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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 22 runs in World T20

Mohali : New Zealand beat Pakistan by 22 runs in Mohali on Tuesday to qualify for the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 tournament.

Electing to bat, New Zealand rode on Martin Guptill's 48-ball 80 to post 180 for five before restricting Pakistan to 158 for five in their 20 overs.

The win saw New Zealand move to the top of the Group B table with three wins from as many matches while Pakistan's chances of advancing further dimmed after two straight losses.

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