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In a run-fest at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Pakistan captain Babar Azam was short by two overs to completing 50 overs of New Zealand's innings.

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman and captain Babar Azam (Getty Images)

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Huge blow to Pakistan despite big win over New Zealand, ICC punishes Babar Azam's brigade ahead of must-win game

Pakistan got the better of New Zealand by 21 runs while chasing a mammoth total of 401, thanks to blistering century by Fakhar Zaman who cracked an incredible 126 off 81.

Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan celebrates their century during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between New Zealand and Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Getty)

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Centurion Fakhar Zaman makes boasting remark on Pakistan's World Cup final chances, says 'we can play..'

Riding on Fakhar Zaman's incredible century Pakistan rocked New Zealand by 21 runs while chasing a daunting target of 402 at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on November 4.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (centre) along with his teammates make their way off after fielding during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between New Zealand and Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Getty)

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EXPLAINED: How Babar Azam's Pakistan can still qualify for World Cup 2023's semifinals after stunning win over New Zealand?

Discover Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman's spectacular 126-run innings as Pakistan triumphs over New Zealand in an exhilarating Cricket World Cup clash.

Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman  during their match vs New Zealand.

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Fakhar Zaman and co 'prayed for rain', reveals century hero as Pakistan down New Zealand via DLS method

Recap of Pakistan's thrilling victory over New Zealand in the ODI World Cup 2023. Previewing the anticipated clash between India and South Africa.

South Africa players in action during the ODI World Cup.

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Pakistan's win over New Zealand confirms South Africa's place in World Cup semi-finals ahead of mega India clash

Fakhar Zaman belted a blistering 126 off 81 to power Pakistan to a stunning 21-run victory over New Zealand in their ODI World Cup clash on Saturday, November 4.

Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman (right) celebrates his century with teammate Babar Azam during World Cup match against New Zealand at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Getty)

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'Just passed message...': Babar Azam reveals dressing room chat with Fakhar which scripted Pakistan's stunning win over Kiwis

Catch the highlights of the exhilarating ODI World Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand, featuring Rachin Ravindra and Fakhar Zaman's blazing centuries.

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman celebrates his century in the win over New Zealand.

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NZ vs PAK: Fakhar Zaman smashes fastest century by Pakistan batter in World Cup history against faltering New Zealand 

Pakistan kept their semifinal hopes alive after defeating New Zealand by 21 runs by DLS method at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on November 4, Saturday.

Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman (right) plays a shot as Tom Latham of New Zealand keeps during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between New Zealand and Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Getty)

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Fakhar Zaman's scorching ton propels Pakistan to 21-run win over Kiwis in rain-curtailed match to rekindle semis hopes

Babar's Pakistan and New Zealand are playing their ODI World Cup match at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru with sights set on seminfinals.

Babar Azam (left) and Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan interact during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between New Zealand and Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty

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PAK vs NZ: Pakistan handed revised target against New Zealand in truncated match, know all the details here

The persistent rain has hindered the Pakistan versus New Zealand's ODI World Cup clash as Babar Azam's brigade are chasing a huge target of 402 runs.

 Fakhar Zaman (right) of Pakistan plays a shot as Tom Latham of New Zealand keeps during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between New Zealand and Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Photo by Matthew

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PAK vs NZ: What will be Pakistan's target if match gets reduced to 30, 40 or 45 overs due to run? Know the maths here

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Full Scorecard

NZ vs PAK, Match 35, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 04 November 2023 - Info

Huge blow to Pakistan despite big win over New Zealand, ICC punishes Babar Azam's brigade ahead of must-win game

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sat 4 November, 10:30:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Apr 05

NZ
264/8 (42.0 ov)

PAK
221 (40.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 43 runs

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Apr 02

NZ
292/8 (50.0 ov)

PAK
208 (41.2 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Mar 29

NZ
344/9 (50.0 ov)

PAK
271 (44.1 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 73 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Paul Wilson (AUS), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

Huge blow to Pakistan despite big win over New Zealand, ICC punishes Babar Azam's brigade ahead of must-win game

Centurion Fakhar Zaman makes boasting remark on Pakistan's World Cup final chances, says 'we can play..'

EXPLAINED: How Babar Azam's Pakistan can still qualify for World Cup 2023's semifinals after stunning win over New Zealand?

Fakhar Zaman and co 'prayed for rain', reveals century hero as Pakistan down New Zealand via DLS method

Pakistan's win over New Zealand confirms South Africa's place in World Cup semi-finals ahead of mega India clash

'Just passed message...': Babar Azam reveals dressing room chat with Fakhar which scripted Pakistan's stunning win over Kiwis

NZ vs PAK: Fakhar Zaman smashes fastest century by Pakistan batter in World Cup history against faltering New Zealand

Fakhar Zaman's scorching ton propels Pakistan to 21-run win over Kiwis in rain-curtailed match to rekindle semis hopes

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan handed revised target against New Zealand in truncated match, know all the details here

PAK vs NZ: What will be Pakistan's target if match gets reduced to 30, 40 or 45 overs due to run? Know the maths here

New Zealand vs Pakistan Full Scorecard

NZ vs PAK, Match 35, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 04 November 2023 - Info

Huge blow to Pakistan despite big win over New Zealand, ICC punishes Babar Azam's brigade ahead of must-win game

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sat 4 November, 10:30:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Apr 05

NZ264/8 (42.0 ov)

PAK221 (40.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 43 runs

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Apr 02

NZ292/8 (50.0 ov)

PAK208 (41.2 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Mar 29

NZ344/9 (50.0 ov)

PAK271 (44.1 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 73 runs

Umpires

UmpirePaul Wilson (AUS), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

RefereeSir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

Huge blow to Pakistan despite big win over New Zealand, ICC punishes Babar Azam's brigade ahead of must-win game

Centurion Fakhar Zaman makes boasting remark on Pakistan's World Cup final chances, says 'we can play..'

EXPLAINED: How Babar Azam's Pakistan can still qualify for World Cup 2023's semifinals after stunning win over New Zealand?

Fakhar Zaman and co 'prayed for rain', reveals century hero as Pakistan down New Zealand via DLS method

Pakistan's win over New Zealand confirms South Africa's place in World Cup semi-finals ahead of mega India clash

'Just passed message...': Babar Azam reveals dressing room chat with Fakhar which scripted Pakistan's stunning win over Kiwis

NZ vs PAK: Fakhar Zaman smashes fastest century by Pakistan batter in World Cup history against faltering New Zealand

Fakhar Zaman's scorching ton propels Pakistan to 21-run win over Kiwis in rain-curtailed match to rekindle semis hopes

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan handed revised target against New Zealand in truncated match, know all the details here

PAK vs NZ: What will be Pakistan's target if match gets reduced to 30, 40 or 45 overs due to run? Know the maths here

NZ
264/8 (42.0 ov)

PAK
221 (40.0 ov)

NZ
292/8 (50.0 ov)

PAK
208 (41.2 ov)

NZ
344/9 (50.0 ov)

PAK
271 (44.1 ov)

Umpire
Paul Wilson (AUS), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)