New Zealand vs Pakistan Commentary
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NZ1st innings
292/8
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PAK2nd innings
208/10
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41.1
1
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem
Dropped! A slower full ball, around off and middle, Sufiyan Muqeem makes room and lofts it down the ground towards mid on. Will O'Rourke backtracks it and keeps his eyes on the ball from mid on but fails to catch it as the ball bursts out through his hands. The batters take a single.
41.2
W
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! New Zealand win by 84 runs! Ben Sears takes a fifer here as he bowls it on a back of a length and around off, gets an extra bounce as well. Naseem Shah makes room as he clears out his front leg and looks to swing it across the line. Gets a thick outside edge where the ball goes behind the wickets to the right of the keeper, and Mitchell Hay takes it comfortably. 
40.1
0
Nathan Smith to Sufiyan Muqeem
A yorker, around off, Sufiyan Muqeem makes room and jams it out to the leg side off the cue end of the bat.
40.2
1
Nathan Smith to Sufiyan Muqeem
Good fielding! Slightly fuller and around off, Sufiyan Muqeem walks down the wicket and lofts it towards mid off. The skipper Michael Bracewell shows athleticism as he dives to his left and saves a couple of runs for his side. Just a single.
40.3
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Nagging length, around off, Naseem backs away and guides it to backward point.
40.4
4
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
FOUR! Naseem Shah completes his fifty with this boundary! Back of a length, around middle and leg, Naseem Shah lifts his front leg up and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a boundary. A special inning in the pressure down the order as a concussion substitute.
40.5
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Swing and Miss! Short of a length, around off, Naseem Shah makes room and swings it through the line but misses.
40.6
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Nagging length, around off, Naseem looks to slog it down the ground but misses again.
Till Now Score: 207/9
(41 Overs)
N Shah
51(43)
S Muqeem
12(9)
N Smith
10-0-53-1
Over 41 ·207 Runs
0
1
0
4
0
0
39.1
0
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem
A swing and a miss! A slower length ball, just outside off, Sufiyan Muqeem makes room and looks to sweep it to the leg side but misses.
39.2
4
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem
FOUR! PURE TIMING! On a good length and outside off, Sufiyan Muqeem shuffles across and opens bat face to steer it in the gap through cover point for a boundary.
39.3
0
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem
SWING AND MISS AGAIN! Back of a length and outside off, Sufiyan Muqeem gives himself room and looks to heave it across but misses.
39.4
0
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem
BEATEN! Slower short ball, around middle and leg, Sufiyan Muqeem takes a few steps ahead and looks to pull it but gets deceived by the lack of the pace.
39.5
1
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem
Back of a length, around middle and leg, Sufiyan Muqeem moves across and pulls it off the bottom part of the bat to deep fine leg for a single.
39.6
1WD
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
WIDE! A bumper, above the head of the batter, Naseem Shah looks to upper cut it but misses. Called it a wide!
39.6
4
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
FOUR! CLOBBERED! Slower length ball, around off, Naseem Shah backs away and thumps it towards the long on for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 202/9
(40 Overs)
N Shah
47(39)
S Muqeem
11(7)
B Sears
9-0-58-4
Over 40 ·202 Runs
0
4
0
0
1
1WD
4
38.1
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
FOUR LEG BYES! Smith hits the deck hard, around middle and off, Naseem Shah looks to pull it but keeps his eyes out of the ball. He misses and gets hit on the helmet. The ball runs away to the boundary at deep third man after getting deflected off the helmet. The physio is out there for the mandatory concussion sub. He is fine to continue further.
38.2
2
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Hard length, around off, Naseem Shah opens bat face and slices it over the backward point fielder for a couple of runs.
38.3
6
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
SIX! WOW! A slower length ball, outside off, Naseem Shah backs away and makes room before hitting it out of the park over covers for a biggie.
38.4
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
A sharp bouncer to follow, into the body of the batter, Naseem manages to duck it.
38.5
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
A swing and a miss! On a good length, around off, Naseem Shah makes room and wants to slog it down the ground but connects it with thin air.
38.6
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Slightly fuller and into the stumps, Naseem drops it down to cover. Sufyan wants to have a quick single but is sent back by Naseem.
Till Now Score: 192/9
(39 Overs)
N Shah
43(38)
S Muqeem
6(2)
N Smith
9-0-48-1
Over 39 ·192 Runs
0
2
6
0
0
0
37.1
1
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
Good length and around off, Naseem Shah guides it off the outer half of the bat to third man for a single.
37.2
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Fuller one and on middle, Faheem Ashraf blocks it out.
37.3
4
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
FOUR! Great shot! Back of a length and on middle, Faheem Ashraf gets on top of the bounce and swats it wide of mid on for a boundary.
37.4
W
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ben Sears has four now! New Zealand finally gets the ninth wicket. This is pitched up and on off, angling away. Faheem Ashraf stays back and looks to block but gets a thin outside edge behind where Mitchell Hay takes a good catch. Ashraf goes back after a fine 73 off 80, but the Kiwis are just one wicket away from the series win now.
37.5
0
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem
On a good length, down the leg side, follows the batter, Sufiyan Muqeem makes room and swings at it but fails to connect anything.
37.6
6
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem
SIX! UP AND OVER! Sliding on the pads, on a full length on middle, Sufiyan Muqeem stays deep in the crease and just uses his wrists to flick it. The ball sails over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie. 
Till Now Score: 180/9
(38 Overs)
S Muqeem
6(2)
N Shah
35(32)
B Sears
8-0-48-4
Over 38 ·180 Runs
1
0
4
W
0
6

36.1
2
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Back of a length and on middle, Faheem Ashraf heaves it through mid-wicket for a brace.
36.2
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
On a length and on off, Faheem Ashraf keeeps it out to the off side.
36.3
1
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Length again and around off, Faheem Ashraf guides it to third man for a run.
36.4
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Short of a length and angling down leg, Naseem Shah looks to pull but misses. Mitchell Hay, behind the stumps, grabs it and appeals but is turned down.
36.5
1
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Hard length and on off, Naseem Shah runs it down to third man for a run.
36.6
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Another short delivery, on off, Faheem Ashraf looks to pull it away but misses.
Till Now Score: 169/8
(37 Overs)
F Ashraf
69(77)
N Shah
34(31)
N Smith
8-0-40-1
Over 37 ·169 Runs
2
0
1
0
1
0
35.1
0
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
Touch fuller and on middle, Naseem Shah blocks it out.
35.2
0
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
Short of a length and on off, Naseem Shah guides it to point.
35.3
0
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
Bangs in a sharp short ball, on leg, Naseem Shah crouches down to hook it away but misses.
35.4
0
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
Hard length and on middle and off, Naseem Shah backs away and swings hard at it but fails to connect.
35.5
2
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
Uppish but safe! Fuller and around off, Naseem Shah tries to loft it over mid off but slices it in the air. The fielder from point runs backwards and dives but fails to reach it. Two runs taken.
35.6
6
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah
SIX! Top shot! Pitched up and on middle. Naseem Shah presents the full face of the bat and lofts it beautifully over the long on fence for half a dozen runs. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between the batters.
Till Now Score: 165/8
(36 Overs)
N Shah
33(29)
F Ashraf
66(73)
B Sears
7-0-37-3
Over 36 ·165 Runs
0
0
0
0
2
6
34.1
4
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
FOUR! Nice shot! Fuller one and on middle, Naseem Shah backs away and plays a check drive. He connects it from the middle as the ball flies over mid on for a boundary.
34.2
1WD
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Back of a length but angling down leg, Naseem Shah tries to pull but misses. Wided.
34.2
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Fuller and on off, Naseem Shah pushes it to covers.
34.3
0
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Pitched up and on off, Naseem Shah knocks it to mid on.
34.4
1
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Short of a length and on off, Naseem Shah hops up and guides it just past the diving slip fielder. Will O'Rourke at third man dives to his left to make a fine stop. A single is taken.
34.5
1
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Faheem Ashraf gets hurried onto his pull and miscues it to square leg for a run.
34.6
1
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah
Faheem Ashraf survives! On a length and on middle, Naseem Shah tucks it to the leg side and sets off for the run. Nathan Smith quickly moves to the ball, picks up and scores a direct hit at the batter's end with Ashraf dragging his bat in. The third umpire sees a few replays and it shows that he just gets his bat inside in time.
Till Now Score: 157/8
(35 Overs)
N Shah
25(23)
F Ashraf
66(73)
N Smith
7-0-36-1
Over 35 ·157 Runs
4
1WD
0
0
1
1
1
33.1
1
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Tossed up, full and on off, Faheem Ashraf pushes it towards covers for a single.
33.2
6
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
SIX! BOOM! Floated, full and around middle, Naseem Shah goes down and nails the slog sweep over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
33.3
0
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
Flighted, full and on middle, Naseem Shah blocks it out.
33.4
1
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
Flatter, full and around off, Naseem Shah drags it wide of deep mid-wicket. He is a bit late to set off for the second run, and there is a direct hit at the bowler's end. However, he has just made his ground after coming back from halfway through the crease.
33.5
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Slows it up, full and on off, Faheem Ashraf taps it to the off side.
33.6
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
A bit short and on middle, Faheem Ashraf clips it to square leg.
Till Now Score: 149/8
(34 Overs)
F Ashraf
65(72)
N Shah
19(18)
M Bracewell
6-0-29-0
Over 34 ·149 Runs
1
6
0
1
0
0
32.1
0
Jacob Duffy to Faheem Ashraf
Good length and on off, Faheem Ashraf guides it to point.
32.2
4
Jacob Duffy to Faheem Ashraf
FOUR! Lovely shot! Back of a length and just outside off, Faheem Ashraf quickly pounces on it and carves it through point for a boundary.
32.3
1
Jacob Duffy to Faheem Ashraf
Short of a length and around off, Faheem Ashraf guides it to third man for a run.
32.4
0
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
Back of a length and on middle, Naseem Shah stays back and blocks it out.
32.5
0
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
Hard length and on middle, nips back in, Naseem Shah tries to work it away but gets cramped up as the ball hits his thigh pads.
32.6
0
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
Hits the length hard, on middle, angling in again, Naseem Shah somehow manages to keep it down to the leg side. He wants the run but is sent back.
Till Now Score: 141/8
(33 Overs)
N Shah
12(15)
F Ashraf
64(69)
J Duffy
8-1-35-3
Over 33 ·141 Runs
0
4
1
0
0
0
31.1
0
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
Floated, short and on off, Naseem Shah steers it to cover-point.
31.2
6
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
SIX! Excellent use of the feet! Tossed up, full and around middle. Naseem Shah skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and tonks it over the long on fence for a biggie.
31.3
0
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
Slows it up, short and on leg, Naseem Shah looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.
31.4
0
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
Short again and on leg, Naseem Shah nudges it to short fine.
31.5
1WD
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
Fires one full but way down the leg side, Naseem Shah missees his swipe and the keeper also fails to collect it cleanly. A bye is taken.
31.5
1
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
Goes short and on leg, Naseem Shah clips it to square leg for a single.
31.6
1
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Flighted, full and on middle, Faheem Ashraf eases it to long on for one.
Till Now Score: 136/8
(32 Overs)
F Ashraf
59(66)
N Shah
12(12)
M Bracewell
5-0-21-0
Over 32 ·136 Runs
0
6
0
0
1WD
1
1
30.1
0
Jacob Duffy to Faheem Ashraf
Swing and a miss! Jacob Duffy bangs in a bouncer around off, Faheem Ashraf looks to pull it away but misses.
30.2
0
Jacob Duffy to Faheem Ashraf
Fuller one and on middle, Faheem Ashraf blcoks it out.
30.3
4
Jacob Duffy to Faheem Ashraf
FOUR! Up and over! Back of a length and outside off, Faheem Ashraf gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it over point for a one-bounce four.
30.4
1
Jacob Duffy to Faheem Ashraf
Fuller and on the pads, Faheem Ashraf clips it through backward square leg for a single.
30.5
0
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
BEATEN! Short of a length and around off, takes off and shapes away, Naseem Shah has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
30.6
1
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
Hard length and on middle, nips back in, Naseem Shah gets cramped up but manages to pat it to the leg side for a run.
Till Now Score: 127/8
(31 Overs)
N Shah
5(7)
F Ashraf
58(65)
J Duffy
7-1-30-3
Over 31 ·127 Runs
0
0
4
1
0
1
29.1
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Flighted full and on middle and off. Ashraf prods and blocks it out.
29.2
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Serves it full and around off. Ashraf leans and defends again.
29.3
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Gives a bit of flight, full and outside off. Ashraf carves it to backward point.
29.4
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Slower in the air, full and on middle, Ashraf tucks it straight to mid-wicket.
29.5
1
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
A single! Well played Ashraf! Smart from him so far! Outside off, short and this is cut past point for one.
29.6
0
Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah
Too full and wide of off. Shah leans and drives it to cover. 
Till Now Score: 121/8
(30 Overs)
N Shah
4(5)
F Ashraf
53(61)
M Bracewell
4-0-12-0
Over 30 ·121 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0
28.1
0
Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed
Short in length and around off, climbs towards the batter. Javed swings and misses.
28.2
W
Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed
OUT! GONE! Jacob Duffy gets his third wicket now! Keeps troubling them with the short ball, this is on middle, Javed gets into an awkward position as he tries to pull but was late to get his bat across, gets a top edge which flies to first slip where Daryl Mitchell takes a dolly.
28.3
1WD
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
Wide! Well bowled! A bumper on middle, steep bounce on this one. Shah ducks under it.
28.3
4
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
FOUR! Easy pickings. Shorter and slanting on the hips. Shah uses the angle and flicks it through square leg for a boundary. 
28.4
0
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
Hard length delivery on middle, nips in. Shah hops and blocks it on the deck.
28.5
1WD
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
Wide! Too short from Jacob Duffy on middle, Shah sits under it for a wide.
28.5
0
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
Shapes in a length ball on middle and leg. Shah blocks it well on the leg side.
28.6
0
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah
On a length and on top of off. Shah hops and solidly defends on the pitch.
Till Now Score: 120/8
(29 Overs)
N Shah
4(4)
F Ashraf
52(56)
J Duffy
6-1-24-3
Over 29 ·120 Runs
0
W
1WD
4
0
1WD
0
0
27.1
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Slants away a length ball, outside off. Ashraf leaves it alone to the keeper.
27.2
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Short of a length and outside off, Ashraf slaps it to point where the fielder dives to his left and saves crucial runs for his team.
27.3
6
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
SIX! Fifty for Faheem Ashraf! A lone warrior fighting for Pakistan! Commendable job so far from Ashraf! Almost single handedly keeping things going. Shorter and on middle, Ashraf pulls it over square leg for a six.
27.4
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
 Ashraf goes for the pull again but Sears smartly removes all the pace from this short delivery. Ashraf misses it.
27.5
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Good length ball, outside off, Ashraf punches it to cover.
27.6
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
JUST IN! Fuller ball, outside off, Ashraf drives it to cover. Straight to the fielder. Javed comes out for a quick single but is sent back wisely, he turns stretches his bat and gets it just over the line. Good direct hit from the fielder though.
Till Now Score: 114/7
(28 Overs)
F Ashraf
52(56)
A Javed
8(5)
B Sears
6-0-29-3
Over 28 ·114 Runs
0
0
6
0
0
0
26.1
0
Will O'Rourke to Faheem Ashraf
Touch fuller and just outside off. Ashraf tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
26.2
0
Will O'Rourke to Faheem Ashraf
Will O'Rourke keeps it tight once again! On a length and on middle, Ashraf tucks it to mid-wicket.
26.3
1WD
Will O'Rourke to Faheem Ashraf
Wide! Tries a bit too much with a bouncer on middle, Ashraf looks to pull but misses.
26.3
0
Will O'Rourke to Faheem Ashraf
Tails in a length ball on the leg side. Ashraf fails to flick and gets hit on the pads.
26.4
1
Will O'Rourke to Faheem Ashraf
100 up for Pakistan! Slanting on the pads, Ashraf flicks it to square leg for a single.
26.5
0
Will O'Rourke to Akif Javed
FOUR! Absolute ripper! Will O'Rourke cramps Javed with a sharp short delivery around off. Javed, without looking tries to defend but gets hit on the helmet and it lobs over to third man for four. The physio is out once again for the concussion protocol. 
26.6
4
Will O'Rourke to Akif Javed
FOUR! Smashed away! Pitched up, outside off. Javed drives it through extra cover, in the gap for a boundary. 
Till Now Score: 108/7
(27 Overs)
A Javed
8(5)
F Ashraf
46(50)
W O'Rourke
8-1-19-1
Over 27 ·108 Runs
0
0
1WD
0
1
0
4
25.1
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
A good length ball on middle, Ashraf nudges it to mid-wicket and denies the run.
25.2
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
A length ball, outside off. Ashraf defends with soft hands on the off side.
25.3
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Angles across a full ball, outside off, slight shape on this one. Ashraf looks to drive it away but misses.
25.4
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Four dots in a row! Too full and on middle and leg. Ashraf drills it back to Sears.
25.5
1
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Drops it short and on middle, Ashraf pulls it to deep mid-wicket, no one there and it falls safely. A single. 
25.6
0
Ben Sears to Akif Javed
Short of a length and on middle, Javed clears his front leg and blocks it out.
Till Now Score: 98/7
(26 Overs)
A Javed
4(3)
F Ashraf
45(46)
B Sears
5-0-23-3
Over 26 ·98 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0
24.1
1
Will O'Rourke to Faheem Ashraf
Bowls it full and outside off, Ashraf drives it to the right of point for a single.
24.2
0
Will O'Rourke to Haris Rauf
Will O'Rourke hits the deck hard and bowls on a length and outside off. Rauf has a poke at it but misses. 
24.3
0
Will O'Rourke to Haris Rauf
Will O'Rourke pushes it full and wide of off. Rauf throws his bat at it but fails to connect.
24.4
0
Will O'Rourke to Haris Rauf
Could have gone anywhere! Bangs it short and on middle. Rauf gets in an uncomfortable position as he tries to sway away but hangs his bat down. He misses and gets hit on the helmet and it lobs away on the leg side. The physio is out for the mandatory concussion protocol. 
24.5
4
Will O'Rourke to Akif Javed
FOUR! Javed is off the mark in style! Pitched up, outside off. Javed swings and connects it over the leaping point fielder for a boundary. 
24.6
0
Will O'Rourke to Akif Javed
BEAUTY! Bowls it into the surface, length ball, around off. Javed makes a bit of room and tries to put his bat on it but fails to do so. 
Till Now Score: 97/7
(25 Overs)
A Javed
4(2)
F Ashraf
44(41)
W O'Rourke
7-1-13-1
Over 25 ·97 Runs
1
0
0
0
4
0
23.1
6
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
SIX! SHOT! Ashraf playing the short balls pretty well! This is around off, short and Ashraf quickly gets into the position as he plays it over square leg for a six.
23.2
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Ben Sears goes a bit too short and on middle, Ashraf offers no shot to it.
23.3
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Good length delivery around off, Ashraf punches it to mid off who runs to his left and stops.
23.4
4
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
FOUR! MORE RUNS! Ashraf into the 40s! Short of a length and outside off, Ashraf plays with an angled bat and edges it to third man and the ball races to the fence.
23.5
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
On a length and outside off, Ashraf gets tall and punches it to cover.
23.6
1
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Spills it straight down the leg side. Ashraf helps it to fine leg for a single.
Till Now Score: 92/7
(24 Overs)
F Ashraf
43(40)
H Rauf
3(6)
B Sears
4-0-22-3
Over 24 ·92 Runs
6
0
0
4
0
1
22.1
1
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Streaky! Very full and into the blockhole on middle, Ashraf looks to flick but inside edges it to fine leg for a single.
22.2
1
Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf
Length ball, around off. Rauf flicks it to deep square leg and rotates the strike. 
22.3
1
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Shorter, slower and down leg. Ashraf pulls it aong the ground to fine leg for a single.
22.4
0
Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf
Touch fuller and outside off, Rauf drops it to cover for no run.
22.5
1
Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf
A single and Rauf rotates the strike! Length ball, targeting the off pole. Rauf plays it late to third man for one more.
22.6
3
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
THREE! Fine shot from Ashraf! Overpitched, on middle, Ashraf drills it down the ground. The fielder from mid off runs back, slides and cuts it off. 
Till Now Score: 81/7
(23 Overs)
F Ashraf
32(34)
H Rauf
3(6)
N Smith
6-0-28-1
Over 23 ·81 Runs
1
1
1
0
1
3
21.1
W
Ben Sears to Mohammad Wasim
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Another one goes! Ben Sears gets his third wicket! Touch fuller and outside off, in the hitting zone and Wasim clears his front leg and wildly swings across the line. He gets an outside edge to the keeper where Mitchell Hay makes no mistake. New Zealand are three wickets away from the win now!
21.2
1
Ben Sears to Haris Rauf
On a length and on top of middle. Rauf opens up his body and hits it to third man for a single. 
21.3
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Bowls it outside off on a length. Ashraf punches it to cover.
21.4
1
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
This is full and on off, Ashraf taps it in front of extra cover and hurls across for a quick single.
21.5
0
Ben Sears to Haris Rauf
Short of a length and on leg, Rauf awkwardly sits under it and has a swipe across the line. 
21.6
0
Ben Sears to Haris Rauf
Serves it full and outside off, Rauf knocks it straight to cover. He survives the over.
Till Now Score: 74/7
(22 Overs)
H Rauf
1(3)
F Ashraf
27(31)
B Sears
3-0-11-3
Over 22 ·74 Runs
W
1
0
1
0
0
20.1
1
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
A good length ball, outside off. Tahir drops it to third man for a single.
20.2
1
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Short in length and on the hips. Ashraf nudges it behind square on the leg side for a single.
20.3
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
This is full and around off, nipping in. Tahir with soft hands blocks it to point.
20.4
W
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
OUT! TAKEN! Tahir falls into the trap! Nathan Smith steams in and bowls it short and slanting on the leg side. Tahir tries to take it on as he pulls but gets a thick top edge which flies to fine leg where Ben Sears takes it close to the fence. Clean catch. Pakistan in more trouble.
20.5
1
Nathan Smith to Mohammad Wasim
Hard length delivery around off and it jags back in. Wasim tucks it to square leg and gets off the mark with a run.
20.6
6
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
SIX! Ashraf shows how it is done! Good shot! Smith keeps it short and bowls it on middle and on off. Ashraf hangs back and pulls, more off the top edge but gets enough distance as it flies to square leg for a six.
Till Now Score: 72/6
(21 Overs)
F Ashraf
26(29)
M Wasim
1(1)
N Smith
5-0-21-1
Over 21 ·72 Runs
1
1
0
W
1
6
19.1
1
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Dragged length, around off, Faheem Ashraf goes back and pushes it to long on for a single.
19.2
0
Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir
Tossed it up, around off, Tahir blocks it to cover.
19.3
2
Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir
Floated it up, around middle and leg, Tayyab Tahir goes on his knee and sweeps it towards fine leg where Nathan Smith fumbles which allows the batters to run the second one.
19.4
0
Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir
Nagging length, around off, Tahir goes back and defends it.
19.5
1
Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir
Nice and full, around off, Tayyab Tahir uses his feet and looks to drive it but gets it through the inner half of the bat to long on for a single.
19.6
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Full and around off, Faheem Ashraf defends it.
Till Now Score: 63/5
(20 Overs)
F Ashraf
19(27)
T Tahir
12(26)
M Bracewell
3-0-11-0
Over 20 ·63 Runs
1
0
2
0
1
0
18.1
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Short of a length, around middle and leg, Faheem Ashraf looks to pull it but misses.
18.2
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Goes fuller and around off, Faheem Ashraf flicks it to mid on.
18.3
1
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
No ball! Fuller in length, around off, Faheem Ashraf pats it down wide of cover and runs off for a quick single. Oh... No! Nathan Smith has overstepped and a free-hit is coming up.
18.3
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
Short of a length, around middle and leg, Tayyab Tahir shuffles across to pull it but misses.
18.4
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
Nagging length, around off, Tahir comes forward and clips it to mid-wicket.
18.5
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
Hard length, around off, Tahir blocks it.
18.6
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
Hard length, around off, Tahir pats it down wide of cover and wants to have a quick single but is sent back by his partner.
Till Now Score: 59/5
(19 Overs)
T Tahir
9(22)
F Ashraf
18(25)
N Smith
4-0-12-0
Over 19 ·59 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
17.1
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Tossed it up, around off, Faheem Ashraf drops it down to cover.
17.2
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
BEAUTY! Dragged length and outside off, turns away, Faheem Ashraf looks to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
17.3
4
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
FOUR! TOP SHOT! Nice and full, around off, Faheem Ashraf comes forward and drives it through extra covers for a boundary. The fielder from long on couldn't save the bounce despite putting up a slide there.
17.4
1
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Full and around middle, Faheem Ashraf drives it through cover for a single.
17.5
0
Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir
Tossed it up, around off, Tayyab Tahir looks to defend it but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
17.6
0
Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir
Full and around off, Tayyab Tahir nudges it to mid-wicket.
Till Now Score: 57/5
(18 Overs)
T Tahir
9(18)
F Ashraf
17(22)
M Bracewell
2-0-7-0
Over 18 ·57 Runs
0
0
4
1
0
0
16.1
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
 Faheem Ashraf is given LBW out here, but he challenges it after consulting with his partner as more in hope to get something here! Smith bowls it on a good length, into the line of the stumps, Faheem Ashraf looks to flick it but misses and gets hit on the front pad. The UltraEdge shows nothing but the Ball Tracking surprises as it is going over the stumps. A successful review from Pakistan as Faheem survives.
16.2
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
On a good length, around middle and leg, Faheem Ashraf defends it.
16.3
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Goes fuller and around middle and leg, Faheem Ashraf misses his flick shot and the ball rolls away towards square leg.
16.4
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Full again and around middle, Faheem Ashraf gets an inside edge, which gets deflected to beside of the pitch to the leg side after hitting the pads.
16.5
1
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Hard length, around off, Faheem pushes it to deep cover for a single.
16.6
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
In the air... but falls safely! On a good length, around middle and leg, Tayyab Tahir closes the bat face and looks to flick it. Gets a leading edge that goes to the right side of the pitch where the bowler Nathan Smith runs in to catch it but the ball falls down just ahead of him.
Till Now Score: 52/5
(17 Overs)
T Tahir
9(16)
F Ashraf
12(18)
N Smith
3-0-10-0
Over 17 ·52 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0
15.1
0
Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir
Begins with a short ball, around middle, Tayyab Tahir goes back and pushes it to mid on.
15.2
1
Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir
Tossed it up but on the pads, Tahir comes forward and flicks it to deep square leg for a single. 50 comes up for Pakistan.
15.3
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Floated it up, around off, Faheem Ashraf comes forward to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and gloves it into the pitch.
15.4
0
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Dragged length, around middle, Faheem Ashraf looks to work it away to the leg side but gets a leading edge towards mid-wicket which falls down ahead of the fielder there.
15.5
1
Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf
Nice and full around off, Faheem drills it to long off for a single.
15.6
0
Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir
Flighted it up, and touch outside off, Tayyab Tahir looks to defend it but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.
Till Now Score: 51/5
(16 Overs)
T Tahir
9(15)
F Ashraf
11(13)
M Bracewell
1-0-2-0
Over 16 ·51 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
14.1
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
This is lovely bowling! Back of a length with away seam movement, outside off, with an extra bounce as well. Tayyab Tahir gets squared up as he looks to defend it. 
14.2
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Tayyab Tahir looks to block it with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge.
14.3
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
Nagging length, around off, Tahir drops it down to cover.
14.4
1
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
Back of a length and outside off, Tahir gets squared up but manages to run it down to third man for a single.
14.5
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
There is a mild appeal for LBW but is turned down by the umpire! Hard length around middle, nips back in, Faheem Ashraf gets cramped up for room as he adjusts in the end to turn it towards mid-wicket but gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets hit on the front pad and the height could be the issue here as NZ didn't opt for a review.
14.6
0
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Around off and on a length, Faheem pushes it to mid on.
Till Now Score: 49/5
(15 Overs)
F Ashraf
10(10)
T Tahir
8(12)
N Smith
2-0-9-0
Over 15 ·49 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
13.1
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Hard length on top of off, Faheem Ashraf drops it down to mid off.
13.2
1
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Good length and outside off, Faheem Ashraf opens the bat face and pats it down to the right of backward point for a single.
13.3
0
Ben Sears to Tayyab Tahir
Back of a length, around off, Tayyab Tahir hops up a bit and defends it to cover.
13.4
1
Ben Sears to Tayyab Tahir
Short of a length, around middle and leg, Tayyab Tahir swivels and pulls it off the cue end of the bat to deep fine leg for a single.
13.5
2
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Hard length and outside off, Faheem Ashraf stands tall and punches it in the gap through covers for a couple of runs.
13.6
4
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
FOUR! TOP SHOT! Slightly fuller than the previous one and well outside off, Faheem Ashraf gets enough width, and he cashes on it. He cuts it in the gap and beats the diving backward point fielder to his right for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 48/5
(14 Overs)
F Ashraf
10(8)
T Tahir
7(8)
B Sears
2-0-9-2
Over 14 ·48 Runs
0
1
0
1
2
4
12.1
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
BEATEN! On a good length and well outside off, angling across to the batter, Tayyab Tahir strides out forward and looks to defend it to the off side but gets beaten on the outside edge.
12.2
4
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
FOUR! GLORIOUS! Touch fuller and outside off, Tayyab Tahir comes forward to get to the pitch of the ball and drives it in the gap through covers for a boundary.
12.3
0
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
BEATEN! Nagging length, in the channel outside off, with away seam movement, Tayyab Tahir gets squared up in trying to defend it with a straight bat.
12.4
1
Nathan Smith to Tayyab Tahir
Full and around off, Tayyab Tahir has a poke at it as the ball takes the outside edge and runs it down to deep third for a single.
12.5
2
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
Full and wide outside off, Faheem Ashraf drives it off the outer half of the bat to wide deep third. Ben Sears runs in to his left and covers a good ground before putting in a dive to save a couple of runs for his side.
12.6
1
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf
On a good length and outside off, Faheem guides it to deep third for a single off the outer half of the bat.
Till Now Score: 40/5
(13 Overs)
F Ashraf
3(4)
T Tahir
6(6)
N Smith
1-0-8-0
Over 13 ·40 Runs
0
4
0
1
2
1
11.1
W
Ben Sears to Salman Agha
OUT! CAUGHT! GONE! Ben Sears picks up his maiden ODI wicket on his first ball and it is Nathan Smith who has taken the catch and has just come on the field after a break, as he went off because of an injury! Ben bowls it on a good length and around off, from over the wicket, Salman Agha charges down the track and looks to loft it inside out over cover. He slashes it hard but gets a thick outside edge, only that goes straight to deep third where Nathan Smith comes forward for a while and takes it around his shoulders. Pakistan are in serious trouble here at 31/4.
11.2
0
Ben Sears to Tayyab Tahir
Nagging length, around off, Tahir pats it down to cover point.
11.3
1
Ben Sears to Tayyab Tahir
Full and on the pads, Tahir flicks it to deep fine leg for a single.
11.4
W
Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ben Sears picks up his second wicket on his fourth ball and Pakistan lose their skipper, and half of the side is back in the hut! Ben bowls it a bit fuller and into the line of the stumps, angling it across to the batter. Mohammad Rizwan goes on his knee and looks to slog it with a sweep shot. He manages to generate a top edge only as he gets cramped up for room. The ball skews up high in the air behind the wickets towards third man. Mitchell Hay calls it quickly and backtracks it for a while before settling under it to catch it with both hands. Pakistan are 32/5.
11.5
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Hard length and outside off, going away from the batter with an angle, Faheem Ashraf leaves it alone.
11.6
0
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf
Slightly fuller and around off, Faheem pushes it to mid off who puts in a dive to his left to stop the ball.
Till Now Score: 32/5
(12 Overs)
F Ashraf
0(2)
T Tahir
1(2)
B Sears
1-0-1-2
Over 12 ·32 Runs
W
0
1
W
0
0
10.1
1WD
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
WIDE! Sprays it down the leg side on a fuller length, Mohammad Rizwan misses his flick shot. Called a wide.
10.1
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
OUCH! Back of a length, around off, takes off the surface, Mohammad Rizwan gets square up as he looks to defend it. The ball hits him on the right forearm. He looks in severe pain as he drops off his bat into the pitch immediately and calls the physio again.
10.2
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
Short of a length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan gets squared up again and watches the ball carefully before shouldering his arms.
10.3
1WD
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
WIDE! A big inswinger, on a hard length but down the leg side, it goes in with the angle and seam movement. Mohammad Rizwan misses his tickle shot and the keeper collects it to his left. Called a wide.
10.3
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
Clearly, Mohammad Rizwan is struggling to even put his bat into the line of the ball. This is on a good length and outside off, seaming away, Mohammad Rizwan gets squared up and gets beaten on the outside edge as he goes in an awkward position to defend it.
10.4
1WD
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
WIDE! Sprays it down the leg side again, on a fuller length, Rizwan misses his flick shot. The keeper Mitchell Hay does well to dive to his left to collect the ball. Called a wide.
10.4
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
BEATEN AGAIN! Slightly fuller and outside off, with away seam movement, Rizwan has a poke at it and gets beaten on the outside edge. This is lovely bowling from Will O'Rourke.
10.5
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
Full and around off, Rizwan drops it off to cover.
10.6
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
Nagging length and well outside off, going away from the batter, Mohammad Rizwan watches it carefully before withdraw his shot in the end.
Till Now Score: 31/3
(11 Overs)
M Rizwan
5(26)
S Agha
9(14)
W O'Rourke
6-1-8-1
Over 11 ·31 Runs
1WD
0
0
1WD
0
1WD
0
0
0
9.1
0
Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha
On a length and on leg, Salman Agha misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards backward square leg. A leg bye is taken.
9.2
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller one and on off, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
9.3
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Hard length and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan clips it to square leg.
9.4
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Bangs in a bouncer, on leg, Mohammad Rizwan looks to pull but misses.
9.5
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Good length and around off, holds its line, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
9.6
1
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Short and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to deep square leg for one. Pakistan are 28/3 at the end of the first Powerplay!
Till Now Score: 28/3
(10 Overs)
M Rizwan
5(20)
S Agha
9(14)
J Duffy
5-1-18-2
Over 10 ·28 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
1
8.1
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
Nasty! Short of a length and on middle, nips back viciously with extra bounce. Mohammad Rizwan looks to defend but the ball keeps rising up and hits him on the gloves. He looks in some pain here.
8.2
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
A big shout for LBW, but turned down! Michael Bracewell takes the review here. Will O'Rourke serves this a bit fuller and around off, jags back in sharply and a long way too. Mohammad Rizwan hops up to play with an angled bat but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved, and Ball Tracking shows that it is going over the stumps. New Zealand lose the review.
8.3
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
Follows up with another beauty! Goes fuller and on off, angling in sharply this time, Mohammad Rizwan's head falls as he looks to play at it, and the ball just goes past the outside edge.
8.4
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
Great exhibition of pace bowling! Bangs this into the pitch and on off, takes off a bit. Mohammad Rizwan has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge again.
8.5
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
Back of a length and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
8.6
0
Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan
Hits the length hard and around off, gets extra bounce and shapes away too, Mohammad Rizwan is once again beaten on the outside edge. A special over from Jacob Duffy!
Till Now Score: 26/3
(9 Overs)
M Rizwan
4(15)
S Agha
9(13)
W O'Rourke
5-1-5-1
Over 9 ·26 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
7.1
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Hard length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
7.2
3
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Fantastic effort in the deep! On a length and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it away with nice timing through square leg. Will O'Rourke, who just finished an over, runs a long way to his left from fine leg and dives to keep the ball inside. Three runs taken.
7.3
4
Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha
FOUR! Good shot! Jacob Duffy goes fuller and around off, Salman Agha leans on to his drive nicely and drills it wide of cover-point. Nathan Smith dives to his right and gets a hand on it, but it has enough power to still go away to the fence for a boundary. It looks like Smith has hurt his right and here, and he is going off the field. We hope it is not serious. Adithya Ashok comes in as the sub-fielder.
7.4
0
Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha
On a length and on off, Salman Agha keeps it out to the off side.
7.5
0
Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha
Short of a length and on off, Salman Agha dabs it to point.
7.6
4
Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha
FOUR! Fine short! Jacob Duffy bangs this into the pitch but well outside off. Salman Agha gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point. Muhammad Abbas, from third man, runs to his right, dives in and gets a hand but only manages to parry it to the fence for another boundary.
Till Now Score: 26/3
(8 Overs)
S Agha
9(13)
M Rizwan
4(9)
J Duffy
4-1-17-2
Over 8 ·26 Runs
0
3
4
0
0
4
6.1
0
Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha
Oh... wow! This is just sensational bowling from the Kiwis! Will O'Rourke lands this on a good length and on the fifth stump line, angles in and nips away. Salman Agha looks to play at it, but his head falls, and he gets squared up as the ball zips past the outside edge.
6.2
0
Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha
Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Salman Agha pats it to the leg side.
6.3
0
Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha
Back of a length and around off, holds its line, Salman Agha tries to push at it with hard hands but gets beaten on the outside edge.
6.4
0
Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha
FOUR LEG BYES! Hard length but angling down the leg side this time. Salman Agha looks to flick but misses as the ball goes off his pads to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
6.5
0
Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha
Hits the deck hard, on off, nips back in sharply, Salman Agha tries to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads.
6.6
1WD
Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha
Back of a length but angling way down the leg side, Salman Agha lets it go. Wided.
6.6
0
Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha
Good length and around off, nips back in, Salman Agha leaves it alone.
Till Now Score: 15/3
(7 Overs)
S Agha
1(9)
M Rizwan
1(7)
W O'Rourke
4-0-5-1
Over 7 ·15 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
1WD
0
5.1
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Just short! Good-length delivery, on off, holds its line. Mohammad Rizwan looks to defend but gets an outside edge just on the bounce to third slip.
5.2
1
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Right in the blockhole, on middle, shaping away, Mohammad Rizwan tries to play but gets an outside edge through point for a single.
5.3
W
Jacob Duffy to Imam-ul-Haq
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Pakistan are falling like nine pins here! Jacob Duffy lands this one back of a length and on the sixth stump line, takes off slightly. Imam-ul-Haq tries to play the cut and slashes hard, but the ball is too close to his body for that shot. He gets a thin outside edge towards first slip, where Daryl Mitchell leaps up and grabs it with both hands. Pakistan are 9/3 now!
5.4
0
Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha
Almost another! Short of a length and on off, nips away, Salman Agha has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
5.5
0
Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha
Fuller and on off, Salman Agha knocks it to mid off.
5.6
1
Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha
On a length and on middle, angling in, Salman Agha works it off the inside half of the bat through square leg for a run.
Till Now Score: 10/3
(6 Overs)
S Agha
1(3)
M Rizwan
1(7)
J Duffy
3-1-6-2
Over 6 ·10 Runs
0
1
W
0
0
1
4.1
0
Will O'Rourke to Imam-ul-Haq
Back of a length and on middle, Imam-ul-Haq clips it to square leg.
4.2
0
Will O'Rourke to Imam-ul-Haq
Fuller one and on off, angling away, Imam-ul-Haq leaves it alone.
4.3
1WD
Will O'Rourke to Imam-ul-Haq
Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, but this is a bit too high, Imam-ul-Haq ducks under it. Wided.
4.3
0
Will O'Rourke to Imam-ul-Haq
Pitched up and outside off, angling away, Imam-ul-Haq lets it go to the keeper.
4.4
0
Will O'Rourke to Imam-ul-Haq
Short of a length and on middle, Imam-ul-Haq keeps it out to the leg side.
4.5
0
Will O'Rourke to Imam-ul-Haq
Hard length and well outside off, Imam-ul-Haq offers no shot at it.
4.6
0
Will O'Rourke to Imam-ul-Haq
Bangs this into the pitch, outside off again, shapes away too, Imam-ul-Haq slashes hard at it but misses.
Till Now Score: 8/2
(5 Overs)
Imam
3(11)
M Rizwan
0(5)
W O'Rourke
3-0-4-1
Over 5 ·8 Runs
0
0
1WD
0
0
0
0
3.1
W
Jacob Duffy to Babar Azam
OUT! TAKEN! Jacob Duffy gets the big fish, Babar Azam! This is back of a length and just around off, shapes away with a bit of bounce. Babar Azam has a poke at it as he gets squared up and generates a thick outside edge. The ball flies to second slip where Henry Nicholls takes a sharp catch. Pakistan are in a spot of bother now!
3.2
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Short of a length and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.
3.3
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Back of a length and on off, shaping away, Mohammad Rizwan offers no shot at it.
3.4
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
BEAUTY! Touch fuller and on off, threatens to shape in but holds its line, Mohammad Rizwan plays well inside the line of it as it goes through to the keeper.
3.5
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
Hard length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan steers it to point.
3.6
0
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan
A bit fuller and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out. A WICKET-MAIDEN OVER!
Till Now Score: 7/2
(4 Overs)
M Rizwan
0(5)
Imam
3(5)
J Duffy
2-1-4-1
Over 4 ·7 Runs
W
0
0
0
0
0
2.1
0
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Back of a length and on middle, Abdullah Shafique stays back and blocks it out.
2.2
0
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Abdullah Shafique pats it down to square leg.
2.3
0
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Hits the deck hard again, on middle, nips back in, Abdullah Shafique keeps it out to the leg side.
2.4
W
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Will O'Rourke draws first blood! He lands this on a good length and in that channel outside off, holds its line and gets some extra bounce as well. Abdullah Shafique looks to play at it away from his body and without any footwork. The ball takes the outside edge and goes straight into the hands of first slip where Daryl Mitchell makes no mistake. Pakistan rocked early! Also, Babar Azam comes out to bat next.
2.5
0
Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam
JAFFA! Hard-length delivery, on off, angles in and then shapes away, Babar Azam looks to play at it but misses by some distance.
2.6
1
Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam
On a length and on middle and leg, Babar Azam flicks it to square leg for a single.
Till Now Score: 7/1
(3 Overs)
B Azam
1(2)
Imam
3(5)
W O'Rourke
2-0-3-1
Over 3 ·7 Runs
0
0
0
W
0
1
1.1
0
Jacob Duffy to Imam-ul-Haq
Short of a length and on off, Imam-ul-Haq dabs it to point.
1.2
0
Jacob Duffy to Imam-ul-Haq
Back of a length and on middle and leg, Imam-ul-Haq looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
1.3
3
Jacob Duffy to Imam-ul-Haq
Good fielding! Fuller one and around off, Imam-ul-Haq strides out and drives it nicely through covers. Michael Bracewell gives chases and slides forward to push it back inside just in time. Nathan Smith helps him out and throws the ball back to keep it to three runs.
1.4
1
Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique
Pitched up and on middle, shaping in, Abdullah Shafique works it off the inner half of the bat to square leg for a single.
1.5
0
Jacob Duffy to Imam-ul-Haq
Hard length and around leg, Imam-ul-Haq clips it to square leg.
1.6
0
Jacob Duffy to Imam-ul-Haq
BEAUTY! Much fuller and just on off, angles away, Imam-ul-Haq looks to drive again but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Till Now Score: 6/0
(2 Overs)
Imam
3(5)
A Shafique
1(7)
J Duffy
1-0-4-0
Over 2 ·6 Runs
0
0
3
1
0
0
Jacob Duffy will bowl from the other end.
0
The skipper Mohammad Rizwan comes out to bat in the middle at number four.
0
Salman Agha comes out to bat at number five for Pakistan.
0
Halt! Mohammad Rizwan needs some attention from his physio as he got hit on the left glove. The magic spray is out and is being sprayed on his fingers. Looks all set to continue...
0
Powerplay 1 done! Now, four fielders are allowed outside the inner ring till the 40th over!
0
Halt! The physio is in attendance once again as Mohammad Rizwan gets hit on his right bicep. Already, a red spot has appeared in that area and the magic spray is being poured once again. 
0
Change. First change of the innings and it's Ben Sears who will bowl now.
0
Tayyab Tahir is the new man in.
0
DRINKS! Four balls, two wickets for Ben Sears and that too of Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan. New Zealand cannot do anything wrong at the moment. Their pacers cannot do anything wrong at the moment. They are utilizing the conditions perfectly. Pakistan have left with an inexperienced batting line up to come and if it continues the same way, we might have a 10-digit phone number soon on the scoreboard. Can Pakistan soak in this pressure and get back in the game? Time will tell. Faheem Ashraf joins Tayyab Tahir in the middle.
0
Mohammad Wasim is the next man in.
0
Haris Rauf walks out to bat now.
0
Akif Javed comes out to the middle now.
0
Well, here we go again! Another helmet blow and the physio comes in for the mandatory concussion check. The umpires have decided to take the DRINKS BREAK! The result is inevitable in this game and it is all about how long Pakistan can avoid it. This has been a game to forget for their batters and they will need to recover quickly from this to move forward. The Kiwis are still going hard and want to wrap things up early here.
0
The concussion substitute, Naseem Shah is the next batter in.
0
Sufiyan Muqeem is the last man in for Pakistan.
0
Final Powerplay! Now, 5 fielders are allowed outside the inner circle till the final delivery of the game.
0
Right then, that is it from this rather one-sided affair. New Zealand will now look for a clean sweep, while Pakistan will play for pride. The third and final ODI will be played on 5th April, Saturday, at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. That will begin at 10 pm GMT, but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
0
0.1
0
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Will O'Rourke starts with a back-of-a-length delivery around off, shaping away. Abdullah Shafique plays inside the line of it as the ball goes through to the keeper.
0.2
1WD
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Goes fuller but way down the leg side, Abdullah Shafique leaves it alone. Wided. Pakistan get underway with extras.
0.2
0
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Short of a length and on the sixth stump line, holds its line, Abdullah Shafique has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
0.3
0
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Pitches it up and on middle, angling in, Abdullah Shafique tucks to the left of short mid-wicket.
0.4
0
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Good length and on middle, Abdullah Shafique nudges it to mid-wicket.
0.5
0
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Good carry! Will O'Rourke bangs this one into the pitch, outside off, takes off a bit. Abdullah Shafique tries to cut but gets beaten by the bounce as the keeper collects it near his head.
0.6
1WD
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Pitched up but way down the leg side again, Abdullah Shafique misses his flick. It keeps angling in after going behind the stump, and Mitchell Hay has to put in a dive to his left to collect it one-handed.
0.6
0
Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique
Hits the length hard and on off, shapes away a touch, Abdullah Shafique stays back to play at it, but the ball zips past the outside edge. Just two runs off the first over!
Till Now Score: 2/0
(1 Overs)
A Shafique
0(6)
Imam
0(0)
W O'Rourke
1-0-2-0
Over 1 ·2 Runs
0
1WD
0
0
0
0
1WD
0