3rd Test Day-4: Pakistan Vs. New Zealand At Napier - - Pakistan 331-3 At Stumps; Match Turning Towards a Draw

NAPIER: Pakistan were 331 for 3 in their second innings and had secured lead by 83 runs with 7 wickets still remaining at close on the fourth day of third cricket Test match against New Zealand here on Monday, Geo news reported.



Pakistan lost two quick wickets as MJ Guptill, in his maiden Test cricket over, caught and bowled out two Pakistani left handed openers in first session of the match.

Also, he succeeded to break 129-run opening stand from Pakistani openners.

Subsequently, two Pakistani middle order batsmen, skipper Muhammad Yousuf and young Faisal Iqbal slowly paced the innings, forming 128 run solid partnership, which ultimately was broken when Iqbal was dismissed on 67.

Imran Farhat and Salman Butt respectively accumulated 61 and 66 runs while young Umer Akmal was unbeaten on quick 36 with captain Muhammad Yousuf playing on 89 when the play was stopped due to rain and bad light.

The match was interrupted by rain on twice occasions today meanwhile; Pakistan had succeeded to take lead by 83 runs with seven wickets in hands and last day to go when play was called off due to rain.