Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test Match ends in a draw

Karachi, The Gulf Observer: The 1st 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.

Let’s throw some spotlight on the centurions. Babar Azam was dropped on 12 by Daryl Mitchell and he went on to make 161 runs. His departure in the first over of Day 2 was a big moment as it allowed New Zealand to make a comeback. Agha Salman’s ton along with his expertise to bat with the lower order was also one of the highlights for Pakistan.

For the Kiwis, Tom Latham stroked a fabulous hundred and then Kane Williamson put on a resolute show with the bat and reached his fifth double century. He too was granted a life when he was on 21 as Sarfaraz Ahmed failed to do the stumping. Have to say, the flaws in this game played a big role in making it interesting.

It’s a well-fought Test match! Both teams had their say, and it’s New Zealand who took the initiative on Day 4 when this game was hanging in the balance.

Kane Williamson’s masterclass with the bat and his century stand with Ish Sodhi put New Zealand on top, and Sodhi then took that confidence into his bowling and picked up a 6-wicket haul – his best Test bowling figures in an innings.