CRIK: Pakistan openers out as NZ close in on win

Cri Pakistan (MOUNT MAUNGANUI) New Zealand set Pakistan 373 to win the first Test from at least 136 overs when the hosts declared just before tea on the fourth day. After leading by 192 on the first innings, dismissing Pakistan for 239 in reply to their 431, the Black Caps declared their second innings at 5-180. The declaration by captain Kane Williamson came 30 minutes before tea, giving the New Zealand seamers a brief tilt at the Pakistan openers before the break. New Zealand then dismissed both Pakistan openers in five overs before tea, leaving Pakistan in trouble at 2-4. Trent Boult dismissed Abid Ali with only the second ball of his first over and Tim Southee removed Shan Masood in the next over. AP RTV

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