Around 6.67 kg gold was extracted which was moulded into 19 bars
New Delhi:
Customs officials have seized gold worth Rs 2.95 crore, concealed inside body shapers being carried by three passengers, at Delhi airport, an official statement issued on Tuesday said.
The accused were intercepted after they arrived from Sharjah on October 28.
The detailed examination of the baggage and personal search of the passengers resulted in the recovery of seven rectangular-shaped pouches containing chemical paste, appearing to be gold and weighing 7.76 kg in total, which was concealed in the pockets of the body shapers belt kept in the handbag, it said.
Around 6.67 kg gold was extracted from this paste which was moulded into 19 uneven rectangular-shaped bars of gold having a value of Rs 2.95 crore, said the statement issued by the customs.
The gold has been seized and the passengers have been arrested, it said, without sharing further details of the accused.
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New Zealand vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, 1st semi-final, Live Score Updates: New Zealand lost the wickets of Finn Allen, Devon Conway, and Glenn Phillips, as their score read at 59/3 after 10.0 overs. Skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in the first semi-final match of the ongoing T20 World Cup, at Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Pakistan entered the semi-final after beating Bangladesh in their final Super 12 game. South Africa’s defeat against the Netherlands was also significant in Pakistan’s progress to the semi-finals. On the other hand, New Zealand had topped Group 1. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Pakistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Here are the LIVE Score Updates of the T20 World Cup Match between New Zealand and Pakistan straight from Sydney Cricket Ground
14:19 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 52/3 after 9.0 overs
New Zealand are in a spot of bother as they have three crucial wickets in a span of 9.0 overs with only 52 runs on the board. Currently, Williamson and Daryl Mitchell are standing unbeaten at the crease.
14:15 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: OUT
Mohammad Nawaz provided Pakistan with another breakthrough as dismissed Glenn Phillips for 6. New Zealand four down for 49 runs in 8.0 overs.
14:11 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: 44/2 after 7.0 overs
After 7.0 overs, New Zealand’s score read 44/2 with Williamson (14*) and Phillips (5*) are standing unbeaten at the crease.
14:10 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four
After the shocking dismissal of Conway, Glenn Phillips smashed a four on Shadab Khan’s delivery to give some momentum to New Zealand.
14:06 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: OUT
A direct-hit by Shadab Khan helps Pakistan get another breakthrough, as it dismissed the dangerous looking Devon Conway for 21. New Zealand’s score read at 38/2 after 6.0 overs.
14:02 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four
After a moment of defence, Conway smashes a four on Haris Rauf’s delivery to bring some momentum back to New Zealand.
14:01 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 30/1 after 5.0 overs
Mohammad Wasim Jr concedes only 7 runs in his over as New Zealand’s score read at 30/1 after 5..0 overs.
13:56 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 23/1 after 4.0 overs
New Zealand’s score read at 23/1 after 4.0 overs. Haris Rauf conceded only 4 runs in the previous over.
13:52 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Haris Rauf comes to bowl
After Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf comes to bowl the 4th over for Pakistan. New Zealand batting 19/1, with Williamson and Conway on the crease.
13:49 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 19/1 after 3.0 overs
Shaheen Afridi bowled a decent over as he conceded only five runs. New Zealand’s score now read at 19/1 after 3.0 overs.
13:46 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 14/1 after 2.0 overs
After two boundaries by Devon Conway, New Zealand’s score now read at 14/1 in 2.0 overs. Williamson (1*) and Conway (9*) are standing unbeaten at the crease.
13:45 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four
Naseem Shah gets hit for another boundary by Conway, who placed it in the mid-wicket to get four runs.
13:43 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four
Devon Conway beautifully steals a four on Naseem Shah’s delivery. Conway placed it through the square leg and ball crosses the boundary line.
13:43 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four
Devon Conway beautifully steals a four on Naseem Shah’s delivery. Conway placed it through the square leg and ball crosses the boundary line.
13:43 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Four
Devon Conway beautifully steals a four on Naseem Shah’s delivery. Conway placed it through the square leg and ball crosses the boundary line.
13:41 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand 6/1 after 1.0 overs
After an early blow in the 1st over, New Zealand’s score read at 6/1. Kane Williamson came to the crease after Allen’s dismissal.
13:38 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: OUT
After getting hit for a four on the very first delivery, Shaheen Afridi dismisses Finn Allen on the third ball of the first over. New Zealand lose early wicket in the semi-final.
13:26 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Time for the national anthems
As we are just few inches away from the clash, both the teams are out on the field for their respective national anthems. New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bat first.
13:20 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Finn Allen in good form
New Zealand Finn Allen has been in a good form in the ongoing T20 World Cup. He will be key player for New Zealand in today’s clash against Pakistan.
13:07 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: What Williamson said at toss
“We are gonna have a bat. Used surface. We’ve got the same team. It’s important we assess to the changing conditions quickly. Our focus is on this game,” said Williamson.
13:06 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: What Babar said at toss
“Even we would have batted first. Same team. We are confident as a team and we’ll look to carry the momentum. They have quality players, we’ll try to be calm. We are trying to focus on this game,” said Babar.
13:06 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Here are the playing XIs
Pakistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
13:05 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Kane Williamson opts to bat
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson wins toss, opts to bat vs Pakistan in the 1st semi-final
13:01 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Pitch Report
“It’s the same pitch that was used for Australia vs New Zealand. This one is devoid of grass, it’s very bare and pretty dry. It could be a little bit two-paced. Pakistan have seen more these type of pitches than New Zealand have. Bat first, get the runs on the board and then see what the surface does. Also look out for Pakistan, they could get some reverse swing,” said Shaun Pollock.
12:54 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Inching closer towards the toss
We are just few minutes away from the toss between New Zealand and Pakistan, in the first semi-final clash of the ongoing T20 World cup, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
12:49 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Glenn Phillips massive knock
New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips smashed a 64-ball 104 against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground. It will be a challenging task for Pakistan to deal with Phillips during the semi-final clash.
12:38 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Head to head
Pakistan have won 17 of the 28 T20Is between the teams, including four of their six clashes in previous editions of this tournament.
12:35 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: All eyes on Mohammad Harris
After his impressive knock of 31 runs in 18 balls against Bangladesh, Mohammad Harris will look to continue his fiery performance in today’s clash. It will be interesting to see whether he will be opening for Pakistan or not.
12:28 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand look to change fortunes
New Zealand have never beaten Pakistan in a T20 World Cup knockout game. Can they change their fortunes around today?
12:25 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand finished as table toppers
After five matches in the Super 12 stage, New Zealand finished as the table toppers in the Group 1 points table, with a total of seven points while Pakistan finished second in Group 2 points table with 6 points.
12:18 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Where to watch the 1st semi-final?
If you are not aware on where the match will be available for broadcast and streaming, we have got you covered.
12:17 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: What combination will New Zealand go in with?
New Zealand have been in fine form in the ongoing T20 World Cup, and one needs to see if they tinker with the combination
12:16 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: What will Pakistan’s playing XI be?
All eyes would be on what combination Pakistan go in with? It would be interesting to see if Mohammad Haris comes out to open and one between Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan drops down the order
12:13 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Pakistan’s adventurous journey
After losing their opening two games against India and Zimbabwe, Pakistan redeemed themselves by winning three matches back-to-back and paved their way into the semi-finals.
12:08 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Big day for both the teams
It will be a big clash for both Pakistan and New Zealand as the winner of today’s game will storm straight into the final of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
12:06 (IST)
NZ vs PAK: Hello and welcome
Hello and welcome to our Live coverage of the 1st semi-final between New Zealand and Pakistan. Toss at 1PM with live action to begin at 1:30 PM
