Colin de Grandhomme took two early wickets for New Zealand. Photo: GettyAzhar Ali and Haris Sohail scored half-centuries as Pakistan overcame a shaky start to reach 207-4 against New Zealand on day one of the second test in Dubai on Saturday. Azhar, who could not prevent a narrow defeat in the first test despite a defiant 65 in the second innings, put on 126 runs with Sohail for the third wicket to leave Pakistan in control. But his run-out in the 71st over saw the New Zealanders spring to life and spinner Ajaz Patel, the hero of the first test with a match haul of seven wickets, then sent back Asad Shafiq for 12. New Zealand edged the first test in Abu Dhabi by four runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 24, 2018 14:03 UTC