PAK vs NZ

2022 - 12 - 26

Post cover — Image courtesy of "ESPNcricinfo.com"

Pakistan opt to bat, drop Rizwan for Sarfaraz and bring Hamza in (ESPNcricinfo.com)

The hosts dropped wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and brought in Sarfaraz Ahmed - their former captain who last played a Test in January 2019 - while Mir Hamza, ...

For both teams, it is an opportunity to finish 2022 on a high after a torrid few months in Test cricket. Pakistan are fielding an inexperienced bowling unit for the Test, with Mohammad Wasim being the other seamer alongside Hamza. That saw three new players added to their squad as well for the Test series, with Hamza now making it to the XI right away.

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Conway, Latham lead strong New Zealand ... (Sportstar)

Conway and Latham denied Pakistan an early breakthrough and shared a century stand before the home side managed to create an opportunity on Tuesday.

Conway was on 57 when he attempted a cut shot against left-arm spinner Nauman Ali and Pakistan’s half-hearted appeal for caught-behind was turned down. Babar could not add to his overnight score of 161 and was caught behind off the bowling of Tim Southee but the collapse New Zealand wanted did not materialise. Devon Conway and Tom Latham forged an unbroken opening partnership of 165 to lead New Zealand’s robust reply to Pakistan’s first-innings 438 in the opening Test in Karachi on Tuesday.

PAK vs NZ: Latham-Conway dances for Pakistan, New Zealand start ... (PKBnews.in)

The New Zealand batsmen danced fiercely to the Pakistani bowlers and made it difficult for them to take even a wicket. Strong start from New Zealand.

Conway finished the day with 82 runs. In reply, New Zealand scored 165 runs without losing a wicket until the end of the second day’s play on Tuesday. Pakistan made a huge score of 428 runs in their first innings.

PAK vs NZ Highlights, Day 2: Devon Conway & Tom Latham lead ... (InsideSport)

PAK vs NZ Highlights: Devon Conway & Tom Latham lead strong response from NewZealand after Pakistan post 438 in 1st innings, Watch PAK vs NZ Day 2 ...

After Pakistan resumed on 317-5 on day two, home captain Babar Azam fell in the first over but the lower order resisted strongly, led by Agha Salman’s maiden test hundred. PAK vs NZ Highlights, Day 2: PAK vs NZ 1st test – Devon Conway and Tom Latham forged an unbroken opening partnership of 165 to lead New Zealand’s robust reply to Pakistan’s first-innings 438 in the opening test in Karachi on Tuesday. Conway was batting on 82 having completed 1,000 test runs in 19 innings, the fastest by a New Zealand batsman.

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Tom Latham, Devon Conway lead New ... (India Today)

New Zealand tour of Pakistan: After Agha Salman hit his maiden Test hundred to push Pakistan's total beyond 400, their bowlers struggled to dislodge the ...

Earlier in the day, it was Agha Salman who hogged the limelight by getting to his maiden Test hundred. Former captain Shahid Afridi was appointed as the interim selection committee chief, which added 3 players to the squad on the eve of the Test. Pakistan's first-innings total of 438 looked competitive but BlackCaps openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway deflated the Pakistan bowling attack, ending the day's play at 165 for 0 in 47 overs.

Pak vs NZ: New Zealand foil Pakistan after Salman's hundred in first ... (The News International)

KARACHI: New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham blunted Pakistan bowlers to guide their side to a solid 165 without loss at close on the second day ...

[New Zealand's first in Pakistan](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1022616-new-zealand-squad-in-pakistan-for-test-odi-series) since 2002. He is the third New Zealand bowler behind Richard Hadlee (431 in 86 Tests) and Daniel Vettori (362 in 113) to take 350 or more wickets in Tests. [skipper Babar Azam](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1024031-babar-azam-becomes-leading-test-scorer-of-2022) fell in the first over of the day without adding to his overnight score of 161. Salman added 54 runs for the seventh wicket before New Zealand took two wickets in the space of three runs. Pakistan also lost Nauman (seven) and Mohammad Wasim (two) in the first session, which produced just 60 runs. [first Test](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1023954-pak-vs-nz-pakstan-put-kiwis-to-field-first-in-first-test) in Karachi on Tuesday.

PAK vs NZ: Conway, Latham put Kiwis on course foil to Pakistan's ... (The New Indian Express)

The tourists are now 273 runs behind Pakistan's first innings total of 438 which was spiced up by a brilliant maiden hundred from middle-order batter Agha ...

Salman added 54 runs for the seventh wicket before New Zealand took two wickets in the space of three runs. Southee, who finished with 3-69, finally ended the innings by trapping Salman leg before, completing 350 wickets in his 89th Test. "Definitely there are footmarks on the pitch and, hopefully, we can utilise that, but first we have a job to do with the bat." Conway became the fastest New Zealand batter to complete 1,000 runs in his 11th Test when he reached 82 at close and was ably supported by Latham who was unbeaten on 78. "I feel proud because it's great to score a hundred for your country," said the 29-year-old. Azam struck 16 boundaries and a six in his 365-minute knock, while Salman hit 17 boundaries during his 155-ball knock.