Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Live Score and Day 2 Highlights - Pakistan trail by 295 runs
It was all about Matt Henry and Ajaz Patel earlier in the day. The two added 104 runs for the last wicket while batting at Nos. 10 and 11, respectively, to help New Zealand reach 449.
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Tim Southee: An impressive start to life as Captain for NZThe tail waged, and Pakistan Attack looked toothless and had no plan, allowing Henry and Patel to keep piling runs.
The session got off to a promising start with Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq, and the Pakistani captain appeared to be in fine form when a misunderstanding with Imam cost him his wicket. However, Imam and Saud Shakeel ensured that New Zealand didn't get any more wickets. Imam used cuts and drives to go to 74, while Shakeel acted as a barrier, needing 43 deliveries to get going.
Pakistan lost the wickets of Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood and Babar Azam.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RUN-OUT! The big wicket of Babar Azam (24) after a major mix up with Imam. Henry Nicholls in his 50th Test with the chase & boundary throw, finished off by Bracewell. Pakistan 99/3. Follow play LIVE in NZ with <a href="https://twitter.com/skysportnz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@skysportnz</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/SENZ_Radio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SENZ_Radio</a>. Scoring | <a href="https://t.co/vssoB8z2Xa">https://t.co/vssoB8z2Xa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvNZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvNZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/YRwZMSOEHc">pic.twitter.com/YRwZMSOEHc</a></p>— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BLACKCAPS/status/1610235709801259010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Matt Henry dismissed Shafique, and Ajaz Patel edged out Shan Masood before Babar fell victim to a run-out.
Abrar Ahmed was the top bowler for Pakistan, taking four wickets for 149 runs.
Naseem Shah and Agha Salman each took three wickets.
Day 2 Summary
New Zealand 1st innings: 449
Pakistan 1st Innings: 154/3
Pakistan trail by 295 runs