Shaheen's 3 for followed by Babar's tone & Haris' fifty led Pakistan to upset New Zealand by 6 wkts and keep hope alive for semis

33rd match of ICC cricket worldcup 2019 played between New Zealand vs Pakistan on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Opting to bat first, New Zealand after having lost 5 top order wickets on 83 runs managed to put good defending total of 237 runs in 50 overs. James Neesham played superb inning of unbeaten 97 runs along with C de Grandhomme's useful 64 runs help New Zealand to set 238 runs target of Pakistan. Shaheen Afridi bowled well and took 3 wickets of 28 runs.

Pakistan in reply made chase easily in 49.1 overs with Babar Azam's match winning 101 unbeaten runs and won the match comprehensively by 6 wickets. Haris Sohail also contribute well with 68 runs. Babar Azam declared man of the match.

Man of the match :- Babar Azam (Pak)
Points : Pakistan 2, New Zealand 0
NZ vs Pak Full Scorecard Match33 ICC Worldcup Points Table 2019