Near-perfect Pakistan make light work of New Zealand to storm into final
The old firm of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam did the job on the night, after Shaheen Afridi and Co had applied the squeeze on New Zealand
09/11Result
1st Semi-Final (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Sydney, Nov 9 2022
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
153/3 (19.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
09/11Result
1st Semi-Final (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Sydney, Nov 9 2022
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
153/3 (19.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
New Zealand 'challenged a little' with players lured by T20 franchises, says coach Stead
"In the next 12 months, we will continue to be challenged with our thinking around that, and what that looks like"
Williamson says it's time to reflect as New Zealand confront 'changing landscape'
The New Zealand captain's T20 future could be the source of renewed debate after the team's semi-final loss in Sydney
Two first-over slips shape New Zealand's forgettable semi-final
It was not quite Mitchell Starc vs Brendon McCullum at the MCG, but another big early wicket set the tone for Pakistan's domination at the SCG
Mumtaz: Shaheen Afridi back to his best in the semi-final
The Pakistan fast bowler took the key wickets of Finn Allen and Kane Williamson in Sydney
Rizwan: Babar and I decided to 'attack the new ball' on 'tricky' pitch
Kane Williamson, meanwhile, felt New Zealand's bowlers could have been more disciplined against Pakistan's openers
No chaos, all clinic: Pakistan rediscover their best selves to saunter past New Zealand
Dreams of a 1992 reprise gather steam as Pakistan's trusted template kicks into gear with Babar and Rizwan finding form
Tactics board: Rauf vs Conway, Pakistan's weakness against offspin, and more
Sydney has seen all but one match won batting first this World Cup, with pace and spin both playing their respective roles
Babar Azam struggling inelegantly? Is this for real?
The efficiency, the elegance, the control... none of it is there anymore. Is he actually out of touch?
Mohammad Haris: 'My game is such that I take the attack to every bowler'
It's been an unlikely rise to stardom for the 21-year old, who has "backed his strengths" to shine at the T20 World Cup
Santner keeps fingerspin flag flying in the land of wristspin
The left-arm spinner speaks about reading batters' intentions and using ground dimensions to his advantage
Kumble: Pakistan out-bowled, out-batted and most importantly out-fielded New Zealand
ESPNcricinfo's T20 Time Out panelists discuss how Pakistan bossed the semi-final against New Zealand
Preview
New Zealand, Pakistan and a semi-final in the spirit of 1992
One team topped the group, the other barely made it, just like it was three decades ago
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.667 |
| NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.162 |
| NAM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.73 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.235 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 |
| IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| SCOT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.304 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.563 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| NZ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.113 |
| ENG | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.473 |
| AUS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -0.173 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.422 |
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.615 |
| AFG | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -0.571 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.319 |
| PAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.028 |
| SA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.874 |
| NED | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.849 |
| BAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.176 |
| ZIM | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.138 |