out the 50 overs. On comparison with the 1992 WC, Sarfaraz replies that they are not thinking much about it and taking one game at a time. Hopes to keep doing best.
New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson, says that in the last 34 games the pitch has offered something for the bowlers and credits Pakistan for outplaying them on a tough surface. Praise the opposition for bowling in the right areas and nipping a number of guys off but also credits Neesham and de Grandhomme to bring the Kiwis back into the game. Admits that his own team had a chance with two early wickets but then Pakistan's middle order fought hard. Agrees that 250 might have been a difficult score on this track. On taking Santner off when Sohail came on to bat, Williamson says that was trying to save him for the end. Agrees that this loss is a blip and wants to forget this quickly and move on to the next match against a different opposition on a different pitch and hopes to perform better than today.
BABAR AZAM IS THE MAN OF THE MATCH. Says that this is indeed his best inning, which was required on a wicket which was slow and the track was turning a lot. Stresses that it was difficult to bat on and hence wanted to bat 50 overs. On being asked who was more of a threat - spinner (Santner) or seamer, Babar says that the initial plan was to see off the fast bowlers but on seeing the ball turn, Azam says that he and Hafeez thought of playing Santner out, trying to get 3-4 runs an over. Thanks the fans for turning out in numbers, even in Birmingham and adds that they always support Pakistan in England.
New Zealand would like to believe that this loss is just an aberration. They will be pleased with the way their batsmen fought after a poor beginning and will take the batting form of Jimmy Neesham and Colin de Grandhomme as positives. On the bowling front, they weren't necessarily poor but didn't get much off the surface to trouble the Pakistani batsmen. Mitchell Santner was the best bowler for them but he was unlucky not to get any wicket to his name. Had he got a few, this match could have seen a close finish. Please stay tuned for the presentation.
It was a chase well planned by Pakistan. They lost their in-form openers cheaply but that didn't affect them much. Babar Azam took it on himself to play the anchor role and first with Mohammad Hafeez and then with Haris Sohail, threaded match-winning partnerships. He went on to notch up his maiden World Cup century and stayed unbeaten to see his side over the line.
A thumping win for Pakistan and they have stopped New Zealand's winning juggernaut. Also, they have kept their campaign alive and their eye-catching resemblance to the 1992 World Cup edition is getting more and more interesting.
49.1
4
Lockie Ferguson To Sarfaraz Ahmed
FOUR! PAKISTAN WIN BY 6 WICKETS! Full toss outside off, Sarfaraz gets bat on ball and puts it away through the gap between cover-point and point for the winning runs.
End Of The Over 49 : 237/4
3 Runs
- 148.1
- 148.2
- W 48.3
- 048.4
- 148.5
- 048.6
B. Azam
101 (127)
S. Ahmed
1 (2)
M. Henry
7-0-25-0
48.6
0
Matt Henry To Babar Azam
Angles in a length ball on off, Babar flicks but finds the mid-wicket. So we have the last over, folks. Just 1 more needed.
48.5
1
Matt Henry To Sarfaraz Ahmed
Scores are levelled! Shortish and on middle, Sarfaraz stands back and helps it in front of square leg for a run.
48.4
0
Matt Henry To Sarfaraz Ahmed
Played to the point region by the batsman. No run.
Sarfaraz Ahmed comes out for the finishing duties.
48.3
W
Matt Henry To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! What an anti-climax! Haris Sohail is run out. A yorker on off, Babar digs it out near the stumps and looks at his partner who shows interest in a run. Azam stutters a bit but Sohail puts his head down and runs. Guptill, in the meantime, also charges to the ball, dives forward to pick it up and then disturbs the stumps. All in one motion. It's referred upstairs and Haris is found short. End of a fine knock nonetheless and his century stand with Babar completely spoiled New Zealand's chances of any comeback.
Is that a run out? Martin Guptill has literally flown in from point to hit the stumps! Has Sohail made it in time? Replays seem to indicate that Haris is short. Yes, he has to go.
48.2
1
Matt Henry To Haris Sohail
Fractionally short and on middle, Sohail turns it through backward square leg and crosses.
48.1
1
Matt Henry To Babar Azam
Short in length on off, Babar gets on top of the bounce and pulls it in front of square leg for a run.
Matt Henry to bowl...
End Of The Over 48 : 234/3
9 Runs
- 447.1
- 147.2
- 147.3
- 047.4
- 1 WD 47.5
- 247.5
- 047.6
H. Sohail
67 (75)
B. Azam
100 (124)
L. Ferguson
8-0-46-1
47.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Swing and a miss! Shortish ball around leg, Sohail hops back and tries to pull but misses. Pakistan one hit away!
47.5
2
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
A low full toss outside off, Sohail pumps it over the infield and gets a couple as the sweeper cover fielder cuts it off near the fence.
47.5
wd
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Wide called for height! Lockie follows the batsman down towards leg with a short ball but it goes well over Haris. He tries his best to hook but misses.
47.4
0
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Shortish and on off, Haris tries working across the line but misses.
47.3
1
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Hundred for Babar Azam, his 10th in ODIs, first in an ODI World Cup! What a batsman, what a terrific batsman! A real find for Pakistan. Becomes the first Pakistan batsman since 1987 to score a century without opening the innings. He reaches this milestone by slapping a short delivery to deep cover. Completes his single and then takes his helmet out. Raises his bat and acknowledges the crowd. Follows it up with a Sajda.
Get the chants out again...
47.2
1
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Fuller and on middle, Sohail goes deep inside the crease and drills it to mid off for a run. Babar on strike...
47.1
4
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
FOUR! Beautiful timing and placement! Back of a length delivery outside off, Haris crunches it off his back foot and places it through backward point. The third man fielder tries to run across to make the stop but he slipped.
End Of The Over 47 : 225/3
1 Runs
- 046.1
- 146.2
- 046.3
- 046.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
B. Azam
99 (123)
H. Sohail
60 (70)
T. Boult
10-0-48-1
46.6
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Fuller in length and outside off, Azam connects with his cover drive but finds the fielder. Stays on 99. Babar is feeling the heat here.
46.5
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Beaten again. On a length around middle, Babar gets across to work it on the leg side but fails to middle. It hits him on the pads and rolls back.
46.4
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Nerves! Azam is beaten on the drive. Fuller in length and outside off, Babar tries to stroke through the line but gets beaten.
46.3
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
A touch short in length and outside off, Babar mistimes his punch to point.
The crowd is going nuts. Babar Azam is on 99. 'BABAR! BABAR! BABAR!' is the chant.
46.2
1
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Short of a length delivery on middle and leg, Haris goes on his toes and glances it down to long leg for a run.
46.1
0
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Angles in a length ball on off, Sohail covers the line and defends it back.
End Of The Over 46 : 224/3
9 Runs
- 045.1
- 145.2
- 145.3
- 145.4
- 1 WD 45.5
- 145.5
- 445.6
B. Azam
99 (119)
H. Sohail
59 (68)
L. Ferguson
7-0-37-1
45.6
4
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
FOUR! Moves to 99 with this boundary! Ferguson tries to test the right-hander with a short ball, Babar rides the bounce and plays a hammer-pull to deep mid-wicket. 9 from the over, Pakistan 14 away!
45.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
The look away pull shot by Sohail. He receives the short ball targeted at him with closed eyes and still pulls it through square leg for one.
45.5
wd
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Wide called for height! Ferguson bends his back to go short but it goes way over the batsman.
45.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Digs in a short delivery outside off, Babar leans back and dabs it down to third man for one.
45.3
1
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Excellent yorker around leg, Sohail moves back to dig it out on the off side and calls his partner through for a run.
45.2
1
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Very full in length outside off, Azam reaches out for it and squeezes it behind backward point for a run.
45.1
0
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Slower delivery, on a length outside off, Babar tries to guide it late down to third man but he is too late and hence misses.
Lockie Ferguson is back on.
End Of The Over 45 : 215/3
8 Runs
- 044.1
- 044.2
- 244.3
- 244.4
- 044.5
- 444.6
H. Sohail
57 (66)
B. Azam
93 (115)
T. Boult
9-0-47-1
44.6
4
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
FOUR! Easily done! A length delivery outside off, Haris knows that mid off is inside the circle and hence chips it over the head of the in-ring fielder for a boundary. 8 from the over, 23 more needed in the last 5 overs.
44.5
0
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Back of a length delivery on off, Haris leans back and sways away from the line.
44.4
2
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
100-run stand comes up! What a vital partnership... Angling down the leg side, Sohail eases it off his pads through backward square leg and scampers back for another brace. Pakistan cruising!
44.3
2
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Fifty for Haris Sohail, his 12th in ODIs and back-to-back in this World Cup. He was warming the bench before that and has grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Short in length and outside off, Sohail cracks it off his back foot through point. A good diving stop in the deep and the batsmen take two.
44.2
0
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Nearly guides it into the keeper's gloves. Width on offer outside off, Sohail tries to run it down to third man but misses.
44.1
0
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Beaten! Fractionally short in length just outside off, holding its line, Sohail pushes inside the line and misses.
End Of The Over 44 : 207/3
3 Runs
- 043.1
- 143.2
- 043.3
- 243.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
B. Azam
93 (115)
H. Sohail
49 (60)
M. Santner
10-0-38-0
43.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Shortish and on off, punched back to the bowler. Babar is not happy with himself. 10-0-38-0, Santner has bowled out now.
43.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Tries working it on the leg side but fails to middle his shot properly. Ends up defending it back.
43.4
2
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Short ball on middle, Babar pulls it to the right of mid-wicket who dives but only manages to get his hand on the ball. It travels behind and the batsmen take a couple.
43.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Quicker and fuller ball on middle, Babar pushes it with an angled bat to point.
43.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Goes deep inside the crease and plays it against the spin to cover-point for a quick single.
43.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Loopy delivery landing outside off and turning back in, Haris flicks it close to his body but finds square leg.
Mitchell Santner to bowl out...
End Of The Over 43 : 204/3
3 Runs
- 042.1
- 142.2
- 242.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
B. Azam
91 (111)
H. Sohail
48 (58)
T. Boult
8-0-39-1
42.6
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Play and a miss! Boult sprays it wide outside off, Babar throws his bat at it but fails to connect. A good diving take by Latham.
42.5
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
42.4
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Shortish and on middle, defended back to the bowler.
42.3
2
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Superb fielding by Munro! A length ball outside off, Babar crashes it through covers and it speeds away towards the fence. Munro in the deep makes a fine diving stop to save two runs for his side.
42.2
1
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Very full in length on middle, Sohail works it off his pads behind square leg and crosses for a run.
42.1
0
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Good length ball on off, Sohail defends it back from the crease.
End Of The Over 42 : 201/3
12 Runs
- 441.1
- 441.2
- 141.3
- 141.4
- 141.5
- 141.6
H. Sohail
47 (56)
B. Azam
89 (107)
M. Santner
9-0-35-0
41.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Sharp spin back into the left-hander, Haris tucks it through mid-wicket for a run. 12 from the over, 37 needed more off 48 balls.
41.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Santner fires in a shorter one outside off, Azam goes back and slaps it to deep cover for one. 200 comes up for Pakistan!
41.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Spinning back into the batsman from outside off, Haris goes back and steers it through point for a run.
41.3
1
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Played to the point region by the batsman. One run added to the total.
41.2
4
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
FOUR! Babar wants to finish it in a hurry! Once again he kneels to a full ball and sweeps it against the spin. Gets it away from the middle of his blade and the ball screams away to the fence at mid-wicket.
41.1
4
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
FOUR! Fine shot! Santner delivers a full ball around off, Babar goes down on one knee and plays a well-timed slog sweep. Finds the gap and also finds the fence at mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 41 : 189/3
6 Runs
- 140.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 140.4
- 040.5
- 440.6
H. Sohail
45 (54)
B. Azam
79 (103)
T. Boult
7-0-36-1
40.6
4
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
FOUR! Deft! Boult offers width outside off, Sohail spots that and deliberately delays his shot. He opens the face at the last moment and runs it fine down to third man for a boundary. Smooth sailing for Pakistan, under 50 required now.
40.5
0
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Slower one, on a length outside off, Sohail pushes at it with an angled bat but finds point.
40.4
1
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
The batsman plays the pull-shot. One run added to the total.
40.3
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Cracking shot but not in the gap! Angling away from the batsman, Babar drives it firmly but finds the cover fielder.
40.2
0
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Shortish and on off, angling away a bit, Babar stays back to defend and gets it away off the inside edge. It thuds him on the pads before deflecting to the off side.
40.1
1
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Back of a length delivery on off, Sohail punches it off his back foot through backward point for a run.
Powerplay 3 begins. 55 needed off 60 balls now. New Zealand now have the option of having a maximum of 5 fielders outside the ring. Trent Boult is back on as well...
End Of The Over 40 : 183/3
4 Runs
- 139.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 139.4
- 239.5
- 039.6
B. Azam
78 (100)
H. Sohail
40 (51)
M. Santner
8-0-23-0
39.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Quicker and shorter on off, Azam punches it from the crease and this time Guptill makes no mistake at covers.
39.5
2
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Floated one, landing full on middle, Babar drives it through the line. Guptill misfields at covers and it goes right through his legs to the deep. Two taken.
39.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Allows the ball to spin back in and then punches it through cover-point for a run.
39.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Vicious spin! Turning down the leg side after landing outside off, Sohail tries to flick but misses. Not given a wide.
39.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Works it with the spin to the leg side but finds mid-wicket.
39.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Tossed up ball outside off, knocked down through mid off for a run.
Mitchell Santner is back on. He has been very tidy, has beaten the edge of the bat quite a few times but has nothing to show in the wicket's column.
End Of The Over 39 : 179/3
7 Runs
- 038.1
- 138.2
- 138.3
- 138.4
- 038.5
- 438.6
H. Sohail
39 (48)
B. Azam
75 (97)
K. Williamson
8-0-39-1
38.6
4
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
FOUR! A good over till now gets spoiled. A flighted delivery on off, too full in length, Haris leans into the drive and thumps it through the gap at covers for a boundary. 34 in the last 4 overs!
38.5
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Full and floated on middle, Haris defends it back off his front foot.
38.4
1
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Fullish and on off, it's tickled through square leg and Babar runs the first run hard. Wants the second but it's not on.
38.3
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Flatter and shorter on middle, Haris gets back and helps it through mid-wicket for a single.
38.2
1
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
A half-tracker on middle, Babar jumps on the back foot and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a run.
38.1
0
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Loopy and full on middle, swept across the line but straight to short fine leg.
End Of The Over 38 : 172/3
8 Runs
- 137.1
- 137.2
- 037.3
- 637.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
H. Sohail
34 (45)
B. Azam
73 (94)
T. Boult
6-0-30-1
37.6
0
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
A bouncer at 137 kph, Sohail sways away from the line.
37.5
0
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Good length ball on off, angling in, Haris gets behind the line and blocks.
37.4
6
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
SIX! Straight over the bowler's head, no respect whatsoever. Boult lands it on a fuller length outside off, Sohail stays leg side of this delivery and hammers it over Boult for a biggie.
37.3
0
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
A back foot punch by Haris but he finds the cover fielder inside the ring.
37.2
1
Trent Boult To Babar Azam
Back of a length delivery on middle, angling in, Azam eases it behind square leg and crosses.
37.1
1
Trent Boult To Haris Sohail
Slower delivery to begin with, on a length and angling into the batsman, Sohail works it on the leg side for a run.
Trent Boult is back on. Make or break time for New Zealand, this. He was exceptional in his first spell but now needs to pick wickets to bring his team back into the match.
End Of The Over 37 : 164/3
10 Runs
- 036.1
- 436.2
- 436.3
- 136.4
- 136.5
- 036.6
B. Azam
72 (93)
H. Sohail
27 (40)
K. Williamson
7-0-32-1
36.6
0
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Slower through the air, full and on off, Babar pushes it with gentle hands towards point and eyes a run. But the keeper quickly runs to it and Azam aborts. 10 from the over, 19 in the last two. This mostly will be Williamson's last over.
36.5
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Flatter and shorter on off, it's punched down off the back foot to long off for a run.
36.4
1
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
36.3
4
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
FOUR! Consecutive boundaries. Brilliant batting from Babar. Last shot prompted the bowler to go short. Azam picks it early, again uses his feet, this time to go deep inside the crease and then pulls it handsomely behind square leg. 50-run stand comes up as well and Pakistan are motoring in this run chase.
36.2
4
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
FOUR! Wonderful shot by Babar. He takes the calculative risk of coming down the track and then lofts the fuller length ball over mid off. No one in the deep and it's a boundary.
36.1
0
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
An off spinner on the shorter side, Babar pulls but finds Guptill at short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 36 : 154/3
9 Runs
- 135.1
- 435.2
- 135.3
- 135.4
- 1 WD 35.5
- 035.5
- 135.6
B. Azam
63 (88)
H. Sohail
26 (39)
C. Munro
1-0-9-0
35.6
1
Colin Munro To Babar Azam
Loopy and full outside off, Babar crunches his drive through covers and ends the over with a single. 9 from this one, a good one for Pakistan.
35.5
0
Colin Munro To Babar Azam
Fullish and on off, angling in, Azam is on the front foot as he drives it back to the bowler.
35.5
wd
Colin Munro To Babar Azam
Wide! Munro tries to stay away from Babar's hitting zone but ends up bowling it too wide outside off.
35.4
1
Colin Munro To Haris Sohail
Too full in length on middle, knocked down the ground to long on for a single.
35.3
1
Colin Munro To Babar Azam
Again there is width on offer outside off, Azam this time runs it down to third man and crosses.
35.2
4
Colin Munro To Babar Azam
FOUR! Smashed away! Munro offers width outside off, it's full in length and Babar strides forward before drilling it through the gap between extra cover and mid off.
35.1
1
Colin Munro To Haris Sohail
Starts with a good length delivery on the pads, Sohail works it through square leg for an easy run. That's all they need to do, no need to take any risk at this stage.
Colin Munro is introduced into the attack in this chase. He bowls dibbly dobblies. Can bowl spin also but it seems he is sticking to what he mostly does. Runs in now...
End Of The Over 35 : 145/3
3 Runs
- 034.1
- 134.2
- 034.3
- 134.4
- 034.5
- 134.6
H. Sohail
24 (37)
B. Azam
57 (84)
K. Williamson
6-0-22-1
34.6
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Short again, Haris this time punches it to long on and keeps the strike. The required run rate has now gone above 6.
34.5
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Short on off, Sohail stands tall and punches it to cover.
34.4
1
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Tossed up on off, Babar milks it to long on and gets to the other end.
34.3
0
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Short on off, Azam pulls it but to short mid-wicket.
34.2
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Short on off, Sohail punches it to long off and gets a single.
34.1
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Floated on off, Haris comes down the track and defends it.
End Of The Over 34 : 142/3
3 Runs
- 133.1
- 133.2
- 033.3
- 133.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
B. Azam
56 (82)
H. Sohail
22 (33)
L. Ferguson
6-0-28-1
33.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Full on off, Babar defends it with a straight bat to see through the over. 96 needed off 96 now.
33.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Bouncer! It is on middle, Babar sways away from it.
33.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Length delivery outside off, Haris runs it down to third man and gets to the other end.
33.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Sohail looks to cut too but unlike Azam he finds the man at point.
33.2
1
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Outside off on a length, Azam cuts it towards point and gets a single.
33.1
1
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Good length ball outside off, Sohail guides it down to third man and gets a single.
Drinks break! 99 needed off 102. This match is evenly poised here. Babar Azam is looking good and Haris Sohail has played the spinners well. Pakistan need to accelerate now whereas New Zealand need wickets here.
End Of The Over 33 : 139/3
3 Runs
- 132.1
- 032.2
- 132.3
- 032.4
- 132.5
- 032.6
B. Azam
55 (79)
H. Sohail
20 (30)
K. Williamson
5-0-19-1
32.6
0
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
On middle and off, Babar flicks it to mid-wicket.
32.5
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Flighted on off, Sohail strokes it towards cover and gets a single.
32.4
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
On the stumps, Haris defends it off the front foot.
32.3
1
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Tossed up on off, Babar sweeps it towards square leg for a single.
32.2
0
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
On the pads, Azam flicks it to mid-wicket.
32.1
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
On the pads, Haris flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single.
End Of The Over 32 : 136/3
4 Runs
- 031.1
- 1 WD 31.2
- 031.2
- 131.3
- 231.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
B. Azam
54 (76)
H. Sohail
18 (27)
L. Ferguson
5-0-25-1
31.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Excellent stop. Full on off, Babar drives it towards cover. It looks like it will go past cover but Santner dives to his left and stops the ball fantastically. 102 needed off 108.
31.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Good length ball on the stumps, Azam defends it off the front foot.
31.4
2
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Back of a length ball on off, Babar pulls it through mid-wicket and get a couple. Babar drops his bat while taking the second but no damage done.
31.3
1
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Fuller on off, Haris nudges it wide of mid off and takes one.
31.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Outside off on a length, Haris looks to cut but misses.
31.2
wd
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
WIDE! Has to reload that again. Ferguson bowls it down the leg side, Haris looks to flick but misses.
31.1
0
Lockie Ferguson To Haris Sohail
Fuller on off, Sohail taps it back to the bowler.
Lockie Ferguson is back! 4-0-21-1 so far.
End Of The Over 31 : 132/3
4 Runs
- 130.1
- 1 WD 30.2
- 130.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 130.6
H. Sohail
17 (24)
B. Azam
52 (73)
K. Williamson
4-0-16-1
30.6
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
On the pads, Sohail flicks it to the on side and gets a single.
30.5
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Shorter outside off, Sohail looks to cut but misses.
30.4
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
On the stumps, Haris defends it off the front foot.
30.3
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Tossed up outside off, Haris looks to defend but gets beaten.
30.2
1
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Floated on off, Azam defends it with soft hands towards cover and gets a single.
30.2
wd
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
WIDE! Williamson sprays it down the leg side and it has been wided.
30.1
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Shorter outside off, Haris guides it with the spin towards short third man, The fielder there dives to his left and keeps it down to one.
End Of The Over 30 : 128/3
8 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 129.3
- 629.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
B. Azam
51 (72)
H. Sohail
15 (19)
M. Santner
7-0-19-0
29.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
29.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
On middle and leg, worked towards square leg for a single.
29.4
6
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
SIX! Up, up and away! That is the way to play a spinner. Full and outside off, Sohail comes down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and sends it sailing over long on!
29.3
1
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
More turn! Landed outside off, Babar reaches out to push but gets a thick inside edge which goes towards square leg. A single taken.
29.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Around off, watchfully defended.
A helmet comes in. It is for Martin Guptill, who is standing at gully.
29.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Full and around middle, spinning away, Azam looks to defend but the ball takes the outside edge and lands short of Martin Guptill at second slip!
End Of The Over 29 : 120/3
4 Runs
- 028.1
- 428.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
H. Sohail
8 (17)
B. Azam
50 (68)
K. Williamson
3-0-12-1
28.6
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
The batsman has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
28.5
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Full and outside off, Haris drives it through the covers where the fielder dives to his left and parries it to the bowler.
28.4
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Outside off, another play and a miss as the ball spins away past the outside edge.
28.3
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Full and outside off, Haris looks to push but misses as the ball turns away.
28.2
4
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
FOUR! Nicely played. With Williamson, a part-timer, you will get the odd drag-down. Short and outside off, Sohail goes back and runs it down past slip to third man!
28.1
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Full and around middle, pushed back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 28 : 116/3
1 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 127.6
H. Sohail
4 (11)
B. Azam
50 (68)
M. Santner
6-0-11-0
27.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Single to end the over. It is on the pads, Sohail glances it down the leg side and gets a single.
27.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Haris pushes it to the cover region.
27.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Shorter on off, Sohail defends it off the back foot.
27.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Another beauty! Floated on off and middle, Sohail comes down the track and looks to defend. He misses and the ball goes through his bat and lobs behind to Taylor at first slip off his pad. He puts an appeal but once again it is turned down.
27.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Floated on the stumps, Sohail defends it off the front foot.
27.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Off spinner on middle and leg, Haris looks to defend but gets beaten by the spin. The ball hits him on his pad and goes to Ross Taylor at first slip. He puts in an appeal but the umpire turns it down.
End Of The Over 27 : 115/3
3 Runs
- 126.1
- 126.2
- 126.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
B. Azam
50 (68)
H. Sohail
3 (5)
K. Williamson
2-0-8-1
26.6
0
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Floated on the pads, Azam looks to flick but misses.
26.5
0
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Short on off, Azam pulls it to the man at mid-wicket.
26.4
0
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Floated on the stumps, BA defends it off the front foot.
26.3
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Short on off, Haris punches it towards sweeper cover and gets a single.
26.2
1
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
50 for Babar Azam. His 15th one in One Day Internationals. He has been excellent but will now look to take his side home. He flicks it down to fine leg and gets a single to bring up his 3rd fifty in this World Cup.
26.1
1
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Short on off, Sohail punches it with the spin towards point for a single.
End Of The Over 26 : 112/3
2 Runs
- 025.1
- 125.2
- 025.3
- 125.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
B. Azam
49 (64)
H. Sohail
1 (3)
M. Santner
5-0-10-0
25.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Babar has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
25.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Floated on the stumps, Azam defens it off the front foot.
25.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Tossed up on off, Haris comes down the track and milks it towards cover for one.
25.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Haris Sohail
Floated on the pads, Sohail looks to hit but misses.
25.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
In the air...but safe. Short on the pads, Babar looks to pull but gets a top edge. Luckily for Azam it falls in no man's land at square leg. The batsmen take one.
25.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Floated on the stumps, Azam defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 25 : 110/3
5 Runs
- 124.1
- 324.2
- 124.3
- 024.4
- W 24.5
- 024.6
H. Sohail
0 (1)
B. Azam
48 (60)
K. Williamson
1-0-5-1
24.6
0
Kane Williamson To Haris Sohail
Comes 'round the wicket and bowls it full on off, Haris defends it towards mid on.
Haris Sohail is the next batsman in.
24.5
W
Kane Williamson To Mohammad Hafeez OUT!
OUT! New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson has done the job not with the bat but with the ball here. Williamson tosses it up on off, Hafeez gets tempted looking at the flight. He comes down the track and looks to heave it over the mid-wicket fence. He does not time it well as the ball spins in at the last moment. It goes off the inner half of his bat straight to Lockie Ferguson at deep mid-wicket. He makes no mistake and the budding partnership comes to an end.
24.4
0
Kane Williamson To Mohammad Hafeez
Tossed up outside off, Hafeez looks to play the reverse sweep but misses. There is a stifled appeal but it has been turned down. The impact looked to be the issue.
24.3
1
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Floated on off, BA drives it towards cover for a single.
24.2
3
Kane Williamson To Mohammad Hafeez
Excellent work this from Munro. Kane tosses it up around off, Hafeez drives it through point. Munro at sweeper cover runs to his left and stops the ball from going to the fence with a dive. The batsmen take three.
24.1
1
Kane Williamson To Babar Azam
Tossed up on off, Babar strokes it towards cover and gets a single.
Surprise, surprise. Skipper, Kane Williamson has brought himself into the attack.
End Of The Over 24 : 105/2
1 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 123.5
- 023.6
M. Hafeez
29 (47)
B. Azam
46 (58)
M. Santner
4-0-8-0
23.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Mohammad Hafeez
Short on off, MH cuts it to the man at point.
23.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Flighted on off, Babar strokes it to sweeper cover and gets a run.
23.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
On the pads, Azam flicks it to the man at short mid-wicket.
23.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Quicker and short on off, BA punches it straight back to the bowler.
23.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Floated on the stumps, Babar defends it off the front foot.
23.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Shorter on off, Babar punches it to cover.
End Of The Over 23 : 104/2
13 Runs
- 122.1
- 222.2
- 022.3
- 1 WD 22.4
- 422.4
- 122.5
- 422.6
M. Hafeez
29 (46)
B. Azam
45 (53)
J. Neesham
3-0-20-0
22.6
4
Jimmy Neesham To Mohammad Hafeez
FOUR! End of an expensive Neesham over. 13 runs off the over. Fuller on off, Hafeez opens the face of the bat at the last moment and it goes fine down the third man region for a boundary.
22.5
1
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
Follows it up with a single with a punch towards cover.
22.4
4
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
FOUR! Pulled with venom! Back of a length ball on off. At Neesham's pace it is an easy picking for Babar. He pulls it with power through mid-wicket for a boundary.
22.4
wd
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
WIDE! Neesham bowls it down the leg side, Babar looks to flick but misses. It has been wided.
22.3
0
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
Fuller on off, Babar drives it but straight to short cover.
22.2
2
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
Full around off, Babar taps it wide of third man and gets a couple. 50-run stand comes up between the two with this brace.
22.1
1
Jimmy Neesham To Mohammad Hafeez
Good length ball on off, Hafeez cuts it towards point and gets a single.
End Of The Over 22 : 91/2
2 Runs
- 021.1
- 221.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
B. Azam
38 (49)
M. Hafeez
24 (44)
M. Santner
3-0-7-0
21.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Short on off, Azam punches it to cover.
21.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
DROPPED! Tough chance this but Latham should have grabbed it. Short outside off, Azam looks to cut but gets a thick outside edge. It goes to Latham who does not have a lot of time, he fails to grab it. The reaction on his face says it all.
21.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Outside off, Azam leaves it alone.
21.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Beauty! Slower through the air on off, it spins away after pitching. Azam looks to defend but gets beaten.
21.2
2
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Short and spinning away, Babar plays it with the spin and looks to play it towards cover but gets a thick outside edge. It goes wide of first slip and towards the third man region for a couple.
21.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Full on middle and leg, Babar defends it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 21 : 89/2
3 Runs
- 120.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 120.4
- 020.5
- 120.6
B. Azam
36 (43)
M. Hafeez
24 (44)
J. Neesham
2-0-7-0
20.6
1
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
On the pads, Azam flicks it to fine leg and keeps the strike. 149 needed off 174 balls.
20.5
0
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
Back of a length ball outside off, Babar pulls it but not off the middle. It goes to the right of short mid-wicket. Taylor dives and saves runs for his side. Good fielding like this will build pressure.
20.4
1
Jimmy Neesham To Mohammad Hafeez
On the pads, Hafeez glances it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
20.3
0
Jimmy Neesham To Mohammad Hafeez
On top of middle and off, Hafeez defends it towards mid off.
20.2
0
Jimmy Neesham To Mohammad Hafeez
Length ball outside off, Hafeez lets it carry to the keeper.
20.1
1
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
Good length ball on off, Babar turns it to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 20 : 86/2
2 Runs
- 219.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
M. Hafeez
23 (41)
B. Azam
34 (40)
M. Santner
2-0-5-0
19.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Mohammad Hafeez
Away spinner outside off, Hafeez looks to cut but misses.
19.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Mohammad Hafeez
Floated on the stumps, Hafeez blocks it off the front foot.
19.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Mohammad Hafeez
Sharp leg spinner to the right-hander. Hafeez looks to defend but misses.
19.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Mohammad Hafeez
Short and quick around off, Hafeez looks to cut but gets a bottom edge on it.
19.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Mohammad Hafeez
Tossed up on the pads, Hafeez defends it back to the bowler.
19.1
2
Mitchell Santner To Mohammad Hafeez
Away spinner which is short on off, Hafeez cuts it through point and runs the first one quickly. He calls for the second and gets it with ease.
End Of The Over 19 : 84/2
4 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 418.6
B. Azam
34 (40)
M. Hafeez
21 (35)
J. Neesham
1-0-4-0
18.6
4
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
FOUR! Poor end to an otherwise tight over. Neesham is guilty of giving width outside off, Babar pounces on it and cuts it wide of the diving point fielder for a boundary.
18.5
0
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
5 dots in a row for Neesham. Length ball on middle, Babar looks to flick but it goes off the edge towards mid on.
18.4
0
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
Play and a miss! Good length ball outside off, Azam looks to cut in the last minute but misses.
18.3
0
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
Fuller now on off, Azam defends it towards cover and calls a loud no to his partner.
18.2
0
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
Length ball outside off, Babar cuts it but straight to the man at point.
18.1
0
Jimmy Neesham To Babar Azam
Starts with a good length ball on off, Babar taps it back to the bowler.
The man with the bat now has the ball in hand. Jimmy Neesham is introduced into the attack.
End Of The Over 18 : 80/2
3 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 017.3
- 117.4
- 017.5
- 117.6
B. Azam
30 (34)
M. Hafeez
21 (35)
M. Santner
1-0-3-0
17.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Floated on off, Azam looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge towards point and they take a run. 3 runs off Santner's first.
17.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Sharp turn. Flighted outside off, Azam looks to drive but misses.
17.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Mohammad Hafeez
On the pads, Hafeez flicks it to the on side and gets to the other end.
17.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Mohammad Hafeez
Short again, Hafeez cuts it but finds point.
17.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Short on off, Azam punches it to long off and gets a single. 3000 runs in ODI for Babar Azam comes up with that single. Becomes the second fastest behind Amla to get to this milestone.
17.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Babar Azam
Beauty to start with. Slower through the air on off, the ball spins away after pitching. Azam looks to defend but misses.
Spin time. New Zealand's only recognized spinner, Mitchell Santner is into the attack now.
End Of The Over 17 : 77/2
6 Runs
- 416.1
- 116.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 1 WD 16.5
- 016.5
- 016.6
M. Hafeez
20 (33)
B. Azam
28 (30)
L. Ferguson
4-0-21-1
16.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
Good length ball on off, Hafeez defends it off the front foot.
16.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
EDGED BUT SHORT! Good length ball on off, Hafeez looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge. It falls short of Ross Taylor at first slip. Taylor dives to his right and stops the ball.
16.5
wd
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
WIDE! Bouncer bounces too high. It goes over MH's head and it has been wided.
16.4
0
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
Unplayable this. Good length ball outside off. The ball nips away just a tinge, Hafeez looks to defend but misses.
16.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
Full on middle and leg, Hafeez drives it to mid on.
16.2
1
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
Follows it up with a single down to third man.
16.1
4
Lockie Ferguson To Babar Azam
FOUR! This is all class! Good length ball outside off, Babar drives through point without any fuss for a boundary. Azam looks to be in the mood today.
DRINKS! Pakistan have lost two wickets but Hafeez and Babar are looking good out in the middle. Pakistan need another 167 off 34 overs. A solid partnership will take them through. New Zealand need to pick wickets here as that's the only way they can win this game.
End Of The Over 16 : 71/2
7 Runs
- 215.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 415.6
M. Hafeez
20 (29)
B. Azam
23 (28)
de Grandhomme
2-0-12-0
15.6
4
Colin de Grandhomme To Mohammad Hafeez
FOUR! Poor, poor ball this from de Grandhomme. Short and wide outside off, Hafeez cuts it wide of point and gets a well-deserved boundary.
15.5
0
Colin de Grandhomme To Mohammad Hafeez
Hafeez has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
15.4
0
Colin de Grandhomme To Mohammad Hafeez
On middle and leg, Hafeez flicks it to the man at mid-wicket.
15.3
0
Colin de Grandhomme To Mohammad Hafeez
On the stumps, Hafeez defends it off the front foot.
15.2
1
Colin de Grandhomme To Babar Azam
On the pads, BA flicks it to the on side and gets a run.
15.1
2
Colin de Grandhomme To Babar Azam
Nicely played. Length ball just outside off, Babar waits for the ball and then plays the late cut. The fielder from third man runs to his left and saves it from going to the fence. Two taken.
End Of The Over 15 : 64/2
8 Runs
- 014.1
- 414.2
- 014.3
- 414.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
M. Hafeez
16 (25)
B. Azam
20 (26)
L. Ferguson
3-0-15-1
14.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
Good length ball on off, Hafeez defends it to get through the over.
14.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
OUCH! That is a nasty blow. Bouncer right on the body, Hafeez looks to pull but misses. The ball hits him right on the helmet. The Kiwi players are checking on him.
14.4
4
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
FOUR! Calm and controlled pull! Short around the body, Hafeez keeps his pull down through square leg for a boundary.
14.3
0
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
Yorker on off, Hafeez does well to get his bat down in time.
14.2
4
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
FOUR! Back of a length ball outside off. Hafeez was waiting for that ball. He stands tall and punches it through cover-point for a boundary.
14.1
0
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
Play and a miss. Good length ball moving away from the right hander. Hafeez looks to defend but misses. He is doing it away from his body, the right thing would be to get the feet closer to the ball.
End Of The Over 14 : 56/2
5 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 113.3
- 013.4
- 213.5
- 213.6
B. Azam
20 (26)
M. Hafeez
8 (19)
de Grandhomme
1-0-5-0
13.6
2
Colin de Grandhomme To Babar Azam
This time flicks it away to the leg side and gets a couple. 5 runs off de Grandhomme's first.
13.5
2
Colin de Grandhomme To Babar Azam
Outside off on a length, Azam punches it wide of sweeper cover. Neesham there runs to his right and stops the ball with a dive. Babar in the mean time comes back for the second.
13.4
0
Colin de Grandhomme To Babar Azam
Good length ball on off, Babar defends it straight back to the bowler.
13.3
1
Colin de Grandhomme To Mohammad Hafeez
The length is the same on off, Hafeez flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
13.2
0
Colin de Grandhomme To Mohammad Hafeez
Full on off, Hafeez defends it off the front foot.
13.1
0
Colin de Grandhomme To Mohammad Hafeez
Starts with a fuller ball on off, Hafeez pushes it to cover.
The second star with the bat is onto bowl now. Colin de Grandhomme is into the attack.
End Of The Over 13 : 51/2
5 Runs
- 012.1
- 412.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 112.6
M. Hafeez
7 (16)
B. Azam
16 (23)
L. Ferguson
2-0-7-1
12.6
1
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Hafeez
Outside off on a length, Hafeez guides it down to third man and gets a single. He will keep the strike.
12.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Mohammad Haf