Work for Black Caps spinners Ajaz Patel and Ish Sodhi as they look to rein in Pakistan's Babar Azam in their opening test in Karachi
Work for Black Caps spinners Ajaz Patel and Ish Sodhi as they look to rein in Pakistan's Babar Azam in their opening test in Karachi
27 December 2022
The hosts are 317 for five with the captain unbeaten on 161.
New Zealand made history early with their first two dismissals being stumpings - the first time it's ever happened in test cricket - but Azam soon blunted the attack with a 196-run partnership alongside Safaraz Ahmed.
Patel says when the pitch flattens out, being consistent with their line and length is crucial.
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