New Zealand has secured their fourth consecutive victory in the ODI series against Pakistan, marking their third straight win over the same opponent. They are not only the favourites to clinch the tournament but are also considered the clear frontrunners. Conversely, Pakistan is facing challenges in both their bowling and top-order batting.

The lower order of Pakistan's batting lineup is now in a position to challenge the top order, urging them to improve their performance. Naseem struck a six off Santner on the third ball of the 47th over, followed by a single, and then Rauf hit another six. However, Rauf attempted another ambitious shot and was caught at long-on.

Haris Rauf c Mitchell b Santner 19 (10)

Pakistan 260/9 in 47 overs

The excitement was short-lived as Khushdil managed to hook the second ball of the 44th over from O'Rourke for a four, but he was caught at long-on while attempting to hit the fourth ball down the ground.

Pakistan had previously won the trophy after a significant defeat to India, narrowly advancing to the knockout stage. Should they manage to replicate that success and win the trophy again, they may credit Khushdil for mitigating the impact on their net run rate this evening.

Khushdil Shah c Bracewell b O'Rourke 69 (49)

Pakistan 229/8 in 43.4 overs.

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Henry delivers the next over, opting for a short ball that comfortably reaches Khushdil at waist height. He skillfully drives it between deep midwicket and mid-on for a boundary. The following delivery is wide down the leg side, and Khushdil responds by flat-batting it past mid-off for another four. After three singles, Khushdil advances to 65 runs off 45 balls. Had any of Pakistan's top-order batsmen performed similarly, the match would have been far more exciting at this stage.

Pakistan stands at 225/7 after 43 overs, requiring 96 runs to win from 42 balls.

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Remarkably, he has achieved this in just 36 balls, providing Pakistani supporters with a reason to celebrate. He reaches this milestone with a four off O'Rourke's fourth delivery in the 42nd over, sending the ball past deep square leg. He then strikes the next ball to the same region for another boundary. O'Rourke delivers a wide ball outside off, which the umpire calls, followed by a single to retain the strike.

Khushdil Shah is on 55 runs from 40 balls.

Pakistan is at 213/7 after 42 overs.

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Khushdil Shah is making a valiant effort, but it appears to be in vain for the moment. He has surged to 43 runs off 33 balls, while Shaheen has contributed 12 runs off 10 deliveries, including a few boundaries. The sluggish run rate exhibited by Pakistan in the initial 20 overs seems to have sealed their fate.

Pakistan is at 196/6 after 40 overs.

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Santner delivers a short ball to Khushdil on the first ball of the 36th over, prompting the batter to clear his front leg and pull it past deep midwicket for a four. Following two runs, Khushdil finds the gap to the left of midwicket for another boundary. Khushdil is now on 31 runs off 22 balls, while Shaheen Afridi is at the other end with three runs off three balls.

Pakistan is at 175/6 after 37 overs.

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Babar Azam attempts a sweep against Santner. He finally displayed some aggression during this over, driving Santner through midwicket for a boundary on the fourth ball. Subsequently, he advanced towards Santner but ended up nudging it to short third. On the final delivery, he attempted another sweep, resulting in a top edge that was easily caught by Williamson.

Babar Azam c Williamson b Santner 64 (90)

Pakistan 153/6 in 34 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: It appears that Pakistan's innings may be nearing its conclusion. Santner delivers the third ball of the over wide outside off, and Tayyab Tahir hits it directly into Williamson's hands at midwicket.

Tayyab Tahir c Williamson b Santner 1 (5)

Pakistan 128/5 in 31.3 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Nathan Smith is bowling the 31st over, and he delivers a short ball on the fourth delivery. Salman misjudges his pull shot, allowing Michael Bracewell to move in from midwicket to secure the catch. Pakistan's situation is increasingly dire, raising questions about their lack of aggressive intent at this stage.

Salman Agha c Bracewell b Smith 42 (28)

Pakistan 127/4 in 30.4 overs.

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: The evaluation of this innings hinges on Babar's performance moving forward. Currently, he has faced 49 dot balls, indicating a challenging phase. The audience appears to acknowledge this struggle, responding with only subdued applause. Babar refrains from raising his bat in acknowledgement.

Pakistan 124/3 in 30.1 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Santner delivers a short ball to commence the next over, which Salman expertly cuts through point for a boundary. Although he does not connect perfectly with the subsequent drive, it still results in another four runs. This shot was a calculated adjustment on his part, showcasing remarkable skill. Following this, two singles are scored, but a lapse in fielding by Williamson allows Salman to escape further scrutiny, prompting an angry kick from Williamson.

Babar is on 44 from 74 balls, while Salman has scored 26 off 20.

Pakistan 104/3 in 28 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Babar opens the 27th over with a single, after which Salman creates space and powerfully drives the second delivery from Phillips to deep cover for four runs. He then deftly paddles the next ball over his shoulder for another boundary. A single follows, but Babar faces two dot balls thereafter.

Salman is on 17 from 16 balls, and Babar stands at 43 from 72.

Pakistan 94/3 in 27 overs.

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: This must be a difficult experience for Pakistan supporters. Phillips has bowled five runs and conceded only 21 runs, while Santner has delivered three overs for just 10 runs. Pakistan's run rate stands at 3.23, but their required rate has surged to 9.87. Every attempt by Babar and Agha seems to find a fielder. The 26th over yielded just one run from Santner, with Babar scoring 42 off 69 balls and Agha at eight off 13.

Pakistan 84/3 in 26 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: He attempts yet another ambitious slog sweep against Bracewell on the fifth ball of the 21st over. He completely misses, resulting in a disarray of stumps. This concludes a partnership of 65 balls, yielding only 47 runs between Fakhar and Babar.

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: It appeared that Conway had the situation under control, executing a full-length dive forward, and the ball seemed to settle in his hands. However, it slipped away. It is possible that the low lighting in Karachi affected his visibility. The struggling Fakhar receives a reprieve, but can he capitalize on it? He is on 24 off 40 at the end of that over, while Babar is on 32 off 47.

Pakistan 66/2 in 20 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: One might argue that they have increased their pace, as their run rate has now exceeded 3, yet the depth of their predicament continues to grow. Fakhar is on 18 off 28, and Babar is on 27 off 41 balls.

Pakistan 55/2 in 17 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Fakhar strikes the third ball of the 14th over bowled by Phillips down the ground for four, but then he collapses, clutching his left leg. After a brief pause, he prepares to face the next delivery but swings wildly, sending the ball to extra cover before crumpling to the ground again. It appeared that his day might be over, but after a lengthy discussion with the physio, he seemed ready to continue. He even manages a single on the next ball, though he stops gingerly at the non-striker's end, concluding the over with a dot.

Babar is on 22 off 37, and Fakhar is on nine off 14.

Pakistan 41/2 in

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: ANNOUNCING THE CATCH OF THE TOURNAMENT AWARD AS A WINNER HAS BEEN DECLARED! The highlight of Mohammad Rizwan's innings today will undoubtedly be his dismissal. O'Rourke delivered the final ball of the 10th over short and wide, prompting Rizwan to execute a powerful cut shot. The ball sped towards Phillips' left side. On most occasions, that would easily result in four runs, but not with Phillips positioned at point. He lunged to his left, successfully catching the ball with his outstretched left hand after it had nearly passed him, and then rose with a modest smile.

Pakistan has managed to score only 22 runs during the initial powerplay.

Rizwan c Phillips b O'Rourke 3 (14)

Pakistan 22/2 in 10 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Babar received a bit of width on the fifth delivery of O'Rourke's over in the eighth, driving it square to the boundary. However, there was only one additional run scored prior to that in this over, leaving Babar at 10 off 18. Rizwan is struggling significantly, having scored just two runs off 11 balls. Meanwhile, the global feed appears to be experiencing technical difficulties, resulting in a jagged and jittery broadcast.

Currently, Pakistan's run rate is a sluggish 2.37, while they need to accelerate to 7.19.

Pakistan 19/1 in 8 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: The ball has been keeping low on several occasions. Commentators have noted that dew may not be a factor today due to the windy conditions, as evidenced by the players' shirts flapping. Additionally, there have been persistent issues with maintaining a clear sight screen. The Pakistan batters have halted the bowlers at least six times today due to interference around the sight screen, a problem that also occurred during New Zealand's innings.

Babar is on six off 16, while Rizwan has one off seven.

Pakistan 14/1 in 7 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Should Babar continue his current form, even a target of 320 runs may not suffice. The difficulty arises from the fact that Babar has only sporadically displayed his exceptional talent over the last few years, and this match seems to be yet another example of that.

New Zealand 295/5 in 48.1 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Babar secures a single off the first delivery of the 49th over from Afridi, marking a significant milestone. He has already hit four sixes and one four. New Zealand is now just five runs shy of reaching 300. Pakistan faces a considerable challenge in their innings and will be hoping for the dew factor to assist them.

New Zealand 283/4 in 47 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: Glenn Phillips has transformed his score from 17 runs off 21 balls to 47 runs off 31. Latham reached his century with a single, followed by Phillips striking the fourth ball flat over deep midwicket for a six. He then flicks the fifth ball over deep square leg for another six, concluding the over with a single.

New Zealand 370/4 in 46.3 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: The situation is deteriorating for Pakistan. Abrar continues to bowl down the leg side, despite Rizwan's repeated instructions to avoid that line throughout the over, and Latham capitalizes on it. After sweeping the third ball for six, Latham follows up with a four from the next delivery. Rizwan approaches Abrar, placing a hand on his cheek while earnestly advising him. Abrar then delivers a dot ball outside off, but again bowls down the leg side, allowing Latham to sweep for another four, resulting in Rizwan expressing his frustration with Abrar.

Latham has comfortably reached 87 runs off 87 balls, while Phillips stands at 17 runs off 21.

New Zealand 240/4 in 44 overs

PAK vs NZ LIVE Score: The second ball of the 40th over from Naseem is a full delivery aimed at Latham's leg. The New Zealand innings continue to flourish.

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