Tri-Nation Series Final: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Live Updates

A wide delivery from Faheem Ashraf gifts New Zealand the win, as they seal the match with a thrilling finish.

Shaheen Shah Afridi gets the breakthrough as Latham’s knock ends at 56, caught by Abrar. A significant wicket for Pakistan, while New Zealand needs 11 runs to win in 34 balls.

Tom Latham breaks his streak of three consecutive ducks with a crucial fifty. A much-needed return to form for New Zealand’s chase.

Abrar Ahmed takes a brilliant reflex catch off his own bowling to dismiss Daryl Mitchell for 57. A crucial breakthrough for Pakistan!

Daryl Mitchell brings up his half-century with a powerful sweep to deep midwicket. A dominant knock, keeping New Zealand on track in the chase.

Latham escapes an LBW call as Rizwan opts against reviewing. Replays show three reds, meaning Pakistan missed a golden opportunity for a crucial wicket.

Naseem Shah strikes again! Conway mistimes a hook shot, top-edging it to Abrar at long leg. He departs for 48, missing a well-deserved fifty.

Babar Azam appears visibly frustrated while fielding, a clear reflection of the mounting pressure on Pakistan.

Agha Salman strikes! Kane Williamson departs after scoring 34, bowled out while looking to anchor New Zealand’s chase. A crucial breakthrough for Pakistan.

New Zealand’s chase is in control with Conway and Williamson at the crease. They need 242 in 39 overs with 9 wickets remaining. Can Pakistan fight back?

Naseem Shah gets the breakthrough as Young is trapped LBW. A skiddy delivery hits the back leg, and ball-tracking confirms the umpire’s call.

Naseem Shah’s 19-run knock ends as he miscues a good-length ball, sending it straight to Bracewell at long-on. Pakistan all out for 242.

Faheem Ashraf has played 24 innings for Pakistan without scoring a fifty. With a strike rate of 83.38 and an average of 11.18, is he the right allrounder choice for Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy?

Faheem Ashraf tries to go big but is deceived by O’Rourke’s slower ball, top-edging it straight to Santner at mid-off. OUT!

Shaheen Shah Afridi miscues a slog sweep, top-edging it to Young, who takes a stunning catch at short third, Santner claims the wicket.

Khushdil Shah skies a slog sweep, top-edging it straight to Phillips at deep midwicket. Santner claims a well-deserved wicket in his ninth over.

Tayyab Tahir’s promising 38 runs end with a miscue, caught by Williamson off Duffy’s back-of-a-length delivery.

Salman’s 45-run knock is cut short as he top-edges a reverse sweep to Duffy, giving Bracewell a well-deserved wicket. NZ’s spinners apply the pressure.

Rizwan’s 46-run innings come to an end after O’Rourke’s cross-seam delivery moves in, deflecting off the inside edge to crash into the leg stump.

Rizwan and Salman are on the crease, aiming to build a strong partnership and set a massive total against New Zealand. Can they deliver?

Nathan Smith strikes as Babar Azam checks his drive and gifts a return catch! Karachi crowd stunned as Pakistan loses a crucial wicket in the final.

Michael Bracewell makes an immediate impact! Bowling around the stumps, he skids one through Saud Shakeel’s defenses, crashing into the off stump. New Zealand is on top!

Saud Shakeel top-edges a sharp bouncer from O’Rourke at 140kph, but Conway can’t hold onto a tough running catch at fine leg.

Babar Azam reaches 6000 ODI runs in style! A classic cover drive off Duffy brings up the milestone, making him the joint fastest alongside Hashim Amla.

Fakhar Zaman departs! O’Rourke adjusts his length, forcing a weak chip straight to Young at square leg. A big breakthrough for New Zealand!

A lucky escape for Fakhar Zaman! A leg-side chance goes begging as the ball races to the boundary for four.

Experts Bazid Khan and Vernon Philander predict a two-paced pitch, favoring bowlers early. Pakistan must set a strong total as night batting gets easier.

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke

Rizwan: We’d like to bat first. The pitch looks dry, and we’re aiming to make the most of it. I mentioned the cultural issue in the press conference, but we’re working on resolving it. We’ve made one change to our side.

Santner: It looks like there’s a bit less grass on the pitch compared to the other night, but I’m still expecting another high-scoring game. The boys are familiar with this ground, having played here quite a bit. We’ve been fortunate to visit Pakistan over the past few years, and wherever you play here, the wicket is usually in good condition. Our job with the ball remains the same. You always want to win when representing your country, and that’ll be the case against Pakistan too. We’ve made two changes: Matt Henry and Ben Sears are out, and Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith come in.