Guptill, Sodhi help New Zealand reach semi-finals

Sami returned in the 15th over and struck when Guptill tried to dab him to third man, but managed to only play on. It was the opening Pakistan was after, as it conceded just three fours and two sixes in the last five overs with some excellent bowling even though Ross Taylor made an unbeaten 36 in 23 balls.

Pakistan would have been confident in the innings break, as the only time a T20 International had been played at the venue before this game was in December 2009 when India had chased down 207.

Sharjeel showed intent as he hit five fours in the first two overs to get everyone excited. But Adam Milne had him caught slicing a full delivery at point in the sixth over before Sodhi started spinning his web.

Pakistan now plays Australia at the same venue on March 25, a match both teams must win to have a chance of qualifying for the knockouts along with New Zealand.

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