Pak draw 1st Test v NZ after daring declaration

Chasing 138 to win in 15 overs, New Zealand was at 61-1 in only the eighth over of the second innings when the Test finished early because of bad light

Pak draw 1st Test v NZ after daring declaration

New Zealand's Devon Conway (C) shakes hands with Pakistan's cricketers at the end of the fifth and final day of the first Test match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pic/AFP

Poor visibility ended a thrilling final session of cricket in the drawn first Test on Friday after New Zealand had threatened to snatch victory following Pakistan’s daring declaration (311-8 declared).

Chasing 138 to win in 15 overs, New Zealand was at 61-1 in only the eighth over of the second innings when the Test finished early because of bad light.

Pakistan resumed after tea at 249-7 in its second innings—a lead of 75—and Kiwi leg-spinner Ish Sodhi (6-86) threatened to set his team up for victory.

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