New Zealand vs Pakistan, 35th Match - Live Cricket Score

PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf commended Fakhar Zaman's remarkable unbeaten 126 in Pakistan's triumph over New Zealand at the ICC World Cup in Bengaluru. In a telephonic conversation, Ashraf lauded Zaman's exceptional display and announced a PKR 1 million reward as a tribute to his outstanding contribution. He conveyed his best wishes to Fakhar Zaman and the entire Pakistani team for their future matches, expressing confidence in witnessing further exceptional performances and successes down the line.

“When we came to the dressing room, just passed message we need good partnerships. Said to Fakhar if he plays 15 overs we'll be ahead. Back of the mind we knew rain was coming. Full credit to Fakhar. We knew there was a short boundary and utilised it. We're just trying to give 100 percent. You never know. We're just going match by match,” Babar said.

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“Obviously a nice first half. Weather played its part but can't take away from Pakistan. Zaman - the ground wasn't big enough for him. They played exceptionally well and gave themselves every chance. Match getting shortened brings both teams closer together. Would've been nice to have the full 50. Was tricky to protect the shorter side. Full credit, they deserved the result today. I thought the contributions throughout were great. Clearly a very good surface. Can be tough on the bowlers sometimes. Rachin is batting absolutely beautifully. There's always small margins with the ball. If you get a wicket or two, you can take the short side out of it with the left-right combo. But we couldn't do that,” Williamson said.

“We were chasing 400 and that was our plan, just to see off the first 4 overs and thankfully it was my day. To be honest, I was lucky a few times but really enjoyed this innings. We know every game is a do or die for us and we have decided to play aggressively and we are playing with that mind so everybody is just trying to score runs. This is one of the best (knocks in ODI cricket) but I will always rank my 193 in South Africa highly, but I really enjoyed this game and New Zealand are a great side, so definitely one of the best. We were also praying that we don't want any more game to happen (while waiting anxiously in the dressing room during the rain break) because it was already 9 and half hours and we knew that DLS would come into the equation. We wanted to play with that aggressive mindset and we will play aggressively in the next game also,” Zaman said.

16 vs Zimbabwe, Kingston, 2007

13 vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, today*

10 vs UAE, Napier, 2015

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9 vs Bangladesh, Kolkata, 2023

160 - Imran Nazir vs ZIM, Kingston, 2007

131* - Mohammad Rizwan vs SL, Hyderabad, 2023

126* - Fakhar Zaman vs NZ, Bengaluru, today*

119* - Ramiz Raja vs NZ, Christchurch, 1992

The covers are back as the umpires are once again forced to stop the play due to rain. Pakistan are 21 runs ahead on DLS.

The covers are back as the umpires are once again forced to stop the play due to rain. Pakistan are 21 runs ahead on DLS.

Pakistan are 199/1 after 25 overs.

Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman are toying with Kiwi bowlers in Chinnaswamy.

Seven runs off the over as Pakistan are 179/1 after 24 overs.

23 overs gone, Pakistan are 172/1

Babar Azam pulls to hit a four and bring up another half-century. He needs to make it count now!

Pakistan are 160/1. Boult finishes the over well as Pakistan seem to be under pressure.