NZ post 152/4 against Pakistan in T20 world Cup semifinal

Batting first, New Zealand posted 152 for 4 against Pakistan in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.

Daryl Mitchell hit an unbeaten 34-ball 53, while skipper Kane Williamson made 46 off 42 balls. For Pakistan, pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi grabbed two wickets, while Mohammad Nawaz took one.

Brief Scores: New Zealand: 152 for 4 in 20 overs (Kane Williamson 46, Daryl Mitchell 53 not out; Shaheen Afridi 2/24).