PAK vs NZ: The second test between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Karachi National Stadium ended in a close draw, and it was once again the bad light that ended the game. Pakistan were at 304/9, needing 15 runs to win in three overs, and New Zealand needed just one wicket to win the game and the series. However, with the game ending in a draw, the series has also been shared between the two teams. The hero of the match for Pakistan was former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who stood between the loss and Pakistan.
He scored a brilliant century after a gap of 8 years and made 118 with nine fours and one six. It was his inning, that kept his team in the game. He took Pakistan with the touching distance of the win. But Sarfaraz Ahmed was unfortunate to get out when the host needed 32 runs to win. The game went towards both teams, and both teams had their chances on Day 5.
PAK vs NZ: Twitter reacts to Sarfaraz Ahmed saving Pakistan from loss
Starting the day at 0/2, Pakistan lost their five wickets for 80 runs. Shan Masood scored 35 runs and Babar Azam made 27. Sarfaraz added a crucial sixth wicket partnership of 123 runs with Saud Shakeel (32) to help Pakistan get close to the target. Then he added another 70 runs with Agha Salman (30). But Pakistan lost three quick wickets just before the close of play. But the No. 10 and 11 batters made sure that they were not losing other wickets. Naseem Shah (15) and Abrar Ahmed (7) remained not out, and the game ended in a draw. Meanwhile, fans also had mixed reactions after the draw.