Twitteratis react to #PakvNZ Test thriller
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by four runs in first Test.
ABU DHABI (Web Desk / AFP) - New Zealand beat Pakistan by four runs in a sensational finish to the fourth day in Abu Dhabi on Monday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Set 176 to win, Pakistan were bowled out for 171 with debutant left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel finishing with 5-59 and fast bowler Neil Wagner taking 2-27.
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Azhar Ali top-scored with 65 while Asad Shafiq made 45.
It is the fifth smallest win in terms of runs in Test cricket history and gives New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
New Zealand Captain’s Statement
"The attitude, certainly today and throughout the game, was brilliant," said New Zealand captain Kane Williamson who now has nine wins in his 18 Tests in charge.
"How those two bowlers Ajaz and Wagner bowled, for almost 20 overs, was brilliant. We knew the surface was not an easy one. There was considerable turn from day one and all the spinners bowled well."
Pakistan Captain’s Statement
"We didn’t get a good start to the day," said Pakistan captain Sarfraz.
"Azhar and Shafiq put in a good stand but then the collapse was really disappointing. You have to give credit to Ajaz as well."
Here are some tweets about today’s memorable Test match in Abu Dhabi:
Huge appeal for LBW..given!
— ICC (@ICC) November 19, 2018
Ajaz Patel traps Azhar Ali in front of the stumps and New Zealand win by four runs!
Pakistan were 147/4 but have collapsed to 171 all out. How good is Test cricket?!#PAKvNZ LIVE https://t.co/0a9thVayXj pic.twitter.com/oKaiXuRNNB
Great game of cricket. Test match cricket is a fascinating format. Congratulations New Zealand on a remarkable win! Well fought Pakistan, IA the team will bounce back from here.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 19, 2018
Well done hassan ali and Yasir Shah, great bowling!
A test match to remember for a long time. An outstanding effort from New Zealand to win this after being out of the game for so long. Their never-say- die attitude is so wonderful and Test Cricket is well and truly alive #PakvNZ
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 19, 2018
From 147/4 to lose chasing 176 required a special effort not just from NZ but from Pakistan. Only Pak can provide such thrillers out of easy victories. Well done to NZ and bad luck Pak #PakvNZ
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 19, 2018
Well done @BLACKCAPS . What a great fightback and a memorable Test match. Test is Best ! #PAKvNZ
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 19, 2018
Wow what a turn around! Pakistan doing a Pakistan to lose,some epic collective brainfades #PakvNZ
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) November 19, 2018
The second Test starts in Dubai from Saturday while the third and final, again in Abu Dhabi from December 3.
