Pakistan vs New Zealand 2018: Twitter Reacts After Pakistan Lost The Test Series Against New Zealand
Published - 07 Dec 2018, 07:15 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 04:24 AM
New Zealand won the third match convincingly of the three-match Test series against Pakistan to seal the series 2-1. Kane Williamson and his boys have done something monumental. A steal at Abu Dhabi a couple of weeks ago and this time a convincing win, this venue has been special for the visitors.
New Zealand was shot down for 274 in the first innings with Bilal Asif claiming five wickets. In reply, Pakistan gained the advantage cruising to 286 for three. However, Pakistan collapsed to 348 runs after some poor shots from their batsmen.
New Zealand had a substantial lead of 198 runs going into the final day’s play. They batted just nine overs in the day – scoring 81 and setting Pakistan a target of 280. Nicholas took the attack to the opposition after reach the three-figure mark despite Yasir Shah striking twice in two balls.
Moreover, with a challenging target ahead of Pakistan, one would have expected the hosts to take a safety-first approach. Mohammed Hafeez, who was playing his last innings didn’t last long in the crease. Pakistan lost their top order in quick successions to reel at 55 for the loss of five wickets.
Going into the second session, Sarfraz and Babar decided to attack early on and brought down the runs required below 200. New Zealand bowler Somerville bowled the skipper for 28 which left Babar Azam alone with the tailenders. Babar continued to play and scored a half-century. Babar did fall, just before the Tea break on 51, trying to hit Ajaz over mid-off before the left-arm spinner wrapped things up with ease to clinch a 123-run victory.
Here are the twitter reactions:
https://twitter.com/iftikharalam83/status/1071015942241611779
https://twitter.com/enjoynow69/status/1071000917762142209
https://twitter.com/akkiakki973798/status/1070986328475557888
Williamson and nicholls saved the match, series and may be tomorrow on series winning side#PAKvsNZ
— Sunil Singh (@Sunil_1984_) December 6, 2018
Plzzz imam aj out na hona???#pakvsnz
— hahahamna? (@iCricketGirl) December 7, 2018
At what number Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed comes to bat – 10th position? #PakvsNZ @SarfarazA_54
— Hassan Qarni (@hhqarni) December 7, 2018
India should take a page out the @BLACKCAPS book and create history by winning their first series in Australia! It is a very real possibility! Come on boys! #AusvsInd #PakvsNZ
— Rishyan R G (@RishyanRG) December 7, 2018
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https://twitter.com/ViratsFangirl18/status/1071017012594266113
That's a stunning finish by Kiwi's. You can't see often these kind of test series #PAKvsNZ
— Vijay VJ (@VeluVijayV2) December 7, 2018
Sarfraz should resign tonight from test captaincy, he is finished#PAKvsNZ
— ????? ? (@UKhattak03) December 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/FarazSaeed2/status/1070971735351152640
It's 2-1. Congratulation NewZeland. #PAKvsNZ
— Muhammad Munib ?? (@MunibSarfraz) December 6, 2018
Pakistan cricket team badly needs a series against Zimbabwe now!
Won't be surprised if their players request for it to the @TheRealPCB #choices #PAKvsNZ #PAKvNZ #Joker— Left Arm Chinaman (@leftarmchinamen) December 7, 2018
All these player are taking place of other deserving players from top to bottom. No wonder we loose marches. Allah would never support these guys #PAKvsNZ
— Moin Madraswala (@sumcomputersinc) December 7, 2018
Yasir Shah takes 200 wickets in his 33rd Test. 3 quicker than the previous record holder Clarrie Grimmet!! Proud moment ?#PAKvsNZ
— Muhammad Adeel | Digital Marketer (@thereal_madeel) December 6, 2018
Congratulations @BLACKCAPS
great series win
Winning an away test series is never easy
Pakistan as usually again failed to chase down in fourth innings. #PAKvsNZ #NZvsPAK— Zain ul Abideen ?? (@mrxainu) December 7, 2018
Heartbreak… #PakvsNZ couldn’t hold on half a day #pakistancricket
— zaraa khan (@zaara_khans) December 7, 2018
