Day two of the deciding Test between Pakistan and New Zealand resumed at Abu Dhabi with the Kiwis continuing from their overnight score of 227-7 in the first innings.

BJ Watling brought up a fighting half-century for the Kiwis as he continued his stubborn stand alongside debutant Will Somerville. Somerville’s 99-ball vigil at the crease was ultimately ended by Bilal Asif who also accounted for Ajaz Patel. New Zealand were ultimately bowled out for 274 with Asif completing a five-wicket haul.

In reply, Pakistan lost opener Mohammad Hafeez for a duck in their first innings with Trent Boult picking up the wicket before lunch was taken on day two. Boult removed Imam-ul-Haq after lunch to leave Pakistan reeling at 17-2. Azhar Ali and Haris Sohail steadied the ship and took Pakistan to 81-2 before tea.

Sohail fell in the final session as Azhar scored an unbeaten fifty to take the team to safety.

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