New Zealand eye World Cup semi-final spot

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Saturday’s World Cup double-header gets underway with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at Leeds. 

The Afghanis are still looking for their first win of the tournament. 

Meanwhile a resurgent Pakistan side are chasing the fourth and final semi-final spot. 

Play gets underway at 1:30 pm UAE time. 

Elsewhere New Zealand will be hoping to book their place in the final four. 

They take on table-toppers Australia in a day-night encounter at Lord’s. 

Play begins at 4:30 pm UAE time.  

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