New Zealand in Pakistan: 2 Tests & 3 ODI, Dec 22'- Jan 23'

[TheParraboy]

Couple of early wickets today, and this test is pretty even

 

[Twizzle]

Pakistan 438 v New Zealand 440/6 (136 ov)

 

[JJ]

Couple of early wickets today, and this test is pretty even

Think it's already even - while the turn is slow, there's plenty of it, and variable bounce...

Williamson's innings, what I saw of it, was very classy in challenging conditions, not Baz Ball of course, but I am happy with that - Pakistan will need some Baz Ball to set a target if they want to win...

 

[TheParraboy]

Kane could declare overnight?

I think Kane and co go the tonk for 30-40 min first session

 

[JJ]

Kane could declare overnight?

I think Kane and co go the tonk for 30-40 min first session

Kane ain’t the skipper

 

[TheParraboy]

Even better

 

[JJ]

486/6 just looking to grind on

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Kane should bring this strike rate to t20s.

 

[TheParraboy]

6/519 (lead 81)
168 overs

The great Kane 137* (308)
Sodhi 41* (127)

 

[Meth]

NZ have batted Pakistan out of this game, but their scoring rate is too slow for them to win this one IMO. They could have a few overs at them tonight with a lead of 200 or so, but they'll have to pick up the rate and not lose wickets. Sodhi's wicket is pretty important

 

[JJ]

580/7 Williamson 172*
Best average in tests over last 5 years…

 

[TheParraboy]

Sodhi top score in test cricket 64*

6/585 (lead 147)

42 overs left today, declaration coming soonish I think ?

 

[JJ]

597/8

guess we’ll declare soon, maybe if Wlliamson gets 200 and have a crack

not Bazball but the sort of performance we needed

 

[JJ]

9 down Abrar 5/193

 

[JJ]

612/9 Williamson 200*

 

[Meth]

And we declare

 

[Twizzle]

draw coming up

 

[King-Gutho94]

Pakistan haven't won a test from 7 games in 2022 at Home.

Had a better record in the UAE

 

[TheParraboy]

Pak 2/77 stumps day 4
Still trail by 97

Draw coming up, unless kiwis can grab 2 or 3 wickets in the first session, including Barbar who is in next, Could set up the the nicely for them.
Would have been interesting had they declred a bit earlier and had another 10-15 overs or so last night

 

[Meth]

Williamson has scored double centuries in the last 5 calendar years