World Cup: New Zealand win toss, opt to bat against Pakistan
Kane Williamson
New Zealand have won the toss and skipper Kane Williamson opted to bat first against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
New Zealand are unbeaten and placed second on the 10-team table with 11 points, winning five matches and one no result while Pakistan are seventh with just two wins, three defeats and a no result.
Earlier, the toss was delayed due to a wet outfield but no overs will be deducted from the 50-over-a-side match.
New Zealand (Playing XI):
Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Pakistan (Playing XI):
Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Haris Sohail, Sarfaraz Ahmed(w/c), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi
The game is set to begin at 12:00pm (1100 GMT).