Birmingham: Mitchell Santner said New Zealand could not afford to take "dangerous" Pakistan lightly as they attempt to seal their place in the World Cup semi-finals here today.

Unbeaten New Zealand have 11 points from five victories and a rained-off game while Pakistan must win to keep alive their chances of qualifying for the last four "Obviously, they've had a pretty good record over here," said the spinning all-rounder on the eve of the match at Edgbaston.