Pakistan chasing 238 to beat NZ

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Published : 20:41, Jun 26, 2019 | Updated : 20:49, Jun 26, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup - New Zealand v Pakistan - Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britian - June 26, 2019 New Zealand`s Jimmy Neesham celebrates his half century Action Images via ReutersPakistan need 238 to win the game against the Kiwis, realistically, to stay in the 2019 ICC World Cup.

Jimmy Neesham, The Bradman of Twitter finishes the innings style, cuffing Wahab Riaz’s last delivery over midwicket for six! He ends on 97 not out from 112 balls, an exceptional inning on a tricky pitch at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

It was intelligent, determined and occasionally sparkling; Kane Williamson couldn’t have done it better. After a very difficult start, in which Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled beautifully, New Zealand stole 140 from the last 19 overs, including 82 from the last nine.

ICC Cricket World Cup - New Zealand v Pakistan - Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britian - June 26, 2019 Pakistan`s Shaheen Afridi appeals successfully for the wicket of New Zealand`s Tom Latham Action Images via ReutersThe first 30 overs were dominated by Pakistani bowlers. Amir and Shaheen particularly had New Zealand panicking. But by the end of the first innings, the scoreboard shows some sort of parity.

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