In the start of 1st test match between Pakistan and New Zealand, no ball can be bowled on the 1st day of the match due to rain. Now this test match in Christchurch has been limited to 4 days. On the 2nd day of the match, the play will start 30 minutes earlier. Umpires decided to cancel the match after finding the ground unsuitable for play during inspection. On the second day of the match, the toss will also be held.
After 1984, Pakistan hasn’t lost any test series against New Zealand but the last series between the two teams in UAE remained level when New Zealand defeated Pakistan in Sharjah by an inning and 80 runs.
New Zealand ahs lost just one test series in the last 5 years and it was against Australia. During this time, the Kiwis defeated India, Sri Lanka and West Indies while it draws the series against England and Pakistan.
Before reaching New Zealand, Pakistan defeated West Indies in the last test series in UAE but the home team lost in the last test match in Sharjah against West Indies.
Two test matches will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand during this series after which Pakistan’s Australian tour will begin.
Misbah ul Haq will complete his 50th test as Pakistani captain during this series after which he will become the 16th captain in the world to lead team in 50 or more test matches.
Pakistan and New Zealand
Pakistan and New Zealand
Pakistan and New Zealand