NZ stifle Pakistan
Azhar Ali and Haris Sohail both hit gritty half-centuries but Pakistan were restricted by some tight New Zealand bowling and a lifeless pitch to 207 for 4 on the opening day of the second Test in Dubai on Saturday.
Azhar and Sohail added 126 for the third wicket until a careless run out saw the end of Azhar for 81. Sohail had also eked out 81 from 240 balls by the close.
After losing the first Test by four runs, Pakistan were keen to get on to the offensive early and set the tone of the match, prompting captain Sarfraz Ahmed to bat when he won the toss.
SCORES IN BRIEF
PAKISTAN: First innings 207 for 4 (Azhar 81, Sohail 81 not out; Grandhomme 2-31)
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