6 Nov 2023

Black Caps semi-final hopes take a hit after Pakistan loss

From Morning Report, 8:46 am on 6 November 2023

The Black Caps' chances of making the Cricket World Cup semi-finals have taken a hit after losing their weekend match against Pakistan in a rain-affected result.

Batting first, the Black Caps made a massive 401-6, with Rachin Ravindra scoring his third century of the tournament with 108 from 94 balls, and captain Kane Williamson returning from injury to score 95 from 79 balls.

Pakistan started the chase strongly, before rain interrupted the match, and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method was used.

The Black Caps now must beat Sri Lanka, and hope that Afghanistan and Pakistan both lose their remaining matches.

Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Susie Ferguson.