Kyle Jamieson continued his meteoric rise in international cricket, claiming his third five-wicket draw in just six Tests, as Pakistan were knocked out for 297 at Christchurch.
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Azhar Ali put up a heroic fight for Pakistan, receiving 93 fines, and their middle order gave the scene to consolidate the overall number, rescuing the visitors from a fall, after being reduced to 83 / 4 within the first session.
Much of that related to Azhar, who forged half-century partnerships with Abid Ali for second wicket, captain Mohammad Rizwan for fifth and Faheem Ashraf for sixth to ensure posting Pakistan total sum of honor.
However, Pakistan, which lost Shan Masood by just four runs on the board, was in big trouble with the young Jamieson. The 25-year-old, according to the form he has displayed in test cricket since his debut last year, took Abid to break a tough 62-run partnership for the second wicket, and encouraged fall.
In consecutive blows after claiming Abid’s edge, Jamieson eliminated Haris Sohail (1) – he was caught trying to leave the ball – and Fawad Alam (2) – was caught behind and left behind. on the floor after an uninspiring, brutal short delivery – to leave Pakistan struggling at 83/4. Lunch could not have come at a better time for Pakistan.
In the second session, Pakistan seemed willing to avoid that slip again. Azhar and Rizwan showed tremendous density and grit to keep New Zealand away, and despite a break in play due to rain, Pakistani bats pulled off a distinct action, by going through the t. -all sessions, losing just one wicket, and putting 130 runs on it in overseas conditions.
Trent Boult takes the final wicket! Pakistan is all out for 297 on the first day at Hagley Oval! Kyle Jamieson with his 3rd five wickets in Trials. Figures 5-69. We’ll be back with the boat tomorrow in Christchurch! #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/ZNo9dh0ZiZ
– BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 3, 2021
Rizwan’s was the only wicket to fall in that session, after a well-made 61, and it was Jamieson’s fourth wicket of the day, which was caught on the back of an attempt to get a balance. Pakistan did not slip, however, and instead Azhar found good support in Ashraf, as the pair surpassed the 200-run mark with another half-century partnership.
Azhar went closer and closer than he would have been in his 18th-century trial, but as the feat gripped him, Matt Henry overcame him with a swinger away, prompting a push from Azhar, and fell short with just seven runs. .
From 227/6, Pakistan’s low order did well to keep New Zealand as long as they did. Ashraf ruled 48 while Zafar Gohar scored 34 useful goals from No.8. Naseem Shah, the No.11, pulled the bat around to score a 9-ball 11 as well, but it wasn’t long before New Zealand put them out, and that was it for the day.