New Zealand v Pakistan: Pakistan win the toss and captain Younus Khan elects to bat firts as the two sides play for the right to face Australia - convincing conquerors of England on Friday - in Monday's final
Pakistan make a steady start but New Zealand get a breakthrough with Imran Nazir caught for 28 by Ross Taylor off of the bowling of Shane Bond with the score on 46
Two more wickets fall in quick succession to Ian Butler and as New Zealand celebrate, Pakistan find themselves in a bit of trouble early on
Despite the early losses, Pakistan's batsmen - led by Umar Akmal - attempt to rebuild their innings and try to post something approaching a competitive score
But New Zealand turn the screw again and Dan Vettori grabs the key wicket of Akmal for 55 - although replays show that the lbw decision was rough on the youngster as he got an inside edge
The potentially explosive Shahid Afridi fails to make any significant contribution and becomes one of Ian Butler's victimes - the New Zealander finishing with impressive figures of 4-44
However, a spirited unbroken last-wicket partnership of 35 from Mohammad Aamer and Saeed Ajmal steers Pakistan to a competitive-looking total of 233-9 - and gives their fans some cheer as day becomes night
Pakistan are soon celebrating after New Zealand begin their reply as danger man Brendon McCullum is removed after hitting 17 off 16 balls, Shahid Afridi taking the catch off the bowling of Aamer
New Zealand batsman Grant Elliott (centre) helps steady things for the Kiwis - and Dan Vettori's men make steady progress, setting up what promises to be a close finish
Ross Taylor in particular is looking strong for New Zealand, clobbering two sixes - one out of the ground - but his innings is brought to an abrupt end when he is bowled by Afridi for 38
The match is in the balance - but Grant Elliott slowly ekes the New Zealand score forward and moves them towards victory
And the decisive moments come after Kiwi captain Dan Vettori uses his side's batting powerplay - he accelerates the run rate and the 104-run fifth wicket partnership between him and Elliott is crucial
His superb captain's effort wins Vettori the man of the match award and sets up a showdown with Australia in the final in Centurion on Monday
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