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NZ vs PAK highlights, World Cup 2023: Pakistan's semis hopes still alive

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights: Pakistan win by 21 runs (DLS method); Pakistan were 200-1 (2nd rain break) against New Zealand's 401-6

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Fakhar Zaman
Opener Fakhar Zaman played an unbeaten knock of 126 runs off 81 runs, hitting 11 sixes and 8 fours. Photo: ANI

3 min read Last Updated : Nov 04 2023 | 7:42 PM IST

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7:31 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan | Pak wins by DLS method

Though the rain played a spoilsport, Pakistan live to survive another day as their semifinal hopes are alive.

The match has been called off but Pakistan were 21 runs ahead at the time when play was stopped.

Pak's DLS target: 179 runs in 25.3 Overs. 
 
Pakistan 200-1 after 25.3 Overs; Babar Azam (66); Fakhar Zaman (126)

Rain stops play - Pakistan need 142 runs in 93 balls

Partnership: 194(141) (Babar and Fakhar)
Last Wkt: Abdullah Shafique c Williamson b Southee 4(9) - 6/1 in 1.6 ov.
Last 5 overs: 47 runs, 0 wkts

Check New Zealand vs Pakistan full scorecard here

7:16 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Latest weather and stadium updates

Still raining at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The cut-off time to start the match is 7:40 PM IST.

6:55 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Latest weather and stadium updates

The cut off time for the start of game is 7:40 PM IST. But it seems unlikely as the rain is gettinng heavier at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

But we are still hoping for a game to begin. 

6:42 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Rain stops play again, Pak ahead by DLS method

Pakistan are 21 runs ahead of New Zealand score by DLS method as rain stops play again.

Pak's DLS target: 179 runs in 25.3 Overs. 

Pakistan 200-1 after 25.3 Overs; Babar Azam (66); Fakhar Zaman (126)

The play is stopped after three balls of Daryl Mitchell's over.

Check New Zealand vs Pakistan live full scorecard here

PAK 200/1 (25.3)  CRR: 7.84  REQ: 9.16
Rain stops play - Pakistan need 142 runs in 93 balls

Revised target after first rain break 342 runs in 41 overs.

Partnership: 194(141)
Last Wkt: Abdullah Shafique c Williamson b Southee 4(9) - 6/1 in 1.6 ov.
Last 5 overs: 47 runs, 0 wkts

Meanwhile, you can check the Australia vs England live score and match updates here.

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Check New Zealand vs Pakistan full scorecard here

6:37 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Play continues but it is drizzling

At 25.1 overs, Pakistan are 22 runs ahead of New Zealand score. It is drizzling at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

6:35 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | PAK 199-1 after 25 Overs

Over Summary: 6 1 6 6 0 1; Pakistan 199-1 after 25 Overs; Babar Azam (66); Fakhar Zaman (125)
 
Ish Sodhi continues and Babar Azam wallopes the first ball straight down the ground for a SIX. He takes a single off the second ball.
 
Fakhar Zaman slog sweeps the third ball towards mid-wicket for a SIX. Ohhh dear, Fakhar wallopes 4th ball towards cow corner for another SIX.
 
Sodhi leaks 20 runs in the over.
 

6:32 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | PAK 179-1 after 24 Overs

Over Summary: 0 1 4 1 0 1; Pakistan 179-1 after 24 Overs; Babar Azam (59); Fakhar Zaman (112)
 
Boult continues and concedes seven runs, including a boundary to Fakhar Zaman. 
 
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6:30 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | PAK 172-1 after 23 Overs

Over Summary: 4 4 0 1 Wd 1 1; Pakistan 172-1 after 23 Overs; Babar Azam (57); Fakhar Zaman (107)
 
Ish Sodhi [2.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack and Babar smashes the first two balls for FOURs.
 
Sodhi concedes 12 runs in the over.
 
Check New Zealand vs Pakistan live full scorecard here
 

6:28 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | PAK 160-1 after 22 Overs

Over Summary: 1 0 0 0 0 0; Pakistan 160-1 after 22 Overs; Babar Azam (47); Fakhar Zaman (106)
 
Boult finishes his over and concedes only a single.
 
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6:26 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Revised playing conditions

Pakistan need 342 runs in 41 overs (DLS method)
The second Powerplay continues till 33 overs
One bowler can bowl a maximum of 9
Four bowlers can bowl a maximum of 8

6:02 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Match to resume shortly

The covers are completely off the square. New Zealand bowlers are warming up. The match is set to resume at 6: 20 PM IST.

41-over game and target is 342.

6:00 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Latest weather and stadium updates

Inspection is happening at the moment. 

5:48 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Latest weather and stadium updates

According to ESPNcricinfo,the cut-off time is 7pm IST. The event officials believe it should be 7.40 pm since the first innings ended late. 

The rain has stopped now, super soppers are in full swing but no activity at the square. 

5:43 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Latest weather and stadium updates

It is still drizzling at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. We are starting to lose overs now. Pakistan are 10 runs ahead of South Africa, according to DLS method.

There is still some light drizzle as groundsmen, umpires and other official are in the ground with umbrella.

Remember, if play doesn't resume Pakistan will win the match. This comes as a good news for semifinal hopes of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Meanwhile, you can check the Australia vs England live score and match updates here.

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Check New Zealand vs Pakistan full scorecard here

5:02 PM

Cricket World Cup 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE | Key updates on playing conditions

We will start losing overs after 5:40 PM IST. But if the rain stops by that time, the play might resume instantly as Bengaluru has sub-air drainage system.

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First Published: Nov 03 2023 | 5:04 PM IST