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Saturday, May 17, 2025

NZ vs PAK Ball by Ball Commentary

344/9(50.0 ov)
271/10(44.1 ov)
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 73 runs

Commentary

6:25 AM IST Right then, that it is it from this entertaining game where New Zealand take the lead in the series. They will want to seal it in the next one, while Pakistan will be hoping to level it. The 2nd ODI will be played on April 2, Wednesday, at the beautiful Seddon Park in Hamilton. It will begin at 10 pm GMT (Previous Day), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
6:24 AM IST Michael Bracewell, the victorious skipper of New Zealand says it was a great game of ODI cricket with lots of ebbs and flows, but it was great to see ODI cricket still alive. Tells that he just tried to use his resources as best as he could, he rolled the dice and got lucky, it came out well for them. Mentions Abbas played really well, and it just shows how important New Zealand's domestic circuit is going on. Reckons Mitchell and Chapman showed a lot of fight after being under pressure, they soaked in the pressure and showed the New Zealand spirit with that partnership.
6:23 AM IST Mohammad Rizwan, the captain of Pakistan says that they started well in the chase and it was good to see the positive intent. Adds that they got near the target, but the pressure got to them towards the end as they kept losing wickets at the wrong time. Mentions that they wanted to use the conditions bowling first, which they did, but they let the Kiwis off the hook and need to improve in that area to kill games off. Ends by saying that they need to do better in the middle order and the debutants are still inexperienced but they will get better.
6:25 AM IST Mark Chapman is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible hundred (132 - His highest ODI score). He says the wicket was tricky, they were looking for a score lower than they got but then kicked on and got to a good total. Adds that he and Mitchell just absorbed pressure, took some risks, and trusted their gut skills. Appreciates Muhammad Abbas' knock and tells he put the icing on the cake. Reckons that the ball got old, and the conditions improved for batting. Mentions that he has a hamstring tweak, so after a couple of days' break, they will see how it is.
6:19 AM IST Presentation Time...
6:19 AM IST New Zealand's bowling effort mirrored their batting performance. They had a tough start, but Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith provided crucial breakthroughs in quick succession. The middle overs weren’t going their way either, and the game seemed to be slipping out of their grasp until Will O'Rourke struck the big blow by dismissing Babar. Jacob Duffy then swung the momentum further with a run-out and a wicket in the same over. Nathan Smith was the star with the ball, finishing with four wickets and sealing the victory for the Kiwis.
6:15 AM IST Earlier in the game, New Zealand put up a daunting total, thanks to a sensational century from Mark Chapman, a fighting fifty from Daryl Mitchell, and a remarkable debut knock from Muhammad Abbas, who smashed the fastest half-century on ODI debut. Pakistan started well with the ball, but things unraveled in the latter half as they came under heavy fire. Their decision to go in with just five bowlers proved costly, conceding crucial runs that ultimately made the difference. Irfan Khan was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Haris Rauf and Akif Javed chipped in with two each, and Mohammad Ali and Naseem Shah claimed one apiece.
6:13 AM IST Pakistan's openers laid a strong foundation, putting up over 60 runs without losing a wicket in the first Powerplay. However, both departed in quick succession, shifting the pressure back on the team. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the two most experienced batters, came together to steady the innings with a crucial partnership. The momentum shifted when Salman Agha stepped in with positive intent, playing his shots freely. He and Babar registered well-crafted fifties and kept up with the required rate, but the game turned when Babar fell for 78. From there, the chase unraveled, leaving Agha with too much to do and little support from the rest.
6:08 AM IST New Zealand takes a 1-0 lead with a convincing win! The scoreline might indicate a one-sided contest, but it was far from it. Pakistan fought hard and even looked on course to chase this down at one stage. However, the Kiwis staged a brilliant comeback with some outstanding bowling to clinch the victory.
End of over 44.10 run
PAK: 271/10CRR: 6.14RRR: 12.68
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Nathan Smith:8.1-0-60-4
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44.1

Nathan Smith to Akif Javed, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Nathan Smith ends with a four-fer! A length ball on middle, Javed heaves, he gets more height than distance and Will O'Rourke at deep mid-wicket takes the skier comfortably. New Zealand win by 73 runs.

End of over 442 runs
PAK: 271/9CRR: 6.16RRR: 12.33
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43.6

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Ali, no run

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Good length ball on middle, Ali blocks it out.

0
43.5

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Ali, no run

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A length ball, outside off. Ali tries to defend but does so inside the line.

6:03 AM IST Mohammad Ali is the last man in.
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43.4

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Jacob Duffy gets the main man! That is the final nail in the coffin for Pakistan! Fuller one and on off. Salman Agha tries to loft it down the ground but goes a bit too hard and loses his shape. He mistimes it in front of mid off where Michael Bracewell dives forward to take a superb catch with the ball dying on him. Agha walks back for 58 off 48, and New Zealand are just 1 wicket away from the win now.

1
43.3

Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed, 1 run

Back of a length and on off, Akif Javed miscues his pull towards mid off and sets off for the run. Michael Bracewell collects and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

0
43.2

Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed, no run

Fuller and on off, Akif Javed drives it straight to cover.

1
43.1

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, 1 run

Uppish but safe! Short of a length and outside off, Salman Agha tries to cut but gets a top edge. The ball goes miles in the air but lands in between three fielders on the off side. A single is taken.

6:00 AM IST Akif Javed walks to the middle.
End of over 433 runs
PAK: 269/8CRR: 6.26RRR: 10.85
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Salman Agha:57 (46)
Nathan Smith:8-0-60-3
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42.6

Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Double strike from Nathan Smith and Pakistan sink further down! Digs it short again and on middle and off. Haris Rauf makes room and looks to slap it down the ground but only gets a top edge. The ball goes high in the air towards mid-wicket where Henry Nicholls runs backwards a bit, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a fine catch. Pakistan eight down now!

0
42.5

Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf, no run

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An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Michael Bracewell takes the review though! Banged into the pitch, on middle. Haris Rauf tries to ramp it away but misses and Mitchell Hay grabs it behind the stump. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. New Zealand lose the review!

1
42.4

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 1 run

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DROPPED! Is that the luck Pakistan needed? A slower one, full and on leg. Salman Agha goes down across for the scoop but mistimes it high in the air. Adithya Ashok (Sub) at fine leg settles under it but spills it out. They cross.

1
42.3

Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf, 1 run

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Short of a length and on off, Haris Rauf guides it to third man for a single.

5:55 AM IST Haris Rauf is the new man in.
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42.2

Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Naseem Shah falls for a duck! Nathan Smith serves this fuller and on off. Shah looks to get it over mid off but fails to get underneath it and mistimes it. The ball lobs up straight to that fielder and Michael Bracewell takes an easy catch. Not what Pakistan needed at this moment. They are now 267/7, still needing 78 runs in 46 balls.

1
42.1

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 1 run

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A slower one, full and on leg, Salman Agha glances it to fine leg. He initially turns down the single but takes it in the end.

End of over 4210 runs
PAK: 266/6CRR: 6.33RRR: 9.87
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Jacob Duffy:8-0-55-1
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41.6

Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah, no run

A full toss, swinging away in the air, Naseem Shah fails to put it away. Pakistan need 79 runs in 49 balls now!

1
41.5

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, 1 run

Slower one, on a length and on off, Salman Agha guides it to short third for a single.

WD
41.5

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Goes for the bouncer, but this is way too short, Salman Agha ducks under it. Wided.

4
41.4

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, 4 runs

FOUR! Nicely done! Short of a length and on off. Salman Agha lets it come to him, uses the pace on the ball and steers it to the third man fence for a boundary.

0
41.3

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, no run

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Back of a length and on middle, Salman Agha backs away to cut it but the ball keeps a bit low and he misses.

0
41.2

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, no run

Fuller and on off, Salman steps across to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

4
41.1

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, 4 runs

FOUR! FIFTY FOR AGHA! He has played a smacking knock here but he is now the only hope for Pakistan. Fuller one and around off. Salman Agha makes a bit of room and smashes it over extra covers for a cracking boundary.

End of over 413 runs
PAK: 256/6CRR: 6.24RRR: 9.88
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Will O'Rourke:10-1-38-1
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40.6

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, no run

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Fuller and on off, Naseem Shah drives it to mid off.

0
40.5

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, no run

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Hits the deck hard, on middle, takes off a bit, Naseem Shah tries to play at it but misses again.

0
40.4

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, no run

Back of a length and on off, Naseem Shah backs away to guide it to third man but misses.

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40.3

Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Slower one, full and on leg, Salman Agha fails to work it away and the ball deflects off the pads towards square leg. The batters crosses for a leg bye.

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40.2

Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, 2 runs

Hard length and down the leg, Salman Agha misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. Two leg byes taken.

0
40.1

Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, no run

Will O'Rourke bangs this one short and on middle and leg, Salman Agha looks to pull it away but misses.

5:43 AM IST Powerplay 3! Now five fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over.
End of over 403 runs
PAK: 253/6CRR: 6.33RRR: 9.20
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Jacob Duffy:7-0-45-1
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39.6

Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah, no run

Welcomes Naseem Shah with a proper bouncer on middle. Shah looks to ramp it over but misses.

5:41 AM IST Naseem Shah comes out to the middle now.
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39.5

Jacob Duffy to Irfan Khan, no run

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OUT! CHOPPED ON! The hard hitter Irfan Khan goes! Three wickets in the space of 8 balls! Short of a length and outside off. Khan looks to punch away from his body but gets a bottom edge back onto the stumps. Really unfortunate for him but Khan has to go.

5:39 AM IST Irfan Khan walks out to bat now.
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39.4

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, no run

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OUT! RUN OUT! Tahir goes now! Pakistan losing its grip on the game! Length ball on off, Agha taps it on the off side and calls for a quick single. Tahir hesitates to cross but then rushes. Jacob Duffy runs forward, bends, collects and underarms at the keeper's end. The replay shows Tahir is well short. Out it is!

0
39.3

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, no run

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Length ball outside off, Agha keeps it out on the off side.

2
39.2

Jacob Duffy to Salman Agha, 2 runs

Drops safely! Short of a length and on middle, it dies off the deck. Agha looks to pull but gets a top edge. It flies and falls in front of the keeper who runs to his right and ahead of the man at point as well. Two runs.

1
39.1

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run

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This is full and on middle, Tahir nudges it to square leg for a single.

End of over 394 runs
PAK: 250/4CRR: 6.41RRR: 8.63
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38.6

Will O'Rourke to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run

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Leg bye! Shorter and angling on the hips. Tahir misses his clip and it rolls on the leg side for a quick leg bye. 250 up for Pakistan.

0
38.5

Will O'Rourke to Tayyab Tahir, no run

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Will O'Rourke drops it short and outside off. Tahir leaves it alone.

5:35 AM IST Tayyab Tahir is the next man in.
W
38.4

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, no run

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OUT! GONE! Finds the only fielder in the deep! Game changing moment? Just what New Zealand needed! Short in length and on middle, Azam stands tall and pulls, hits it flat but finds Daryl Mitchell at deep square leg who holds onto it just in front of the ropes. Are we in for a thriller now?

1
38.3

Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Short in length and on off, Agha taps it in front of point and calls for a quick single.

1
38.2

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, 1 run

Length ball on middle, nips in. Azam drops it late to third man for a single.

1
38.1

Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Angles it on a length and on leg, Agha makes room and plays it to third man for one.

End of over 388 runs
PAK: 246/3CRR: 6.47RRR: 8.25
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Babar Azam:77 (81)
Salman Agha:42 (31)
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37.6

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 4 runs

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FOUR! A boundary in this over too! Bowls it short, slow and well wide of off. Azam has all the time to get into the position, he cuts it through point fora boundary.

0
37.5

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

Quicker from  Michael Bracewell around off, Azam drills it to mid-wicket.

1
37.4

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Bowls it full and outside off, Agha carves it to short third man for one more.

0
37.3

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, no run

Too full and shaping on the pads. Agha tickles it to short fine leg.

1
37.2

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Fuller ball on off, Azam flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

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37.2

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Wide! Bowls it slow full and on off, it lands and spins sharply down leg. Azam fails to flick it away.

1
37.1

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Tossed up on middle, Agha plays it to long on for a single.

End of over 3721 runs
PAK: 238/3CRR: 6.43RRR: 8.23
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Babar Azam:72 (78)
Salman Agha:40 (28)
Nathan Smith:7-0-57-1
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36.6

Nathan Smith to Babar Azam, 6 runs

SIX! HIT AWAY! Runs flowing quickly! Short in length and on middle, Azam pulls it high and over square leg and it goes all the way. Too easy to guess at the moment for Azam. 21 runs off the over.

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36.5

Nathan Smith to Babar Azam, 4 runs

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FOUR! Superb wrist work from Babar! A good length ball on middle, Azam gives the ball the direction and it flies through mid-wicket for a boundary.

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36.4

Nathan Smith to Babar Azam, no run

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On a length and on middle, slower one probably and Azam blocks it out.

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36.3

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 1 run

Leg bye! Angling on the pads, Agha misses his flick and it rolls to the left of the keeper for a leg bye.

4
36.2

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 4 runs

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FOUR! Agha is in an unstoppable mood! Bowls it full and outside off. Agha lofts it, enough timing behind that and it rolls to long off for four.

6
36.1

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 6 runs

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SIX! Agha seems to be the aggressor here! Wonderful shot! Picks the length quickly, he goes back and whacks it over square leg for a biggie.

End of over 368 runs
PAK: 217/3CRR: 6.03RRR: 9.14
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35.6

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Fuller delivery on middle, Agha drills it to long on for a single.

1
35.5

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

Skiddy length delivery on middle, Azam turns it to square leg for one.

0
35.4

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

Bowls it well outside off, it lands and spins in. Azam slaps it to point.

0
35.3

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Flighted full and on off, spins in. Azam solidly defends it.

4
35.2

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 4 runs

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FOUR! Azam joins the party now! Tossed up full and outside off. Azam skips down and heaves it through mid-wicket, finds the gap for a boundary. Such a fine shot.

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35.1

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Too full and outside off, Agha carves it to short third man for a single.

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35.1

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Wide! Bowls it short and down the leg side. Agha looks to paddle but misses.

End of over 3516 runs
PAK: 209/3CRR: 5.97RRR: 9.06
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Salman Agha:28 (23)
Babar Azam:57 (71)
Nathan Smith:6-0-37-1
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34.6

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 1 run

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A single to end but 16 runs off the over. Just what the visitors needed! On the pads. Agha helps it to fine leg for one.

4
34.5

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 4 runs

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FOUR! Threads it through! Pitched up, around off. Agha stands tall and chips it in the gap and through extra cover for a boundary.

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34.5

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Wide! Serves a bumper angling on leg. Agha lets it go for a wide.

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34.4

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 2 runs

Outside off. Agha dabs it down to third man, fine enough for a couple of runs.

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34.3

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, no run

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Bowls it full and on middle, Agha punches it down to mid on.

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34.2

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 2 runs

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Length ball, outside off. Agha crunches it through covers for a couple of runs. 200 up for Pakistan.

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34.1

Nathan Smith to Salman Agha, 6 runs

SIX! Off the edge but Agha won't mind! Shorter and on middle, Agha pulls, it goes off the top edge and flies well over fine leg for a biggie.

End of over 344 runs
PAK: 193/3CRR: 5.68RRR: 9.50
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33.6

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

Luck with Agha! Tossed up full and on middle, Agha comes down the track to heave but gets an inside edge onto the pads and the ball rolls away past the keeper to third man.

1
33.5

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

A single now as Babar Azam works this full ball to long on.

1
33.4

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Angles it full and on middle, Agha inside edges his flick to square leg for a single.

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33.3

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, no run

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Slightly short, slower and on off, Agha looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

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33.2

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, no run

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CLOSE! Full and shaping on leg, with bit of turn. Agha looks to sweep but misses. Could have hit the stumps had it straighten up.

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33.1

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

Slower, flighted on off, Azam punches it to long on for a single.

5:12 AM IST Drinks! Pakistan have done well to stay in this game but Babar Azam needs to stay there till the end now while the others take risks around him. New Zealand still have the upper hand and they know that the pressure is on the batters. They will look to create a few opportunities and take full control of the game. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.
End of over 3311 runs
PAK: 189/3CRR: 5.73RRR: 9.17
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Salman Agha:11 (13)
Babar Azam:55 (69)
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32.6

Muhammad Abbas to Salman Agha, 4 runs

FOUR! Well played! 11 runs off the over! On a length and on leg. Agha makes room and punches it through covers, no chance for sweeper cover to cut it off.

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32.5

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Fuller ball outside off, Azam pushes it to mid off for a sharp single.

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32.4

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, no run

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Good length ball, outside off, Azam knocks it to cover.

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32.3

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, no run

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Drops it short and outside off. Azam lets it go over his head.

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32.2

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 2 runs

Shorter and on middle and leg. Azam pulls without much control and it falls safely at fine leg for a couple.

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32.1

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 4 runs

FOUR! Welcome boundary! Fifty for Babar Azam! He has dropped the anchor but need to take his team over the line. A length ball, outside off, Azam cuts it late past backward point for a boundary.

End of over 327 runs
PAK: 178/3CRR: 5.56RRR: 9.27
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31.6

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, no run

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Fuller ball and follows Agha on the leg side, this is pushed back to the bowler.

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31.5

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, no run

Flat and on middle, this one skids on. Agha gets behind the line of it and blocks.

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31.4

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Darted on the pads. Azam flicks it to square leg for a single.

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31.3

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Fuller delivery on middle, Agha drills it to long on for a single.

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31.2

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, no run

Tossed up on off, spinning in. Agha looks to tuck it away but gets a soft leading edge back too the bowler.

WD
31.2

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Wide! Michael Bracewell gets it to turn but bowls it down leg. Agha leaves it alone.

WD
31.2

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 1 run

Wide! Quicker one going down leg, Agha looks to sweep but misses it.

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31.1

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Tossed up on middle, Azam punches it to long on for a single.

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31.1

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, 2 runs

TWO WIDES! Flat and sliding down leg. Agha fails to flick and it rolls behind the keeper for one.

End of over 313 runs
PAK: 171/3CRR: 5.52RRR: 9.15
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30.6

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, no run

Outside off, tad short and Azam slaps it to cover.

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30.5

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, no run

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Angles it across a length ball, outside off. Azam looks to cut it away but misses.

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30.4

Muhammad Abbas to Salman Agha, 1 run

This is full and around off, Agha drags it to square leg for a single.

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30.3

Muhammad Abbas to Salman Agha, 2 runs

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On a length and on middle, Agha lofts it off the higher part of the blade over mid on and comes back for the second.

0
30.2

Muhammad Abbas to Salman Agha, no run

Muhammad Abbas bowls in a similar channel, on middle. Agha skips down to pull but misses again.

0
30.1

Muhammad Abbas to Salman Agha, no run

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Muhammad Abbas bowls it short and well directed on middle. Agha hangs his bat out and tries to ramp it but misses.

End of over 303 runs
PAK: 168/3CRR: 5.60RRR: 8.85
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Will O'Rourke:8-0-35-0
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29.6

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, no run

Hard length and around off, Babar Azam looks to pull but misses.

0
29.5

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, no run

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Short again, on off, Babar Azam dabs it to point.

1
29.4

Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Bangs it hard into the pitch, on off, Salman Agha steers it to third man for another run.

1
29.3

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Fuller and on middle, Babar Azam knocks it wide of mid on for a quick run.

1
29.2

Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, 1 run

Short of a length and on middle, Salman Agha looks to hook but gloves it down to the left of the keeper for a single.

0
29.1

Will O'Rourke to Salman Agha, no run

Back of a length and on middle, Salman Agha keeps it out to the leg side.

End of over 294 runs
PAK: 165/3CRR: 5.69RRR: 8.57
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28.6

Muhammad Abbas to Salman Agha, 1 run

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Good length and on off, Salman Agha guides it to third man for one.

4:49 AM IST Salman Agha walks in next.
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28.5

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

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OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A superb catch behind the stump! Muhammad Abbas can do no wrong in this game as he gets a maiden ODI wicket now. He banga this hard into thew pitch, on off. Mohammad Rizwan sways away and looks to ramp it but just fails to get the connection right. Mitchell Hay times his jump to perfection and plucks it out of thin air with his right hand. Rizwan departs and the budding partnership is broken now!

1
28.4

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Short and wide outside off, Babar Azam cuts it to deep point for one.

1
28.3

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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Takes pace off, pitches it up and around off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it through covers for one.

0
28.2

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

Full again and on off. Mohammad Rizwan miscues his drive but back to the bowler.

1
28.1

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Fuller and on off, Babar Azam drives it to sweeper covers for a run.

End of over 286 runs
PAK: 161/2CRR: 5.75RRR: 8.36
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27.6

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, 1 run

Short of a length and around off, Babar Azam guides it to third man for one.

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27.5

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, no run

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Touch fuller and on middle, Babar Azam pats it towards mid on.

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27.5

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, 1 run

Tries the bouncer, on middle but a bit too high, Babar Azam ducks under it. WIded.

1
27.4

Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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Slower, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it towards covers for one.

1
27.3

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Back of a length and around off, Babar Azam gets squared up and the ball goes off the leading edge towards deep point for another run.

1
27.2

Will O'Rourke to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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On a length and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan works it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg for a run.

1
27.1

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Fuller and around off, Babar Azam drives it through covers for a single.

End of over 273 runs
PAK: 155/2CRR: 5.74RRR: 8.26
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26.6

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

Pace off, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it back to the bowler.

1
26.5

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

Pulls his length back, on leg, Babar Azam works it through square leg for a run.

0
26.4

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, no run

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Fuller and on middle, Babar Azam knocks it back to the bowler.

0
26.3

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, no run

Length again, on off, Babar Azam pats it to point.

1
26.2

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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Slower one, on a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan guides it to point for a run.

1
26.1

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

Fuller and on off, Babar Azam drives it through covers for a single.

End of over 269 runs
PAK: 152/2CRR: 5.85RRR: 8.04
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25.6

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Slows it up, fll and on middle, Babar Azam clips it to square leg and scampers across for one.

1
25.5

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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Short and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to deep square leg for a run.

1
25.4

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

Quicker, full and on off, Babar Azam pushes it to the off side for a quick single. 150 up for Pakistan!

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25.3

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 6 runs

SIX! Nice use of the feet! Tossed up, full and on middle. Babar Azam skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and lofts it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

0
25.2

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

Flatter, full and on leg, Babar Azam looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

0
25.1

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Floated, full and on middle, Babar Azam uses his feet and flicks it to mid-wicket.

End of over 256 runs
PAK: 143/2CRR: 5.72RRR: 8.08
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Jacob Duffy:6-0-42-0
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24.6

Jacob Duffy to Babar Azam, 1 run

Hard length and on off, Babar Azam runs it down to third man for one.

1
24.5

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

Slower one, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan taps it in front of covers for a run.

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24.5

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

Another bouncer, on off, but too high, Mohammad Rizwan lets it go Wided.

0
24.4

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

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Pitched up and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it hard on the ground and towards covers. Daryl Mitchell leaps up to grab it. The crowd thinks it is a catch but it is not.

2
24.3

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs

Back of a length and around off, Mohammad Rizwan guides it wide of third man for a brace.

1
24.2

Jacob Duffy to Babar Azam, 1 run

Fuller and on middle, Babar Azam drives it firmly down the pitch. Muhammad Abbas from mid on runs to his left and makes a good diving stop. A single is taken. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters.

0
24.1

Jacob Duffy to Babar Azam, no run

Short of a length and outside off, takes off, Babar Azam leaves it alone. Looks like a wide but the umprie does not give it.

End of over 249 runs
PAK: 137/2CRR: 5.71RRR: 8
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23.6

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

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Flighted, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it to mid on.

1
23.5

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

Short and on off, Babar Azam nudges it towards mid-wicket where a midfield allows the one.

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23.4

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Flighted, full and on off, Babar Azam taps it to point.

1
23.3

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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Flatter, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan stays back and guides it towards point for a run.

6
23.2

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 6 runs

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SIX! The skipper goes big now! Tossed up, full and on middle. Mohammad Rizwan sits down on one knee and whacks it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

1
23.1

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Floated, full and on leg, Babar Azam clips it past square leg for a single.

End of over 234 runs
PAK: 128/2CRR: 5.57RRR: 8.03
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Jacob Duffy:5-0-36-0
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22.6

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

On a length and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to square leg.

4
22.5

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, 4 runs

FOUR! In the air...safe! Jacob Duffy bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle. Mohammad Rizwan goes for the pull but get s a top edge that flies over to the fine leg fence for a one-bounce four.

0
22.4

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

Pace off, short and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it straight to mid-wicket.

0
22.3

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

Good length and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan pats it to short mid-wicket.

0
22.2

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

Short of a length and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to cut it away but misses.

0
22.1

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

Back of a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan dabs it to point.

End of over 228 runs
PAK: 124/2CRR: 5.64RRR: 7.89
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21.6

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Fires one full and on leg, Babar Azam uses his feet to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

0
21.5

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Slows it up, full and on middle, turns in, Babar Azam turns it to the leg side.

0
21.4

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Flighted, full and on off, Babar Azam blocks it out.

0
21.3

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Floated, full and on middle, Babar Azam clips it to short mid-wicket.

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21.2

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 2 runs

Flatter, short and on off, Babar Azam steers it wide of short third for a brace.

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21.1

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 6 runs

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SIX! Clean strike! Tossed up, full and on off. Babar Azam goes down on one knee and slog sweeps it nicely over the deep mid-wicket fence for a flat six.

End of over 2111 runs
PAK: 116/2CRR: 5.52RRR: 7.89
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20.6

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

Pitched up and on off, Babar Azam drills it to deep point for one.

1
20.5

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it through cover-point for one.

1
20.4

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Good length and on off, Babar Azam guides it to third man for a run.

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20.4

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

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A bouncer, on middle but too high, Babar Azam leaves it alone. Wided.

2
20.3

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 2 runs

Back of a length and outside off, Babar Azam cuts it away wide of third man. The fielder runs in and dives to make a good stop. Two runs taken.

1
20.2

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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On a length and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

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20.1

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, 4 runs

EDGED AND FOUR! Fuller and around middle, Mohammad Rizwan goes down for the slog but gets a top edge over the keeper's head for a boundary.

End of over 201 run
PAK: 105/2CRR: 5.25RRR: 8
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19.6

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Five dots off the over! Angles it full and on middle, Azam nudges it to square leg.

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19.5

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Looped up full and on middle, Azam tucks it to mid on.

0
19.4

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

Outside off, fuller and it spins back in. Azam charges down to negotiate the spin and blocks.

0
19.3

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Goes full and on middle and off, Azam leans and tucks it straight to mid-wicket.

0
19.2

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Bowls it full, slow and on middle and leg. Azam blocks it on the leg side.

1
19.1

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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Flatter and turning in on middle, Rizwan punches it down to long on for a single.

End of over 194 runs
PAK: 104/2CRR: 5.47RRR: 7.77
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18.6

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

Shorter and on middle, Rizwan pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

0
18.5

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

BEATEN! Lovely! Muhammad Abbas just finding his rhythm! Length ball, anglled away around the fourth stump line. Rizwan tries to defend but does so inside the line.

0
18.4

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

On a good length and on middle, cramps Rizwan for room as he tries to punch it away late.

1
18.3

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Short in length and on middle, Azam pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

1
18.2

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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Very full and outside off, Rizwan creams it through covers for a sinngle.

1
18.1

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

CHANCE! This is full and tailing on the pads. Azam flicks on the up and to the right of flying mid-wicket who dives but it was well out of his reach. Risky shot.

End of over 185 runs
PAK: 100/2CRR: 5.56RRR: 7.65
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17.6

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

100 up for Pakistan! Slower one, flat and on middle, Azam tickles it to square leg for one more.

1
17.5

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

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Slightly short and on off, turns in. Rizwan nudges it to square leg for a single.

1
17.4

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Serves it full and on middle, Azam uses his feet and eases it to long on for a single.

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17.3

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 2 runs

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Gives a bit of flight, full and on leg. Azam paddles it to fine leg and collects a brace.

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17.2

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

Bowls it full and angling on middle, Azam drills it back on the deck.

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17.1

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Tossed up full and around off. Azam rocks back and defends it.

End of over 177 runs
PAK: 95/2CRR: 5.59RRR: 7.57
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16.6

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

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Fuller delivery, outside off. Rizwan pushes with soft hands to cover.

1
16.5

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Bowls it full and on the pads. Azam tucks it to square leg for one.

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16.4

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 4 runs

FOUR! Welcome boundary! Pitches it up, outside off angled away. Azam leans into his shot and drives it through covers for a boundary. One for the cameraman.

1
16.3

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run

Drops it short and on middle, Rizwan pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

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16.2

Muhammad Abbas to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

This is touch fuller and outside off. Rizwan mistimes his push to cover.

1
16.1

Muhammad Abbas to Babar Azam, 1 run

The debutant starts with a length ball, outside off. Azam knocks it through point for a single.

End of over 161 run
PAK: 88/2CRR: 5.50RRR: 7.55
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15.6

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

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Flat and turning in on middle, Rizwan lunges forward and blocks it out.

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15.5

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, no run

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Tossed up on middle, Rizwan tries to play the paddle scoop but mistimes it to the leg side.

3:57 AM IST Drinks! Pakistan's openers started well in the Powerplay, but they have been removed in quick succession now and the momentum has shifted again. The Men in Green now need their most experienced players to step up. The Kiwis will look to build on this good period and put even more pressure on the batters. Also, Mohammad Rizwan comes out to the middle now.
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15.4

Michael Bracewell to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! The skipper turns up with the ball! Pre-meditated shot from Shafique! He comes down the track and Michael Bracewell just gives a bit of flight and slows it up, this is outside off, Shafique swings and skies it to cover where Daryl Mitchell takes a dolly.

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15.3

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Slants it full and on middle and leg. Azam flicks it to square leg for a single.

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15.2

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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This is full and outside off. Azam steps across the line and dead bats it.

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15.1

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, no run

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Michael Bracewell starts with a fuller ball on middle, Azam leans and defends.

End of over 152 runs
PAK: 87/1CRR: 5.80RRR: 7.37
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14.6

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, no run

New Zealand have bowled well since the wicket of Khan! Short of a length and on middle, Shafique blocks it back to Smith.

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14.5

Nathan Smith to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Off the mark now! Tad short and outside off, Azam cuts it to deep point for a single.

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14.4

Nathan Smith to Babar Azam, no run

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Turning out to be a good over. On a nagging length and around off. Azam defends it to cover.

1
14.3

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run

Goes slightly short and on middle, Shafique pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

0
14.2

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Another dot! Nathan Smith bowls it full and on middle, Shafique again blocks it out.

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14.1

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Good start! A good length ball on middle, Shafique brings his bat down to defend.

End of over 142 runs
PAK: 85/1CRR: 6.07RRR: 7.22
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13.6

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, no run

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Length ball, around the sixth stump line. Azam punches well but straight to cover.

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13.5

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, no run

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Gone down the leg side but Babar Azam confidently reviews it. UltraEdge will clear thinks up. A spike but it's off the thigh pads. Babar Azam knew it. Good review. A length ball siding down the leg side. Azam fails to flick it away. A big deflection but it was off the pads.

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13.4

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, no run

Length ball tight on the middle pole. Babar Azam defends it well.

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13.4

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, 1 run

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Wide! Too short from Will O'Rourke, this is outside off and Azam lets it go.

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13.3

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, no run

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Tight from Will O'Rourke! A hard length delivery on middle, Azam prods a bit and blocks.

0
13.2

Will O'Rourke to Babar Azam, no run

Good shot for no run! Length ball, outside off. Azam gets on top of the bounce and punches it to cover.

1
13.1

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run

Short in length and on middle, Shafique clips it to deep square leg for a single.

End of over 134 runs
PAK: 83/1CRR: 6.38RRR: 7.08
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12.6

Nathan Smith to Babar Azam, no run

On a good length and on middle, Azam defends right beside his pads. A wonderful over from New Zealand's point of view.

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12.5

Nathan Smith to Babar Azam, no run

A length ball, outside off. Azam leans and punches it to cover.

3:40 AM IST Babar Azam walks out to bat number 3.
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12.4

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Usman Khan holes out! End of a quick, fiery inning from him! Nathan Smith sticks to the plan and keeps bowling the short ball, this is on middle. Khan rocks back, clears his front leg and pulls, goes more off the slice to deep square leg where Jacob Duffy takes near the fence. Good catch. Much needed wicket for the hosts.

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12.3

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run

This is full and on middle, Shafique turns it to deep square leg for one more.

1
12.2

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, 1 run

Angling on middle, Khan nudges it to square leg and rotates the strike.

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12.1

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, 2 runs

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Aerial and safe! A bumper on middle, gets big on Khan who looks to pull but top edges it well over mid on for a brace.

End of over 129 runs
PAK: 79/0CRR: 6.58RRR: 7
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11.6

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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On a length and on middle, Shafique solidly blocks it out.

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11.5

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, 4 runs

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FOUR! Another boundary! Easy pickings! Will O'Rourke uses his height and bowls short but Shafique anticipates the length and pulls it gently past mid-wicket for a boundary.

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11.4

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

On a length and around off, angling in. Shafique drops it to point.

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11.3

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Short in length and outside off, Shafique taps it to the man at point.

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11.2

Will O'Rourke to Usman Khan, 1 run

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Very full and on middle, Khan digs it out to mid on for a single.

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11.1

Will O'Rourke to Usman Khan, 4 runs

FOUR! Cracking shot! Slightly short and angling on middle, Khan opens up his body and pulls it through mid-wicket, it rolls to the fence.

End of over 116 runs
PAK: 70/0CRR: 6.36RRR: 7.05
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10.6

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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A good lengthh delivery around off, Shafique solidly defends it out.

0
10.5

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Bangs it short and on middle, Shafique sits under it.

0
10.4

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Short of a length and on middle, Shafique looks to pull it but misses and gets hit near the shoulder. Shafique looks in a bit of pain but rearing to go.

2
10.3

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, 2 runs

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This is full and on middle, Shafique drills it through mid on and collects a brace.

4B
10.2

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, 4 runs

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FOUR BYES! Absolute ripper! Good length delivery on off and jags back in sharply. Shafique is cut in half as he looks to play and it rolls past his blade, over his stumps and across the diving keeper and to the fine leg fence.

0
10.1

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Smith goes short and angles it down leg. Shafique shoulders arms and lets it go.

3:28 AM IST Powerplay 2! New Zealand can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over.
End of over 103 runs
PAK: 64/0CRR: 6.40RRR: 7.02
Ball
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0
9.6

Will O'Rourke to Usman Khan, no run

Hits the length hard and around off, gets some extra bounce. Usman Khan fiddles at it with no footwork and misses it. Pakistan are 64 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay!

0
9.5

Will O'Rourke to Usman Khan, no run

Another bouncer, on middle and leg, angling in, Usman Khan ducks again.

0
9.4

Will O'Rourke to Usman Khan, no run

A bouncer, on middle, Usman Khan ducks under it.

1
9.3

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run

On a length and on off, Abdullah Shafique pats it in front of covers for a quick single.

WD
9.3

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run

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Short of a length but down the leg side, Abdullah Shafique leaves it alone. Wided.

0
9.2

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Back of a length and around off, nips back in, Abdullah Shafique leaves it alone.

1
9.1

Will O'Rourke to Usman Khan, 1 run

DROPPED! That's a rare sight! Hard length and around middle, Usman Khan backs away to go down the ground but gets cramped up and mistimes it. The ball goes up in the air and Michael Bracewell from mid off runs backwards. He leaps and gets his right hand on it but just fails to hold on. They cross.

End of over 97 runs
PAK: 61/0CRR: 6.78RRR: 6.92
Ball
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0
8.6

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Abdullah Shafique keeps it out to the leg side.

0
8.5

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Pitched up and on off, Abdullah Shafique drives back to the bowler.

1
8.4

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, 1 run

Short again and on middle, angling in, Usman Khan gets cramped up and mistimes it through mid-wicket for another run.

4
8.3

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, 4 runs

FOUR! Short of a length and around off. Usman Khan gives himself a bit of a room and slashes it hard over point for a boundary.

1
8.2

Nathan Smith to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Abdullah Shafique pats it to mid on for a single.

1
8.1

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, 1 run

Back of a length and on off, Usman Khan steers it through point for a single.

End of over 810 runs
PAK: 54/0CRR: 6.75RRR: 6.92
Ball
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7.6

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Good length and on middle, angling in, Abdullah Shafique misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down!

0
7.5

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Fuller and on off, Abdullah Shafique strides out and blocks it out.

0
7.4

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Bangs in a good bouncer, on middle, Abdullah Shafique sways away from it.

6
7.3

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, 6 runs

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SIX! That is a shot and a half! Fuller delivery and on off. Abdullah Shafique skips down the track. He presents the full face of the bat and with a high elbow, dispatches it over the wide long off fence for a biggie. 50 up for Pakistan!

4
7.2

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, 4 runs

FOUR! Nice shot! Short of a length and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter. Abdullah Shafique gets on top of it and pulls it away to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

0
7.1

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Back of a length and on middle, Abdullah Shafique blocks it out.

End of over 710 runs
PAK: 44/0CRR: 6.29RRR: 7
Ball
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6
6.6

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, 6 runs

SIX! BOOM! A good end to the over for Pakistan! Pitched up and around off. Usman Khan gives the charge to the bowler, reaches out a bit and launches it over the long off fence for a biggie.

0
6.5

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, no run

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Nathan Smith bangs in a sharp bouncer here, on middle, gets a bit of extra bounce. Usman Khan look to pull but misses,

0
6.4

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, no run

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Almost a wicket! A wobble-seam delivery, full and on middle, shaping in. Usman Khan looks for the slog but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

4B
6.3

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, 4 runs

FOUR BYES! That beats everyone! Nathan Smith lands this on a good length and around leg, nips back in sharply. Usman Khan backs away to cut but misses. The ball keeps shaping in and gives Mitchell Hay, the keeper no chance and races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

0
6.2

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, no run

Fuller one and on middle, Usman Khan pushes it to covers.

0
6.1

Nathan Smith to Usman Khan, no run

Good length and on middle, holds its line, Usman Khan looks to flick but misses and gets hit high on the body.

3:12 AM IST Nathan Smith is into the attack.
End of over 611 runs
PAK: 34/0CRR: 5.67RRR: 7.06
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4
5.6

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, 4 runs

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FOUR! Lovely shot! Jacob Duffy goes much fuller and outside off. Abdullah Shafique strides out and drives it cripsly over covers for another boundary.

0
5.5

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Fuller and on middle and leg, Abdullah Shafique clips it to mid-wicket.

2
5.4

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, 2 runs

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On a length and on leg, Abdullah Shafique flicks it towards deep square leg for a brace.

4
5.3

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, 4 runs

FOUR! Nice shot! Overpitched and outside off. Abdullah Shafique drops the knee, gets under it and drills it through covers for a boundary.

0
5.2

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Good stop! Pitched up and on off, Abdullah Shafique plays a firm straight drive but Jacob Duffy stops it well on his follow-thorugh.

1
5.1

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, 1 run

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Fuller and outside off, Usman Khan slicies it over point for a single.

End of over 55 runs
PAK: 23/0CRR: 4.60RRR: 7.15
Ball
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0
4.6

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Excellent bowling! Will O'Rourke hits the deck hard, on off, gets some extra bounce. Abdullah Shafique gets surprised by it and drops his hands,

0
4.5

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Hard length and on off, Abdullah Shafique dabs it to point.

0
4.4

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Back of a length and on middle, angling in, Abdullah Shafique keeps it out to the leg side.

0
4.3

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

BEAUTY! Good-length delivery, on off, shapes away. Abdullah Shafique looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

1
4.2

Will O'Rourke to Usman Khan, 1 run

Short of a length and on middle, nips back in, Usman Khan nudges it to fine leg for a single.

4
4.1

Will O'Rourke to Usman Khan, 4 runs

FOUR! A good effort in the deep but in vain! Will O'Rourke bangs this one short and outside off. Usman Khan makes room and cuts it away wide of third man. Muhammad Abbas runs to his right and dives, gets a hand to it but just fails to stop it from going to the boundary/

End of over 41 run
PAK: 18/0CRR: 4.50RRR: 7.10
Ball
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0
3.6

Jacob Duffy to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Fuller and on middle, Abdullah Shafique tucks it to the leg side.

1
3.5

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, 1 run

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On a length and on off, Usman Khan pushes it towards covers for a single.

0
3.4

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, no run

Jacob Duffy sees the batter advance and follows him with a sharp short delivery, on leg. Usman Khan looks to pull but is in no position to play that shot and misses.

0
3.3

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, no run

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Pitched up and around off, Usman Khan drives it straight to covers.

0
3.2

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, no run

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Good length and on middle, angling in, Usman Khan pats it to mid on.

0
3.1

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, no run

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Fuller and on middle, Usman Khan tucks it to mid-wicket.

End of over 35 runs
PAK: 17/0CRR: 5.67RRR: 6.97
Ball
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0
2.6

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Hits the length hard, on off, nips back in sharply, Abdullah Shafique keeps itout to the leg side.

0
2.5

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Hard length and on middle, Abdullah Shafique stays back and blocks it out.

4
2.4

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, 4 runs

FOUR! Streaky! Will O'Rourke bangs this into the pitch, outside off. Abdullah Shafique slashes hard at it and gets a top edge over the keeper's head for a boundary.

WD
2.4

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run

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Back of a length but angling down the leg side, Abdullah Shafique fails to work it away. Wided.

0
2.3

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Short of a length and outside off, takes off a bit, Abdullah Shafique tries to cut it away but misses.

0
2.2

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Touch fuller and on middle, shaping in, Abdullah Shafique looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

0
2.1

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

Good length and on off, Abdullah Shafique blocks it out.

End of over 210 runs
PAK: 12/0CRR: 6.00RRR: 6.93
Ball
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0
1.6

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, no run

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Pitched up and on middle, Usman Khan blocks it out.

0
1.5

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, no run

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Swing and a miss! Fuller and on middle, Usman Khan uses his feet again for the big shot but misses it completely.

0
1.4

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, no run

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Back of a length and on off, Usman Khan dabs it to point.

6
1.3

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, 6 runs

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SIX! That's one way to do it! Fuller and outside off. Usman Khan dances down the track and lofts it over the deep extra cover fence for a biggie.

2:53 AM IST Halt! The umpire wants to make sure whether it is a six or a boundary, but the replays are not coming up. The third umpire comes out to check for a spot near the ropes and makes his decision and it is a six.
0
1.2

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, no run

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Play and a miss! Back of a length and on off, shaping away, Usman Khan has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

4
1.1

Jacob Duffy to Usman Khan, 4 runs

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EDGED AND FOUR! Jacob Duffy goes fuller and around off, swings away. Usman Khan goes for the big drive away from the body, gets an outside edge that flies over the slips for a boundary.

2:50 AM IST Jacob Duffy to share the attack.
End of over 12 runs
PAK: 2/0CRR: 2.00RRR: 7
Ball
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1
0.6

Will O'Rourke to Usman Khan, 1 run

Back of a length and on off, Usman Khan guides it through point for one.

1
0.5

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, 1 run

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Fuller and on middle, Abdullah Shafique tucks it towards short mid-wicket for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses. A direct hit, and Usman Khan was a goner!

0
0.4

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

BEAUTY! Hits the length hard and just around off, shapes away a touch. Abdullah Shafique has a poke at it as the ball zips past the outside edge.

0
0.3

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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On a length and on middle, Abdullah Shafique pats it to mid-wicket.

0
0.2

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

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Goes a bit fuller and on middle, shaping away, Abdullah Shafique steers it to point.

0
0.1

Will O'Rourke to Abdullah Shafique, no run

A beauty to start with! Will O'Rourke starts with a good-length delivery, on the fifth stump line, holds its line. Abdullah Shafique looks to play but gets beaten on the outside edge.

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Match Details

Venue
McLean Park, Napier
Toss
Pakistan, elected to field
Series
Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025
Series Period
29 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025
Match Day
29 Mar 2025 - D/N (20 - over match)
Umpires
Chris Brown (NZ), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Michael Gough (ENG)
Match Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)