ICC World Cup: New Zealand win toss against Pakistan and decided to bat first

In the ICC Cricket World Cup, New Zealand have won the toss against Pakistan and decided to bat first. 

The match is being played at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The toss was delayed due to wet outfield.

Pakistan are currently at seventh position in the points table, with five points in



six games. Pakistan have three games left in their World Cup campaign. 

They need to win every match, if they want to stay among the top four in the points table. On the other hand, New Zealand continued their unbeaten run after winning a close encounter against West Indies. They are on top of the points table.