New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: With the race to top-four getting more and more intense with every passing day, fourth-placed New Zealand take on Pakistan, who are sixth, in ODI 35 of the ongoing 2023 World Cup in Bengaluru on Saturday. New Zealand have four wins and three defeats, the latest being a massive 190-run loss against South Africa, which has put their serious doubts over their capabilities. On the other hand, Pakistan revived their campaign with a much-needed seven-wicket victory against already-eliminated Bangladesh. The result saw Pakistan take their points tally to six.
A defeat against New Zealand will put an end to Pakistan\’s semifinal hopes in India. Meanwhile, a win will see them maintain their chances of making it to the knockouts, but they will need to win their other match too and hope other results go in their favour.
A lot of focus could be on Kyle Jamieson, who has been roped in to replace the injured Matt Henry. Jamieson has already spent some time in India with the squad as training cover and he arrived in Bengaluru on Thursday, practicing on the eve of the contest. Although, he could have to wait for a match though as Lockie Ferguson has pulled up fit, and seems set to walk back into the playing XI. Captain Kane Williamson also had a long session in the nets and is expected to return to the playing XI, in which case we could see Will Young go to the bench.
For Pakistan, leggie Abrar Ahmed was seen in the nets as focus remains on Shadab Khan, who suffered his third concussion in 14 months. He could be seen doing some light drills. Pakistan hasn\’t come to an official decision yet. Speaking ahead of the match, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur said, \”Shadab (Khan) went through a preliminary test today, which you\’ve got to do as per medical protocol. He came through that OK, but we\’re in no position yet to make a decision on him. Concussion is a really important injury, and we\’ve got to be 100% sure before we make a decision. No decision has been made on him at the minute.\”
It will be interesting to see Pakistan captain Babar Azam\’s performance against New Zealand. His last five ODI scores against them are 49, 65, 54, 107 and 1, which makes him a threat. But his middle-over numbers aren\’t inspiring in this World Cup. He has been striking at only 79.24 in the 11-40th over period and we could see New Zealand using that to their advantage.
Key takeaways as New Zealand take on Pakistan in Bengaluru-
-Kyle Jamieson joins the New Zealand squad as replacement for Matt Henry, who has been injured.
-In ODI World Cup history, both sides have faced each other in nine games, with Pakistan winning seven matches and New Zealand coming out on top on two occasions.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:24 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: National anthems!
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Time for national anthems as both teams enter the field.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:10 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Playing XIs
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: NZ- Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
PAK- Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:07 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: What did the captains say?
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Babar said, \”We will have a bowl first because of moisture on the surface. We have good bowling and we are trying to hit good lengths and execute our plans. We have one change. Usama Mir is not playing and Hasan Ali is playing. I\’m feeling good (with the form), but not been able to finish games, I will try my best to enjoy myself and looking forward to the game.\”
Meanwhile, New Zealand skipper Williamson said, \”Slightly different looking surface to what we expect here. We will try to put a competitive target and adapt to the conditions. Nice to be back out here, obviously few niggles in the camp and the guys are very excited for the challenge today. We have 2 changes. Ish Sodhi comes in for Matt Henry and I come in for Will Young. Looks like it might take some turn. For us, it\’s about sticking to our plans and adapting to conditions as best as we can.\”
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:03 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan win toss!
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan captain Babar wins toss, opts to bowl. Regular New Zealand captain Williamson is also back from injury.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 09:57 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Toss coming up!
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Stay tuned folks as toss is coming up, and is scheduled for 10:00 AM IST!
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 09:45 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Trent Boult to create history?
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Veteran pacer Boult is one wicket away from becoming the first New Zealander to take 50 ODI World Cup wickets. Southee is second, tied on 36 with Oram and Vettori.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 09:32 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Daryl Mitchell on facing PAK
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: On facing Babar Azam and Co, New Zealand\’s Mitchell said, \”They\’re a world-class team and they have been for a long time. We\’ve played a lot of cricket against them, which is awesome for us. We loved touring Pakistan a few months ago and to be able to take them on here now in the World Cup\’s cool.\”
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 09:19 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Mickey Arthur on PAK\’s exclusion from IPL
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Speaking to the media, Pakistan\’s Arthur said, \”No excuse, but it (not playing the IPL) has been (a disadvantage). And the interesting thing has been that every ground we\’ve been to has been a new venue for our players, which is exciting. The players have really embraced that and they\’ve enjoyed that fact because they\’ve watched IPL on TV and they\’ve seen Test matches at iconic grounds like Eden Gardens, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai.\”
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 09:05 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: ODI World Cup history
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: In ODI World Cup history, whenever both these sides have met, New Zealand\’s highest total has been 302, while Pakistan\’s is 281. Pakistan\’s lowest total vs New Zealand is 167 and the Kiwis\’ is 166.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 08:52 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Haris Rauf to remain in playing XI for PAK?
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Speaking ahead of the match, Pakistan head coach Arthur said, \”If we make change – and just on Haris Rauf does a real role for us. You know, he\’s kind of our striker. So no, we wouldn\’t look to change Haris Rauf because he\’s got a specific role for us within the team. But there is a potential for a game plan change, yes.\”
\”As a Pakistan team, we play a hell of a lot of cricket so being on the road is nothing new for these guys. What has been tough is the fact that we\’ve been under a massive amount of security. So, I\’ve been sort of taken aback. I found it difficult. It\’s almost like we\’ve been back in the Covid times, where you were almost secluded to your floor and your team room. So much so that their breakfast is in a separate room to everybody else. That\’s been the tough aspect,\” he further added.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 08:40 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Spotlight on Babar Azam!
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar\’s last five ODI scores vs New Zealand are 49, 65, 54, 107 and 1, which makes him a threat. His middle over numbers are inspiring. He has been striking at 79.24 in the 11-40th over period.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 08:24 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Weather update
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: According to Accuweather, there is a 68 percent chance of rain in daytime. If rain plays spoilsport, Pakistan could very well fail to qualify for the semis!
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 08:08 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: NZ woes
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand\’s campaign has been riddled with poor luck, starting with Williamson\’s broken thumb in the very match he made his comeback after ACL recovery. The bowling camp also have their woes as Henry has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, and has been replaced by Jamieson.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 07:53 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Rain threat?
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: There could be rain in the second half. The pitch has patchy grass spots, and seemed drier. The stadium has seen two opposite games, as Australia posted 350-plus and England lost to Sr Lanka. Pacers have taken 23 wickets here and are offered more help than spinners (6) in the two matches so far.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 07:41 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Tom Latham vs Shaheen Afridi!
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Despite not being in good form in the ongoing tournament, Latham is a key cog in this New Zealand middle order. He will be in focus, when he takes on Afridi. Against the pacer, he has lost his wicket four times in ODIs. Meanwhile, Afridi with the older ball in middle overs, averages 16.2, bagging seven wickets between overs 11-40.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 07:31 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Daryl Mitchell on the Black Caps way!
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Speaking ahead of the match, New Zealand star Daryl Mitchell said, \”Look, we\’re a small country, down at the bottom of the earth, and for us it\’s fighting for every ball, chasing every ball to the boundary, and doing the little things that we can control. The big stuff will look after itself if we\’re clear on our roles, very detailed with how we go about our business… We\’re just very proud to represent our country and get stuck in the World Cup and you\’ll see that by the passion and the way the guys throw themselves around out in the field.\”
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 07:22 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Shadab Khan\’s availability?
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Speaking ahead of the match, Pakistan head oach Mickey Arthur gave an update. He said, \”Shadab went through a preliminary test today, which you\’ve got to do as per medical protocol. He came through that OK, but we\’re in no position yet to make a decision on him. Concussion is a really important injury, and we\’ve got to be 100% sure before we make a decision. No decision has been made on him at the minute.\”
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 07:09 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Head-to-head
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: In ODIs, both sides have faced each other in 115 matches with New Zealand winning 51 matches and Pakistan coming out on top on 60 occasions. 3 matches have ended without a result and one game has been tied. In ODI World Cup history, they have faced each other in nine matches, with Pakistan leading 7-2.
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 06:56 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Squads
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: NZ- Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, James Neesham, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson
PAK- Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali
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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 06:52 AM
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Hello and welcome everyone!
New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, NZ vs PAK Cricket World Cup 2023: Good morning everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of today\’s first ODI World Cup fixture, where we have New Zealand taking on Pakistan in Bengaluru, on Saturday. Stay tuned folks, for an absolute thriller!