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NZ posted 266/9 in 50 overs.
Pak are collapsing at 73/5 in 18 overs. Showing just got out trying to loft CDG for 4 over mid off. Can't offer such easy catches to Kane.

Shadab joins Sarfraz. Lockie into attack.

Good bouncer by Lockie. Shady lucky to survive and get a single instead at third man.

Another nice bouncer, Sarfraz takes a blow on gloves. Lockie bowling in 140's.

Shady can bat as he showed on Paks tour of NZ this January. Imad and Hasan can bat as well to give decent contributions. Sarfraz needs to get into partnerships and take this beyond 40 overs to give Pak a hope.

Isha into attack. Bowling change.

Lucky wicket for Ish as that was not edged by Shady. No reviews so could not challenge.

85/6.

Miserly over by CDG. Just one of it.Takes RRR up to 6.92 runs per over.

Danny Morrison in commentary box.

89/6 at halfway stage.

Boult back into attack. 3 wickets for him so far.

Sarfraz and Imad working on runs in singles. These two have to put on a big partnership.

Edged for 4. Spoils Boult's economical over. Much needed boundary for Pak. Came after 29 balls.

Pak have struggled after Boult's hat trick in first spell.
RRR is now up to 7.6

Good over by Southee. Just 3 runs.