SYDNEY – On Wednesday in Sydney, the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2022 will be between Pakistan and New Zealand.
Details of the match:
Semifinal 1 of the T20 World Cup 2022: New Zealand vs. Pakistan
The Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, is the place.
Date and time: November 9, 1:30 IST
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (C), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, and Trent Boult are likely to play for New Zealand against Pakistan.
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi.
Live scores for Pakistan vs. New Zealand
Highlights of Pakistan vs. New Zealand in the 1st Twenty20: Kane Williamson wins the toss, and New Zealand will bat first.
New Zealand, on the other hand, started their Super 12 campaign for the T20 World Cup 2022 with a huge win over the current world champions, Australia. Williamson’s team came in second at the T20 World Cup in 2021. Even though New Zealand lost to England, they were able to win Super 12 Group 1 and move on to the first semifinal.
Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam hasn’t been in the best shape lately, scoring only 39 runs in five games. However, batting coach and team mentor Matthew Hayden said at a pre-game press conference on Tuesday, November 8, that he and Mohammad Rizwan will continue to open the innings. Babar will try to make his team as good as the one that won the 1992 World Cup. That team beat New Zealand in the semifinals and went on to win the whole thing.
Pakistan vs. New Zealand, 1st T20 World Cup 2022 Semifinal (Pak vs. NZ) Full Squad
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Martin Guptill, Lachlan Ferguson, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, and Finn Allen.
Check back here for LIVE updates from Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2022 Semifinal against New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney.
Here are the live updates from Sydney Cricket Ground for the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan.
PAK vs. NZ LIVE score, 1st Semifinal of T20 World Cup 2022: NZ is off to a good start!
Now that the national anthems are over, Finn Allen is getting a quick start. He hits Shaheen off the ground for four runs.The next ball hits him right between the legs. Pakistan makes a case, and the umpire points. But it doesn’t have a big inside edge on the pads. The review helps Allen. changed their minds.
Pak vs. NZ: Out
Shaheen Afridi eliminates Finn Allen on the third ball of the first over after being hammered for a four on the opening delivery. In the semifinals, New Zealand loses a wicket right away.
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 6/1 after 1.0 overs
After an early blow in the 1st over, New Zealand’s score read at 6/1. Kane Williamson came to the crease after Allen’s dismissal.
NZ vs PAK: Four
Devon Conway beautifully steals a four on Naseem Shah’s delivery. Conway placed it through the square leg and ball crosses the boundary line.
NZ vs PAK: Four
Naseem Shah gets hit for another boundary by Conway, who placed it in the mid-wicket to get four runs.
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 14/1 after 2.0 overs
After two boundaries by Devon Conway, New Zealand’s score now read at 14/1 in 2.0 overs. Williamson (1*) and Conway (9*) are standing unbeaten at the crease.
New Zealand versus Pakistan, 3.0 overs later, 19/1
Shaheen Afridi had a solid over, giving up only five runs. After 3.0 overs, New Zealand’s score now stands at 19/1.
NZ against PAK: Haris Rauf enters the fray
Haris Rauf enters the fray to bowl Pakistan’s fourth over, following Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Williamson and Conway are at the wicket for New Zealand, which is batting at 19/1.
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 23/1 after 3.0 overs
After 3.0 overs, New Zealand’s rating was 23-1. In the last over, Haris Rauf only gave away 4 runs.
New Zealand versus Pakistan, 4-0 overs later, 23/1.
After 4.0 overs, New Zealand’s score was 23/1. Only 4 runs were allowed in the preceding over by Haris Rauf.
New Zealand is 30/1 after 5.0 overs against Pakistan.
New Zealand’s score after 5.0 overs was 30/1, and Mohammad Wasim Jr. gave up only 7 runs.
NZ vs PAK: Four
New Zealand vs. Pakistan: Out
Pakistan gets another break when Devon Conway, who looked like he could be dangerous, is out for 21 because of a direct hit by Shadab Khan. After 6.0 overs, New Zealand’s score was 38/2.
New Zealand vs. Pakistan: Four
After the shocking dismissal of Conway, Glenn Phillips hit a four off Shadab Khan’s delivery to give New Zealand some momentum.
NZ vs PAK: 44/2 after 7.0 overs
After 7.0 overs, New Zealand’s score was 44/2, and Williamson (14 not out) and Phillips (5 not out) were still standing at the crease without being out.
New Zealand vs. Pakistan: Out
Pakistan got another break when Mohammad Nawaz got rid of Glenn Phillips for six. In 8.0 overs, New Zealand lost four wickets and scored 49 runs.
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 52/3 after 9.0 overs
New Zealand is in trouble because they have lost three important wickets in 9.0 overs and only have 52 runs on the board. At the moment, Williamson and Daryl Mitchell are at the crease with no losses.
New Zealand vs. Pakistan: Four
On Shadab Khan’s ball, Daryl Mitchell finds a perfect gap and hits a brilliant four. Mitchell and Williamson want to get New Zealand back into the game.
New Zealand vs. Pakistan: Four
Mitchell steals another boundary from Shadab Khan when he hits it long-on and gets a one-bounce four. New Zealand’s score was 73/3 after 11.0 overs.
NZ vs PAK: SIX
Williamson joins the party as he smashes the first six of the day. Williamson beautifully lifts it on Mohammad Wasim Jr’s delivery as the ball goes into the crowd.
NZ vs. PAK: 89/3 off 13.0 overs
New Zealand regains the initiative with some quick boundaries and a six from Williamson, Mitchell. The score for New Zealand after 13.0 overs was 89/3.
Pak vs. NZ: SIX
The momentum completely shifts in favour of New Zealand after Mitchell hits a huge six off Shadab Khan’s delivery. After 14.0 overs, their score was 99/3.
Pak vs. NZ: Four
With a boundary against Shaheen Afridi, Willimson propels New Zealand’s scoreboard forward. He puts it on the short, fine leg and receives a 4.
After 16.0 overs, NZ and PAK are at 116/3.
New Zealand’s hopes are maintained by Mitchell and Williamson, whose combination brought the score to 116/3 after 16.0 overs.
Pak vs. NZ: Out
When Kane Williamson is dismissed for 46 by Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan can finally breathe easier. After 16.2 overs, New Zealand’s score now stands at 117/4.
Pak vs. NZ: Four
Mitchell keeps the momentum on New Zealand’s side as he hits another boundary, this time putting another four on Naseem Shah.
New Zealand vs. Pakistan: 133/4 after 18.0 overs
Mitchell was in control for New Zealand after Kane Williamson’s dramatic dismissal, when their total after 18.0 overs read 133/4.
Pak vs. NZ: Four
On a delivery from Haris Rauf, Jimmy Neesham joins the fun and slams a fantastic four. He positions it on the short, delicate leg to create a lovely boundary.
NZ vs PAK: FIFTy for Mitchell
Mitchell Mitchell scores 50 against Pakistan and completes his half-century in 32 deliveries, giving New Zealand its lost momentum back. Following 19.0 overs, their score was 144/4.
New Zealand vs. Pakistan: 152/4 after 20.0 overs
In the first semi-final game of the 2017 T20 World Cup, Daryl Mitchell’s fifty-six propels New Zealand to 152/4 after 20.0 overs against Pakistan.
Pakistan needs 153 to win over New Zealand.
Pakistan currently needs 153 runs in 120 balls to go to the T20 World Cup final following a strong showing with the bat.
FOUR! Pakistan vs. New Zealand!
For Pakistan, Rizwan makes a grand entrance. He strikes out Trent Boult’s first pitch for a FOUR!
PAK vs. NZ: DROPPED!
On the fourth ball of the over, Devon Conway dismisses Babar! significant relief for Pakistan
Pak is 9/0 after two overs against New Zealand.
In the first semi-final against New Zealand, Pakistan is 9/0 after two overs and chasing 153.
NZ vs. PAK: 4! Babar is accused.
Babar Azam thumps the ball in the direction of the point fielder! FOUR!! Pakistan has had a successful start.
NZ vs. PAK: 4
Trent Boult’s third over is being destroyed by Rizwan, who has scored 15 runs so far! Pakistan is 24/0 after three overs, with Rizwan leading the way.
NZ vs. PAK: 4! directly underneath the ground
Babar displays class by slamming Lockie Ferguson’s bowling ball to the ground! FOUR! 28/0 in 3.1 overs for Pakistan
NZ vs. PAK: 4!
The ball is simply picked up by Mohammad Rizwan, who then smashes it for another boundary. Pakistan is off to a great start! New Zealand needs wickets like crazy!
NZ against PAK: Rizwan scores four goals in a row.
Four in a row for Mohammad Rizwan! The power play is crushing it for Pakistan! 4.2 overs, 40/0
Pakistan is scoring more than 9 runs per over against New Zealand.
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are both making quick runs, and they have brought the score to 46/0 in 4.5 overs.
NZ vs. Pakistan: top-edge and FOUR!
Babar top-edges a short ball from Lockie Ferguson, and it scores a FOUR! For the time being, Pakistan is lucky!
NZ vs. PAK: 4
Mitchell Santner’s careless delivery is fully borne by Babar Azam! Pakistan score of 62/0 in 6.5 overs
Williamson chooses to review the NZ vs. PAK matchup.
Babar Azam is trapped by Santner, but the field umpire signals no out. Williamson is attempting a REVIEW!
Pak vs NZ: Babar is still alive!
The ball is going past the stumps, according to replays! Babar is still alive! Nothing is working out for New Zealand. 63/0 in 7 overs for Pakistan
Pakistan is dominating the New Zealand vs. Pakistan game.
The game is completely out of Pakistan’s hands as they are 75/0 after 9 overs. Even with all ten wickets in hand, they are still 78 runs short of the mark.
NZ vs. PAK: 4
Babar precisely times the ball, which then flies toward the boundary fence! Babar goes to number 41!
85/0 in 9.5 overs for Pakistan
Pakistan vs. New Zealand: 4 Babar then goes to 48.
Babar advances to 48 while pursuing Lockie Ferguson. 95/0 in 11.5 overs for Pakistan
Pak vs. NZ: Babar scores 50
Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, has returned in top form and at a crucial time. Babar scored 50 off of 38 balls. 97/0 in 11 overs for Pakistan
NZ vs. PAK: A partnership of 100 runs
Babar and Rizwan reach a 100-run partnership in 11.4 overs. For Pakistan to go to the third T20 World Cup final, they only need 53 more runs.
Pak vs. NZ: WICKET! Babar strolls
Babar Azam leaves the game having made 53 off of 42 balls. Trent Boult provided New Zealand with its first major success. Islamabad 105-1
NZ vs PAK: FOUR! Mohammad Haris off the mark
Mohammad Haris off the mark in style, as he smashes Trent Boult for a FOUR! Pakistan 109/1 in 12 overs
NZ versus PAK: 50 for Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan raises the score to 50 from 36 balls. 112/1 in 13.4 overs for Pakistan
Pakistan needs 31 runs from the final five overs against New Zealand.
After 15 overs, Pakistan is 122/1 and is 31 runs away from advancing to the championship game! There is a need for some quick wickets for New Zealand.
Pakistan needs 26 runs to win in the final four overs against New Zealand.
Pakistan only needs 26 runs to win in the final four overs with Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Haris in the middle.
PAK vs. NZ: OUT! Rizwan drops
When Mohammad Rizwan takes a walk, Trent Boult once again gives New Zealand the wicket. 132/2 in 17 overs for Pakistan
NZ vs. PAK: 4 Haris What a strike!
Haris retrieves Lockie Ferguson’s ball and smacks it for four! The middle infielder has no chance at all! Pakistan needs 15 off 14 balls right now.
NZ vs. Pakistan: A six came after a four!
The ball is slammed into the stands by Mohammad Haris! The third T20 World Cup final appearance for Pakistan is now possible.
PAK vs. NZ: OUT! Falls Haris
Mohammad Haris loses his wicket with only two runs remaining! Pakistan will require two runs in the final over!
NZ vs. PAK: PAKISTAN WINS!
Pakistan wins by seven wickets and advances to their third T20 World Cup championship game! Pakistan outperformed New Zealand in every way.
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