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Commentary (New Zealand innings)
That's it from us in this game. A sea-saw match and the hosts fought back and now have a chance to white-wash this Pakistan side when they face them on 19th of January, 2018 at 1100 local (2200 GMT). Should be a good game as Pakistan will want to go into the T20's with some momentum. Do join us for all the action from that. Till then, take care and cheers! You can now switch your tabs to the much anticipated game between South Africa and India.
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed says that it was a very disappointing loss for them but they had positives to take from this game as Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail and Mohammad Hafeez batted really well. Mentions that it was a good total on the board and he had confidence in his bowlers to defend it. On being asked about de Grandhomme's innings, he answers that Colin played a really great knock and some big strikes from him helped them win the match.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson walks in for an interview. About the game, he says it was a good one and Pakistan played well. Adds that they didn't lose early wickets but lost quite a few in the middle overs. Continues saying that Colin de Grandhomme played well and it was a special innings from him. Informs that they practice playing spin during the net session but it was different today. Gives credit to the top order for providing them with a good start. Praises Henry Nicholls for his contribution. Ends by saying that it feels nice to win the game as they were under pressure.
Colin de Grandhomme bags the Man of the Match award for his quickfire 74 runs off 40 balls. On being asked, how did he feel going out in the middle, he replies that he was hitting it well and got underneath the ball to clear it away. He mentions how key it was to build a partnership with Henry Nicholls and take it to the very end which they eventually managed.
Pakistan played a lot better today but still suffered the same fate. It was a case of one man playing an extraordinary knock to take away the game from them. Shadab Khan was the star performer for the visitors but apart from him, their bowling lacked discipline and consistency. With just one game left, they will have to better their overall performance to avoid the whitewash.
The Kiwi skipper was dismissed in the 35th over and New Zealand needed 109 runs more then off 90 balls. But Pakistan's hope of capitalizing from thereon was punctured by Colin de Grandhomme's blitzkrieg. His whirlwind 40-ball 74 knock included 12 brutal boundaries and the tourists just surrendered in front of his might. Henry Nicholls also anchored the innings well and was a quiet contributor in a couple of crucial stands.
New Zealand got off to a flying start chasing a target of 263. Colin Munro was in his elements and along with Martin Guptill laid a solid platform up front. Just when it seemed that the match is done and dusted, Pakistan made a resounding comeback. Shadab Khan was in the thick of things as he forced a collapse. From 0 for 88, New Zealand slipped to 4 for 99 and were staring down the barrel when Kane Williamson got together with Henry Nicholls to thread a 55-run stand.
All over in a flash! Pakistan will be shell-shocked at the moment! They were dominating the game and after dismissing Kane Williamson had the upper hand. But then, a tsunami named Colin de Grandhomme struck them! The big all-rounder grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and powered New Zealand to 4-0!
45.5 H Ali to H Nicholls, New Zealand seal a 5-wicket victory! Nicholls pulls this one behind square leg for the winning run. They go 4-0 up in the 5-match series. The hosts have now beaten Pakistan in 10 consecutive ODIs. Their dominance prevails as they bag a comfortable victory. 263/5
45.4 H Ali to H Nicholls, FOUR! That's fifty for Nicholls, his 5th in ODIs! He anchored the innings, which was the need of the hour. He has batted beautifully in this innings. He cuts it hard through the point region for a boundary. 262/5
45.3 H Ali to de Grandhomme, De Grandhomme tucks it to short fine leg for a single. 258/5
45.2 H Ali to de Grandhomme, FOUR! Short of a length ball on the legs, de Grandhomme rocks back and hits it past the square leg fence for a boundary. He has whacked this one and there is no stopping it. The 100-run stand comes up between the two. They have pummeled the opposition into submission. 257/5
45.1 H Ali to de Grandhomme, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 253/5
44.6 R Raees to H Nicholls, Good length delivery outside off, Nicholls pushes it to cover and they set off for a run. The fielder hits the stumps at the bowler's end and by the time another fielder could collect the ball, they sneak in another run. Good awareness by the batsmen. 10 runs needed from 30 balls. 253/5
44.5 R Raees to de Grandhomme, De Grandhomme drives it to long on for a single. 251/5
44.4 R Raees to de Grandhomme, FOUR! Third one in the over. A low full toss outside off, de Grandhomme manages to get an edge and the ball runs towards the third man fence for a boundary. He won't mind bagging these runs in his kitty. 250/5
44.3 R Raees to de Grandhomme, Raees bowls a wide yorker, de Grandhomme places it to the point fielder. 246/5
44.2 R Raees to de Grandhomme, FOUR! Adding insult to injury. Raees bangs it short, de Grandhomme was quick to see it. He rocks back and pulls it through the square leg region for a boundary. 246/5
44.1 R Raees to de Grandhomme, FOUR! A low full toss and had to be put away. He pierces the gap between long on and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. He is making it look so effortless. An innings he wouldn't want to forget. 242/5
43.6 H Ali to de Grandhomme, De Grandhomme pulls it on the on side and will keep the strike for the next over. 238/5
43.5 H Ali to H Nicholls, Nicholls pushes the ball to sweeper cover and the batsmen change ends. 237/5
43.4 H Ali to H Nicholls, Back of a length delivery outside off, Nicholls punches it to covers. 236/5
43.3 H Ali to de Grandhomme, De Grandhomme pulls it to square leg for a single. 236/5
43.2 H Ali to de Grandhomme, That went quick. He hits the deck hard on a back of a length area, de Grandhomme goes for the pull, but he does not manage to get any bat to it. 235/5
43.2 H Ali to de Grandhomme, Wide! Ali bowls a bouncer but it goes way above the batsman's head and the umpire calls it a wide. 235/5
43.1 H Ali to H Nicholls, Back of a length ball on the legs, Nicholls plays it to square leg for a single. 234/5
Hasan Ali comes back into the attack.
42.6 R Raees to de Grandhomme, A low full toss to end the over with. De Grandhomme slices it to sweeper cover and quickly calls his partner for two. 30 runs needed from 42 balls. 233/5
42.5 R Raees to H Nicholls, Nicholls clips it towards square leg and gives the strike to his partner. 231/5
42.4 R Raees to de Grandhomme, Another yorker by Raees outside off, de Grandhomme manages to get his bat down in time and the ball rolls towards the third man fielder for a single. 230/5
42.3 R Raees to de Grandhomme, Yorker outside off. De Grandhomme tries to get his bat down but fails to connect. Good bowling by Raees. 229/5
42.2 R Raees to H Nicholls, Good length ball outside off, Nicholls pushes it to covers and calls his partner over. 229/5
42.1 R Raees to de Grandhomme, Raees starts by bowling it full on the legs, de Grandhomme flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. 228/5
41.6 S Khan to H Nicholls, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. 227/5
41.5 S Khan to H Nicholls, FOUR! Swept and swept hard. Shadab tosses it up, Nicholls gets down on one knee and sweeps to get the ball past the square leg fence for a boundary. Good calculative risk taken by the Kiwi batsman. 225/5
41.4 S Khan to H Nicholls, Quick and full around off, Nicholls pushes it to covers. 221/5
41.3 S Khan to de Grandhomme, Maiden ODI fifty for de Grandhomme, and what a time to get it. Off just 25 balls. He made it look very simple with some effortless shots. Comes dancing down the track and plays it to long off for a single. This knock has put New Zealand right on top. 221/5
41.2 S Khan to de Grandhomme, Beaten. Shadab tosses this outside off, de Grandhomme goes for the drive and misses it. Well bowled by the leggie. 220/5
41.1 S Khan to H Nicholls, Drags it short on the leg side, Nicholls hits it behind the square leg region for a single. 220/5
40.6 R Raees to de Grandhomme, SIX! Didn't time it properly but still manages to get it over the ropes. Overpitched ball, de Grandhomme lofts it over long on for a maximum. What an innings this is from him so far. Will he take his side home? 219/5
40.5 R Raees to de Grandhomme, Pitched up, de Grandhomme drives this past mid off to come back for the second run. 213/5
40.4 R Raees to de Grandhomme, Swing and a miss. De Grandhomme tries to heave this ball but misses the line completely. 211/5
40.3 R Raees to de Grandhomme, Around off, de Grandhomme tries to play it on the off side but misses the ball. 211/5
40.2 R Raees to H Nicholls, Nicholls plays this play on the off side for one. 211/5
The last Powerplay is indicated by the umpire.
40.1 R Raees to H Nicholls, FOUR! Length ball around off and Nicholls this time who is seeing Colin hit the boundaries gets one to his name. Lofts this over covers for a boundary. 210/5
39.6 S Khan to de Grandhomme, Played to the point region by de Grandhomme. 206/5
39.5 S Khan to de Grandhomme, Played to mid-wicket region by the batsman. 206/5
39.4 S Khan to de Grandhomme, Driven through the covers by the batsman. 206/5
39.3 S Khan to de Grandhomme, Four Byes! That has beaten everyone, including the keeper. Kiwis will take the boundary but for Pakistan it is a missed chance. Length ball in line of the stumps and spins into de Grandhomme who misses his flick. The ball goes past the keeper and away to the fence. That brings up the 50-run stand between the duo. It has been a display of belligerent hitting, especially from Colin. 206/5
39.2 S Khan to de Grandhomme, FOUR! Inside-out and beautifully hit through the cover region. Knew where the fielders were and found the gap. Tossed up again in line of the stumps, Colin gives himself room and lofts it over covers for a boundary. 202/5
39.1 S Khan to H Nicholls, Tossed up, on middle and leg and Nicholls sweeps this square for a run. 198/5
38.6 M Amir to de Grandhomme, FOUR! Cracker of a shot by de Grandhomme. He rocked back on the back foot and punched it through the covers for a boundary. The match which looked evenly poised after Williamson's dismissal now seems to be slipping away from the Men in Green. 13 runs came off that over. 197/5
38.5 M Amir to de Grandhomme, Good variation by Amir. He bowls an off cutter towards a back of a length area outside off. De Grandhomme goes for the slash but does not get any bat to it. 193/5
38.4 M Amir to H Nicholls, Amir bowls a back of a length ball outside off, Nicholls runs it down the third man area and they rotate strike. 193/5
38.3 M Amir to de Grandhomme, Short and wide outside off, de Grandhomme slaps it to deep point for a single. 192/5
38.2 M Amir to de Grandhomme, SIX! He seems to be in some hurry. That was pitched on a bit of a shorter side on the legs. De Grandhomme pulls that one over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. He is doing it for his side. 191/5
38.1 M Amir to H Nicholls, Back of a length delivery on the middle stump, Nicholls clips it off his hips towards square leg and the batsmen change ends. 185/5
37.6 S Khan to de Grandhomme, SIX! HUGE! What a strike by the big man. Shadab tosses it up on the stumps, de Grandhomme gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum. He's found the middle of the middle of the bat. A meaty blow. Even the crowd could not catch that one. 184/5
37.5 S Khan to H Nicholls, Quicker and flatter on the leg stump, Nicholls hits it to mid-wicket for a single. 178/5
37.4 S Khan to H Nicholls, Gives it some air and bowls it outside off. The ball grips off the wicket and turns into the batsman. Nicholls somehow manages to cut it to the point fielder. 177/5
37.3 S Khan to H Nicholls, Shadab darts it quick on the legs, flicks it to mid-wicket. Good tight bowling by Shadab. 177/5
37.2 S Khan to H Nicholls, Floats it on the legs, Nicholls clips it to mid-wicket. 177/5
37.1 S Khan to de Grandhomme, Tosses it up on off, de Grandhomme drives it to sweeper cover for a single. 177/5
36.6 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Pitched up, Henry flicks it away to mid-wicket. 176/5
Shadab Khan comes back into the attack.
36.5 H Sohail to H Nicholls, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 176/5
36.4 H Sohail to de Grandhomme, De Grandhomme pushes it wide of mid off for one. 176/5
36.3 H Sohail to de Grandhomme, SIX! Back-to-back biggies. And this one is even better! Straight back over the bowler's head. Tossed up, in line of the stumps and Colin de Grandhomme makes room and hits it straight to the sightscreen for half a dozen. 175/5
36.2 H Sohail to de Grandhomme, SIX! Effortlessly done! Just whips it away off his pads and it flies over the mid-wicket region for a maximum. Length ball on leg and de Grandhomme uses his bottom hand to flick it away. 169/5
36.1 H Sohail to H Nicholls, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single. 163/5
35.6 H Ali to de Grandhomme, Short again, this time Colin pulls this away to the leg side to pick up a brace. 162/5
35.6 H Ali to de Grandhomme, Wide. Unusual bounce. Too high to worry the batsman! The Umpire signals a wide. 160/5
35.5 H Ali to de Grandhomme, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. 159/5
35.4 H Ali to de Grandhomme, FOUR! Flick of the wrists. Overpitched ball, on the legs of Colin who flicks it away through mid-wicket to the fence. 159/5
35.3 H Ali to de Grandhomme, Length ball around off, de Grandhomme gets an inside edge onto his pads trying to defend it. 155/5
35.2 H Ali to de Grandhomme, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 155/5
35.1 H Ali to H Nicholls, Back of a length ball, Nicholls punches this on the off side for one. 155/5
Colin de Grandhomme walks in next.
34.6 H Sohail to K Williamson, OUT! It's a clean catch from Raees to send the Kiwi skipper packing. This is a big, big breakthrough for the visitors. Floated up, in the line of the stumps, Williamson goes after this against the spin and hits it over mid on but hasn't connected as well as he would have liked to. Raees positions himself near the ropes to perfection. Takes his hands over his head and grabs a terrific catch. The balance was spot on there. You got to be ice cool to grab catches like these and the pace bowler was certainly cool as a cucumber. Pakistan right back in the contest. New Zealand need 109 from 90 balls with five wickets in hand. 154/5
Big moment in the game! Williamson has been caught near the ropes by Raees and he is all smiles. Looks like a clean catch but the umpires want to check it upstairs whether Raees' foot has touched the ropes or not.
34.5 H Sohail to K Williamson, The batsman dances down the track and does well to block the ball. 154/4
34.4 H Sohail to K Williamson, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 154/4
34.3 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Good effort from the fielder! Full delivery on leg, Nicholls sweeps this square of the wicket and the ball just falls short of the fielder there. They run through. 154/4
34.2 H Sohail to K Williamson, Tossed up, Williamson works it on the on side for one. 153/4
34.1 H Sohail to K Williamson, The batsman has played it to the point region. 152/4
33.6 H Ali to K Williamson, It's been driven superbly through the covers. They pick up a single. 152/4
33.5 H Ali to H Nicholls, Good ball, Nicholls gets an edge to it trying to defend this. It goes past the point fielder for a run. 151/4
33.4 H Ali to H Nicholls, Driven towards the mid off region. 150/4
33.3 H Ali to H Nicholls, Played to the point region by Nicholls. 150/4
33.3 H Ali to H Nicholls, Wide. Length ball down the leg. Wide given by the umpire. 150/4
33.2 H Ali to H Nicholls, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 149/4
33.1 H Ali to K Williamson, That's the fifty partnership between these two. They look solid out in the middle. Back of a length ball, Williamson punches this on the off side to collect one. 149/4
32.6 H Sohail to H Nicholls, The batsman works it down the leg side. 148/4
32.5 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Nicholls defends this ball onto the ground. 148/4
32.4 H Sohail to K Williamson, Tossed up again but too wide on the off side. Williamson plays it through the cover region for one. 148/4
32.3 H Sohail to K Williamson, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 147/4
32.2 H Sohail to K Williamson, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. 147/4
32.1 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Tossed up, Henry comes down and works it on the on side to move to the other end. 147/4
31.6 H Ali to H Nicholls, Outside off, Nicholls guides this to third man to retain strike. 146/4
31.5 H Ali to K Williamson, Floated ball in line of the stumps, Kane drives this past mid off to rotate strike. 145/4
31.4 H Ali to K Williamson, Punched off the back foot by the batsman. 144/4
31.3 H Ali to H Nicholls, Nicholls flicks this ball off his pads for another run. 144/4
31.2 H Ali to K Williamson, Pitched up, Williamson milks it through mid-wicket for one. 143/4
31.1 H Ali to K Williamson, Length ball around off, Williamson looks to play this on the off side but misses the ball. 142/4
Hasan Ali comes in to bowl.
30.6 H Sohail to K Williamson, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single. 142/4
30.5 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Tossed up, Nicholls works it on the leg side to rotate strike. 141/4
30.4 H Sohail to K Williamson, Williamson works this on the leg side for one. 140/4
30.3 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Drags his length back, Nicholls rocks back and cuts it to deep point for one. 139/4
Sarfraz Ahmed, the skipper, is quite chirpy behind the wickets, as usual. He keeps on motivating his bowlers but at the same time sounds too harsh when they don't bowl according to the plan. Also, a misfield or lazy effort in the field and that fielder faces a lot of anger. We have seen captains like MS Dhoni and Steve Waugh in the past, who held their emotions very well on the field and encouraged their players. Not sure, Sarfraz' way of handling things is good or bad. Annoying for sure.
30.2 H Sohail to H Nicholls, In line of the stumps, Nicholls hits it to long on. 138/4
30.1 H Sohail to H Nicholls, On the pads of Nicholls, who plays it to the short fine leg fielder. 138/4
29.6 F Ashraf to K Williamson, Rock solid defense by Williamson on a delivery pitched around good length area outside off. 138/4
29.5 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, Full delivery outside off, Nicholls leans into the drive and gets it past the cover fielder. The batsmen change ends. 138/4
29.4 F Ashraf to K Williamson, A short delivery on the stumps, Williamson tucks it off his hips towards square leg with ease for a single. 137/4
29.3 F Ashraf to K Williamson, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 136/4
29.2 F Ashraf to K Williamson, FOUR! Sloppy by the fielder at sweeper cover. The bowler hits the deck hard outside off, Williamson rocks back and cuts hard past the point region. The fielder came rushing towards the ball but it went past his legs for a boundary. Williamson wouldn't mind having that boundary in his kitty. 136/4
29.1 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, A length ball outside off to start with, Nicholls punches it to the cover region for a single. 132/4
28.6 H Sohail to K Williamson, Good delivery to end the over with. Gives it some air towards the batsman as he defends it off the front foot. 131/4
28.5 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Nicholls comes dancing down the track and plays it to long on to give his captain the strike. 131/4
28.4 H Sohail to H Nicholls, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 130/4
28.3 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Nicholls defends the ball off the front foot to the cover area. 130/4
28.2 H Sohail to K Williamson, Williamson pushes it with ease towards sweeper cover and calls his partner over. 130/4
28.1 H Sohail to K Williamson, Sohail floats this towards the batsman, Williamson defends it off the front foot. 129/4
The umpires make their way out in the middle. Martin Guptill and Colin Munro will open the innings for the Black Caps. Mohammad Amir will start the proceedings for Pakistan. Here we go...
27.6 F Ashraf to K Williamson, Short and wide outside off, Williamson cuts it hard to the sweeper cover region and will keep the strike for next over. 129/4
27.5 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, Ashraf drags his length short outside off, Nicholls rocks back and punches it to covers for a single. 128/4
27.4 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 127/4
27.3 F Ashraf to K Williamson, Back of a length delivery outside off, Williamson punches it to the point fielder for a single. 127/4
27.2 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, Nicholls plays with soft hands to a length ball outside off. He calls his partner immediately for a quick single. Good running by the duo. 126/4
27.1 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, Full ball outside off, Nicholls drives it to the cover region. 125/4
Faheem Ashraf will have a change of ends.
26.6 H Sohail to K Williamson, That was a good delivery. Gives it some air around the off stump, Williamson goes for the defense but gets beaten by the turn on the ball. Sarfraz is impressed by his bowler. 125/4
26.5 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Nicholls works it down the leg side and the batsmen change ends. 125/4
26.4 H Sohail to K Williamson, Sohail gives it some loop outside off, Williamson drives it to long off for a single. 124/4
26.3 H Sohail to K Williamson, Short and wide outside off, Williamson punches it to the cover region for a brace. 123/4
26.2 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Sohail drags it short, Nicholls punches it off the back foot towards mid-wicket for a single. 121/4
26.1 H Sohail to H Nicholls, Starts with flighting the ball, Nicholls defends it off the back foot. 120/4
Haris Sohail comes into bowl.
25.6 S Khan to H Nicholls, The batsman works it down the leg side and Nicholls will keep the strike for next over. 120/4
25.5 S Khan to H Nicholls, Shadab darts it full outside off, Nicholls defends it off the front foot to the off side. 119/4
25.4 S Khan to K Williamson, Dragged it short, Williamson plays it off the back foot towards the cover region for a single. 119/4
25.3 S Khan to K Williamson, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 118/4
25.2 S Khan to K Williamson, Floated delivery on a driving length outside off, Williamson lets that one go to the keeper. He got some turn on that one. 118/4
25.1 S Khan to H Nicholls, Tossed up delivery on the legs, Nicholls plays it to square leg for a single. 118/4
24.6 F Ashraf to K Williamson, Good length delivery outside off, Williamson plays it with soft hands to the point fielder. 117/4
24.5 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, The bowler hits the deck hard on the shorter side, Nicholls rocks back and punches it to mid-wicket for a single. 117/4
24.4 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, Ashraf drags it a bit short outside off, Nicholls presents the full face of the bat to defend it. 116/4
24.3 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, Good length delivery on the stumps, Nicholls defends it straight back off the front foot. 116/4
24.2 F Ashraf to K Williamson, Back of a length delivery outside off, Williamson opens the face of the bat and runs the ball down the third man region. The batsmen change ends. 116/4
24.1 F Ashraf to K Williamson, Williamson defends it off the front foot towards the point region. 115/4
23.6 S Khan to K Williamson, Shadab drags it short, Williamson punches it to the point fielder and will keep the strike for next over. 115/4
23.5 S Khan to H Nicholls, Nicholls nudges this towards the mid-wicket region and the batsmen change ends. 114/4
23.4 S Khan to H Nicholls, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 113/4
23.3 S Khan to K Williamson, Shadab drags it short and wide, Williamson rocks back and punches it to deep cover and gives the strike to his partner. 113/4
23.2 S Khan to H Nicholls, Nicholls cuts it to the deep point area for a single. 112/4
23.1 S Khan to K Williamson, Tossed up delivery on the legs, Williamson plays it towards the square leg region and picks up a single. 111/4
22.6 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, A back of a length delivery on the stumps, Nicholls defends it off the front foot. 110/4
22.5 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, NOT OUT! A good length delivery in the line of the stumps. Nicholls stays back to defend but fails to put bat to ball. It hits him on the pads and flies in the keeper's gloves. The Men in Green appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Sarfraz consults his bowler and takes the review. Ball Tracking comes up... Ohh!! It shows that the ball had pitched outside the leg stump, no need to check further. The on-air commentators though are of the view that the third umpire should have checked for the caught behind as well. Anyway, Pakistan lose their review. 110/4
Appeal for an lbw! Not given. Pakistan take the referral. Let's see what the DRS has for us.
22.4 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, Ashraf drags it a bit short outside off, Nicholls defends it off the back foot. 110/4
22.3 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, Nicholls shoulders arms to a length delivery outside off. 110/4
22.2 F Ashraf to H Nicholls, Nicholls defends off the back foot to a short delivery on the middle stump. 110/4
22.1 F Ashraf to K Williamson, Full delivery outside off, Williamson drives it through covers for a single. Sarfraz does not look happy with the fielding effort. 110/4
Faheem Ashraf comes back into the attack.
21.6 S Khan to H Nicholls, Nicholls plays it off the back foot towards the leg side. A dot ball to end the over with. 109/4
21.5 S Khan to K Williamson, Shadab drags it short on the legs, Williamson rocks back and punches it to mid-wicket. The batsmen change ends. 109/4
21.4 S Khan to H Nicholls, Nicholls sweeps it to deep square leg for a single. 108/4
21.3 S Khan to H Nicholls, A low full toss by Shadab, Nicholls hits it to deep mid-wicket and the batsmen pick up a brace. 107/4
21.2 S Khan to H Nicholls, Floats up the delivery on middle, Nicholls hits it back at the bowler. 105/4
A slip and leg gully in place for the leggie.
21.1 S Khan to K Williamson, Tossed up delivery outside off, Williamson drives it to long off for a single. 105/4
20.6 R Raees to K Williamson, Full delivery on the stumps to end with, Williamson drives it to deep cover and will keep the strike for next over. 104/4
20.5 R Raees to K Williamson, Length ball outside off, Williamson opens the face of the bat to get the ball towards the point region. 103/4
20.4 R Raees to K Williamson, Raees hits the deck hard on the good length spot, Williamson defends it showing full face of the bat. 103/4
20.3 R Raees to K Williamson, Full delivery outside off, Williamson plays it with soft hands to the cover area. 103/4
20.2 R Raees to K Williamson, Williamson defends it off the front foot towards the point region. 103/4
20.1 R Raees to K Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson leans into the drive and gets the ball past the cover fielder. They pick up a brace. 103/4
19.6 S Khan to K Williamson, Floated delivery, Williamson drives this past mid off to retain strike. 101/4
19.5 S Khan to H Nicholls, On the legs of Nicholls who gets off the mark by flicking this ball on the leg side. 100/4
Henry Nicholls walks in next.
19.4 S Khan to Tom Latham, OUT! The fourth wicket has fallen and suddenly Pakistan have gained the upper hand. Shadab Khan again! Taking the game away from the Kiwis. Quicker one this time, around off and skidding away from the batsman. Latham rocks back and looks to cut this square of the wicket on the off side. But he is beaten for pace and edges it behind to first slip. Babar Azam takes a sharp catch to his left. The leggie is flying high. He alone has turned this game on its head. 99/4
19.3 S Khan to Tom Latham, The batsman defends it from within the crease. 99/3
19.2 S Khan to Tom Latham, Punched off the back foot by the batsman. 99/3
19.1 S Khan to Tom Latham, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 99/3
18.6 R Raees to Tom Latham, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. 99/3
18.5 R Raees to Tom Latham, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 98/3
18.4 R Raees to Tom Latham, Length this time, Latham looks to work it on the leg side but gets an inside edge to it. Stifled appeal from the players but nothing from the umpire. 98/3
18.3 R Raees to Tom Latham, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 98/3
18.2 R Raees to Tom Latham, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 98/3
18.1 R Raees to Tom Latham, FOUR! Great shot. Pierces the gap and hits it wide of the fielder through covers. Raees bowls this a bit short, Latham rocks back and punches it through covers for a boundary. 98/3
17.6 S Khan to Tom Latham, Tossed up, in line of the stumps, Latham works it to mid on for another run. 94/3
17.5 S Khan to Tom Latham, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 93/3
17.4 S Khan to K Williamson, Drags his length back, Williamson goes back and punches it on the off side to rotate strike. 93/3
17.3 S Khan to Tom Latham, On the pads of Latham who flicks it away to square leg for one. 92/3
17.2 S Khan to Tom Latham, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 91/3
17.1 S Khan to Tom Latham, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. 91/3
16.6 R Raees to K Williamson, Inside edge again, Williamson lunges forward to defend this but gets an inside edge to it and the ball goes to the short fine leg fielder. 91/3
16.5 R Raees to K Williamson, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 91/3
16.4 R Raees to K Williamson, Spins into Kane who gets an inside edge to it before dying on the ground. 91/3
16.3 R Raees to Tom Latham, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. They pick up a single. 91/3
Drinks has been taken.
New batsman walks in.
16.2 R Raees to R Taylor, OUT! Taylor is a goner. Another wicket for Pakistan and they are on a roll here. Three wickets in quick succession. And they get the in-form Ross Taylor. Length ball on off, comes back into Ross who gets across the stumps and looks to flick it away. But he misses the ball and it goes to hit his pads. The Pakistan players appeal and the finger goes up. Taylor thinks about the review but Williamson is not too convinced and hence Ross walks back. Not a happy 200th game for him! Meanwhile, the Kiwis are in a spot of bother now. 90/3
16.1 R Raees to R Taylor, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 90/2
15.6 S Khan to K Williamson, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 90/2
15.5 S Khan to K Williamson, Kane works this to mid-wicket. 90/2
15.4 S Khan to K Williamson, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. 90/2
15.3 S Khan to R Taylor, Fuller this time, Taylor walks down and hits it through mid-wicket for one. 90/2
15.2 S Khan to R Taylor, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 89/2
Ross Taylor walks in next. 200th ODI for the big man. He becomes the 7th Kiwi to get to this milestone.
15.1 S Khan to M Guptill, OUT! Shadab gets his man! Two quick wickets for Pakistan and they are all charged up. Guptill is undone by the wrong one. Floated up on middle and Martin looks to heave this over long on but fails to clear the fielder. Hasan Ali stationed in the deep takes a simple catch. New Zealand in need of a partnership now. 89/2
14.6 R Raees to M Guptill, Drags his length back, Guptill punches it on the off side for one. 89/1
14.5 R Raees to M Guptill, The batsman defends it from within the crease. 88/1
14.4 R Raees to M Guptill, Slower ball, Guptill almost gets foxed and chips it short of the bowler. 88/1
14.3 R Raees to M Guptill, Fuller this time, Guptill hits it back to the bowler. 88/1
14.2 R Raees to M Guptill, Back of a length, Guptill defends this. 88/1
14.1 R Raees to M Guptill, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 88/1
13.6 S Khan to C Munro, OUT! Pakistan have their first wicket. And it is the dangerous Colin Munro. Shadab Khan has done the trick for Pakistan. Tossed up, on middle and off, spins into Munro who looks to sweep this over square leg but doesn't time it well and gets a top edge to it. The ball flies to the deep square leg fielder, Hafeez, who takes a good catch. Much-needed breakthrough for Pakistan and a well-played innings from Munro comes to an end. Kane Williamson walks in next. 88/1
13.5 S Khan to C Munro, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 88/0
13.4 S Khan to C Munro, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 88/0
13.3 S Khan to M Guptill, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. 88/0
13.2 S Khan to C Munro, Length this time, on the legs of Munro who flicks it off his pad for one. 87/0
13.1 S Khan to C Munro, Straighter one on middle and leg, kept low and hits the pad of Munro. 86/0
Shadab Khan to roll his arm.
12.6 R Raees to C Munro, Back of a length ball outside off, Munro pushes it past point for one. 86/0
12.5 R Raees to C Munro, Munro plays this to mid-wicket. 85/0
12.4 R Raees to C Munro, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 85/0
12.3 R Raees to M Guptill, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single. 85/0
12.2 R Raees to C Munro, Pitched up, Munro hits it through covers for one. 84/0
12.1 R Raees to C Munro, FOUR! Munro's day! And that's his 6th ODI fifty. Length ball, coming into Munro who looks to hit it hard but only manages to get an inside edge past the stumps and the ball runs away to the fine leg fence. 83/0
11.6 F Ashraf to C Munro, Sensible batting! Drives this past covers to move to the other end and will retain the strike. 79/0
11.5 F Ashraf to C Munro, SIX! Booomm! Just a flick of the wrists and so effortlessly done. Pitched up again on the pads of Munro who flicks it over square leg for half a dozen. 78/0
11.4 F Ashraf to M Guptill, Fires this one on a fuller length, Guptill drives it past covers for another run. 72/0
11.3 F Ashraf to M Guptill, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 71/0
11.2 F Ashraf to M Guptill, FOUR! Cut and flies to the fence for a boundary. Length ball around off and Guptill cuts it between the backward point region and the point region for a boundary. 71/0
11.1 F Ashraf to M Guptill, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. 67/0
10.6 R Raees to M Guptill, Drags his length back and Guptill pushes it on the off side to retain strike. 67/0
10.5 R Raees to C Munro, Pitched up, Munro drives it past covers for one. 66/0
10.4 R Raees to C Munro, FOUR! Short and pulled away by Munro. In total control of the shot. Raees bowls this short on middle and leg, Munro picks it up and slaps it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 65/0
10.3 R Raees to M Guptill, On the pads of Guptill who flicks it away on the leg side for one. 61/0
10.2 R Raees to C Munro, The batsman has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total. 60/0
10.1 R Raees to C Munro, The batsman defends it from within the crease. 59/0
9.6 F Ashraf to M Guptill, Guptill punches the short delivery outside off towards the man stationed at covers. 59/0
9.5 F Ashraf to M Guptill, Guptill lofts it over the mid on region and the batsmen come through for a brace. 59/0
9.4 F Ashraf to M Guptill, Back of a length delivery on middle, Guptill punches it off the back foot. 57/0
9.3 F Ashraf to M Guptill, FOUR! Ashraf bowls it fraction short outside off, Guptill latches onto it and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. Guptill is looking to cut loose. 57/0
9.2 F Ashraf to M Guptill, Guptill defends a back of a length delivery off the back foot. 53/0
9.1 F Ashraf to C Munro, Good length delivery outside off, Munro drags it to deep square leg and gives the strike to his partner. 53/0
Faheem Ashraf comes into the attack.
8.6 M Amir to C Munro, The batsman plays a pull shot to deep mid-wicket and picks up a run. Munro will keep the strike for next over. 52/0
8.6 M Amir to C Munro, Amir attempts a bouncer but it is too high as the umpire calls it a wide. 51/0
8.5 M Amir to C Munro, Amir bowls a short delivery into his rib-cage area, Munro plays it towards the short fine leg region. 50/0
8.4 M Amir to M Guptill, Good cricket going around. A good length delivery outside off, Guptill punches it towards the cover region. The cover fielder makes a diving save to stop a certain boundary but till then they sneak a run. 50 up for New Zealand and it has come up in quick time. 50/0
8.3 M Amir to C Munro, Amir follows it up by banging it short outside off, Munro defends it off the back foot towards the off side for a single. 49/0
8.2 M Amir to C Munro, SIX! That was a biggie as soon as it left the bat. A length delivery outside off, Munro steps out of his crease and lifts it over the wide long off area for a maximum. He looks to be in some good mood. 48/0
8.1 M Amir to M Guptill, Amir drags it short on the stumps, Guptill plays it off the back foot towards the square leg region for a single. 42/0
7.6 H Ali to C Munro, FOUR! That had to be put away by Munro. Ali drags it full down the leg side, Munro flicks it over the mid-wicket region for another boundary. Good end to the over for the Black Caps. 41/0
7.5 H Ali to M Guptill, Back of a length delivery dragged down the leg side, Guptill tucks it off his hips towards mid-wicket and rushes for a single. 37/0
7.4 H Ali to C Munro, Ali hits the deck hard, Munro rocks back and pulls it to deep square leg for a single. 36/0
7.3 H Ali to C Munro, Good comeback by Ali. He bowls it on a good length spot outside off, Munro punches it to the off side. 35/0
7.2 H Ali to C Munro, FOUR! Nicely placed by Munro. Ali bowls it short on the leg side, Munro plays a controlled pull shot behind the square leg region for a boundary. 35/0
7.1 H Ali to C Munro, Ali bowls it full and quick on the stumps, Munro drives it straight back at the bowler. 31/0
6.6 M Amir to M Guptill, Amir pitches the ball in the good length area outside off, Guptill opens the face of the bat towards the point region. 31/0
6.5 M Amir to M Guptill, A back of a length ball outside off, Guptill stands tall and punches it to the cover fielder. 31/0
6.4 M Amir to C Munro, Amir bangs it short, Munro pulls it to deep square leg for a single. 31/0
6.4 M Amir to C Munro, The batsman goes after a wide one and misses. The umpire signals it a wide. That one had a bit of shape to it. 30/0
6.3 M Amir to C Munro, FOUR! Full and outside off by Amir, Munro hits it with some aggression past the left side of the mid off fielder for a boundary. 29/0
6.2 M Amir to C Munro, A good length delivery outside off, Munro pushes it to the cover region. 25/0
6.1 M Amir to C Munro, Amir bowls a full delivery outside off, Munro defends it off the front foot. 25/0
5.6 H Ali to M Guptill, Guptill pushes it to the cover region. 25/0
5.5 H Ali to M Guptill, Ali bangs it short on middle. Guptill goes for the pull but is late onto it. He toe edges it to the mid on fielder. 25/0
5.4 H Ali to M Guptill, FOUR! Cut and cut hard. Ali gave him the option to free his arms and Guptill accepted the gift with both hands. A short delivery outside off, Guptill gets it past the point fielder for a boundary. 25/0
5.3 H Ali to M Guptill, Back of a length delivery punched by Guptill off the back foot towards the cover region. 21/0
5.2 H Ali to M Guptill, Guptill defends a back of a length delivery towards the off side. 21/0
5.1 H Ali to M Guptill, Ali bowls a full one outside off, Guptill times the drive beautifully but straight into the cover fielder's hands. 21/0
4.6 M Amir to M Guptill, Guptill tucks it off his legs towards the square leg region and keeps the strike for next over. 21/0
4.5 M Amir to M Guptill, Guptill stands tall to a back of a length delivery and plays it to the point fielder. 20/0
4.4 M Amir to M Guptill, Guptill punches the ball off the back foot towards the cover region. 20/0
4.3 M Amir to M Guptill, Guptill tucks a back of a length delivery towards square leg. 20/0
4.2 M Amir to M Guptill, Amir bowls a full pitched delivery outside off, Guptill tries to loft it over the mid off region but only slices it towards the sweeper cover area for a brace. That was in the air for some time but safe. 20/0
4.1 M Amir to M Guptill, Back of a length delivery angling towards the batsman, Guptill rocks on the back foot and defends it. 18/0
3.6 H Ali to C Munro, FOUR! Short, wide and asking to be put away. Ali dragged it short outside off, Munro cuts hard towards the left of the point fielder for a boundary. That shot looked pleasing to the eye. 18/0
3.5 H Ali to C Munro, A full delivery is driven towards the mid on area. 14/0
3.4 H Ali to C Munro, Munro opens the face of the bat and guides the ball towards the point fielder. 14/0
3.3 H Ali to C Munro, Munro pushes the ball towards the mid off area off the back foot. 14/0
3.2 H Ali to C Munro, Ali bowls a back of a length delivery on the stumps, Munro tries to clip it towards the leg side but misses it. It hits him on his thigh pad and Ali goes up for the appeal but the umpire is not interested. 14/0
3.1 H Ali to C Munro, Good length delivery outside off, Munro defends it off the front foot towards the cover-point region. 14/0
2.6 M Amir to M Guptill, Again a short pitched delivery on the stumps, Guptill punches it to the cover fielder. A maiden over by Amir. 14/0
2.5 M Amir to M Guptill, Back of a length delivery outside off, Guptill punches it off the back foot towards the off side. 14/0
2.4 M Amir to M Guptill, Quick by Amir! A bouncer to surprise Guptill. He does really well to duck that one out. 14/0
2.3 M Amir to M Guptill, Full pitched delivery on the stumps, Guptill drives it to mid on. 14/0
2.2 M Amir to M Guptill, Amir shortens his length and Guptill defends it off the back foot. 14/0
2.1 M Amir to M Guptill, Amir bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, Guptill lets this one go. 14/0
1.6 H Ali to C Munro, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Munro. Back of a length delivery outside off, Munro punches it off the back foot through the cover area for a boundary. Good end to the over for the home side. 14/0
1.5 H Ali to C Munro, FOUR! Good strike by Munro. Length delivery on the stumps, Munro picks it up and heaves it to the square leg region. The ball rushes into the fence for a boundary. He made that look very easy. 10/0
1.4 H Ali to C Munro, Full delivery outside off is driven to mid off by Munro. 6/0
1.3 H Ali to C Munro, Munro defends it off the back foot. 6/0
1.2 H Ali to M Guptill, Back of a length delivery outside off, Guptill defends it off the back foot towards the point region. The batsmen come through for a single. 6/0
1.1 H Ali to M Guptill, Ali starts up with bowling it full outside off, Guptill drives it past the point fielder for a brace. The point fielder manages to get some hand to it or else it would have been the first boundary of the innings. 5/0
Hasan Ali will bowl from other end.
0.6 M Amir to M Guptill, Guptill cuts it to the point region and he will keep the strike for the next over. 3/0
0.5 M Amir to C Munro, Dragged it short and wide, Munro goes for the cut but finds the outside edge fly towards the third man region. It was in the air for some time but safe. The batsmen change ends. 2/0
0.4 M Amir to C Munro, Amir follows it up by bowling it full and quick on the stumps, Munro defends it off the front foot. 1/0
0.3 M Amir to M Guptill, Amir bangs it short, Guptill hangs back and plays it towards the off side to open the account for his team. 1/0
0.2 M Amir to M Guptill, Amir pitches it on a driving length outside off, Guptill shoulders arms to this one. 0/0
0.1 M Amir to M Guptill, Good seam up delivery to start with. Pitches it on a good length area outside off, Guptill lets this one go to the keeper. 0/0