Former and current players react to Pakistan’s win over New Zealand, which kept their hopes of making the semi-finals alive

ESPNcricinfo staff27-Jun-2019Pakistan kept their hopes of making the semi-finals alive by handing New Zealand their first defeat of the tournament. Shaheen Afridi stood out with the ball, while Babar Azam and Haris Sohail steered the chase.

Congratulations Boys on the amazing win! Undoubtedly the better side today. Babar Azam, Harris Sohail and Shaheen I'm so proud of you.#ICAPakistan #CWC19 #PakVsNZ pic.twitter.com/vvzLNWPIOh

— Misbah Ul Haq (@captainmisbahpk) June 26, 2019

Pakistan keep the dream alive! #PAKvNZ #CWC19

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) June 26, 2019

Congratulations to our cricket team for a great comeback. Congratulations especially go to Babar, Haris and Shaheen for their brilliant performances.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 26, 2019

What a great and memorable victory for our entire nation! This is for my #SoniDharti. This is for #Pakistan. #RiseAndRise #WeHaveWeWill #NZvPak #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/4dC3GWR4al

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) June 26, 2019

Congratulations Pakistan , what a win , @babarazam258 what a class , Great team effort Ma Shaa Allah , @iShaheenAfridi superb bowling , Pakistan Zindabad

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) June 26, 2019

What a great display of grit, determination and belief by @babarazam258, @iHarisSohail and @iShaheenAfridi! Congratulations Pakistan. Eyes set on the next game, in sha Allah. #RiseAndRise #PakistanZindabad #NZvPak #CWC19

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— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) June 26, 2019

Congratulations Pakistan and Well done Team Green You guys played like Champions #PAKvsNZ #CWIC2019 #PakistanZindabad

— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) June 26, 2019

A perfect 10 Pakistan!

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) June 26, 2019

Brilliant batting by Babar Azam and Haris Sohail, special win for Pakistan. Babars batting through the innings has made all the difference. The talent of Haris Sohail, his shot making is pure class. Pakistan are back in this World cup! #WeHaveWeWill #BoomBoomPakistan pic.twitter.com/r6Xz3nwdQM

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 26, 2019

Wonderful all-round display from Pakistan , showing how dangerous they can be when they get their best game together, makes the matches coming up exciting #NZvPAK

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 26, 2019

Fantastic win for @TheRealPCB over @BLACKCAPS and the dream lives on! @babarazam258 in control @iShaheenAfridi the destroyer! #PakistanZindabad #CricketWorldCup19

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) June 26, 2019

Match winning inning from Babar Azam. Brilliant display of talent by Haris Sohail. What a class act he is turning out to be.
Shaheen Afridi bowled with pace & aggression.
Pakistan Zindabad. One step closer to the dream. #PAKvNZ #CWC19

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 26, 2019

Well done to all the bowlers esp @iShaheenAfridi ! We worked hard & you did it boy ! Babar and Haris what an outstanding innings – great run chase on a tricky pitch, keep believing boys … proud of you all, Pakistan Zindabaad

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) June 26, 2019

Crucial win! Congratulations team Pakistan. Wonderful innings played by @iHarisSohail & @babarazam258
Well bowled @iShaheenAfridi #PakistanZindabad #PakistanPaindabad @TheRealPCB

— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) June 26, 2019

The support was electric at Edgbaston.

Pakistan fans made it look a real World Cup atmosphere at Edgbaston. The eye catching quality of Harris Sohail; and you’re never going to regret watching another Babar Azam painted. Pakistan Zindabad

— ian bishop (@irbishi) June 26, 2019

Congratulations to my boys, especially @babarazam258, @iShaheenAfridi and Haris for the top notch performances
THANK YOU ALL for coming to the ground today and supporting from around the world! #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/ZMcNBBobKM

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) June 26, 2019

ROAR Pakistan, ROAR. Congratulations to all the fans of Pakistan on this win. The crowd was unbelievable today. You guys are the 12th man, your support makes us perform better. Keep supporting your country, this is your team. #WeHaveWeWill #Believe pic.twitter.com/eDl9ZxGEXB

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) June 26, 2019

It was a maiden World Cup hundred for Babar – his 10th overall in ODIs.

Babar Azam, brilliance. Wanted to make runs under pressure, he delivered, doesn't get tougher than chasing in a world cup fixture with your team fighting to stay alive in the competition. #CWC19 #NZvPAK #PAKvNZ

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) June 26, 2019

One of the finest #CWC19 centuries….tough conditions conquered in style. Babar Azam is special. #PakvWI

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 26, 2019

Lifting the roof off Edgbaston @babarazam258. #PAKvNZ

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) June 26, 2019

Special knock from @babarazam258 treat to watch a world class player showing his skills. @iHarisSohail knock was class too it was not an easy track. Nice bowling effort by bowlers with @iShaheenAfridi leading the way.. @WahabViki is showing his value once again today

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) June 26, 2019

what an amazing performance by @babarazam258 what an achievement getting milestone of 2nd fastest 3000 Runs.keep it up & keep going like this.@TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/87o44GkpQb

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) June 26, 2019

Well, the comparisons continue.

First won against favourite and no 1 side now won against unbeaten side momentum is back hope 92 World Cup history keep repeating itself @TheRealPCB #CWC19

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) June 26, 2019

What say, Pakistan fans?

Question to all Pakistan fans .. England vs INDIA .. Sunday .. who you supporting ?

— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) June 26, 2019

And your four for the semi-finals are…

Early semi finals call@BCCI vs @TheRealPCB@cricketcomau vs @BLACKCAPS@ICC #Worldcup2019

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) June 26, 2019