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World T20: New Zealand Seal Semis Spot With Win Over Pakistan

March 23, 2016 00:08

New Zealand became the first team to seal their spot in the World Twenty20 semi-finals when they defeated Pakistan by 22 runs in Mohali.

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New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in a crucial game. Martin Guptill got the Kiwis off to a blazing start. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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Mohammad Irfan picked up the wicket of Kane Williamson as Pakistan aimed to fight back.
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Shahid Afridi picked up two wickets but conceded some runs as New Zealand continued to make good progress.
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Guptill looked good for a hundred but he was dismissed by Mohammad Sami for 80 off 48 balls.
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Pakistan kept chipping away at the death overs and it looked like they would restrict the Kiwis.
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However, an attacking 23-ball 36 from Ross Taylor gave New Zealand a good score of 180/5.
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Chasing 181, Sharjeel Khan gave Pakistan a blazing start as he blasted 47 off 25 balls to help Pakistan reach 65 in five overs.
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However, with his dismissal, Pakistan stuttered and they fell behind in the asking rate thanks to some wonderful bowling from Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner.
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Shahid Afridi struck some lusty blows but could not help Pakistan as they plodded along towards the end.
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New Zealand won the match by 22 runs to secure their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20.

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