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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
James Wallace and Rob Smyth

Pakistan beat New Zealand on DLS at Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman hits a boundary on his way to an incredible 126 off only 81 balls.
Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman hits a boundary on his way to an incredible 126 off only 81 balls. Photograph: Aijaz Rahi/AP

Pakistan endured a battering by New Zealand’s top order before launching their own onslaught through the centurion Fakhar Zaman to win a rain-hit World Cup game by 21 runs via the DLS method and stay alive in the hunt for a semi-final spot.

That’s it from us on this OBO today, ta to Rob for getting up with the lark for the early stint and thanks for tuning in. The 2023 World Cup rumbles on for another week… You can catch England and Australia slugging it out right now with the marvellous Tanya currently on the OBO tools.

We’ll then be back for the tournament’s top two sides going toe-to toe tomorrow (try saying that ten times quickly) loins well and truly girded for India v South Africa at Eden Gardens. Have a nice afternoon, ta-ra.

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