PAK vs NZ 1st Test Results

1:23 PM IST Right then, the last Test match of the year comes to a close! It turned out to be an exciting draw in the end all thanks to the declaration from Babar Azam. It's going to be a quick turnaround as we will return to Karachi for the second Test match, starting on the 2nd of January, 2023 at 10.30 am IST (5 am GMT). Do join us for all the action. Until then, it's goodbye from us. Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year. Stay safe and don't drink and drive. Cheers!

1:18 PM IST It's a well-fought Test match! Both teams had their say, and it's New Zealand who took the initiative on Day 4 when this game was hanging in the balance. Kane Williamson's masterclass with the bat and his century stand with Ish Sodhi put New Zealand on top, and Sodhi then took that confidence into his bowling and picked up a 6-wicket haul - his best Test bowling figures in an innings. The other two spinners disappointed in the second innings and that can be counted as one of the reasons New Zealand missed out on the series lead.

1:07 PM IST Tim Southee, the captain of New Zealand, starts by saying that he doesn't feel that the win slipped away and adds that it was pleasant to get into a winning position despite losing the toss. He praises his boys for all the hard work they put in the last five days. Feels that late in the third innings, Pakistan batted nicely and a couple of good knocks took the game to safety for them. Southee is excited for Sodhi who made a tremendous comeback to Test cricket and will be proud of himself. The Kiwi skipper also lauds the batting effort of Kane Williamson who showed his class and proved his credentials in these conditions yet again. On his captaincy, Southee replies that it was nothing different from what they usually do with Kane and Tom Latham around for suppport.

1:06 PM IST Kane Williamson is the Player of the Match for his double century! The former Kiwi skipper says that it was a fantastic opening stand that set the tone for them in the first innings. Adds that he was just aiming to build a lot of partnerships. Tells that Pakistan are very well equipped for these conditions and New Zealand just tried to stick to the plans. Mentions that it was a good surface for batting but at the same time, the rough that got created made things interesting. When asked about his feeling after giving up the captaincy, Kane smiles and replies that he was still a part of a number of chats with Southee who he feels did a great job as the leader of the group. Shares that it was nice to spend some time in the middle and make a contribution like that with the bat. He is happy with the way they adjusted with the ball as the conditions are alien to them.