PAK vs NZ

Babar was not out on 161 with 16 fours and a six and Sarfaraz — playing his first Test since January 2019 — grinded well in his long-awaited 50th Test.

Earlier, Patel and Bracewell found plenty of turn in the first hour after Southee lost the toss in his debut as New Zealand skipper. It was for the first time in men's test history that first two batters in an innings got stumped. New Zealand came close to dismissing Sarfaraz on 26, but the batter successfully went for a TV referral after on-field umpire Aleem Dar adjudged him to be caught behind off Southee. Sarfaraz had to wait for 26 Test matches before finally breaking into the test XI after Pakistan finally rested all-format regular wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. [Babar Azam](https://www.outlookindia.com/topic/babar-azam) hit his ninth hundred and [Sarfaraz Ahmed](https://www.outlookindia.com/topic/sarfaraz-ahmed) returned to Test cricket after nearly four years with an impressive 86 as Pakistan overcame a top-order collapse to reach 317-5 against New Zealand on Monday in the first test. Sarfaraz came good against the spinners with his sweeps and Babar made New Zealand pay a heavy price for letting him off the hook early with his trademark cover drives and flicks on the on-side.

Pakistan's skipper was unbeaten on 161 as the home team looked to lift from last week's 3-0 loss at the hands of England, their first-ever whitewash at ...

Patel came on to bowl in just the fourth over of the innings. "When I went in and played the first three deliveries I had a very fast heartbeat, so during the lunch break my fellow players and Azam told me to relax, so I was calmer afterwards," he said. New Zealand spinners had taken three early wickets on a spin-assisting National Stadium pitch and one before lunch but had to wait until the closing moments when Ajaz Patel got Sarfaraz caught in the slip for 86.

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel said that Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed's partnership was crucial in the first Test in Karachi. Pakistan ended Day 1 on 317/5 ...

Babar made the most of the dropped chance and batted really well. New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel said that Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed’s partnership was crucial in the first Test in Karachi. Just making sure to make full use of the surface and get the most out of it.

In 2022, Pakistan's skipper Babar scored 2584 runs in 44 innings across all formats, surpassing Yousuf's total of 2435 runs in 33 innings scored in 2006.

In 2005, he scored 2833 runs in 46 innings. 46 Babar has scored 50 or more in eight of the nine ODIs he has played this year.

Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam has achieved multiple milestones during his century knock in the first innings against New Zealand.

Sangakkara scored 25 scores of 50+ in the year 2014. Babar topped Root when he reached 90 in his innings. He is also the first-ever Pakistani to amass more than 2,500 runs in international cricket in a calendar year.

KARACHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam fell short to read Tim Southee's good length delivery - pitching at fifth stump - and had to walk off in just the ...

They both scored 196 runs together before Sarfaraz was dismissed in first slip. Babar failed to add anything to his overnight score of 161 runs. But, they could only score 30 runs off 17 overs in an hour.

PAK vs NZ Live Score: Follow live updates and scorecard from Day 2 of Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st Test on Firstpost.

Earlier, Patel and Bracewell found plenty of turn in the first hour after Southee lost the toss in his debut as New Zealand skipper. It was for the first time in men’s test history that first two batters in an innings got stumped. New Zealand came close to dismissing Sarfaraz on 26, but the batter successfully went for a TV referral after on-field umpire Aleem Dar adjudged him to be caught behind off Southee. Sarfaraz had to wait for 26 test matches before finally breaking into the test XI after Pakistan finally rested all-format regular wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. “Babar and Sarfaraz really batted very well. “Babar made the most of his chance and batted really well,” Patel said. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison. Obviously no one wants to drop catches, but it happens sometimes, it’s just the nature of the game.” “I finally got an opportunity and I hope my today’s knock will help the team,” Sarfaraz said. Pakistan batting coach Mohammad Yousuf held the previous record when he made 2,435 international runs in 2006. Later on in the day it got tougher,” Patel said. Day 2 pitch report: “The pitch has gone flat and there will not be much change today.

Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2 Live: Babar Azam lost his wicket to Tim Southee for 161 runs early on day 2 and Pakistan have lost the plot after ...

( [LIVE SCORECARD](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pak-vs-nz-scorecard-live-cricket-score-new-zealand-in-pakistan-2-test-series-2022-23-1st-test-pknz12262022217969)) On Day 1, Babar scored a fighting hundred and the recalled [Sarfaraz Ahmed](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/986-sarfraz-ahmed-playerprofile) hit a half century to guide Pakistan to a healthy 317 for 5. [Babar Aza](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile)m lost his wicket to Tim Southee for 161 runs early on day 2 and Pakistan have lost the plot after that in the ongoing first Test against New Zealand in Karachi.

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.

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: 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.