New Zealand claim vital victory

New Zealand claim vital victory

1 of 9 Andre Adams gets New Zealand off to the best of starts as he removes Zimbabwean opener Dion Ebrahim leaving the score on 5-1

2 of 9 Zimbabwe are in real trouble on 98-5 when Andy Flower is run out for 38 after a superb piece of fielding by Nathan Astle

3 of 9 Andy Blignaut is another victim of a mix-up and is run out at the non-striker's end as Zimbabwe are reduced to 106-6

4 of 9 Zimbabwe find their captain Heath Streak in awesome form and his stunning 72 not out helps his side post a challenging 252

5 of 9 Zimbabwe's Douglas Hondo bowls as New Zealand begin their innings at Bloemfontein

6 of 9 New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming makes an impressive 46 before his dismissal lbw

7 of 9 A half century from Chris Cairns helps keep New Zealand on target for an important Super Six win

8 of 9 A vital century from Nathan Astle, his 13th in the one-day game, helps guide the Black caps to a six-wicket victory

9 of 9 Chris Harris and Nathan Astle celebrate as their side edge a step nearer to the semi-finals with Australia the next challenge