Pakistan team got all out after scoring 276 runs. They were chasing 256 runs total scored by New Zealand team. This test match belongs to captains of both teams as Kiwi’s captain Vettori scored 110 runs and took his teams total to 356 runs. Pakistani captain Misbah Ul Haq also played well and he secure lead of 20 runs for his team.

There were four half centuries scored from Pakistani batsmen. Toufeeq Umar scored 70 runs. While Azher Alimade 67 runs before he got out. Younis khan gained form and scored 73 runs. Misbah played captain’s inning and he fell just 1 run short of his century.

Martin and Vettori bowler well for Kiwis and both bowlers took 4 wickets each. Martin also took wicket of Pakistani captain Misbah Ul Haq at 99 runs. He was disappointed after falling 1 run short of hi century.

New Zealand trail by 20 runs has started their innings again. At the end of day 3 they have scored 9 runs with losing any wicket and needing 11 more runs to level the Pakistani lead. Guptill and McCullum looked good while batting. Two more days to go in the test match. It is hoped that this will be result oriented test match.

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