ENG vs NZ Super 8 - Match 9 Results

5:24 PM IST 65 runs, 12.4 overs - As per the host broadcaster, if Pakistan bat first and win by 65 runs, or chase down a target in 12.4 overs or earlier, they can get their net run rate over New Zealand's and qualify for the semis. That sets us up nicely for a spicy final clash from Group 2, involving Sri Lanka and Pakistan, in Pallekele. The Lankans have got nothing to lose but will Pakistan be able to make use of this last lifeline? The match is scheduled to start from 1.30 pm GMT, but our buildup will begin well in advance. So do tune in early. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

5:20 PM IST Haven't played the perfect game - The victorious skipper of England, HARRY BROOK, is first asked about Rehan Ahmed's quality batting. To this, he replies saying that the team has seen a lot more from Rehan in the past, so it not surprised. He is rather surprised by the fact that he was just told by Jacks that 4 are the most number of Player-Of-The Match awards that he has won in any series ever! Says that he is glad for his player. Atherton presses on the selection of Rehan Ahmed for this game, bordering on the lines of horses for courses. Brook agrees, stating that the management had told the group that players would be selected based on the confitions. So for this match, he adds, they felt that the conditions were ripe for Rehan and he did his job.

5:17 PM IST It was a good match - These are the words of New Zealand's captain, MITCHELL SANTNER. Admires the way England paced their chase and the way they finished, calling it pretty good batting. Mike Atherton now asks whether the nature of this defeat comes as a bit of a relief for the Kiwis, as a bigger loss could have made things easier for Pakistan. To this, Santner replies saying that New Zealand would have made their lives easer had they won. States that if you look back at the game, there were moments in which they could have done better.

5:14 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - For his swashbuckling unbeaten 32 (18) and also picking up 2 wickets with the ball, WILL JACKS has been adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. On being asked as to which was his best performance in his 4 Player-Of-The Match awards in this World Cup, Jacks ranks this as the best, stating that when he went out to bat, the game was on a knife's edge. Adds that it was all about maintaining composure. On being asked as to how did he manage to achieve what he just said, Jacks replies that it was just about keeping it simple. Praises Rehan Ahmed for coming out and taking the attack to Glenn Phillips. Stresses that everyone who came out to bat had struggled on this pitch. Adds further that they understood the pitch from their bowling innings, on how to use the deck and the outfield. The next question asked is targetting that 18th over by Phillips. Will answers saying that during the second Drinks Break, the batters had a chat about needing to take the risk and with the off spinner coming, the then batters felt that it would be a good matchup. Admits that they struggled to get the boundaries, but is happy with the fact that they managed to pick up a few twos.

4:58 PM IST Phew! Pakistan heave a sigh of relief. Their bags were almost completely packed when Rachin Ravindra finished his game in the 17th over. But suddenly, the wind changed and the Asian giants get a lifeline, albeit a pretty small one at that. England would be very happy as they managed to win yet another game from a losing position, confirming their semifinal match in Mumbai, at the Wankhede, eagerly waiting their opponent.