Published: Nov 28, 2016, 12:30 AM (IST)
Edited: Nov 27, 2016, 07:03 PM (IST)
In the ongoing second Test between Pakistan and New Zealand, the latter lead by 55 runs with 10 wickets remaining in the second innings at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The live cricket streaming of Day Four of the match will be available for free on skysport.co.nz, while the live telecast of the match is available in New Zealand on Sky Sports. Pakistani viewers can catch the action on Ten Sports, Geo Sports and PTV Sports. After winning the toss, Pakistan’s stand-in captain Azhar Ali invited New Zealand to bat first, looking to restrict them for a low score. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd Test at Hamilton
By all means, Pakistan bowled well in tandem and skittled New Zealand out for 271, courtesy Sohail Khan and Imran Khan’s stunning bowling performance. While the newcomer Jeet Raval scored a resounding 55, BJ Watling remained unbeaten on 49. In reply, Pakistan managed to add only 216 runs, trailing by 56 runs. All the same, it was Babar Azam’s unbeaten 90 that took the team out of the woods, taking them close to New Zealand’s total. Meanwhile, Tim Southee’s figures read 6 for 80, running through Pakistan’s top order.
With 1-0 lead, New Zealand will look to play with caution on Day Four, post a sizable total on the scoreboard and dismantle Pakistan batting on the ultimate day, winning the series 2-0. On the other hand, Pakistan will look to bowl New Zealand out as soon as possible on Day Four, chase it down and draw the series.
