With 202 to chase, New Zealand were always going to be up against it; even considering the small boundaries at Eden Park. By the ninth over, New Zealand had been reduced to 64-6 and the chase was effectively over. Zaman leads Pakistan to series-levelling win against New ZealandBowlers deserve credit, says RazzaqFormer all-rounder Abdul Razzaq feels the bowlers did brilliantly to dismiss New Zealand so cheaply in batting-friendly conditions. “New Zealand managed to score in excess of 150 despite some superb bowling from Pakistan. That could have put Pakistan under pressure had New Zealand batted first, so Pakistan need to be very good in the final game since the Black Caps will do their very best to bounce back.”Read full story

Source: The Express Tribune January 25, 2018 10:52 UTC