New Zealand progressed to the Super Eights stage of the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka despite suffering a 13-run defeat to Pakistan in Pallekele.

Mohammed Hafeez’s side ran up 177 for six with Nasir Jamshed claiming four sixes in a confident 56, with New Zealand responding valiantly to post 164 for nine, but the Black Caps were unable to emulate the swashbuckling batting of their opponents. Hafeez came up with a fine all-round effort, scoring a valuable 43 and bowling an economical spell, giving away just 15 runs off his 4 overs.