Pakistan Vs New Zealand 3rd ODI - New Zealand in Pakistan, 3 ODI Series, 2023 - summary

The second innings is set to begin. Pakistan players make their way out on the field. Followed by the opening pair of New Zealand, Finn Allen and Devon Conway. It will be Mohammad Hasnain to start with the new ball. Here we go...

... The Run Chase ...

New Zealand were right on top from the word go. Lockie Ferguson drew first blood in his very first over. Soon, Michael Bracewell came into the attack inside the first Powerplay and got rid of Babar Azam to put the hosts in a spot of bother. Later, the Kiwis found it really difficult in the middle as nothing was going their way. But once, the third-wicket stand was broken, New Zealand got a sniff and made the most of it. Henry Nicholls had a huge impact in the field as a substitute fielder with his two run outs. Tim Southee stood out with the ball with his three-fer. The onus now is on the New Zealand batters. They need to start on a positive note and not lost early wickets. The series in on the line here. An enticing chase coming your way shortly. Who will get over the line? Do join us shortly for the second essay.

Pakistan were put right under the pump early on, when Shan Masood and Babar Azam were sent back to the dressing room inside Powerplay 1. Later, Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman took the matter into their own hands and accelerated their innings really well. Both of them took their time at the crease before shifting the gears. The two stitched a solid stand of 154 runs which stood out and put Pakistan right back on track. Fakhar Zaman went on to make his 100 but Rizwan was unable to covert his score into a three-digit one. Although, both the set batters were sent back in a jiffy. The lower-middle order hit a few lusty blows and took the score to 280.

New Zealand would be a bit disappointed with the way they leaked runs in the final five overs - 49 runs in total. At one stage, it looked like Pakistan could easily get over the 300-run mark here but the Kiwis did really well to pull things back. Nonetheless, Pakistan have got an above par score here and would think their bowlers have enough to defend here.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Hasnain, FOUR, FOUR! On a length and on off, Mohammad Hasnain moves across and smokes it over mid off for a boundary. Pakistan ends their innings for 280/9.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Hasnain, no run, On a length and outside off, slower too. Mohammad Hasnain looks to slap it but misses.

Mohammad Hasnain is the last man in.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Wasim, out, OUT! TAKEN! Fuller and on off, Mohammad Wasim hangs back and looks to loft it but gets the toe end of his bat. It goes high up in the air towards mid off. Kane Williamson settles under it and pouches it comfortably. 

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Wasim, 2 runs, Lockie Ferguson goes for the yorker but it comes out as a low full toss, wide outside off. Mohammad Wasim slashes, it runs down to third man off the outer half. They take two as the fielder does well in the deep to save a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Wasim, 2 runs, Back of a length, outside off. Wasim pulls it over mid-wicket and gets a couple.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Wasim, no run, A dot now! A slower short ball, outside off. Wasim looks to chase it but misses.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Wasim, 1 run, On a length and on off, Mohammad Wasim turns it to mid-wicket for one.

Tim Southee to Haris Rauf, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Haris Rauf drills it to long off for one.

Tim Southee to Agha Salman, out, OUT! TAKEN! Agha Salman's cameo comes to an end. A slower ball into the pitch, Salman looks to sweep it away uppishly straight towards Doug Bracewell (sub) who takes a comfortable catch. Haris Rauf is the next batter on the crease.

Tim Southee to Agha Salman, FOUR, FOUR MORE! Length ball here, Salman moves across and plays the ramp shot over keeper's head for another boundary!

Tim Southee to Agha Salman, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot. Fuller nad on off, Agha Salman drives it through deep covers for a boundary!

Tim Southee to Mohammad Wasim, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Wasim pulls it away to the short mid-wicket fielder for a quick run. The fielder has a shy at the bowlers end but misses. A direct hit would have sent him back into the hut.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, 2 runs, Short of a length around off, Agha Salman works it away to the square leg region for a brace.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, no run, On a length and outside off, Agha Salman looks to play at it but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, 2 runs, Slightly shorter and on off, Agha Salman moves forward and guides it towards third man for a brace.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Wasim, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Wasim eases it to mid off for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, 1 run, On a length and on off, Agha Salman taps it to point for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, 2 runs, Fuller and on off, Agha Salman turns it towards deep square leg for a brace.

Mohammad Wasim comes in at number 9. Will he be able to stick a few lusty blows?

Tim Southee to Usama Mir, out, OUT! TAKEN! Usama Mir holes out in the deep. Fuller and on off, Usama Mir looks to heave it but gets the toe end of his bat. It goes up in the air towards cow corner. Henry Nicholls (sub) settles under it and takes a comfortable catch. Usama Mir walks back into the dressing room.

Tim Southee to Usama Mir, SIX, SIX! Fuller and on off, Usama Mir stands tall and lofts it over deep extra covers for a maximum on his very first delivery!

Usama Mir is the new man in.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, out, OUT! TIMBER! On a length and on off, slower too. It nips back in a touch. Mohammad Nawaz looks to cut it but misses as the ball rattles over the off pole. Mohammad Nawaz walks back to the hut after scoring just 8 runs. Six down now for 247. 

Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, SIX, SIX! Slower and on off, Mohammad Nawaz shimmies down the wicket and lofts it over long off for a maximum! What a shot that is.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Nawaz drives it but finds the man at covers.

Tim Southee to Agha Salman, leg byes, 1 run, Bowls it down leg following the batter, Agha Salman moves across to pull it but gets a rap on his thigh and the ball rolls towards short third man. They cross for a leg bye.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, 1 run, Lands it on off, Agha Salman eases it to point for one.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, FOUR, FOUR! Sweet timing. Quicker one on off, Agha Salman moves forward and drives it over extra covers for a boundary.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, no run, Slightly shorter and on off, Agha Salman punches it to covers for one.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Over the wicket. A low full toss and on leg, Mohammad Nawaz drills it towards long on for one.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, 1 run, On off, this is driven towards deep covers for one.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, 2 runs, Slower and outside off, Agha Salman hangs back and slaps it towards deep point. The fielder stops it well at the fence. Two taken.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, On a length, angling in, Mohammad Nawaz fends it to point. Ends with a dot.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Fuller and on middle, Mohammad Nawaz defends it to mid off.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, wide, 1 run, Wide! This one lands down leg, Mohammad Nawaz lets it go.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, On a length and on middle, Mohammad Nawaz blocks it back.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Around the wicket. Back of a length, around off. Mohammad Nawaz opens the bat face and punches it to point. Dot.

Tim Southee to Agha Salman, 1 run, Outside off, Agha Salman taps it to covers for one.

Tim Southee to Agha Salman, no run, Fuller and on off, Agha Salman eases it to back towards the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, 1 run, Slightly shorter and on off, Agha Salman slaps it to covers for one.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, no run, Fuller and slower again, Agha Salman eases it to the point fielder again.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, no run, Slower and on off, Agha Salman slaps it to the man at point.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, no run, Fuller and on off, turning away, Agha Salman eases it to the man at point.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Turning in from outside off, Mohammad Nawaz eases it to covers for one.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, 1 run, Slower through the air, Agha Salman drives it to covers for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, 1 run, On a length and outside off, Agha Salman guides it to backward point for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, no run, Fuller and on off, Agha Salman guides it to covers. They have a mix up but decide not to run.

Mohammad Nawaz is the new batter in.

Lockie Ferguson to Haris Sohail, out, OUT! RUN OUT! On a length and on off, Haris Sohail taps it to mid off and calls for a quick one. Henry Nicholls (sub) is quick to get on the ball and has a direct hit at the bowler's end. Haris Sohail is nowhere close to reaching to his crease and the umpire raises his finger. Haris Sohail makes his way back and half of Pakistan is back in the hut now!

Lockie Ferguson to Haris Sohail, 2 runs, Slightly shorter and down leg, Haris Sohail shuffles across and lofts it over extra covers for a brace.

Halt! The physio is out for mandatory concussion tests. He looks fine now and we are good to go.

Lockie Ferguson to Haris Sohail, no run, Shorter and down leg, Haris Sohail looks to duck it but gets a hit on his helmet.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, byes, 1 run, Bowls a bit slower and down leg, Agha Salman shuffles across to play at it but misses. The keeper misses as well and the batters steal a bye.

Ish Sodhi is off the field and injured. He will not take further part in the remaining overs. 

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, 1 run, Quicker one on off, Agha Salman flicks it towards mid-wicket for one more.

Michael Bracewell to Haris Sohail, 1 run, Flighted up, around off, Haris Sohail plays it uppishly over covers for one.

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, 1 run, Full and on off, Agha Salman drives it towards deep covers for one.

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, no run, Outside off, Agha Salman reverse sweeps it but finds the man at backward point.

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, FOUR, FOUR! Excellent timing. Pitched up, around middle, Agha Salman shimmies down the track and lofts it over bowlers head for a boundary!

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, no run, This one lands outside off, Agha Salman looks to play a reverse sweep but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Haris Sohail, 2 runs, Fuller and on off, Haris Sohail drills it to long on. The fielder makes a good stop to his right. They collect two.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, 1 run, Slightly shorter one, on off, Agha Salman guides it to third man for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Haris Sohail, 1 run, On a length, some extra bounce, Haris Sohail fends it to point for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Haris Sohail, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot. Fuller and on off, Haris Sohail stands tall and smokes it handsomely over extra covers for a boundary!

Lockie Ferguson to Haris Sohail, no run, Around the wicket. Fuller and outside off, Haris Sohail looks to play at it but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Agha Salman, 1 run, On a length and on off, Agha Salman guides it to third man for one.

End of Powerplay 2!  A maximum of five fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle now.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, 1 run, Much slower through the air, around off. Salman knocks it through cover-point for a single. 

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, no run, Tosses it up, full and outside off. Salman drives it into covers.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, SIX, SIX! BANG! It is full, on off. Agha Salman gets down on one knee and slogs it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 200 is up for Pakistan now.

Mitchell Santner to Haris Sohail, 1 run, Quicker and full, on leg. Sohail tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Haris Sohail, no run, Darted on the pads, Sohail flicks it to mid on.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, 1 run, It is full, wide of off. Salman makes a little room and slashes it to sweeper cover for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, 1 run, Fuller, outside off. Salman reverse sweeps it fine, down to third man and rotates the strike.

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, no run, Shorter, wide of off. Salman cuts it late to backward point.

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, no run, Full, attacking the stumps, defended out.

Michael Bracewell to Haris Sohail, 1 run, On off, pushed to cover for one.

Michael Bracewell to Haris Sohail, no run, It is full and on off. Sohail pushes it to mid off.

Michael Bracewell to Haris Sohail, no run, Floated and full, outside off. Sohail drives it to the right of mid off.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, no run, This is tossed up, on off. Salman taps it to cover and ventures out looking for a single. He is sent back and rightly so, as the fielder is quick to get to the ball. 

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, no run, On off, defended to backward point.

Mitchell Santner to Agha Salman, no run, Slower through the air, full and on off. Salman pushes it to the left of the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Haris Sohail, 1 run, A single now as this is driven through the gap at the cover region.

Mitchell Santner to Haris Sohail, no run, Fuller and on off. Sohail drives it to cover.

Mitchell Santner to Haris Sohail, no run, On off, blocked.

Michael Bracewell to Haris Sohail, 1 run, Short one, wide of off. Haris Sohail slashes it to sweeper cover for one.

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, 1 run, Full, angled across. Salman knocks it to long on for a quick single.

Michael Bracewell to Agha Salman, no run, On off, swept to the leg side but straight to the fielder.

Michael Bracewell to Haris Sohail, 1 run, Full, on off, pushed down to long off for one.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, out, OUT! RUN OUT! Direct hit could spice things up here. The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm and the decision comes in favour of the Kiwis here. Another set batter makes his way back to the dressing room. This is on off, tapped to covers. Zaman scampers across for a quick single. Henry Nicholls there gathers the ball and scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end. The replays later confirm that Fakhar Zaman is way short of the crease. 

Michael Bracewell to Haris Sohail, 1 run, It is full, outside off. Sohail pushes it down the ground for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Haris Sohail, 1 run, Much fuller, on off, Sohail dabs it into covers and rotates the strike.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, On middle and leg. Zaman shuffles and clips it to mid-wicket for one.

Ish Sodhi to Haris Sohail, 1 run, Pushed through quicker and on off. Sohail goes back and pushes it to cover for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, A loud roar from the crown as Fakhar Zaman scampers across for a single and reaches his ton. His eighth in the ODIs. It is flatter and on off stump. Zaman opens the face late and guides it towards point for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Haris Sohail, 1 run, Darted on the pads, Sohail flicks it past mid on and rotates the strike. 

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Flighted and full, on the pads. Zaman clips it behind square on the leg side for a single. On 99 now. The crowd is backing every run for him here.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Loops it up, full and outside off. Fakhar Zaman knocks it down the ground and crosses. Fakhar Zaman moves to 98 and he retains the strike here.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, On off, tapped to point.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Fakhar Zaman moves to 97. A short ball, on middle. Zaman goes back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Flatter and just outside off. Pushed back to the bowler.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Outside off, steered down to backward point.

Michael Bracewell to Haris Sohail, 1 run, It is full, on middle, coming in with the arm. Sohail knocks it down the ground for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Slower through the air, on off. Zaman dabs it back to the bowler. A successful over comes to an end.

Ish Sodhi to Haris Sohail, 1 run, Sohail now rotates the strike as he flicks this full ball to deep mid-wicket.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Floated, angling across, outside off. Zaman knocks it through cover-point for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Haris Sohail, 1 run, Haris Sohail is off the mark instantly! It is tossed up, around leg. Sohail drives it aerially towards mid on. One taken as it lands safely.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, out, OUT! TIMBER! Ish Sodhi finds the breakthrough right after the drinks break here. How often do we see this happen. New Zealand would be delighted to see the back of Mohammad Rizwan here. It is a googly, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan tries to play the late cut but misses the ball completely. The ball goes through to rattle the stumps. New Zealand have a sniff here. Haris Sohail is the new man in for Pakistan.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, This is flatter and on middle. Fakhar Zaman reverse sweeps it through point for a single.

Drinks break! Pakistan have risen from the ashes here. They lost two early wickets and it the Kiwis certainly had them by the scruff of the neck, although they could not capitalize on it. Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman have stitched a solid stand of more than 150 runs to stable the ship for the hosts. Both the batters would be eyeing their respective tons here before going all-out in the death overs. New Zealand need a wicket or two to get back in this contest.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Length, outside off, defended to point. 

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, Ferguson serves it full, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leans in and drives it to sweeper cover. They take two.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Full, spilled down leg. Mohammad Rizwan misses his flick. Wided.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Length and on off, defended out.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR, FOUR! Incredible shot. It is a full toss, around off. Rizwan smacks it down the ground for a solid boundary. This stand moves to 150 now.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Back of a length, around middle. Fakhar Zaman pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Lockie Ferguson comes 'round the wicket for the left-hander. Fakhar Zaman gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, Great fielding. It is tossed up, full and on off. Mohammad Rizwan gets down on one knee and sweeps it to deep square leg. Michael Bracewell slides in and does well to save a boundary here. Two runs taken.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman dances down the track and taps this full ball in front of mid off. Quick single taken.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, This full ball is swept down to deep square leg for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman now rotates the strike. It is full, on leg stump. Zaman closes the face and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, no run, On leg stump, Zaman flicks it to the leg side.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Shortish, wide outside off. Rizwan cuts it through covers for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Full length, wide outside off. Rizwan stays back and strokes it to sweeper cover. They take a single. 7 runs off the over then. Mohammad Rizwan moves to 67 off 66 balls here.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Full and on off, blocked back to the bowler.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR, FOUR! EDGY! It is a length ball, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan shuffles and gets it down to third man off the outside edge. Good use of the pace by Rizwan. 

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Back of a length, on off, angling in from 'round the wicket. Zaman drags his pull behind square on the leg side for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Mohammad Rizwan uses his feet and drives this full ball towards sweeper cover from outside off. The batters take a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Lockie Ferguson serves it full, on middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan gets his blade down in time and knocks it towards mid on.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, A single to end! Ish Sodhi attacking the pads once again. Mohammad Rizwan clips it to mid-wicket and crosses for one. He retains the strike.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, Darted on the pads, Rizwan hangs back and flicks it well through the gap at mid-wicket. He times it well and gets a couple.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Quite short and on off. Rizwan goes back and nudges it to the leg side. He loses his balance in the process and tastes the wicket here.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR, FOUR! Cracking shot! This is looped up, full and outside off. Rizwan gets down on one knee in a flash and slogs over mid-wicket for four runs. 150 is up for the hosts now!

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Tosses it up, full and on off. Zaman gets low and paddles it down to fine leg for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Short and on off. Rizwan pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, A couple to end the over! It is fuller, sliding down leg. Zaman stays back and clips it to deep square leg. The batters take two runs.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, A dot now! Southee lands this full and on off. Zaman shuffles and taps it back to the bowler.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Goes full, wide outside off. Rizwan knocks it through covers for a single.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, Mohammad Rizwan finds the gap this time. It is full, sliding down leg. Rizwan stays back and flicks it in the vacant region at square leg. The batters take two comfortably.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Southee goes full and on off. Rizwan uses his feet and flicks it straight to the man at mid on.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Tim Southee sees the batter charge down the wicket and serves it short, angled down leg. Fakhar Zaman pulls it behind square on the leg side quite awkwardly and takes a single.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Looped up, full and on off. Zaman pushes it down to mid off for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman gets fortunate this time to not see the ball lobs towards Tom Latham behind the sticks. It is tossed up, around off. Zaman tries to go for the scoop, but it catches the inside edge and hits him on his shoulders which makes the ball land in front of him.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, FIFTY FOR RIZWAN! Excellent innings by him. He has guided his side out of a precarious position here. It is on a length, just outside off. Rizwan punches it through point and crosses.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, This is flicked to deep square leg off the pads by Zaman for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Sodhi drags his length back on leg stump. Zaman goes on his back foot and eases it towards mid on.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Shortish, around off, turning away. Rizwan stays back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one run.

Change. Ish Sodhi (5-0-21-0) is back into the attack now.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, A good comeback by Southee after being hit for a boundary off the very first delivery. Good length, just outside off. Zaman works it to point.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Southee goes full, tailing into the pads. Rizwan hangs back and clips it through the gap at square leg. They cross for one. Rizwan moves to 48.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, This is on a full length, shaping into the batter. Rizwan pushes it to mid on.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, A length ball, on off, defended.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, This is a length ball, spilled down leg. Rizwan tries to flick it away but misses. The umpire does not signal a wide so Rizwan might've nicked it a bit. Although, the replays later confirm that there is a big gap between bat and ball. Poor decision by the umpire.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR, FOUR! Smacked! Now, Rizwan joins the party as early. Early boundary in this over, pressure right back on Southee. It is a full ball, wide outside off. Rizwan latches onto it and smashes it through covers for a boundary. 

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, SIX, SIX! BANG! Fakhar Zaman is turning on the heat here. It is tossed up, full and outside off. It is in the arc of Zaman. He shimmies inside his crease and slogs it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, It is a short ball, wide outside off. Rizwan cuts it past point and takes a single.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, This is full and on off stump. Zaman taps it to cover for one.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, no run, On off, blocked to the left of the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, The stand moves to 100 now! It is full, wide outisde off. Rizwan reaches out and slashes it to deep point for one.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, This is slower through the air, outside off, turning away. Mohammad Rizwan tries to sweep it away but gets beaten.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Mohammad Rizwan drills it to long off for one.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Fakhar Zaman turns it towards mid-wicket for one.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Around the wicket. Fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman moves forward and drives it uppishly towards deep point for a brace.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts it towards covers for one.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Tosses it full, on off, Fakhar Zaman clips it towards deep square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman blocks it back.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Lands it down leg, Fakhar Zaman drills it towards long on for one.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Bowls it outside off, Fakhar Zaman guides it but finds the man at short fine leg.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it again towards deep square leg for one.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, Bowls it outside off, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it towards deep square leg for a brace. Good running!

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, leg byes, 1 run, Lands it down leg, Fakhar Zaman looks to tickle it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Slightly shorter and on off, Fakhar Zaman punches it to the man at mid on.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Slightly shorter one, Fakhar Zaman punches it to long off for one.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot. This one lands fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman moves forward and heaves it through mid-wicket for a boundary!

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to push it but miscues it to mid-wicket for one.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Lands it on off, Fakhar Zaman eases it to covers for one.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller one, turning in, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it to long on for one.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Fakhar Zaman drives it to deep covers for one.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Flatter one, turning in, Fakhar Zaman taps it to mid off for one. 100 up for Pakistan!

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Slightly shorter, turning away, Mohammad Rizwan punches it towards deep covers for one.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman eases it to covers for one.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Bowls it outside off, Fakhar Zaman hangs back and guides it towards third man for a brace.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan eases it to short leg for a quick single.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR, FOUR! Slightly shorter and slower from around off, Mohammad Rizwan gets on his knee and slogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary!

Mitchell Santner comes back into the attack. Also, the umpires are having a chat with Kane Williamson, not sure about what it is about.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman flicks it but finds the man at mid-wicket. Ends with a dot.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot. On a length and outside off, 150.6 kph. Fakhar Zaman uses the pace of the ball and guides it through thrid man for a boundary!

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Slightly shorter and on off, Fakhar Zaman looks to pull it but misses.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, On a length and on off, Fakhar Zaman blocks it to mid off.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Bowls it on off, Fakhar Zaman defends it back.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, 3 runs, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drills it to long on. The fielder does well to his left at the fence. They collect three runs.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Bowls it outside off, it skids through, Fakhar Zaman looks to cut it but gets beaten. Ends with a dot.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Slightly shorter one, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it towards mid-wicket for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Flighted outside off, Fakhar Zaman punches it to covers for one.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Bowls it on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it towards deep backward square leg for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman pushes it to point for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Tossed up, on middle, Fakhar Zaman flicks it to the man at mid on.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Outside off this time, Fakhar Zaman guides it towards deep backward point for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to drive it but miscues it to mid-wicket for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fuller length, around off, Fakhar Zaman drills it down to mid on for a quick single. 

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman blocks it solidly off the front foot.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Fifty up for Fakhar Zaman. Slightly shorter nad on off, Fakhar Zaman stands tall and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary! 16th fifty in ODI for Fakhar Zaman.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Around the wicket. Slightly shorter and outside off, it nips back in, Fakhar Zaman looks to play at it but misses.

Change. Lockie Ferguson (2-0-6-1) is back into the attack now.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fuller and on middle, Fakhar Zaman works it towards mid-wicket for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Lands it on middle and leg, Fakhar Zaman flicks it but finds the man at mid-wicket.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Pitched up, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it towards deep square leg for one.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it back.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Bowls it outside off, Fakhar Zaman punches it towards covers for one.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller one, slower too, Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

Drinks! After the dismissal of two early wickets, Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan have steadied the sinking ship for Pakistan. New Zealand will be looking to break this gritty stand and restrict the hosts to as low a total as possible. Fakhar Zaman is playing on 44 whilst Mohammad Rizwan is on 20. 

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Slightly shorter one, Mohammad Rizwan punches it towards covers for one.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Around off, blocked out.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Bowls it on off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to punch it but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket. Dot.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Pitched up around off, Fakhar Zaman drills it down the ground to mid on for a single. 

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Wonderful timing. Short of a length and on middle, Fakhar Zaman swivels and pulls it through square leg for a boundary!

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it towards square leg for one.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan digs it to mid on for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Slightly shorter one, on leg, Mohammad Rizwan prods forward and punches it to long on for one.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Fuller and on middle, quicker too, Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and blocks it towards the bowler.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Bowls it on middle and leg, Fakhar Zaman works it towards square leg for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Slower one on off, Fakhar Zaman blocks it to mid on.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Lands it just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto the pads as it bounces off the deck. Ends with a dot.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Bowls it on off, Mohammad Rizwan eases it to covers.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fuller and on leg, Fakhar Zaman flicks it towards square leg for one.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Fakhar Zaman shimmies down the wicket and heaves it over mid on for a boundary!

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman taps it to covers for one.

Tim Southee to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, On a length, some extra bounce, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it to deep covers for one.

Tim Southee comes back into the attack.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Lands it down leg, Mohammad Rizwan helps it to short fine leg for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Slower one on off, Fakhar Zaman guides it to point for one. Fifty up for Pakistan!

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Flatter and outside off, Fakhar Zaman looks to plat at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Slightly shorter one, Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and flicks it towards deep square leg for one.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Fuller one, turning in, Mohammad Rizwan lunges and blocks it to mid on.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Bowls it on leg, Fakhar Zaman flicks it to long on for one.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Slightly shorter one, Fakhar Zaman punches it to long off for one.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Turning in from outside off, Fakhar Zaman blocks it solidly off the front foot.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Bowls it on middle and leg, Fakhar Zaman flicks it but finds the man at mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Lands it on off, Fakhar Zaman blocks it watchfully.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to mid off for one.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, Fuller length around off, Rizwan edges it to the short third man fielder who misfields and lets it go. He does well to pull it back. Two taken.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Lands it fuller and on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it towards backward square leg for one.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Fakhar Zaman pushes it to mid off for one.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it towards square leg for one.

Mohammad Rizwan is looking good with Fakhar Zaman now and they will look to put up a good stand for Pakistan!

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Bowls it outside off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to sweep it but gets a hit on his helmet.

Ish Sodhi to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Fakhar Zaman taps it to short covers and scampers through for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to backward square leg for one.

Ish Sodhi comes into the attack.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, This is similar to the last delivery, Fakhar Zaman defends it back again.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full and around off, Fakhar Zaman defends it back to the bowler. 

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, On off again, some turn to offer, Fakhar Zaman prods forward and defends it.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Bowls it on off, this is defended back.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Fuller length, around off, Rizwan drills it down to long on for a single. 

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Fuller and on middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

Powerplay 1 comes to an end! Now, four fielders can be placed outside the inner circle until the end of the 40th over.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full and on off, defended out to covers. 8 runs off the over. Positive for the hosts.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Good shot! It is a short ball, outside off. Zaman rocks back and punches it through the gap at covers. The outfield is quick and the two fielders giving it a chase here have no chance.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full and on leg, clipped to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Woah! Close! It is flatter, outside off, it holds its line. Zaman hangs his blade away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Fakhar Zaman riding on his luck here. It is tossed up, on off. Zaman gets a thick outside edge but it flies past the keeper and runs down to the third man fence.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, no run, On off, defended to point.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Catch is the call but it lands safely. It is tossed up, full and on off. Zaman gets low and goes for the sweep. The ball takes the top-edge and goes towards deep square leg. It falls in no man's land. One taken.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Michael Bracewell goes full once again, attacking the stumps. Zaman flicks it towards mid on but it results in yet another dot.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman defends this full ball off his front foot.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Around off, pushed to covers.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full and on off, worked to mid-wicket off the inside edge.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Michael Bracewell goes full, wide outside off. Zaman drives it to point.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Mitchell Santner goes full, on middle and leg. Rizwan strides forward and defends it to the leg side.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Another single this time. Fuller and on off, turning into the batter, Zaman nudges it to the leg side and crosses.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, This is full, on leg. Rizwan sweeps it to deep square leg. There is protection in the deep. They only get a single.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Short, outside off, turning away. Rizwan leaves it alone.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR, FOUR! First boundary for Rizwan. It is full, spilled down leg. Mohammad Rizwan gets down on one knee and sweeps it down to fine leg. It races away to the fence. Mohammad Rizwan is making his inent clear.

Mitchell Santner to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, It is full, outside off, angled in. Mohammad Rizwan defends it to the off side off the front foot.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, A wicket-taking over by Michael Bracewell comes to an end. It is full and on off. Zaman pushes it to the off side. Pakistan in a spot of bother here. Mohammad Rizwan has a lot of work to do here.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full and outside off, blocked out.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Bracewell loops it full and outside off. Rizwan gets forward and knocks it down to long on for a single.

Mohammad Rizwan comes in at number 4.

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, out, OUT! STUMPED! Michael Bracewell gets the breakthrough on just his third delivery here. There is a pin-drop silence across the stadium here as the Pakistan skipper departs. Michael Bracewell tosses it up, around off, it turns away a touch. Babar Azam comes down the track and tries to defend it into the deck but gets beaten by the turn here. Tom Latham gathers the ball and takes the bails off in a flash. Babar Azam is clearly out of the crease and the square leg umpire raises his finger. No need to go to the third umpire this time. New Zealand right on top here.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, This one is sliding down leg. Zaman clips it through square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, It is a short ball, outside off. Zaman stands back and cuts it through point. They take a couple.

Change. More spin now as Michael Bracewell replaces Tim Southee.

Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, no run, Babar Azam charges down the wicket and flicks this full delivery from outside off to mid-wicket. The fielder there makes a great diving stop. No runs this time.

Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, no run, On off, defended.

Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, FOUR, FOUR! Babar Azam tickles it fine and gets off the mark with a boundary. It is too straight, sliding down leg. Azam hangs back and glances it around the corner.

Mitchell Santner to Babar Azam, no run, Mitchell Santner comes 'round the wicket for Azam. It is a length ball, on middle, coming in with the arm. Azam stays back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, A single now as Zaman clips it full delivery through mid-wicket.

Mitchell Santner to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Loops it up, just outside off. Zaman opens the face and blocks it out.

Change. Time for some early spin now, as Mitchell Santner comes into the attack.

Tim Southee to Babar Azam, no run, Goes full this time once again, just outside off. Azam dabs it towards point, but not in the gap. Pakistan under the pump here.

Tim Southee to Babar Azam, no run, Full and on off, defended back to the bowler.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, It is full, angling across the left-hander. Zaman leans it and tries to drive it towards extra cover but catches the outside edge. It goes to backward point for one.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Gets fortunate this time. It is a short ball, on the bodyline. Fakhar Zaman tries to heave it across the line. The ball flies towards fine leg off the top edge. A couple of bounces into the ropes.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Much fuller, just outside off. Zaman presses forward and defends it back to the bowler. Two dots!

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Back of a length, angled across the left-hander. Fakhar Zaman watches it sail past him.

Lockie Ferguson to Babar Azam, no run, Two dots in a row to end the over. Fraction short, on fourth stump. Azam uses the depth of his crease and clips it to the leg side. 

Lockie Ferguson to Babar Azam, no run, It is fuller, just outside off. Azam strides and nudges it in front of mid on.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Ferguson dishes a length ball this time, on off. Zaman inside-edges it to square leg. The batters cross for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full length, outside off. Zaman closes the face and flicks it to mid-wicket.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Easy pickings! First boundary of the innings for the hosts. Lockie Ferguson goes full, straying on the pads. Zaman clips it through the mid-wicket region off his pads. It races away and the fans have something to cheer for here.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, A short ball, angling across. Zaman keeps his bat to himself.

Tim Southee to Babar Azam, no run, Full length, swinging away a touch, on fifth stump. Azam gets forward and taps it back to the bowler. Tim Southee collects it on a bounce and dummies a throw at the striker's end. Just a single off the over. Tim Southee has conceded just 2 runs off his two overs so far. 

Tim Southee to Babar Azam, no run, Make that three! Babar Azam is yet to get off the mark. Fraction short, in the channel. It gets some extra bounce off the deck. Azam stands tall and jabs it to cover-point.

Tim Southee to Babar Azam, no run, Two dots now on the trot! On a length, around off. Azam knocks it back to the bowler off his front foot.

Tim Southee to Babar Azam, no run, So, there is a slip in place for Azam now. Southee goes full, on fifth stump. Azam gets behinds and defends it out solidly.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Good length, around off. Zaman taps it to mid off and crosses for a single.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Tim Southee goes full, wide outside off. This one does not bounce much off the deck. Zaman lets it be.

Babar Azam is the new man in.

Lockie Ferguson to Shan Masood, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! It is a length ball, that lands on leg and angles across the left-hander. Shan Masood tries to block it but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge. There is an appeal for caught behind but the umpire shows no interest. Kane Williamson thinks about it and takes the review. The UltraEdge later confirms that there is spike as the ball passes the bat. The big screen shows OUT and Pakistan lose an early wicket. Shan Masood is unable to have a solid impact on his return and trudges back on a 2-ball duck.

Lockie Ferguson to Shan Masood, no run, Shan Masood presses forward to this full ball and defends it to mid off.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson fires a full-length ball, on leg stump. Fakhar Zaman hangs back and clips it through square leg off his pads for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Length and on off, defended out watchfully.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Lockie Ferguson steams in and serves a length ball, around off, angling across the left-hander. It gets some good bounce and carry as well. Fakhar Zaman stays inside his crease and tries to have a poke at it. Gets beaten on the outside edge this time.

Lockie Ferguson to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Good length, wide of off. Zaman is happy with a sighter here and leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, No, he cannot! Southee now offer some width to the batter, on a length. Zaman stays back and slashes it through the vacant backward point region for a single. A solid start for the visitors. Lockie Ferguson to bowl from the other end.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Southee fires it full and on off. Zaman drives it down to mid off, but straight at the fielder. WIll Southee start his spell with a maiden here?

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, A length ball, on fifth stump. Zaman hangs back and knocks it towards point. Pakistan are yet to get off the mark here.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Goes full again, around middle. Zaman gets forward and eases it to mid on.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, It is full, attacking the leg stump. Zaman stays back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Fakhar Zaman, no run, A stifled appeal for lbw! Tim Southee gets the ball to talk early on. It is a length ball, angled across, it lands on off and nips back in. Fakhar Zaman gets an inside edge on his pads.

We are all set for the game to begin. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Fakhar Zaman and Shan Masood are the openers for Pakistan. Tim Southee to start with the ball. Here we go...

Pitch Report - Danny Morrison and Waqar Younis are near the deck. The teams are going to play on a new surface. Younis mentions there is not much of a difference than the deck used in the last match. Adds that once the light comes on, it can get difficult to get runs. 250-260 should be a good score at this wicket.

New Zealand (Unchanged playing XI) - Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson.

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Fakhar Zaman, Shan Masood (In for Imam-ul-Haq), Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Usama Mir, Mohammad Hasnain (In for Naseem Shah), Haris Rauf.

TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Pakistan. They will BAT first.

to , no run, take care and goodbye. Cheers!

Kane Williamson the skipper of New Zealand says that it was great to see Phillips play an incredible inning. Adds that there was a bit of an error in between but Glenn Phillips covered up for the team. Says that Glenn Phillips was playing his original game and he played an amazing knock and it feels great to win the game. Says that the surface was a bit competitive and good partnerships were all they needed. Ends by saying that they have had a fantastic time here and the support from the crowd was also amazing.

Babar Azam, the skipper of Pakistan is in for a chat. He says that they started really well and executed their plans really well. Although feels that they went on the back foot once Glenn Phillips came into the middle. Adds that he thinks the bowlers could not keep it tight in the end. Informs that he feels they were 20-30 runs short looking at the way Rizwan and Zaman were going on. Praises both the batters for their efforts in the end.

Devon Conway is the Player of the series. He says that the surface was quite batting-friendly and it helped him to score runs. Adds that it's a great feeling to win the series in Pakistan. Says that the skipper always kept on reminding him to play safe and score runs. Ends by thanking all the crowd and their supporters.

Glenn Phillips wins the Man of the Match award for his match-winning knock. He starts by saying he tried to play aggressively from the word go. Adds the intent was the key of his innings.

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Earlier in the match, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. The decision seemed to be backfired when Pakistan lost two big wickets but Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan steadied the ship for them. Fakhar Zaman (101 off 122) celebrated his 8th ODI hundred but lost his wicket. After their dismissal, Agha Salman played a good cameo, scoring 45 off 43 deliveries. New Zealand used only five bowlers and Tim Southee was the pick of the bowlers with his spell of 10-0-56-3. Lockie Ferguson scalped a couple of wickets whilst Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi picked a wicket each. Mitchell Santner was wicketless.

Pakistan was good with the ball but they lost their way in the end, and couldn't get the breakthroughs. It looked like they had the game in their hand but Glenn Phillips' quickfire fifty made it go them on the back foot again. Agha Salman was the pick of the bowlers for them as he chipped two wickets and was very much economical. Mohammad Wasim bagged two whilst Usama Mir and Mohammad Nawaz have one in their kitty. There were chances of run out's which Pakistan missed. Had they gotten those wickets, the result could have been different. They did manage to get two late wickets of Santner and Sodhi, but it was too little, too late for them.

An exceptional team effort from the Kiwis and it was a special knock from Glenn Phillips at the end that has handed them a series win here. They started off well but lost Finn Allen opting for a risky single. Devon Conway and Williamson continued the good work with the bat and Conway was dismissed after his half-century. William followed the suit with another risky single after scoring his 42nd fifty in the ODI. After Williamson's dismissal, wickets kept on tumbling for them and there were 205-6. Glenn Phillips scored a quickfire fifty and got New Zealand back in the driver's seat with Santner assisting him from the nonstriker's end. They stitched a partnership of 64 runs at the end.

Mohammad Hasnain to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Here are the winning runs! Mohammad Hasnain goes full and on the pads. Glenn Phillips stays back and flicks it through mid-wicket and gets across for one run. NEW ZEALAND WIN THE GAME BY 2 WICKETS.

Mohammad Hasnain to Glenn Phillips, wide, 1 run, WIDE! This a length ball, way outside off. It goes past the tramline. Glenn Phillips tries to reach out but misses. Wide called. SCORES LEVEL NOW!

Mohammad Wasim to Tim Southee, no run, A dot to end the over! It is full and on off. Southee tries to flick it away but it lobs to the off side off the outer half.

Tim Southee walks in.

Mohammad Wasim to Ish Sodhi, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Ish Sodhi tries to score the winning runs but holes out instead. It is full, on the pads. Ish Sodhi flicks it aerially towards mid-wicket. Agha Salman leaps and takes a solid catch near his chest. Mohammad Wasim gets his second wicket. 

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, leg byes, 1 run, LEG BYE! This is full, angled into the pads. Glenn Phillips ends up playing all around it. It goes to the off side off the pads. They take a leg bye. 

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, It is full, on middle and leg. Glenn Phillips whips it through mid-wicket along the ground. They take two runs.

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, no run, Length and on off, defended out watchfully.

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, leg byes, 2 runs, TWO LEG BYES! It is full, on the pads. Glenn Phillips looks to flick it away but misses. It goes to the leg side off his pads. They collect two leg byes.

Mohammad Hasnain to Ish Sodhi, no run, Three dots in a row to end the over! Mohammad Hasnain fires in a yorker-length delivery. Sodhi digs it back to the bowler in time. 

Mohammad Hasnain to Ish Sodhi, no run, Mohammad Hasnain serves it full, in line with the stumps. Ish Sodhi steps forward and taps it to mid off.

Mohammad Hasnain to Ish Sodhi, no run, This is overpitched wide outside off. Ish Sodhi tries to chase it but misses.

Mohammad Hasnain to Ish Sodhi, wide, 1 run, WIDE! It is full, spilled down leg. Ish Sodhi tries to flick but misses. The umpire signals a wide. 7 more runs needed.

Mohammad Hasnain to Ish Sodhi, no run, Full and on leg, flicked to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Hasnain to Ish Sodhi, byes, 2 runs, TWO BYES! Misses everyone. It is full, sliding down leg. Ish Sodhi moves to thaat side and tries to whip it away but gets beaten on the inside edge. The keeper misses it as well. They take two byes.

Mohammad Hasnain to Glenn Phillips, no ball, 1 run, NO BALL! A Free Hit to follow. A lenght ball, on off. Glenn Phillips taps it to covers and takes a single. The umpire signals a no ball for overstepping.

Mohammad Hasnain to Glenn Phillips, no run, A short one, outside off. Glenn Phillips cuts it to point.

Mohammad Nawaz to Ish Sodhi, no run, On the pads, Ish Sodhi nudges it to mid-wicket. Mohammad Nawaz ends his spell with a wicket to his name and he finds the breakthrough at a crucial stage. Is it a little too late though?

Mohammad Nawaz to Ish Sodhi, no run, Floated and full, just outside off. Ish Sodhi drives it into covers.

Mohammad Nawaz to Ish Sodhi, no run, Full and on off. Sodhi blocks it back to the bowler. He has to defends for two more balls.

Ish Sodhi walks in.

Mohammad Nawaz to Mitchell Santner, out, OUT! TIMBER! Is there a twist in the tale? Mohammad Nawaz finds the breakthrough and gets rid of Mitchell Santner here. It is floated and on outside off. It grips and turns in off the deck. Mitchell Santner goes back and tries ot push it through covers but misses it completely. The ball sneak through to disturb the stumps. 

Mohammad Nawaz to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, It is short, wide of off. Glenn Phillips stands tall and cuts it to point for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Glenn Phillips, wide, 5 runs, FIVE WIDES! Freebies. It is full, spilled down leg. Glenn Phillips tries to sweep it away but misses. Mohammad Rizwan also fails to pick it up. The ball races down to the fine leg fence. Pakistan cannot afford to give away runs at this stage.

Mohammad Nawaz to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner nudges it to mid-wicket off his pads. They take a single. Glenn Phillips is back on strike. 

Mohammad Hasnain to Glenn Phillips, FOUR, FOUR! There is no stopping Glenn Phillips here. It is overpitched, outside off. Glenn Phillips stands tall and lofts it over mid off. It goes away into the fence. Is the pitch behaving differently? Or is Glenn Phillips batting on a different deck altogether? He seems to be in rollicking form here.

Mohammad Hasnain to Glenn Phillips, no run, A rare dot here! But Pakistan need a wicket here. It is a length ball, outside off. Glenn Phillips uses his feet and defends it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Hasnain to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mohammad Hasnain serves a length ball, angled in on off. Mitchell Santner dabs it to point and crosses for a single.

Mohammad Hasnain to Mitchell Santner, FOUR, FOUR! Mitchell Santner getting into the action now. It is fuller, sliding down leg. Mitchell Santner stays back and clips it through the gap at mid-wicket. It races away to the fence.

Mohammad Hasnain to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, It is pitched up, outside off. Glenn Phillips drills it through covers for a single.

Mohammad Hasnain to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Hasnain serves it on a length, on leg stump. This skids through. Glenn Phillips stays back and flicks it through mid-wicket. They take two quite comfortably.

Mohammad Nawaz to Mitchell Santner, no run, Two dots on the trot to end the over. It is full and outside off. Mitchell Santner eases it to backward point. 31 needed off the final 6 overs. 

Mohammad Nawaz to Mitchell Santner, no run, Flatter and on off, defended to the left of the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs, Darted on the pads, Mitchell Santner clips it through mid-wicket. The batters take a couple. This is really good running. 250 now up for the Kiwis.

Mohammad Nawaz to Glenn Phillips, leg byes, 1 run, LEG BYE! Nawaz serves it full, going down leg. Glenn Phillips fails to flick it away. It goes to fine leg off his pads. They cross for a leg bye.

Mohammad Nawaz to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner now gets Glenn Phillips back on strike. It is fuller and on middle. Mitchell Santner flicks it past mid on and crosses.

Mohammad Nawaz to Mitchell Santner, no run, Full and straight, on off. Mitchell Santner eases it back to the bowler.

Usama Mir to Glenn Phillips, no run, DROPPED! It is bit short, outside off. turning away with some extra bounce. Glenn Phillips tries to cut it away on his back foot but only gets a thick outside edge. Mohammad Rizwan is unable to pouch it safely.

Usama Mir to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Slower one, full and outside off. Glenn Phillips stays back and knocks it through the gap at covers for two runs. Glenn Phillips gets his first ODI half-century. He knows that he still has a job to finish here.

Usama Mir to Glenn Phillips, no run, Tosses it up, outside off, turning away. Glenn Phillips prods and tries to block it away but gets beaten.

Usama Mir to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner now rotates the strike as he smacks this short ball towards point.

Usama Mir to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Short and on leg. Glenn Phillips pulls it to mid-wicket with a short-arm jab. They take a single.

Usama Mir to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Flatter and just outside off. Glenn Phillips knocks it to wide of long on. Glenn Phillips runs the first one hard and gets back for the second one.

Haris Rauf to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, A single to end the over! New Zealand now need 41 runs off 48 balls. It is a length ball, straying on the pads, Glenn Phillips nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Haris Rauf to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Back of a length, around off. Mitchell Santner stays back and works it to point for a single.

Haris Rauf to Mitchell Santner, no run, Haris Rauf fires it full, angled in on off. Mitchell Santner digs it out to point.

Haris Rauf to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Full length, attacking the pads. Glenn Phillips flicks it to mid on for one.

Haris Rauf to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, This is punched to deep point off the back foot. They take a couple.

Haris Rauf to Glenn Phillips, FOUR, FOUR! Incredible shot! Haris Rauf goes full and outside off. Glenn Phillips stands tall and smacks it through covers for four runs.

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, A single to end the over! Pitches it up, full and outside off. Glenn Phillips drives it through covers for a single.

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, SIX, SIX! BANG! This should release some pressure. It is a short ball, outside off. Glenn Phillips stands tall and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a maximum.

Mohammad Wasim to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, A length ball, on off. Mitchell Santner pushes it to cover for a single.

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, It is full, inswinger, on the stumps. Glenn Phillips dabs it out to mid on.

Mohammad Wasim to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner rotates the strike. It is a length ball, in the channel. Mitchell Santner knocks it through cover-point for one.

Mohammad Wasim to Mitchell Santner, no run, Mohammad Wasim steams in and serves a length ball, on off. Mitchell Santner presses forward and blocks it into the deck.

Powerplay 2 comes to an end! Now, 5 fielders can be placed outside the inner circle until the end of the match. New Zealand need 60 runs off 60 balls now. 

Haris Rauf to Glenn Phillips, no run, Bowls it fuller and on off, Glenn Phillips looks to drive it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat and carries towards the left of the bowler. He makes a diving attempt but misses. Close!

Haris Rauf to Glenn Phillips, no run, Bowls it fuller and on off, Glenn Phillips eases it to the man at extra covers.

Haris Rauf to Glenn Phillips, no run, Fuller and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it to short covers.

Haris Rauf to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Mitchell Santner eases it to mid on, and scampers for a risky run. The fielder has a shy at the bowlers' end but misses.

Haris Rauf to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it to point for one.

Haris Rauf to Glenn Phillips, SIX, SIX! All the way. Fuller and on middle and leg, Glenn Phillips hangs back and launches it over deep mid-wicket for a huge six! Excellent timing on this.

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Glenn Phillips taps it to covers for a quick one. The fielder has a shy at the bowlers' end but misses. 

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Outside off, Glenn Phillips cuts it towards deep backward point. The fielder does well at the fence as the batters collect two.

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, FOUR, FOUR! Fuller and on off, Glenn Phillips lofts it over mid off. Babar Azam makes a diving attempt to his left but just manages to get his fingers on at as the ball races away fro the fence. Close!

Mohammad Wasim to Glenn Phillips, no run, Fuller and on off, Glenn Phillips blocks it to covers.

Mohammad Wasim to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Around the wicket. Fuller and on off, Mitchell Santner looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge towards third man. They cross.

Mitchell Santner is the new man at the crease. Will he able to provide good support to Glenn Phillips in the middle?

Mohammad Wasim to Tom Latham, out, OUT! CHOPPED ON! On a length and just outside off, Tom Latham looks to pull it but gets a thick inside edge. The ball rattles over the stumps. Another chopped on dismissal for New Zealand. A massive moment in the game as Pakistan is firmly on the front foot. New Zealand now needs 76 runs in 71 balls at 6.42 rpo.

Mohammad Nawaz to Glenn Phillips, no run, Fuller and on off, Glenn Phillips blocks it back.

Mohammad Nawaz to Glenn Phillips, SIX, SIX! Up and over. Slightly shorter and on off, Glenn Phillips rocks back and launches it over long on for a biggie!

Mohammad Nawaz to Glenn Phillips, no run, Slower through the air, Glenn Phillips digs it back towards the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Tom Latham, 1 run, Bowls it on middle, Tom Latham flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Tom Latham, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot. Fuller and on middle, Tom Latham gets on his knees and sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary!

Mohammad Nawaz to Tom Latham, no run, Over the wicket. Fuller and on middle, Tom Latham eases it to mid on.

Agha Salman to Glenn Phillips, no run, Bowls it outside off, Glenn Phillips looks to play at it but misses.

Agha Salman to Glenn Phillips, SIX, SIX! All the way. Slightly shorter and on middle and leg, slower too. Glenn Phillips rocks back and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, 1 run, Fuller again, on middle, Tom Latham moves forward and works it towards square leg for one.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, 2 runs, Bowls it on middle, Tom Latham sweeps it towards deep square leg for a brace.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, no run, Fuller and on off, Tom Latham blocks it back.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, no run, This one lands outside off, Tom Latham looks to reverse sweep it but misses.

Usama Mir to Glenn Phillips, no run, Bowls it on off, Glenn Phillips eases it to the man at backward point.

Usama Mir to Glenn Phillips, FOUR, FOUR! Slightly shorter and on off, Glenn Phillips rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary!

Usama Mir to Glenn Phillips, no run, Fuller and outside off, Glenn Phillips looks to play at it but misses.

New Zealand are falling apart here. They need Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips to stick around for long and take it deep. They certainly hold the key for the Kiwis in this chase. 100 needed off 87 balls now with just 5 wickets in hand.

Glenn Phillips walks in.

Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, out, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Bowls it outside off, it skids through, Michael Bracewell looks to play at it but gets an inside edge as the ball rattles over the stumps. Michael Bracewell makes his way back into the dressing room and New Zealand are now five down in a jiffy.

Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, SIX, SIX! Up and over. Fuller and on off, Michael Bracewell shimmies down the wicket and lofts it over long off for a maximum!

Usama Mir to Tom Latham, 1 run, Fuller and on middle, Tom Latham sweeps it towards backward square leg for one.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, 1 run, Bowls it outside off. Latham cuts it to deep covers for a single.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, no run, On off, blocked out.

Agha Salman to Michael Bracewell, byes, 1 run, Fuller and outside off, Michael Bracewell looks to drive it but misses. The keeper misses it as well and the batters collect a bye.

Agha Salman to Michael Bracewell, no run, Another one outside off, Michael Bracewell defends it to point.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, 1 run, Outside off this time, Tom Latham eases it to long on for one.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, no run, Lands it on off, Tom Latham taps it to covers.

Usama Mir to Tom Latham, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Tom Latham pushes it to long off for one.

Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Michael Bracewell looks to slap it but miscues it to the leg side and sets off for a risky run again. The fielder has a shy at the nonstrikers end but misses. A direct hit and Michael Bracewell was a goner.

Usama Mir to Michael Bracewell, no run, Fuller and on off, Michael Bracewell taps it to the man at mid off.

Michael Bracewell is the new man in.

Usama Mir to Tom Latham, out, OUT! RUN OUT! Fuller one around off. Tom Latham sits down on one knee and reverse sweeps it straight to the short third man and sets off for a risky run. Mohammad Wasim is quick to grab it and throws it towards Mohammad Rizwan who knocks over the stumps. The replay shows that Kane Williamson was way off his crease and he departs for 53!

Is that a run out? The square leg umpire takes it upstairs. The replays confirm that Kane Williamson is way short of the crease. The big screen shows OUT. New Zealand lose another set batter here. Pakistan are right back in the contest here.

Usama Mir to Tom Latham, no run, Bowls it on middle and leg, Tom Latham gets on one knee and misses a sweep onto the pads. Huge appeal for an lbw but not given out by the umpire. They decide not to review it.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Slower and on off, Kane Williamson looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards the off side. They cross.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, no run, Lands it on off, Tom Latham defends it back.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Fuller and on middle, Kane Williamson eases it to mid on for one.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, no run, Bowls it on off, Kane Williamson defends it to short covers.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Tom Latham drives it to covers for one.

Agha Salman to Tom Latham, no run, Bowls it outside off, Tom Latham taps it to the man at covers.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Tosses it on middle and leg, Kane Williamson gently flicks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.

Usama Mir to Tom Latham, 2 runs, Slightly shorter and on off, Tom Latham flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Turning away from outside off, Kane Williamson punches it to covers for one. Fifty up for Kane Williamson. His 42nd fifty in ODI's.

Usama Mir to Tom Latham, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Tom Latham sweeps it towards backward square leg for one.

Usama Mir to Tom Latham, no run, Tossed up, on off, Tom Latham taps it to mid off.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Another one on off, Kane Williamson drives it towards point for one.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, no run, Fuller and on off, Kane Williamson eases it to point.

Tom Latham comes in at number 5.

Agha Salman to Daryl Mitchell, out, OUT! TAKEN! The partnership has been broken Fuller and outside off, turning away, some extra bounce as well. Daryl Mitchell looks to reverse sweep it but gets a thick top edge. It lobs towards short third man and Usama Mir takes a sitter. Daryl Mitchell walks back into the hut and New Zealand go three down now! Agha Salman is changing the game here.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Kane Williamson drives it to covers for one.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 2 runs, Bowls it outside off, Kane Williamson drives it uppishly towards covers. The fielder makes a diving attempt to his left but misses. That would have been a spectacular catch! They collect two.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 2 runs, Fuller and on off, Kane Williamson drills it to long on for one.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, no run, Fuller one on middle and leg, Williamson misses the flick and gets a rap onto the pads. Huge appeal for lbw but was turned down by the umpire. Pakistan goes upstairs. Ball tracking shows that it was missing leg and the onfield decision stands NOT OUT!

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, no run, Fuller and on middle, Kane Williamson defends it back.

Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Slower one on off, Daryl Mitchell taps it to the man at covers. Ends with a dot.

Haris Rauf to Kane Williamson, 1 run, On a length and on middle and leg, Kane Williamson works it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Haris Rauf to Kane Williamson, no run, On a length, angling in, Kane Williamson blocks it off his back foot.

Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Slightly shorter and on off, Daryl Mitchell puls it to deep square leg for one.

Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, Shorter again, on off, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Haris Rauf to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Shorter and outside off, Kane Williamson guides it towards point for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, 1 run, A full toss, on middle, Kane Williamson taps it towards long on for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Pitched up, on off, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Flatter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it back.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Tosses it up, on off, Kane Williamson taps it to extra covers for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell drives it to long off for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Slightly shorter and on off, Kane Williamson eases it to short covers for one.

Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Bowls it on off, Daryl Mitchell digs it back towards the bowler.

Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell, SIX, SIX! All the way. Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell stands tall and lofts it over long off and into the stands. Maximum!

Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it but miscues it towards mid-wicket for one.

Haris Rauf to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Fuller one on middle and leg, Kane Williamson works it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Haris Rauf to Kane Williamson, no run, On a length, angling in, Kane Williamson looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards the left of the keeper. Dot.

Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, On a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell drives it towards covers for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, Fuller and on off, Kane Williamson guides it to the man at point. Ends with a dot.

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Bowls it on off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long on for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, Lands it on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell nudges it towards long on for a brace. Good running!

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Another fuller as this is again defended towards the right of the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell eases it to the right of the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Slightly shorter and on off, Kane Williamson punches it towards covers for one.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Slightly shorter and outside off, Kane Williamson guides it towards covers for one.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Fuller one, on off, Daryl Mitchell drills it towards long on for one.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Bowls it outside off, turning away, Daryl Mitchell lets it go.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Touch fuller and on middle, Kane Williamson knocks it towards long on for one more.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, This one lands on off, Daryl Mitchell punches it to mid on for one.

Usama Mir looks to be in some pain. He is hit really hard on his shin. The physio is out to have a closer look at it. Usama Mir still has 4.5 overs in his kitty. It will put Pakistan in a tricky situation if Usama Mir has to walk back off the field here. But, it looks they they have nothing to worry about here as Usama Mir is back on his feet again.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell drills it straight down the ground. Usama Mir puts his right leg to stop it and gets a nasty hit on his shin. He looks in some pain here.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, A dot to end the over! It is looped up, around off, turning away a hint. Kane Williamson gets it to backward point off the outer half. Just four runs off the over then.

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, It is full, drifting down leg. Daryl Mitchell flicks it through square leg and gets a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, 1 run, It is full and outside off. Kane Williamson eases it to long off and crosses.

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell comes down the wicket and squeezes this full ball down to long on. One taken.

Mohammad Nawaz to Daryl Mitchell, no run, On off, blocked back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Nawaz goes short around off, turning away. Kane Williamson stays back and knocks it through point for a single.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Bowls it outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone. Ends with a dot.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Kane Williamson pushes it to mid off for one.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, This one lands on off, Daryl Mitchell drives it towards covers for one.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot. Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell dances down the wicket and lofts it over mid off for a boundary!

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Turning away from outside off, Daryl Mitchell looks to block it but misses.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Kane Williamson taps it to the man at mid off.

Agha Salman to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Outside off, blocked towards mid off.

Agha Salman to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Around off, this is eased towards mid-wicket.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, On off, punched through the off side for one.

Agha Salman to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, On off, Daryl Mitchell reverse sweeps it through point for one.

Agha Salman to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Full and outside off. Daryl Mitchell reverse-sweeps it to short third man.

Agha Salman to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, This is full, on middle. Daryl Mitchell dances down the track and miscues his shot over mid on. It lands safely and they take a couple.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, This is flatter, attacking the stumps. Daryl Mitchell strokes it down to long on. They take a single.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Goes full, wide outside off. Kane Williamson reaches out and drives it through covers for one.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, On the pads, Daryl Mitchell goes back and knocks it to square leg for one.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Two dots in a row. Looped up, full and on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it back to the bowler.

Usama Mir to Daryl Mitchell, no run, A dot now as Daryl Mitchell defends this on his front foot.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Kane Williamson stays back and knocks this length ball to sweeper cover. They take a single.

Agha Salman to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Looped it up, full and on off. Daryl Mitchell presses forward and blocks it back to the bowler. A wicket-taking over by Agha Salman comes to an end.

Daryl Mitchell is the new batter.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, out, OUT! CAUGHT! A massive moment in this chase. It is tossed up, wide outside off. Devon Conway tries to go carve it through covers but only gets a thick outside edge. The ball lobs towards Shan Masood who is stationed at point. The fielder dives forward and takes a sharp low catch to put New Zealand in a spot of bother. Agha Salman has been very consistent so far and he gets rewarded this time. 

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, This is full, attacking the stumps. Kane Williamson knocks it down the ground and crosses.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 2 runs, Darted on the pads, Kane Williamson nudges it through mid-wicket for two runs.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, no run, Quicker one, at 86 clicks. This one stays low off the deck. Kane Williamson gets his blade down in time and works it to square leg off the inner half.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, 1 run, This is tossed up, outside off. Devon Conway drives it to backward point off the outer half. One taken.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, 1 run, It is looped up, outside off. Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, no run, On off, defended on the front foot.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, no run, Flatter, outside off. Conway defends it to the left of the bowler.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Kane Williamson now rotates the strike as he pull this short ball to mid-wicket.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, 1 run, Devon Conway coninues on his merry way. He gets his third ODI half-century here. It is full and on off. Conway strokes it through covers for a single.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, no run, On off, Devon Conway blocks it out watchfully.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, no run, Agha Salman dishes it full, on off. Kane Williamson knocks it out to safety.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, no run, Looped up, on off. Kane Williamson defends it out solidly.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, no run, On off, defended out solidly.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 2 runs, Fuller, on middle and leg. Kane Williamson gets low and sweeps it to deep square leg for two runs.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, no run, Flatter, outside off. Kane Williamson defends it back to the bowler.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, 1 run, Floated and full, just outside off. Conway drives it to sweeper cover for one run.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, 1 run, A single to end. It is flatter and on middle. Conway knocks it down to long on for a single.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, no run, Flatter, outside off. Devon Conway prods and blocks it away.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Tosses it up, full and on off. Kane Williamson knocks it to mid off and takes a single.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, no run, On middle and leg, quite full. Kane Williamson defends from inside his crease.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson cannot make the most of the Free Hit as he takes a blow on his pads. This is quicker, sliding down leg. Kane Williamson looks to slog it away but misses.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, no ball, 1 run, The stand moves to 52 now. It is full, just outside off. Devon Conway flicks it through mid-wicket for one. The umpire siganls a no ball, as the bowler oversteps.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Floated and full, wide of off. Kane Williamson drives it to wide of long off for one run.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Darted on the pads, Kane Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket and takes a single.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, 1 run, Fuller, around off. Conway strokes it to covers and crosses.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, no run, Devon Conway prods across and defends this full ball into covers.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Kane Williamson knocks this full delivery down the ground and rotates the strike.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, 1 run, Full and on off. Conway drives it into covers for one.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, On off, pushed to cover for one.

Drinks! A good and steady start from New Zealand and the match is evenly poised at this stage. They lost Finn Allen, but Devon Conway and Kane Williamson are looking good at the moment. Pakistan need some quick wickets to get an upper hand in the game. New Zealand will look to build up a solid stand. Let's see how the contest pans out. Agha Salman to continue...

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, 2 runs, Short again, wide of off. Devon Conway chops it to sweeper cover for two more.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, no run, Outside off, blocked out.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, 2 runs, Short, outside off, Conway cuts it to sweeper cover for two runs.

Usama Mir to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Devon Conway now gets into the act as well. Fraction short, just outside off. Devon Conway stays back and punches it through covers for a boundary.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, 1 run, This is knocked down to long on for a single.

Usama Mir to Kane Williamson, FOUR, FOUR! Pressure on the new bowler straight away. Kane Williamson finds the gap at will here. Exceptional shot. It is a bit short, outside off. Kane Williamson opens the face late and guides it down to third man for a single.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, 2 runs, It is full and outside off. Devon Conway leans in and drives it to sweeper cover for a brace.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, no run, Pushed through quicker, full and on off. Conway dances down the track and gets it to mid-wicket off the inner half. 

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, no run, Short, outside off. Conway cuts but finds the fielder.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Around off, Kane Williamson knocks it to mid off for one.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, 1 run, Agha Salman dishes it full, outside off. Devon Conway inside-edges it to square leg. They take one.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, no run, This is full, around off, driven into cover.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, 2 runs, This is pitched up, outside off. Kane Williamson makes some room and drives it through covers for a brace.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, On middle, attacking the stumps. Kane Williamson prods and blocks it into the deck.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, This is flat and on leg, coming in with the arm. Kane Williamson nudges it to the leg side.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, FOUR, FOUR! Good use of the feet. It is a full toss, on middle. Kane Williamson dances down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket for four runs.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, Fuller, straying on the pads. Kane Williamson nudges it to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, 1 run, Flatter and on leg. Conway goes back and knocks it down to long on. The batters take an easy single.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, no run, Fuller, outside off. Kane Williamson prods and blocks it away. 

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, 1 run, A single now, as Conway clips this past mid-wicket.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, no run, Quite short, outside off. Conway slashes it to deep point for one.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, no run, Looped up, around off, blocked out.

Agha Salman to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Full and on off. Kane Williamson taps it to mid on and scampers across.

Agha Salman to Devon Conway, 1 run, Floated and full, outside off. Conway drives it through covers for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, 1 run, This is pushed through covers for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, SIX, SIX! ALL THE WAY! This is tossed up, full and on off. Devon Conway gets to the pitch of the delivery and smokes it over the bowler's head for a maximum.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, no run, On off, blocked out.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, 1 run, Full, on off. Kane Williamson taps it to mid on for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, Fuller, in line with the stumps. Kane Williamson prods and defends.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, 1 run, It is pushed through quicker, full and on off. Devon Conway paddles it down to fine leg for a single.

Mohammad Wasim to Kane Williamson, no run, A length ball, close to the body. Kane Williamson dabs it to point.

Mohammad Wasim to Kane Williamson, 2 runs, Good length, on the pads. Kane Williamson hangs back and nudges it through the gap at square leg. The batters take two before the fielder cuts it out in the deep.

Mohammad Wasim to Kane Williamson, no run, Good length, in the chanel. Kane Williamson knocks it to covers with soft hands.

Mohammad Wasim to Kane Williamson, wide, 1 run, WIDE! A slower length ball, sliding down leg. Kane Williamson fails to glance it around the corner. Wide called.

Mohammad Wasim to Devon Conway, 1 run, A length ball, skids on, middle and leg. Conway stays back and clips it to the leg side for a single.

Mohammad Wasim to Devon Conway, no run, A length ball, around off, tapped to point.

Mohammad Wasim to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Smashed. Back of a length, wide outside off. Devon Conway decides to ride the bounce and does really well to get on top of it. He crunches it through cover-point for four runs.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, Fuller and on off, Kane Williamson eases it to square leg. Ends with a dot.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, A low full toss, on off, Kane Williamson taps it to the man at mid on.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, This one lands down leg, Kane Williamson flicks it to the man at backward square leg.

Mohammad Nawaz to Kane Williamson, no run, Bowls it on off, Kane Williamson eases it to the man at mid off.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, 1 run, Fuller and on middle, Devon Conway pushes it to covers for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller one on off, turning in, Devon Conway prods forward to block it but misses and gets a rap on his pads. A loud appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Babar Azam decides not to review it. Perhaps missing leg. Oh no, the replay showed three reds and Babar Azam looks unhappy now. Had they reviewed it, Devon Conway was a goner!

Mohammad Wasim to Kane Williamson, no run, Slightly shorter and on leg, Kane Williamson eases it to short mid-wicket. Dot.

Kane Williamson is the new batter in.

Mohammad Wasim to Devon Conway, out, OUT! RUN OUT! Pakistan have a breakthrough in the game. Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway eases it to covers and calls for one. Tayyab Tahir (sub) is quick to grab it and makes a direct hit at the striker's end. Finn Allen is short of his ground as the first wicket goes down here. He makes his way back into the hut!

Mohammad Wasim to Devon Conway, no run, Slightly shorter, and some extra bounce, Devon Conway fends it to point.

Mohammad Wasim to Finn Allen, 1 run, Pitched up, on middle, Finn Allen knocks it to long on for one.

Mohammad Wasim to Finn Allen, 2 runs, Bowls it on off, Finn Allen cuts it to point for a brace.

Mohammad Wasim to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot. On a length and on off, Finn Allen stands tall and drives it through extra covers for a boundary. 

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, no run, Bowls it on leg, Devon Conway flicks it but finds the man at backward square leg. Mohammad Wasim comes into the attack now.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, no run, Similar to the last delivery, Devon Conway drives it to the mid off fielder again.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, no run, Bowls it on off, Devon Conway drives it to the man at mid off.

Mohammad Nawaz to Finn Allen, 1 run, Bowls it on middle and leg, Finn Allen flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

Mohammad Nawaz to Finn Allen, no run, Fuller and on middle, Finn Allen prods forward and blocks it back.

Mohammad Nawaz to Devon Conway, 1 run, Slightly shorter and on off, Devon Conway knocks it towards mid on for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz comes into the attack now.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Slightly shorter and on off, Finn Allen hangs back and pulls it hard through mid-wicket for a boundary!

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, no run, A low full toss and just outside off, Finn Allen looks to block it but misses. Close!

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, no run, Slightly shorter and on off, Finn Allen eases it to short covers.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, 1 run, Good length, angling in, and some extra bounce, Devon Conway fends it to square leg for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, no run, Around the wicket. Fuller and on off, Devon Conway eases it to the man at mid off.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, no run, Lands it down leg, Devon Conway eases it to the man at short fine leg. Dot.

Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! Excellent placement. Bowls it on just outside off, Finn Allen rocks back and drives it through extra covers for a boundary.

Haris Rauf to Devon Conway, 1 run, Touch fuller and on middle, Devon Conway nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Haris Rauf to Devon Conway, no run, Slightly shorter one, slower too. Devon Conway taps it to the man at mid on.

Haris Rauf to Devon Conway, no run, On a length and on off, Devon Conway punches it to the man at mid off.

Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Finn Allen knocks it to mid off for a quick single.

Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, no run, On a length, and some extra bounce, Finn Allen punches it to the man at mid off.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Excellent timing on this. Fuller and on off, Devon Conway hangs back and drives it handsomely through covers for a boundary.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, no run, Similar to the last delivery, this is again driven towards the mid off fielder.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and on off, Devon Conway drives it but finds the man at mid off.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Straight as an arrow. Fuller and on middle, Devon Conway drills it straight down the ground as the ball races away from the fence in no time.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, no run, Bowls it on off, Devon Conway eases it to the man at mid off

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, no run, On a length and outside off, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

Haris Rauf to Devon Conway, 1 run, Bowls it on a length and on middle, Devon Conway flicks it to mid-wicket and scampers through for a quick single.

Haris Rauf to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and on middle, Devon Conway blocks it back towards the bowler again.

Haris Rauf to Devon Conway, no run, Good length and on off, Devon Conway eases it back towards the bowler.

Haris Rauf to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and on off, Devon Conway taps it to the man at point.

Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, 1 run, Fuller and on middle and leg, Finn Allen eases it to mid on for one.

Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, no run, On a length, angling in, Finn Allen blocks it off his back foot.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Connects it well finally. Fuller and on off, Devon Conway hangs back and caresses it though extra covers for a boundary! The fielder makes a good attempt to stop it but fails.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, no run, Bowls it fuller and outside off, Devon Conway looks to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, no run, On a length and on off, Devon Conway blocks it back.

Mohammad Hasnain to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and outside off, Devon Conway looks to drive it but misses.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, 1 run, On a length, some extra bounce, shaping in, Finn Allen fends it to square leg for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, no run, On a length and outside off, Finn Allen gets in two minds but leaves it alone in the end.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, wide, 1 run, Wide! This one lands down leg, Finn Allen looks to flick it but misses.

Haris Rauf to Devon Conway, no run, Good length, shaping away, Devon Conway shoulders arms at it. Ends with a dot.

Haris Rauf to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and on off, Devon Conway looks to drive it but miscues it back towards the left of the bowler. Dot.

Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, 1 run, On a length and on middle and leg, Finn Allen flicks it towards backward square leg. The fielder makes a good stop diving to his right. They cross.

Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, no run, Fuller and on off, Finn Allen blocks it back towards the bowler again.

Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, no run, Another one on off, angling in, and some extra bounce. Finn Allen fends it back towards the bowler.

Haris Rauf to Finn Allen, no run, On a length, some extra bounce, Finn Allen blocks it to mid off. A dot to start with.

Haris Rauf to steam in from the other end.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, 1 run, On a length and outside off, Finn Allen looks to drive it but edges it towards third man for a single.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, no run, This one lands down leg, Finn Allen looks to flick it but gets a rap on his pads. A loud appeal was turned down and Pakistan doesn't opt for a review! The replay shows that it was missing leg. Good decision.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, no run, Fuller one on middle, Finn Allen blocks it solidly back towards the bowler.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, wide, 1 run, Wide! Angles it wide outside off, shaping away, Finn Allen leaves it alone. 

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, no run, On a length and outside off, shaping away a touch. Finn Allen looks to cut it but misses.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, FOUR, FOUR! On the charge. Errs his line and bowls it on leg, Finn Allen flicks it in the gap through backward square leg for a boundary. Gets off the mark in style.

Mohammad Hasnain to Finn Allen, no run, On a length, shaping it away, Finn Allen lets it go. Starts with a dot.