This blog is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Pakistan on November 4:
This blog is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Pakistan on November 4:
- Pakistan pull off a dramatic, rain-hit 21-run victory over New Zealand to keep their Cricket World Cup campaign alive.
- After New Zealand piles up a mammoth 401-6, Pakistan are 160-1 in the 21st over when rain brings a stoppage. Set a revised target of 342 off 41 overs, Fakhar Zaman moves to 126 and Captain Babar Azam is on 66 with their team on 200-1 in the 26th over when the rain returns, this time bringing the game to an end and Pakistan declared the winners as they are ahead of the required rate.
- After winning their first four games, New Zealand lose four in succession but remain fourth in the table. Pakistan win four in eight and move up to fifth in the standings with one match to play.
- India have already wrapped up one of the semifinal places, and South Africa are virtually assured of also making the last four. That leaves Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan in the race for the final two spots.