In the second Test towards New Zealand in Karachi, Pakistan’s final pair Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed survived 21 balls in fading mild on Friday whereas Sarfaraz Ahmed hit a preventing century to script a sensational draw. New Zealand have been in sight of a series-clinching victory however Sarfaraz’s career-best 118 performed a vital position in serving to Pakistan draw the sport. He scored his fourth Test century, first in eight years, to mark a memorable comeback within the format.

After being picked over Mohammad Rizwan within the crew, Sarfaraz repaid the belief proven as he scored 335 runs within the two-match sequence. Wishes and praises poured in for Sarfaraz for his gritty knock within the second Test.

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria took a jibe at those that had dropped Sarfaraz from the nationwide squad earlier.

“The people who dropped him from the team are hiding their faces. They have now realised that they didn’t treat him well. Second innings while chasing is probably the most difficult one, Sarfaraz played the best knock of his career under pressure. He scored runs on a difficult pitch where the so-called world-class batter Babar Azam failed. Against off-spinners, he doesn’t have sweep shots and is unable to take charge. And in the end, he gave up,” Kaneria stated in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.

The second and ultimate Test match between Pakistan and New Zealand led to a draw however not earlier than happening to the wire. Sarfaraz was the ninth wicket to fall. At that stage, Pakistan had 287 runs on the board in pursuit of 319 within the ultimate innings. Abrar Ahmed got here in as the ultimate batter and stayed not out with Naseem Shah earlier than unhealthy mild compelled stumps.

The sequence led to a 0-0 draw as none between Pakistan and New Zealand may win a recreation.

With AFP Inputs

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