New Zealand won the 1st test of 3 test series by beating Pakistan. New Zealand now lead the series 1-0. It was because of some brilliant bowling by New Zealand’s bowlers that they registered this win.

Pakistan’s middle order tried to resist for some time but they were unable to deny the defeat in 3rd session of the day. It was Umar Akmal once again for Pakistan. In 2nd innings too he was the top scorer for Pakistan. This was his debut match and he scored a century in 1st innings of this match. He scored 75 runs in second innings. Pakistan needed 250 runs to win the match but they were all out at 218.

Shane Bond took 8 wickets in the match (3 in second innings). he lead the NZ attack and bowled very well to see his side win. He was chosen Man of the Match for his brilliant bowling.

Ross Taylor too performed well for NZ. He batted very well and was the top scorer for New Zealand in both innings. He score 94 and 59 in 1st and 2nd innings respectively.

It was a narrow win for New Zealand though. They didn’t bat well in the 2nd innings and were bowled out at a low score of 153. It was because of their bowlers that they managed to register the victory.

Pakistan’s bowling in second innings was very good. Pakistan’s seamers took the attack to New Zealand batsmen and didn’t give them a chance to settle down and make big partnerships. Mohd. Asif took 4 wickets whereas Umar Gul and Mohammed Aamer got 3 and 2 wickets respectively in 2nd innings.

Both teams played very good cricket during this match and the result came out in last session of day 5. This sets up an exciting series. New Zealand leads the series after the 1st test. Next test of the 3 Test series will start from 3rd December in Wellington.

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