Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Sarfaraz’s heroic century helps Pakistan keep away from one other house sequence defeat

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Ahmed hit a heroic 118, his first Test hundred in 8 years, as Pakistan held on to a draw. Babar Azam’s males ended the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle with out a Test win at house.

UPDATED: Jan 6, 2023 18:54 IST

Sarfaraz Ahmed hit a heroic hundred on Day 5 of the 2nd Test (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan might have ended their World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle with out a victory at house however Babar Azam’s males would have been greater than relieved after having prevented one other defeat. In an exhilarating end to the 2nd of a 2-match sequence towards New Zealand, Pakistan snatched a draw, batting out 87 overs on the ultimate day on the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, January 6.

New Zealand want a wicket to win. Pakistan wanted 15 runs to win. 3 overs had been remaining within the day’s play. However, each groups shook palms as dangerous gentle pressured an early finish, bringing to halt what was turning into a tense end to the 2nd Test.

The Karachi crowd was up on its toes to cheer on Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah, the No. 10 and No. 11, who performed out 21 balls to disclaim New Zealand a 1-0 win within the Test sequence.

Karachi Test, Day 5 Highlights

Pakistan will take a little bit of confidence from the way in which they battled towards New Zealand within the two Tests in Karachi after having been whitewashed by England 3-0 in a Test sequence in November-December final 12 months.

SARFARAZ EMERGES HERO

The hero of Pakistan’s effort was former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who hit a surprising 4th innings hundred, his first century within the longest format of the sport since 2014. Sarfaraz hit 118 from 176 balls, hitting 9 boundaries and a six as he threatened to take the sport away from New Zealand.

Led by Sarfaraz, Pakistan started the post-Tea session on a brisk notice as they signaled their intentions to go for the victory. However, Sarfaraz saved shedding companions in fast classes within the last hour as New Zealand clawed again and appeared to grab the sport away.

When Sarfaraz edged one to the leg-slip with 6.3 overs left within the day’s play, the Karachi crowd needed to undergo nervous occasions. However, Abrar and Naseem made positive Pakistan didn’t undergo yet one more house sequence defeat.

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Jan 6, 2023