Babar Azam, Haris Sohail and Shaheen Afridi's genius keep Pakistan alive
New Zealand were kept to 238 by a brilliant new-ball burst and they were then taken out of the game by a glorious partnership from two next-gen players
26/06Result
33rd match, ICC Cricket World Cup at Birmingham, Jun 26 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
241/4 (49.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
26/06Result
33rd match, ICC Cricket World Cup at Birmingham, Jun 26 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
241/4 (49.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
You'd better believe, It is on Pakistan
The stars are aligning, the wins are coming, it's no joke any more. Pakistan are getting on one of those rolls
'Pakistan keep the dream alive!'
Former and current players react to Pakistan's win over New Zealand, which kept their hopes of making the semi-finals alive
Neesham's defiance a significant moment in his comeback story
Defeat dulled the enjoyment the allrounder could take from his innings, but it was important on a personal level
Which is the best ball of the World Cup?
Which of these do you think is the ball of the tournament so far?
Live Report - New Zealand v Pakistan
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis on New Zealand v Pakistan
Welcome to the age of Babar Azam
At this of all moments, in this increasingly heady campaign, let's not be shy - let's call this innings for what it is, a coming of age for sure, and perhaps an all-timer
Second spinner might have helped New Zealand, admits Santner
New Zealand concede pitch turned 'more than we though it would' as Babar Azam and Harris Sohail take game away
The eerie similarities between 1992 and 2019 for Pakistan
The inescapable conclusion is that for Pakistan, the 2019 World Cup is going the exact same way as the 1992 tournament
Preview
Pakistan reaching last chance saloon, New Zealand look to sew up final-four berth
It's a high-stakes match, especially for Sarfaraz Ahmed's side, as another defeat will significantly diminish their chances of qualifying for the semi-final
