In the first semi final of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup at Sydney, Pakistan were 153 for 19.1 in 20 overs when reports last came in. Earlier after winning the toss New Zealand elected to bat and set a target of 152 runs for Pakistan.
The Kiwis scored 151 runs with the loss of 4 wickets in the stipulated overs. Daryl Mitchell 53 and Kane Williamson 46 were the top scorers for New Zealand.
For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi took 2 wickets while Mohammad Nawaz claimed one wicket.
India will lock horns with England in Adelaide tomorrow in the second semi final. The match will start at 1.30 pm IST. The final will be played on Sunday in Melbourne.
India secured the top spot in Group 2 after a win over Zimbabwe in the final league match in Melbourne on Sunday.
India, the only team to register four wins in the league stage in either group, started with two straight victories and were already assured of the semis spot even before their final league game.
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