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- After stabilizing Pakistan on Day 2, Imam-ul-Haq departs for 86 runs
- Matt Henry, Tim Southee and Ajaz Patel take one wicket each
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani opening batter Imam-ul-Haq missed out on another century against New Zealand on Wednesday as the green shirts take on the Kiwis on Day 3 of the second Test match in Karachi.
The left-handed batter was cruising toward another century on 86 when he was caught by Tom Blundell off skipper Tim Southee’s delivery. Haq helped stabilize Pakistan on Tuesday after the green shirts lost three wickets, with Shan Masood (20 from 11) and Abdullah Shafique (19 from 32) departing early for the pavilion.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam looked in impressive form. However, an unnecessary mixup between him and Haq caused Henry Nicholls to take advantage of the situation and run him out. Azam scored 24 from 41 balls.
New Zealand bowlers Matt Henry, Southee and Ajaz Patel each picked up a wicket.
Pakistani batter Saud Shakeel was on 13 on stumps Day 2. New Zealand piled on an impressive 449 runs at the scoreboard before they were bowled out by Pakistan on Tuesday.
Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 4-149, while Naseem Shah (3-71) and Agha Salman (3-75) were the other successful bowlers.
The two-match series is tied after the first Test, also in Karachi, ended in a draw.