NZ 44-3published at 10 overs
Another delicate little dab from Kane Williamson guides the ball through third man for a smattering of runs.
Summary
Babar's unbeaten 101 steers Pakistan to six-wicket win
Pakistan move point behind England in World Cup table
NZ lose first match of tournament
Babar & Haris put on 126-run partnership
NZ's Neesham 97 not out as Black Caps recover from 83-5 to post 237-6
Shaheen takes 3-28 for Pakistan
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NZ 44-3published at 10 overs
Postpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
Ramiz Raja
Ex-Pakistan captain on TMSKane Williamson's defence is water tight, he plays for the team and he has common sense. He could stay there for the full 50 overs. It will take some ball to get him out.
NZ 40-3published at 9.3 overs
And after taking a blinder, Sarfaraz fumbles a simple take off Imad Wasim, and Tom Latham scampers a bye.
You win some, you lose some...
Postpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
Tom Latham - scores of 12, 1, 13 and 0 to his name - has come out to the middle to join Kane Williamson.
And Sarfaraz Ahmed makes a change, with Imad Wasim coming on to bowl.
Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
Charles Dagnall
BBC Test Match Special at EdgbastonThis is not what you want to see as an England fan!
Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
Ramiz Raja
Ex-Pakistan captain on TMSMagnificent! Magical! Sarfaraz with the full-length dive and this is up there with the best catches of the World Cup. Brilliant anticipation!
WICKETpublished at 9 overs
Taylor c Sarfaraz b Shaheen 3 (NZ 38-3)
WHAT A CATCH!
Sarfaraz Ahmed, take a bow! This is astonishingly good! Ross Taylor gets squared up by Shaheen Afridi and a thick outside edge goes flying to Sarfaraz's right. Sarfarz anticipates it and goes with the ball and then makes a huge tumbling dive to his right, sticking out his hand and clinging on to the ball even as he thuds back to the floor. Brilliant, brilliant work - and New Zealand are in a whole heap of trouble.
NZ 38-2published at 8.4 overs
Ross Taylor clumps a drive through the covers and Shadab Khan throws himself to the floor to stop it going for four.
He parries it back into play and Taylor jogs through for three, before he calls Williamson through for a risky single... Taylor was quick, though, and Williamson gives him a thumbs up as he slides his bat in at the non striker's end.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:15 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
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The NOISE from the crowd at both wickets, wow. That alone almost makes me want Pakistan to nick the 4th semi spot. Almost...
Harry, London
NZ 34-2published at 8 overs
Kane Williamson taps a couple into the leg side as is his way, before watching a delivery that keeps low swing through to Sarfaraz Ahmed.
There's something about Williamson's presence at the crease that makes you feel very calm.
NZ 32-2published at 7.2 overs
Oh, Kane Williamson!
This is a gorgeous little back foot punch, jumping on a short Amir delivery and just pushing it, almost effortlessly, through deep cover for four.
Postpublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
Charles Dagnall
BBC Test Match Special at EdgbastonWhat a noise! Fabulous, these Pakistan fans.
NZ 28-2published at 7.1 overs
There's an almighty roar about Edgbaston, noise building and building as Mohammad Amir pumps his legs and runs in to bowl...
...and Kane Williamson promptly caresses a cover drive away for four.
Postpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
The Edgbaston DJ welcomed Ross Taylor to the wicket with some AC/DC there - whose drummer, Phil Rudd, lives in...
Tauranga!
All roads lead there this morning.
NZ 24-2published at 7 overs
Shaheen 2-1-4-1
A wicket maiden from Shaheen Afridi!
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
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Anand Dahihandekar: Pakistan - a dangerous dangerous team in backs to the wall scenario.
Karlos: Don’t think I’ve ever heard a celebration that loud for a wicket in the cricket before!
Postpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
That's a cracking ball from Shaheen Afridi, just moving away from Colin Munro and inviting the drive.
Here's Ross Taylor. These two running together is always... interesting.
How's stat?!published at 12:07 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
Shaheen Afridi has taken Munro's wicket four times, in just 25 balls, in ODIs.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 26 June 2019
Ramiz Raja
Ex-Pakistan captain on TMSIt is an event! A catch has been taken by Pakistan! Munro tried to hit the ball too hard.
It's a grinder's pitch - you'll have to work hard but there's something there for the bowlers, the spinners as well.
WICKETpublished at 6.2 overs
Munro c Haris b Shaheen 12 (NZ 24-2)
Colin Munro goes hard at this Shaheen Afridi delivery - and he's caught at slip!
Cracking noise once again. In truth, this is a poor shot from Colin Munro. No foot movement, chasing after a wide delivery, and a thick outside edge goes flying to Haris Sohail at slip. Haris takes it at about head height and, once again, New Zealand are up against it.