Sarfaraz Ahmed continued his red-hot type with an exhilarating century to assist Pakistan draw a daring second and last Take a look at towards New Zealand and the collection ended Zero-Zero on Friday.
The 35-year-old Sarfaraz, who additionally hit half-centuries within the earlier three innings after being recalled for the collection after an absence of practically 4 years, made 118 earlier than the last-wicket pair ran out poor for 21 balls. takes Pakistan to 304-9, simply 15 runs in need of the victory goal.
New Zealand took seven wickets on the ultimate day and have been a scalp away from forcing a win.
Sarfaraz stood agency for Four fours and 48 minutes and performed in a second consecutive century stand with Saud Shakeel (32) because the Black Caps lowered Pakistan to 80-5 earlier than lunch due to to Michael Bracewell (Four-75) who claimed two wickets in sixes. deliveries.
Sarfaraz and Shakeel defied New Zealand for practically three hours earlier than Shakeel fell to a superb reflex catch at slip off Daryl Mitchell firstly of the ultimate session.
Agha Salman made a fast 30 however was bowled by Matt Henry earlier than New Zealand struck twice with the second new ball underneath fading gentle.
Hasan Ali was stumped earlier than wicket by Tim Southee and Sarfaraz was fantastically caught by Kane Williamson at leg slip off Bracewell’s sharp leg and the Pakistan batsman departed to a standing ovation from the sparse Stadium crowd Nationwide.
No. 10 Naseem Shah and No. 11 Abrar Ahmed then held out towards Bracewell and fellow spinner Ish Sodhi (2-59) with all 10 gamers across the bat earlier than unhealthy gentle ended play with three overs to spare left.