NZ vs PAK World Cup 2023, Bengaluru Weather Updates: Match Called Off due to Rain, Pakistan win by 21 runs in DLS Method

Pakistan still alive for Semis

With this outstanding win in Bangalore, Pakistan are still alive in this World Cup. New Zealand at this moment will have to get a victory over Sri Lanka in their last match. The defeat of the black caps means South Africa are also through to the semi-final.

Match Called Off!

The match is called off. Pakistan has won the match by 21 runs. Which is New Zealand have lost 4 matches in a row now.

Bengaluru Weather Now

Rain is relentless at the moment. There is a good chance that it will continue for a long time in Bengaluru. We are edging closer towards a conclusion, and it won't be a good one for New Zealand.

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE Weather Updates

We are around 30 minutes away from the cut-off time. The match will be called off after that. It is edging closer towards a Pakistan victory at the moment. Huge moment for Babar Azam and co.

Bengaluru LIVE Rain Updates

It is raining heavily in Bengaluru at the moment, as predicted. The rain is expected to come back throughout the rest of the evening and deep into the night. Pakistan, at the moment, are winning and will bag 2 points if the match stops now.

NZ vs PAK Weather Updates

We will continue to lose overs as time goes. All the reserved time is used and the remaining number of overs will continue to be curbed from now on.

Who are ahead in DLS Method?

Pakistan are supposed to be at 179 for 1 at this stage. Hence Babar Azam and co. are 21 runs ahead of the par score at the moment. The rain has got heavier in Bengaluru.

Rain is Back

It has started to rain again in Bengaluru. Pakistan are 200/1 after 25.3 overs.

Match set to start at 6:20 pm

The play is set to start at 6:20 pm IST. The revised target for Pakistan is 342 in 41 overs. Hence Pakistan need 182 runs in 19.3 overs.

Bengaluru Weather Updates

The rain has stopped and the cover is being taken off. The crowd is cheering in Bengaluru. The next update is at 6 pm IST.

Bengaluru LIVE Weather Updates

The rain has considerably gone down in the last few minutes. A very weak drizzle at the moment, but there is a black cloud looming large above. The umpires are on the field and the groundstaff are there as well.

Can Pakistan chase this target?

If the rain stops, Pakistan will have a big chase to accomplish again. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman hence can't relax much. The drainage system is excellent at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, hence it won't take long for the play to resume once the rain stops.

Bengaluru Weather LIVE Updates

Fakhar Zaman has scored an excellent century. The Pakistan opener has gone full blitzkrieg in the mammoth run chase against the Kiwis.

NZ vs PAK Bengaluru LIVE Updates

It is still drizzling in Bangalore, and the covers are still on. The sky is dark, and it is not looking like a passing shower at the moment. So Pakistan will be happy that they are at a winning stage right now. But if you look at the bigger picture, their NRR at this moment won't cross New Zealand's NRR.

NZ vs PAK Bengaluru LIVE Weather Updates

The way that this time in Bengaluru is generally like this. There are sometimes rain, and a pleasant breeze that blows across the city. Pakistan will be hoping that the breeze that is blowing gets on and keep the rain away.

Bengaluru LIVE Weather Updates

There is a continuous prediction of rain in Bengaluru. The predicted rain chance in the next three hours is 86% (6 pm), 85% (7 pm), 62% (8 pm) in Bengaluru.

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE Weather Updates

The Pakistan team will be hoping the rain either continues or stops right now. The drainage system is excellent in Bengaluru, but we may see the match starting a bit later than the stipulated 5:40 pm time.

When will we start losing overs?

We will start losing overs from 5:40 pm local time. And if play resumes after that, things will get more difficult for Pakistan.

PAK vs NZ: Rain Updates

At the moment Pakistan are ahead of New Zealand in the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) Method. The Men in Green are 10 runs ahead in the par score.

PAKISTAN ARE 10 RUNS AHEAD OF THE PAR SCORE...!!! pic.twitter.com/B81qMmtxdA

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 4, 2023

NZ vs PAK Live Rain Updates - Pakistan ahead in DLS

At the moment, Pakistan are ahead by 10 runs in the DLS method. Hence, if the rain continues and there is no further play in Bengaluru, then Pakistan will get a victory and get their all-important two points. But make no mistake, it won't be enough for them to leapfrog New Zealand in terms of the NRR.

New Zealand vs Pakistan - Match Stopped due to Rain

The match has stopped in Bengaluru. Pakistan are 160/1 after 21.3 overs. Hopefully the sky will clear soon and we will have a full match.

PAK vs NZ LIVE Rain Update

Rain has stopped play at M Chinnaswamy Stadium and also Pakistan's charge in the run chase of 402. The Men in Green are 160 for 1 in 21.3 overs. The players are in the dressing room and the covers are ON at the stadium.

Bengaluru LIVE Weather Updates

It is raining in Bengaluru and the match has stopped. The sky is black and it is pouring around M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

NZ vs PAK Toss Result

The Toss has happened and Pakistan have won it and Babar Azam elected to Bowl first.

Bangalore Weather Updates

The sky is getting darker in some parts of Bengaluru. Hence the possibility of rain is looming despite a sunny start to the day. It promises to be a roller coaster day.

NZ vs PAK LIVE Weather Updates

The weather is becoming dark again. At the moment, the sun and the clouds are playing hide and seek in Bengaluru. Pakistan players are warming up as we get closer to Toss.

Bengaluru LIVE Weather Updates

The sky is pretty haze in Bengaluru at the moment. The Sun is out but you can fathom the heat is not that much. There is a cloud looming behind the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

NZ vs PAK Live Weather Updates

We are one hour away from the Toss, 90 minutes away from the start of the match. The weather dynamics in Bengaluru promises uncertainty, but let's keep our fingers crossed for a full match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE Weather Updates

Low Chances of Precipitation. But the sky is covered mostly with clouds at the moment.

Can Pakistan afford the rain?

Pakistan fans will have to hope and pray that the rain gods are away from Bengaluru. If the match gets washed out, then the Kiwis will be in pole position to qualify for the semifinals at the expense of Pakistan.

It will mean Pakistan will have to win against England by a huge margin, and then hope New Zealand suffers a massive defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka.