Former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed’s brilliant hundred saved Pakistan’s pride in the second Test against New Zealand as the match ended in a thrilling draw. Chasing the target of 319 runs for the win, the Pakistani team could score 302 runs in 90 overs at the loss of 9 wickets. The Kiwi team could not get the last wicket to win. In the end, Abrar Ahmed remained unbeaten after scoring 7(13) and Naseem Shah 15(11). Sarfaraz played an inning of 118 runs and scored the fourth century of his Test career.
Pakistan Had Got A Target Of 319 Runs To Win.
Chasing the target of 319 runs in the fourth innings for victory, the beginning of the Pakistani team was very bad. On the fourth day, without scoring any runs, the hosts were in trouble after losing 2 wickets. On the last day, Pakistan had to score 319 runs to win, and New Zealand had to take 8 wickets.
Sarfaraz Saved The Shame By Scoring A Century
In such a situation, former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed took the lead after losing 5 wickets for 80 runs and, continuing his excellent form, scored the fourth century of his Test career in 135 balls. Sarfaraz was unlucky and got out after scoring 118 runs before leading the team to victory. But in the end, Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah did not allow the Kiwi team to win.
Slog-swept for a maximum! ?@SarfarazA_54 on the move after tea ?#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/dQLJT4G8zK
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 6, 2023
New Zealand Had Achieved A Lead Of 41 Runs In The First Innings.
New Zealand started the match by scoring 449 runs in the first innings. After this, Pakistan was bundled out for 408 runs in the first innings and took a lead of 41 runs. After this, the Kiwi team declared the second innings by scoring 277 runs for 5 wickets and set a target of 319 runs for victory in front of Pakistan.
In such a situation, Pakistan’s team could score 302 runs for 9 wickets due to Sarfaraz Ahmed’s century innings of 118 runs. The series ended in a 0-0 draw as the match was drawn.
