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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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