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Pakistan vs New Zealand (PAK vs NZ): Pakistan will lock horns with New Zealand in the first semifinal of T20 World Cup 2022. Babar Azam's men were on the verge of being knocked out of the tournament after losing to team India and Zimbabwe but three wins back-to-back got them back in contention for a semifinal berth, which Pakistan were able to clinch after beating Bangladesh.
They also got a helping hand from Netherlands who defeated South Africa by 13 runs to knock the Proteas out. New Zealand on the other hand have been dominant at the World Cup so far, winning all of their games, and losing just once. Kane Williamson's side has an incredible track record in ICC tournaments, but they will hope to go all the way and lift the World Cup this time around.
Babar's form has been a major talking point, as he has struggled for runs of late, the same can also be said for Williamson, who did smash a fifty against Ireland in the previous game.
Both skippers would hope to find their groove and hope to lead their side to the final of T20 World Cup 2022, which will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13.
NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022 live score: Babar Azam straight drive
Pakistan need 153 runs to reach the final of T20 World Cup 2022. Onus on Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Can they add a second title to their trophy cabinet, or will New Zealand make it back-to-back finals?
NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022 live score:
New Zealand post 152/4. Single on the final ball.
Daryl Mitchell remains unbeaten at 53 after 35 balls, Kane Williamson managed 46 runs.
Shahid Afridi managed two scalps.
NZ get 150!
Mitchell pulls and pulls with brute force, ball drops safely after going very high, and New Zealand have finally crossed the 150-run mark. Good recovery from the Kiwis.
Naseem Shah into the attack, and he will deliver more slower ones, that has been an effective strategy so far. Three runs from the first two balls and then tried to clear the boundary but bizarrely Masood didn't charge. Ball drops ahead of him.
T20 World Cup 2022 PAK vs NZ: Darryl Mitchel's fifty
Fifty in T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal against England, fifty in the semifinal against Pakistan again in 2022. Darryl Mitchell chooses the big occasions. If not for him, New Zealand would've struggled.
Two runs from the final two balls and New Zealand crawl towards 150.
NZ 144/4 (19)
Five runs from the first three balls in the 19th over. Death bowling at its best. However, Neesham gets a boundary on the fourth ball, tried to hit towards mid-wicket but got a healthy inside edge, towards fine leg.
Shaheen Afridi continues to deliver in must-win games for Pakistan.
3 for 14 vs South Africa.
4 for 22 vs Bangladesh.
2 for 24 vs New Zealand.
3 for 14 vs South Africa.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 9, 2022
4 for 22 vs Bangladesh.
2 for 24 vs New Zealand.
Three terrific performances by Shaheen in must win games for Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2022. pic.twitter.com/cP2vCG5okG
NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup live updates and score:
It has been a good over this from Naseem. New Zealand get 10 runs from the 18th over. 12 balls remaining, a place in the final up for grabs. New Zealand eyeing 150-odd target.
Back-to-back slower ones from Naseem, the teenager is doing the trick. His first ever World Cup and look at that maturity. Three balls and four runs from the next deliveries from Naseem.
Chance! And boundary! Shadab dives but the ball flew over him and goes towards the cover boundary. Taking on Shah on the very first ball this from Mitchell. Good recovery giving away a single on the next ball. And just like that Mitchell has reached 43 off 27 balls.
Shaheen Afridi didn't start the tournament well, but he's finding his groove again. Picking up important wickets. Allen and Williamson today. Mitchell is still looking to help New Zealand cross the 150-mark. Neesham also joins him. Pakistan have them under the cosh, but all it takes is one BIG over.
NZ 123/4 (17)
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup 2022 live score: Shaheen gets Williamson
Kane has to depart, his laboured inning comes to an end, Shaheen strikes and hits his trademark celebration. Kane tries to do something he's not known for and perishes. Afridi brings Pakistan back. Slower delivery, Kane did move late but he moved too far across to miss this ball.
NZ 117/4 (16.2)
Pakistan's women's team are playing against Ireland, but the ladies have eyes on the Men's side too! Wow, this sport gives you moments like these!
Supporting the boys from Lahore
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 9, 2022
on two matches in the women's team dressing room #WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/2ACJx50wFM
Last year Darryl Mitchell had played an unbeaten 72-run knock against England in the semifinal. Mitchell coming up top again? Meanwhile Williamson survives as the ball drops just before Rizwan can get his glove on it.
10 runs from the over. Only the death overs remain.
NZ 116/3 (16)
Another chance goes begging, Babar narrowly misses out on that catch, Mitchell tried to take him on but mistimed his effort, balls lands safely. And New Zealand steal two runs from the subsequent ball.
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup 2022 live updates: Pakistan keeping NZ at bay
Just seven runs off the 15th over. Pakistan looking to finish strong, final 30 balls left. Can New Zealand get to a part total. Two runs from the first ball of Harris Raus's subsequent over, Harris Rauf misses a good chance. Fumbled and chance goes begging.
NZ 108/3 (15.1)
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup live score: 100 Up for New Zealand!
With a boundary, Williamson dispatches the ball in over the ropes, and New Zealand cross the 100-run mark. Shaheen started with two dots but then gave away a chance and Williamson made him pay. A single to follow it up. Mitchell should face the majority of these deliveries now, he's looked in good touch.
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Pakistan finish on a high, Shadab finishes his over with just 10 runs. The fifty partnership is there, but only four overs remain. New Zealand have no choice but to attack.
Shadab Khan to Mitchell, SIX, to long-off, the partnership between Mitchell and Williamson is now worth fifty runs.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup live updates:
A maximum to start the over but a great comeback from Wasim. Eight runs off that over, New Zealand slowly inching towards the three-figure mark. Can they finish on a high here?
NZ 89/3 (13)
Williamson survives!
Missing the wickets, no bat/glove involved. Another shout on the follow-up delivery. What a dramatic over this has been from Wasim.
BOOM! Into the stands!
Williamson pulls and dispatches it into the crowd. There's a huge appeal on the follow-up delivery by Erasmus isn't interested. DRS review taken.
NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal 1 live:
8 runs from the previous over of Naseem Shah. Pakistan will be happy to give away the singles and doubles as long as New Zealad don't get boundaries. The Kiwis must try and fire on all cylindes.
Pakistan were starting to leak runs, Williamson and Co want to accelerate and good call from Babar who introduced Naseem into the attack again. Pressure building on Kiwis. Williamson 27 balls, no boundary still.
Darryl Mitchell looking dangerous!
Mitchell dances down the track! Dispatches it down the field, and a boundary. He's known for this kind of hitting, brings the end of the over. 14 runs off this over, New Zealand will want to keep their foot on the pedal for a while.
NZ 73/3 (11)
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal 1: Chance goes begging
The ball was in the air for a long time, they were calling for a catch but the ball was cut by Michell towards a boundary. Williamson has been at the strike for a while now and hasn't hit a single four. Pressure is building, he's faced 25 balls.
NZ 68/3 (10.4)
For the unversed, New Zealand were 53/3 at this venue against Sri Lanka but guess what they finished with 167 runs that day. A similar display would be great.
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup 2022: After 10 overs NZ are at 54/3
Not the start New Zealand or Kane Williamson would have expected when he chose to bat first. Pakistan's strength has been bowling and they have completely blown away the Kiwis. Something has got to give for NZ.
Seven runs off the 10th overs, NZ 59/3 (10)
New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 live score: NZ cross fifty
New Zealand are finally over the 50-run mark, but it has come in nine overs, we're approaching the midway point in this inning. Can they get to a decent total? This track is proving to be a difficult track to bat on. Daryl Mitchell joins Williamson in the middle. The skipper has to take the onus.
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal 1 live score:
Mithali Raj speaking on commentary says the wicket is very slow. Did Kane Williamson make a bad call today? Teams batting first at this venue have had an incredible record but that could change today.
Philipps is out! Caught and bowled by Nawaz!
Pakistani players celebrate and rejoice, that was a soft dismissal. Phillips the dangerman departs after scoring just six runs. New Zealand in deep trouble, with three wickets down.
NZ 49/3 (8)
Ohh bizarre this, replays show Nawaz didn't attempt a run-out, Williamson could have been in trouble there, Babar was not happy with that. The singles and double are coming thick and fast but New Zealand need boundaries too.
NZ 46/2 (7.3)
NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup 2022 live updates: Powerplay summary
Dots: 15 (includes wicket balls)
Singles: 13
Twos: 3
Threes: 1
Fours: 4
Sixes: None
Wickets: 2 (Allen, Conway)
In the pre-match interview, Shadab Khan had said that the focus would be on fielding. Lives up to his own words. But New Zealand won't be too sad as Glenn Philipps is out in the middle. He has been in surreal form in this World Cup. Will have to play a big role today.
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2022 live: END of powerplay
What a start to this contest. Pakistan lost the toss, however, it has proved to be a blessing for them. They have picked up two wickets already. Both openers of New Zealand Conway and Allen are gone.
NZ 38/2 (6)
Chance! Direct hit! Is he gone? Pakistan players are celebrating and the replays show that Conway was well away from the crease. Shadab Khan with a bullet throw wow! Conway was the one who was looking good. Has to depart. Pakistan get their second success.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Semifinal 1:
Conway and Williamson finding it difficult to switch the gears.
Rauf into the attack again, gets hit for a boundary in the very first over. Conway smashes that over the ropes and it was 150kph delivery. Takes some skill to do that at that pace.
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup semifinal 1 live: Good over from Mohammad Wasim Jr
7 runs from Wasim's over. Pakistan firmly in control here. They're not allowing Conway and Williamson to open their arms.
NZ 30/1 (5)
T20 World Cup 2022: Good start for Pakistan
Finishes with a yorker. Only four runs in this over. New Zealand on the backfoot.
NZ 23/1 (4)
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Only two runs from the over so far, excellent work from Rauf to keep Williamson and Conway quiet.
Trivia!
Conway vs Rauf in T20Is
27 balls
29 runs
4 dismissals
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Good over from Shaheen, gives away just five runs. Harris Rauf to bowl the next one.
NZ 19/1 (3)
HUGE shout from Shaheen, but umpire isn't interested.
Shaheen Afridi to Williamson, 3 runs, to deep extra cover
NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup semifinal live score and updates:
Boundary to end the over, New Zealand finish with 14/1 after two overs. Conway has looked good today.
NZ 14/1 (2)
Conway swivels and pulls it through square leg, gets a boundary.
Devon Conway takes some time to build his inning usually. Williamson too, Kane notched a fifty in the previous game. They both need to play in tandem today.
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Six runs off the first over. Pure Drama. Two appeals and one dismissal.
NZ 6/1 (1)
Kane Williamson joins Conway in the middle, gets underway with a single. The crowd is going berserk at SCG, chants of Afrdi...Afridi!
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup 2022: Allen has to walk!
Shaheen strikes, celebrates his first wicket. Gets the dangerman Allen.
NZ 4/1 (0.3)
NZ vs PAK: Survives!
There was an inside-edge and Allen survives But again! Shaheen gets it spot on. Another LWB, Erasmus agrees, another review. Wow, what drama.
Erasmus raises the finger! Allen is out! Opts for a review. The Umpire took his time, so what's it gonna be?
The first semifinalist will be confirmed today, and Finn Allen starts with a boundary.
Pak vs NZ T20 World Cup 2022:
Shaheen Afridi to start the bowling. Devon Conway and Finn Allen in the middle. Allen will take the strike.
All the pre-match formalities are done. Time now for the epic battle. Remember, Pakistan defeated New Zealand the last time these two sides met each other. T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal 1 to get underway shortly.
T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal 1: Pakistan vs New Zealand
Pakistan have won this competition already in 2009. New Zealand reached the final last year but fell agonisingly short. Time to make amends. National anthems to come up soon.
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup semifinal 1: Key Battles
Shaheen vs Williamson. Babar vs Boult. Rizwan vs Southee. Allen vs Naseem. It's even balanced on both sides and plenty of individual battles. Which ever team wins these individual battles will also taste the collective glory.
Kane Williamson and Babar Azam speak about the final.
KANE: We are gonna have a bat. Used surface. We've got the same team. It's important we assess to the changing conditions quickly. Our focus is on this game.
BABAR: Even we would have batted first. Same team. We are confident as a team and we'll look to carry the momentum. They have quality players, we'll try to be calm. We are trying to focus on this game.
PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup: Team news!
Pakistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Kane Williamson wins the toss and chooses to bat. Going with the same team.
Babar Azam inspects the pitch.
Ravi Shastri spoke during pitch report and revealed that the track is batting-friendly. The ball will come to the bat nicely, and there's not too much bounce like Adelaide here in SCG.
Bat or bowl first?
— ICC (@ICC) November 9, 2022
The Pakistan skipper takes a close look at the SCG deck#T20WorldCup | #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/XZHeUmxw2P
NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup semifinal in Adelaide: Babar Azam, Kane Williamson to flip coin at 1 PM
The toss is about to happen soon. For all the fantasy lovers out there, check out our ultimate guide to make sure you don't miss out on any of the top picks.
NZ vs PAK T20 Word Cup semifinal live updates: Shoaib Akhtar wishes PAK well
Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar has wished Babar Azam and Co good luck ahead of New Zealand tie. He took to Twitter and wrote, "Go for it boys. Fight hard & dont let the opposition control. Laga do phainta."
Go for it boys. Fight hard & dont let the opposition control. Laga do phainta. pic.twitter.com/Wb0g72icyU
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 9, 2022
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In a parallel world, what if all the finalists where in a single WhatsApp, and there's a twist, what if Elon Musk joins the discussion too? Take a look:
Big day of Cricket.
— Rario (@rariohq) November 9, 2022
Intense discussion ongoing#Cricket #Rario pic.twitter.com/YqNMPWl8Wg
Here are Pakistan players leaving for the SCG from their team hotel.
Off to the stadium for the semi-final against New Zealand #WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup | #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/PnkDz2DviR
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 9, 2022
T20 World Cup semifinal latest updates: New Zealand and Pakistan record in semifinals
New Zealand have won three and lost eight of the semis they have reached in either World Cup. Pakistan have won 10 and lost 10.
New Zealand vs Pakistan live updates: NZ vs PAK predicted playing XI
Here's how New Zealand and Pakistan could line up today for the T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal 1 in Sydney on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryll Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
LIVE| NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup semifinal 1 live updates:
Meanwhile, there is a fresh injury scare for Team India as Virat Kohli has also been hit by the ball. He left the nets session in some discomfort. Earlier, skipper Rohit Sharma had also been hit on Tuesday.
READ| After Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli hit by ball in nets ahead of T20 World Cup semi-final
LIVE| NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup semifinal 1 live updates: Head-to-head record
The last time New Zealand and Pakistan squared off in the shortest format, it was during the final of a seven-match tri-series in New Zealand. Pakistan prevailed back then. Here's how the two sides have fare against each other in recent times.
LIVE| NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup semifinal 1 live updates:
Babar Azam and Kane Williamson have been scrutinised for their performances at the World Cup so far. Here's how each of the four captains, including Rohit Sharma and Jos Buttler have fared in the tournament so far.
The 4 captains in #T20WC2022
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 8, 2022
Kane Williamson (NZ) 4 inns, 132 runs, av 33.00, SR 118.92, HS 61
Jos Buttler (Eng) 4 inns, 119 runs, av 29.75, SR 132.22, HS 73
Rohit Sharma (Ind) 5 inns, 89 runs, av 17.70, SR 109.88, HS 53
Babar Azam (Pak) 5 inns, 39 runs, av 7.80, SR 61.90, HS 25
LIVE| NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup semifinal 1 live updates: All you need to know
What: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st Semi-Final
When: Nov 09, 07:00 PM LOCAL, 01:30 PM IST, Toss at 01:00 PM
Where: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
LIVE| NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup semifinal 1 live updates:
Both teams have already played at the SGC this World Cup and interestingly, neither side has lost so far. There can only be one winner today.
LIVE| NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup semifinal 1 live updates:
New Zealand and Pakistan will hope to book a date in the final of the World Cup today, Kane Williamson and Babar Azam will be vying for the top prize. The road to Melbourne begins today.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 World Cup semifinal 1 at Sydney. Just two steps remain to win the trophy, four teams, which side will go back home victorious? We'll find out on Sunday.
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