PAK vs NZ 1st Test Day 5 highlights
The first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand ends in a draw. Bad light halts NZ’s victory bid as bad light comes to Pakistan’s rescue.
PAK vs NZ 1st Test Day 5 highlights: There were many great innings in this Test but the knock of Saud Shakeel and his partnership with Mohammad Wasim was the one that saved this Test match for Pakistan and can be counted as the most impactful one. Mir Hamza’s long stay at the crease cannot be ignored either.
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It’s a well-fought Test match!
Both teams had their say, but on Day 4, when the outcome of the match was in doubt, New Zealand took the initiative. New Zealand won thanks to Kane Williamson’s masterful batting performance and his century partnership with Ish Sodhi. The 6-wicket haul was Sodhi’s greatest Test bowling figure in an innings when he applied that confidence to his bowling.
Pakistan lost out on many counts.
They took an odd tack on the first morning of this Test, losing four wickets as a result. They were saved by Babar Azam’s outstanding effort and their combination with Sarfaraz Ahmed. But the Kiwis came back on Day 2 and kept them under 450 runs. using the ball Pakistan had trouble getting wickets consistently and by building useful partnerships. New Zealand succeeded in building a lead of 174 runs. Not to mention the several chances Pakistan lost on the field, whether it was going for the catch, causing a stumping, or displaying vigilance to take the DRS.
Kane Williamson is the Player of the Match for his double century!
The first innings of their first innings marked by a great opening stand. According to the former Kiwi captain. He continues, adding that his goal was just to form many alliances. Shows that Pakistan is well-prepared for these circumstances. While New Zealand only sought to stick to the schedule. Mentions that while the rough that formed made things interesting, the surface was still good for batting. When asked how he felt after stepping down as captain, Kane smiles and responds that he was still a part of several conversations with Southee, who he believes did a fantastic job as the group’s leader. expresses how enjoyable it was to spend some time
Let’s throw light on the Centurions.
Daryl Mitchell dropped Babar Azam at 12, but he went on to score 161 runs. His dismissal in the first over of Day 2 was a crucial turning point because it allowed New Zealand to rally. One of the highlights for Pakistan was Agha Salman’s century and his skill at batsmanship with the lower order. Tom Latham scored a magnificent hundred for the Kiwis, while Kane Williamson then put up a determined display with the bat to record his fifth double century. When he reaches 21 and Sarfaraz Ahmed fails to stump him. I must admit that this game’s shortcomings contributed significantly to its attraction.
