Zaman fires as Pakistan pip NZ in rain-marred game to stay alive at World Cup

Pakistan endured a battering by New Zealand's top-order before launching their own onslaught through centurion Fakhar Zaman to win a rain-hit World Cup game by 21 runs via the DLS method on Saturday and stay alive in the hunt for a semi-final spot. The fourth straight defeat for the Kiwis meant that South Africa became the second team after India to qualify for the semis. Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan now have eight points each and remain in contention for semi-final spots alongside Australia.

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