PAK vs NZ first semi-final, T20 World Cup 2022, Highlights: Pakistan go through to finals

After 2009, Pakistan have qualified for the finals and they will board their flight for Melbourne as they have keen eyes on the India vs England clash. That is it from our end. We'll be back again when India clash against England on November 10, 2022.

New Zealand finally sniff victory, can they do the impossible and pull the match back?

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been splendid, just splendid. They have left the Kiwis clueless as of now

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been very dominant so far. New Zealand are going in with their spin bowling option but as of now nothing seems to be working for them.

New Zealand need to do something real quick here. The match is drifting away from them.

Finally, much to Pakistan's respite, Babar Azam has started to find the middle of the bat. New Zealand are clueless at the moment.

Pakistan are making a strong statement here at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).In reply to New Zealand's 152, they have made a blazing start over here.

Pakistan need 153 runs to qualify for the finals that will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022.

Oh Shaheen! what have you done, just restricted New Zealand's scoring. The left-arm pacer has sent skipper Williamson packing and this has dented New Zealand's hopes a bit.

Daryl Mitchell is reading Shadab's wrist position beautifully. Crunches his delivery for a gigantic six.

The skipper is still standing, hits Naseem for a huge six on the on side.  Pakistan are starting to panic now.

New Zealand have been jolted by Pakistan's pace, spin and their stellar fielding. Kane Williamson will certainly want to lead the charge and take his team to a respectable total in this important match.

It has been a brilliant display with the ball for Pakistan. Everytime New Zealand try to break the shackles, a wicket perishes. Phillips departs and Pakistan will now fancy their chances.

Shadab khan has just pulled off a blinder of a dismissal. Inflicts a heartbreak for Devon Conway at the bowler's end. Babar Azam's troops have been nothing short of outstanding on the field.

Things might just get tougher for New Zealand. Babar has introduced Haris Rauf as the first change bowler. How the Kiwis tackle him will be one interesting thing to watch out for.

Unbelievable to the eyes this is. Pakistan know the importance of runs in such a high pressure game. They are doing every bit that they can and are saving almost everything off the bat here

Pakistan's 12th man, their fans have slowly started to get behind their team. New Zealand look to brave the storm

Devon Conway and skipper Williamson look to nullify the Pakistan pace advantage. They are trying to get Shaheen and Naseem Shah's skin.

Two balls, two reviews, Allen survives and then departs. We are off to a magic start at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Shaheen does a Shaheen Afridi. Round the wicket, bowls with a zip and the white cherry crashes into Allen's pad. 

The coin of luck looks to have fallen in the favour of the Kiwis. Kane Williamson has won the toss and they will bat first. The condition is good to bat upon as of now. In the second innings, it might just play on the slower side. We certainly will have to wait and watch for that to happen

The time has come and the clash to qualify for the finals begins today. Pakistan are alive and they look to brace the Kiwi challenge at the fabled Sydney Cricket Ground. On the other hand, New Zealand who are playing yet another ICC event knockout game never started as favourites, but they have proved their worth and look unfazed at the moment. Hello & welcome to our live blog, get your snacks and prepare yourself for what promises to be one joyride of an event.