Postpublished at 10:35 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match Special
Oh, dear. What an opportunity.
The throw was miles wide from Boult.
Summary
Pakistan will face India or England, who meet in Thursday's semi, in Sunday's final in Melbourne
Babar, dropped on 0 by NZ keeper Conway, strokes 53
Rizwan top-scores with 57 as openers put on 105 for first wicket
New Zealand recover from 49-3 to post 152-4
Mitchell & Williamson put on 68 for fourth wicket
Allen falls in first over after overturning lbw decision the previous ball
Postpublished at 10:35 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Close!published at 9.1 overs
Pak 76-0
Chance! Stop-start running, Babar struggling. Boult's throw from point misses. Another small opportunity goes begging.
Postpublished at 10:33 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialNew Zealand have slowed the run rate down with the spin but it's wickets they desperately need.
Pak 75-0published at 9 overs
Target 153
Glum faces on the NZ dugout. Players looking around wondering what's going on. Now a fumble by Trent Boult allows a second run. Kane Williamson looks like he could swing for someone.
Pak 71-0published at 8.3 overs
Target 153
Santner doesn't look like taking a wicket even if he bowls until next week.
Postpublished at 10:31 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialTo put this into context of Pakistan's competition, they suffered a heart-breaking defeat to India, lost by a run to Zimbabwe and we all thought they were done and dusted!
Pak 68-0published at 8 overs
Target 153
Five singles from Sodhi's first over. Pakistan milking it. The win predictor has got them at 88%.
Postpublished at 10:28 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialShould New Zealand have tried an over of spin in the powerplay?
Adil Rashid's over against Sri Lanka changed the game for England a few days ago.
Postpublished at 10:28 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialIsh Sodhi is the key for New Zealand.
Pak 65-0published at 7.3 overs
Target 153
Leg-spin from Ish Sodhi. Trouble is, there's no pressure on Pakistan. They can stroll the chase from here.
Not outpublished at 7 overs
Pak 63-0
Sliding down. All going Pakistan's way.
Postpublished at 10:26 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialEven if it's not out, New Zealand need the time out to take a breather and get their thoughts together.
Postpublished at 10:26 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialSantner was persistent there. This better be at least umpire's call because he was adamant.
NZ reviewpublished at 7 overs
Pak 62-0
Now then. Babar hit on the pads...
Postpublished at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThat is a rank delivery from Santner, mind.
Postpublished at 10:24 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialNew Zealand hit 10 fours in their entire innings and Pakistan have matched it already!
Pak 62-0published at 6.5 overs
Target 153
What is going on with New Zealand? They are bowling like men who have never played before. Too short, pulled for four by Babar. All very un-New Zealand.
Postpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThis is why Pakistan frustrate me. We know they can play like this! So where has it been?!
Pak 56-0published at 6.2 overs
Target 153
Mitch Santner is on with his very slow left-armers. NZ need something to happen quickly.
Postpublished at 10:22 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2022
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialThe wheels are coming off. It's like New Zealand have been ambushed. I don't think they were expecting this at all.
