However, Pakistan made a superb start with their opening pair adding 105 runs. Williamson was dismissed on 46 but Mitchell remained unbeaten on 53 off 35 to push New Zealand to a decent 152/4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell then led the recovery with a 68-run partnership before being separated. After opting to bat first, New Zealand lost both their openers inside the Powerplay and then the dangerman Glenn Phillips to fell cheaply. Babar exited after hitting 53 while Rizwan made 57 as Pakistan chased down 153 in 19.1 overs to complete a remarkable turnaround. The pair of Babar Azam and Mohamamd Rizwan fired in unison in a century stand with each hitting a half-century to set the base for a seven-wicket win. Pakistan produced their best for the semifinals as they defeated favorites New Zealand in the first semifinal on Wednesday to qualify for the final of the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2009 when they lifted the trophy.
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