Bad visibility ended an exciting last season of cricket within the drawn first Test on Friday, after New Zealand threatened to grab victory after a daring Pakistan declaration.
Chasing 138 for victory in 15 overs, New Zealand have been 61–1 in solely the eighth over of the second innings when the Test ended early as a consequence of dangerous gentle. Pakistan resumed their second innings at 249-7 after tea – a lead of 75 – and Kiwi legspinner Ish Sodhi (6-86) threatened to set his crew up for victory.
After an thrilling last session, the first Test is drawn 🇵🇰🇳🇿#PAKvNZ , #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/632a3vXyUz
– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 30, 2022
Left-armer Saud Shakeel scored an unbeaten 55 and was effectively supported by the 2 tail-enders Mohammad Wasim (43) and Mir Hamza (3 not out). He carried out so effectively that Pakistan captain Babar Azam stunned the spectators and declared at 311-8 late within the last session.
This set New Zealand, who declared on 612-9 within the first innings, a tempting goal and the guests went for it. Tom Latham was unbeaten on 35 and Devon Conway was not out on 18 when Prakash intervened to doubtlessly save Pakistan from their fifth straight Test defeat at house.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
