New Zealand 234 for 5 (Elliot 75*, Vettori 41, Ajmal 2-39) beat Pakistan 233 for 9 (Umar Akmal 55, Butler 4-44) by five wicketsThe Black Caps have defeated Pakistan in emphatic fashion to reach the final of the Champions Trophy.New Zealand have beaten Pakistan by five wickets, chasing down the 234 needed for victory with two overs to spare.
It was Grant Elliott who saw New Zealand home with an unbeaten 75, while Daniel Vettori produced a captain's knock of 41 from 41 after promoting himself up the batting order to number six.
Earlier, five wickets in the space of six overs had Pakistan struggling at 198 for nine, but a 10th wicket partnership of 36 runs frustrated the Black Caps.Ian Butler with four for 44 from his 10 overs was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers.New Zealand will play Australia in the final on Tuesday NZT at Centurion.
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