After beating Team New Zealand by 3-0 in the T20I series and ending up the ODI series with a draw, Pakistan is all set to take on the Kiwis in the Test which is touted to be quite close interesting. Kiwis, who are placed on the number four of the ICC Cricket Test ranking have been away from red ball cricket since the last seven months. The hosts, on the other hand, who are placed on number seven of the ICC Cricket Test ranking, have had a good stint with the longer format of the game. Pakistan has only one loss out of 11 and has adapted to the conditions of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium quite well. NZ beat PAK by 47 runs.
Kane Williamson who has a swashbuckling average of 50.35 in 65 Tests will be taking on the centre stage. Williamson is currently ranked No. three in the ICC Test Player Rankings. Trent Boult is expected to stage in the best of the forms after taking 215 wickets in 54 Tests. The last time the two teams locked horns was in the year 2016 where the Kiwis hosted Pakistan and the visitors lost by 138 runs. New Zealand and Pakistan have met each other only once in this stadium, where the hosts won the game by 248 runs.
When is PAK vs NZ 1st Test 2018, PAK vs NZ 1st Test, Day 1? (Know Date, Time and Venue Details)
The first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand starts today at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi tonight, November 16. The PAK vs NZ 1st Test is scheduled to start at 11:30 PM IST with the toss at 11:00 PM. As per GMT.
Where to Watch Live Telecast of PAK vs NZ 1st Test, Day 1, 2018?
Sony Pictures Network holds the broadcast rights of Pakistan vs New Zealand 2018. For viewers in India, Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st T20I will be available live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD channels. For fans in Pakistan, PTV Sports and Ten Sports will telecast the match live.
Where to Get Free Online Live Streaming of PAK vs NZ 1st Test, Day 1, 2018?
Fans looking to watch PAK vs NZ 1st Test 2018 online can download SonyLIV app to catch the action. The free online streaming of the match will be available on SonyLIV’s website as well. Besides it, the PAK vs NZ cricket match will be available on Airtel TV and JIO TV app. In Pakistan, the PAK vs NZ T20I will be streamed live on the official website of PTV Sports. Meanwhile, you can follow PAK vs NZ live score and ball-by-ball commentary from here.
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