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‘Pura 15 over hota toh tum dramabaj log dustbin me hotein’ - Fans slam Pakistan after their 1st Test vs New Zealand ends in a draw

Here is how fans have reacted to the draw between Pakistan and New Zealand in the first Test match in Karachi

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Pakistan are currently busy playing the series opener against the Kiwis in the two-match home Test series. Earlier this month, the Men in Green faced humiliation when England whitewashed them in the three-match Test series at home. So, Babar Azam and his men were looking for a positive start to this series by winning the first match.

Speaking of the match, Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bat first. However, they took a surprising decision by dropping Mohammad Rizwan. Instead of him, they went with veteran wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed. It was his first Test match for Pakistan after playing the last one way back in 2019.

First Test between Pakistan and New Zealand ended in a draw in Karachi

While batting first, Pakistan scored 438 runs in 130.5 overs in their first innings. Skipper Babar Azam scored 161 runs off 280 balls, including 15 fours and one six. Along with him, Agha Salman also scored his maiden Test ton. For the Kiwis, skipper Tim Southee took three wickets for 69 runs in 25.5 overs. In reply, the visitors batted brilliantly and declared their first innings after scoring 612 runs for nine wickets in 194.5 overs. Kane Williamson scored 200* runs off 395 balls, including 21 fours and one six. For Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed took five wickets with the ball.

Thus, they took a lead of 174 runs. In response, the home side scored 311 runs for eight wickets in 104 overs. Imam-ul-Haq scored 96 runs off 206 balls, including 10 fours and one six. For New Zealand, Ish Sodhi took six wickets for 86 runs in 37 overs. Thus, they set a target of 138 runs for the visitors. In reply, the Kiwis started their innings with a good pace as they scored 61 runs for one wicket in 7.3 overs. Then, the on-field umpire Aleem Dar checked the light and had a chat with his fellow umpire and Tom Latham. Finally, they decided to call off the game due to a lack of light, and the match ended in a draw in Karachi. Kane Williamson won the player of the match award for his fantastic knock.

Here is how fans have reacted to the first Test between India and New Zealand:

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