Rain delays start of Pak-NZ World Cup match

The start of the World Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand here Wednesday was delayed due to rain.

While New Zealand are just one victory away from sealing a semifinal berth, Pakistan face a must-win situation to keep their knock-out chances alive.

New Zealand are sitting pretty at the second spot in the 10-team standings with 11 points from six games.

Pakistan, on the other hand, have just five points from six matches.