Pakistan was able to score a crucial win against New Zealand by 21 runs via the DLS method in the 35th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.
The match was eventually dropped due to rain during Pakistan batting when they were at 200-1 in 25.3 overs with Fakhar Zaman (126*) and skipper Babar Azam (66*) still on the pitch.
Pakistan owes this victory to Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam, who displayed exceptional performance and built a partnership of 194 runs.
Batting first, the Black Caps were able to set a target of 402 runs, which is the second highest total of the ongoing World Cup 2023.
Rachin Ravindra scored 108 runs, while Kane Williamson added 95 runs to the score, Glenn Phillips scored 41 runs, Mark Chapman added 39 runs, and Mitchell Santner made 26 runs.
Pakistan will now go up against England on November 11, while New Zealand will play Sri Lanka on November 9.
