PAK vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 5 Highlights: The first Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand ended in a draw after bad light forced an early stumps on Day 5 in Karachi. Chasing 138, New Zealand were 61/1 with Tom Latham (35*) and Devon Conway (18*) standing unbeaten, before the game was called-off. Earlier, Pakistan declared their innings at 311/8 after taking a lead of 137 after Imam-ul-Haq smashed 96 runs, followed Sarfaraz Ahmed and Saud Shakeel scoring 53 and 55* runs respectively. For New Zealand, Ish Sodhi was the pick among the bowlers, as he finished with the figures of 6/86. This was Sodhi's maiden five-wicket haul in Tests. Earlier, Williamson's unbeaten double century enabled the visitors to declare their first innings on 612-9 -- a good 174-run lead over Pakistan's 438. (SCORECARD)
Here are the Highlights of Day 5 of the ongoing first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand from the National Stadium in Karachi
PAK vs NZ, 1st Test Live Scorecard
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We are back for New Zealand's reply. The players and the umpires have made their way out in the middle. New Zealand have sent Michael Bracewell to open the innings alongside Devon Conway. The former is known for his big hitting and can make things interesting. The final hour begins, signals Aleem Dar. Abrar Ahmed to bowl...
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... FOURTH INNINGS ...
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Let's quickly summarize this inning! The knock of Imam-ul-Haq and the refreshing approach of Sarfaraz Ahmed helped Pakistan to recover from a nervy period. After Lunch, New Zealand dominated by picking three wickets as Sodhi took his maiden fifer and he picked another one after the break. But that breakthrough came after the 71-run stand between Wasim and Shakeel, which in all likelihood has saved this Test for Pakistan. Saud's knock was very responsible and Hamza did his reputation no harm by showing the required skills to survive on this wicket. Stay tuned for the chase...
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Hang on, Babar Azam has decided to declare the innings. That came out of nowhere. He has dangled out a carrot for the Kiwis. This is incredible from Babar Azam. 138 runs needed off 15 overs. Wow, will New Zealand go after the target?
- 103.50Ish Sodhi to
Fuller and on off, Shakeel drives it back to the bowler.
- 103.40Ish Sodhi to
Full and floated around off, Shakeel lunges and wrists it to mid-wicket.
- 103.30Ish Sodhi to
Too full this time, around middle, an easy defense for Shakeel.
- 103.20Ish Sodhi to
Fuller this time, around off and turning in, Shakeel shuffles across and defends it with an open stance.
- 103.10Ish Sodhi to
A leg spinner landing on a short length around off, Saud goes on the back foot and defends.
- 102.62Ajaz Patel to
Delivers it very full and on off, Hamza tries to defend but it takes the outside edge and runs down to third man. They get two runs.
- 102.50Ajaz Patel to
Very full and on off, Hamza jams it out.
- 102.40Ajaz Patel to
Pitches it up around off, Mir presses forward and defends it well this time.
- 102.30Ajaz Patel to
Leans forward to a full ball and defends it off the inner half to short leg.
- 102.24Ajaz Patel to
Four byes! Once again there is big spin out from the rough, Mir draws forward to defend but it beats the inside edge and scoots past the keeper for a boundary.
- 102.10Ajaz Patel to
Brave leave! Loopy and outside off, turning back in sharply, Hamza offers no shot. That was not too far away from the off pole.
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Drinks! The win appears to have slipped away from New Zealand. They were in a good position but the partnership between Mohammad Wasim and Saud Shakeel stole that advantage away from them. Only 19 overs left now and Pakistan have stretched their lead to 131 runs. It's going to be really tough to force a result from here.
- 101.60Ish Sodhi to
Short again, on off and spinning in, Saud goes back and plays it towards point.
- 101.54Ish Sodhi to
FOUR! The lead moves to 131. Sodhi drops it short and wide outside off, Saud Shakeel goes on the back foot and slaps it through backward point for a boundary.
- 101.40Ish Sodhi to
A low full toss around leg, Saud clips it off his pads but straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.
- 101.30Ish Sodhi to
Spinning in from around off, Saud goes on the back foot and defends it down on the surface.