NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan defeat New Zealand by 7 wickets© AFP
New Zealand vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, 1st semi-final, Highlights : Pakistan came up with a complete batting performance, led by Babar Azam (53) and Mohammad Rizwan (57), to defeat New Zealand by 7 wickets in the semi-final to enter the T20 World Cup final for the third time. They will now take on England or India in the final on Sunday. Earlier, an unbeaten half-century by Daryl Mitchell, guided New Zealand to 152/4 after 20 overs, against Pakistan in the first semi-final match of the ongoing T20 World Cup, at Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Opted to bat first New Zealand lost early wickets as Finn Allen and Devon Conway departed early. Later, Glenn Phillips and Kane Williamson were dismissed before Mitchell smashed his fifty in 32 balls. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi scalped two wickets while Mohammad Nawaz scalped one wicket.
Pakistan (Playing XI) : Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand (Playing XI) : Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Here are the Highlights of the T20 World Cup Match between New Zealand and Pakistan straight from Sydney Cricket Ground
November 09 2022 16:57 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: PAKISTAN WIN!!
Pakistan win by seven wickets and they enter the final of the T20 World Cup for the third time! A complete performance by Pakistan over New Zealand
November 09 2022 16:54 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: OUT! Haris Falls
With just 2 runs needed, Mohammad Haris loses his wicket! In the final over, Pakistan need 2 runs!
November 09 2022 16:48 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four followed with a SIX!
Mohammad Haris smashes the ball into the stands! Pakistan are now within touching distance of making their third T20 World Cup final
November 09 2022 16:47 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: FOUR! Haris What a shot!
Haris digs out the yorker bowled by Lockie Ferguson and he hits it for a FOUR! The fielder at mid-on has no chance! Pakistan now need 15 off 14 balls
November 09 2022 16:44 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: OUT! Rizwan falls
Mohammad Rizwan walks and it is Trent Boult again who provides New Zealand with the wicket. Pakistan 132/2 in 17 overs
November 09 2022 16:37 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Pakistan need 26 runs to win in final 4 overs
Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Haris are in the middle and Pakistan need just 26 runs to win in final four overs.
November 09 2022 16:33 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Pakistan need 31 runs off last 5 overs
Pakistan are 122/1 after 15 overs and they are just 31 runs away from progressing to the finals! New Zealand are in need of some quick wickets
November 09 2022 16:28 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: 50 for Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan brings up his 50 off 36 balls. Pakistan 112/1 in 13.4 overs
November 09 2022 16:23 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: FOUR! Mohammad Haris off the mark
Mohammad Haris off the mark in style, as he smashes Trent Boult for a FOUR! Pakistan 109/1 in 13 overs
November 09 2022 16:21 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: WICKET! Babar walks
Babar Azam departs after scoring 53 off 42 balls. Trent Boult with the first breakthrough for New Zealand. Pakistan 105/1
November 09 2022 16:17 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: 100-run partnership
100 run partnership comes up for Babar and Rizwan in 11.4 overs. Pakistan just need 53 more runs to enter their 3rd T20 World Cup final
November 09 2022 16:14 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Babar hits 50
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is back and form, and he is back when it truly matters. 50 for Babar off 38 balls. Pakistan 97/0 in 11 overs
November 09 2022 16:13 (IST)
PAK vs NZ: FOUR! Babar moves onto 48
Babar is going after Lockie Ferguson and he moves onto 48. Pakistan 95/0 in 11.5 overs
November 09 2022 16:07 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: FOUR!
Babar times the ball to precision and it races to the boundary fence! Babar moves onto 41!
November 09 2022 16:04 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Pakistan are running away with the game
Pakistan are completely running away with the game as they are 75/0 after 9 overs. They are 78 runs away with the target with all ten wickets in hand
November 09 2022 15:56 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Babar survives!
Replays show that the ball is going over the stumps! And Babar survives! Nothing going New Zealand's Way. Pakistan 63/0 in 7 overs
November 09 2022 15:55 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Williamson opts for a review
Santner traps Babar Azam but the on-field umpire gives it not out! Williamson goes for a REVIEW!
November 09 2022 15:54 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: FOUR!
Babar Azam takes full toll of a loose delivery dished out by Mitchell Santner! Pakistan 62/0 in 6.5 overs
November 09 2022 15:50 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Top-edge and FOUR!
Lockie Ferguson bowls a short one, Babar top-edges it and this goes for a FOUR! All luck favouring Pakistan for now!
November 09 2022 15:47 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Pakistan are scoring more than 9 runs per over
Both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are scoring briskly and they have taken the score to 46/0 in 4.5 overs
November 09 2022 15:45 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Back to back fours for Rizwan
Back-to-back FOURS for Mohammad Rizwan! Pakistan are smashing it in the powerplay! 40/0 in 4.2 overs
November 09 2022 15:44 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: FOUR!!
Mohammad Rizwan just picks the ball up and smashes it for another boundary! Pakistan have gotten off to a flyer! New Zealand in desperate need of wickets !
November 09 2022 15:39 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: FOUR!! Straight down the ground
Babar shows his class, and he smashes the ball bowled by Lockie Ferguson down the ground! FOUR! Pakistan 28/0 in 3.1 overs
November 09 2022 15:38 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: FOUR! Rizwan is smashing it
15 runs off the third over bowled by Trent Boult!! Rizwan is on the charge and after 3 overs, Pakistan are 24/0
November 09 2022 15:35 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: FOUR!! Babar on the charge
Babar Azam smashes the ball towards the point fielder! FOUR!! Pakistan have gotten off to a good start
November 09 2022 15:33 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: After 2 overs, Pakistan 9/0
2 overs are done with and Pakistan are 9/0, chasing 153 against New Zealand in the 1st semi-final
November 09 2022 15:28 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: DROPPED!
Devon Conway drops Babar on the fourth ball of the over! A big reprieve for Pakistan
November 09 2022 15:26 (IST)
Nz vs PAK! FOUR!
Rizwan starts the proceedings in style for Pakistan. He smashes the first ball bowled by Trent Boult for a FOUR!
November 09 2022 15:25 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Pakistan need 153 to win
After a good performance with the ball, Pakistan now need 153 runs in 120 balls to enter the final of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
November 09 2022 15:15 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 152/4 after 20.0 overs
Daryl Mitchell's half-century guides New Zealand to 152/4 after 20.0 overs against Pakistan in 1st semi-final match of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
November 09 2022 15:10 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: FIFTY for Mitchell
Mithcell brings up his half-century off 32 balls and brings the lost momentum to New Zealand. Their score read at 144/4 after 19.0 overs.
November 09 2022 15:09 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four
Jimmy Neesham joins the party and hits a brilliant four on Haris Rauf's delivery. He places it to the short fine leg to get a beautiful boundary.
November 09 2022 15:05 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 133/4 after 18.0 overs
After the shocking dismissal of Kane Williamson, Mitchell held the key for New Zealand as their score read at 133/4 after 18.0 overs.
November 09 2022 15:03 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four
Mitchell continues to hit a boundary as he places another four on Naseem Shah, to keep the momentum on New Zealand's side.
November 09 2022 14:56 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: OUT
Pakistan finally take a sigh of relief as Shaheen Afridi bowls out skipper Kane Williamson for 46. New Zealand's score now read at 117/4 after 16.2 overs.
November 09 2022 14:53 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: 116/3 after 16.0 overs
Mitchell and Williamson keep the hopes of New Zealand alive as their partnership took New Zealand's score at 116/3 after 16.0 overs.
November 09 2022 14:48 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four
Willimson keeps the scoreboard moving for New Zealand as he hits a boundary on Shaheen Afridi. He places it to the short-fine leg and gets a four.
November 09 2022 14:43 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: SIX
Mitchell hits a massive six on Shadab Khan's delivery as the momentum completely shifts towards New Zealand. Their score read at 99/3 after 14.0 overs.
November 09 2022 14:41 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: 89/3 after 13.0 overs
Williamson, Mitchell brings the momentum back to New Zealand with some quick boundaries and a six. New Zealand's score read at 89/3 after 13.0 overs.
November 09 2022 14:35 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: SIX
Williamson joins the party as he smashes the first six of the day. Williamson beautifully lifts it on Mohammad Wasim Jr's delivery as the ball goes into the crowd.
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