First Test: Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan Tons Give Pakistan Upper Hand vs Kiwis

Ahmed Shehzad Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan scored a ton each as Pakistan declared their first innings at 566/3. In reply, New Zealand were 15-0 with Brendon McCullum on nine and Tom Latham on five not out.

Ahmed Shehzad hit his career-best score.© AFP

Abu Dhabi:

New Zealand closed the second day of the first Test at 15-0 in reply to Pakistan's huge first innings total of 566-3 declared in Abu Dhabi on Monday.Â (Blog | Scorecard)

New Zealand closed the day at 15-0 with Brendon McCullum on nine and Tom Latham on five not out as the tourists still trail by 551 runs. (Read: Ahmed Shehzad Suffers Skull Fracture)

Pakistan's batsmen enjoyed another run-feast with Younis Khan scoring 100 not out for his 28th century -- fourth in five innings -- while Misbah-ul Haq hit an unbeaten 102 for his third in as many innings.

Opener Ahmed Shehzad made a career best 176 while Azhar Ali scored 87.

Corey Anderson finished with 2-68 for New Zealand while Ish Sodhi took 1-162.

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