Pakistan v New Zealand 3rd Test Live Score Card - Pak v NZ Third Test Teams, Live Commentary

Third and final test match between Pakistan and host New Zealand will be played from Friday, 11th December to Tuesday, 15th December, 2009 at McLean Park, Napier and the timing is 11:00 local, 22:00 GMT , 03:30AM IST, 4.00 AM PST. 3 match series is currently level at 1-1.

Pakistan played well in the 2nd test match and won a tets match after 2 yaers to level the series. Thier batting is really a worry as only Mohammad Yousuf and Akmal brothers, Kamran and Umar are contributing. Mohammad Asif is bowling well and taken 17 wickets in 2 matches.

New Zealand on the other hand is facing players injury and BJ Watling will replace out of form Peter Fulton. Daniel Vettori declared he will bat at no.6 to give depth i the batting order.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 3rd Test at Napier:

Imran Farhat, Salman Butt, Faisal Iqbal, Mohammad Yousuf (capt), Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Akmal, Kamran Akmal (wk), Mohammad Aamer, Umar Gul, Danish Kaneria, Mohammad Asif.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 3rd Test at Napier:

Tim McIntosh, BJ Watling, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Daniel Flynn, Daniel Vettori (capt), Brendon McCullum (wk), Tim Southee/ Jeetan Patel, Daryl Tuffey, Ian O'Brien, Chris Martin.

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Pak vs NZ 2nd Test Result - Asif star in Pakistan's 144 run win, level the series 1-1

Mohammad Asif's dream bowling continues since his return after ban as he took 5 wickets for 67 runs in the 2nd inning and helps Pakistan to win the second test match on 4th day by 144 runs and level the series on Sunday, 6th December, 2009 at wellington. 3 match series is currently level by 1-1.


Mohammad Asif awarded Man of the Match for his 9 wickets in the match, 4 wickets in 1st inning followed by 5 wickets in 2nd inning.

Match Summary:

Pakistan 1st Inning - 264 all out in 84.4 overs (Kamran 70, Tuffy 4-64, Vettori 4-58)

New Zealand 1st Inning - 99 all out in 36.5 overs (Asif 4-40, Kaneria 3-6)

Pakistan 2nd Inning - 239 all out in 86.3 overs (Yousuf 83, Umar 52, Martin 4-52, O'Brien 4-66)

New Zealand 2nd Inning - 263 all out in 82.5 overs (Taylor 97, Asif 5-67, Kaneria 3-74)

Toss - New Zealand, who elected to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Mohammad Asif (Pakistan)

Result - Pakistan won by 144 runs.

Series - 3 match series level by 1-1.

Pakistan v New Zealand 2nd Test Live Score Card - Pak v NZ Second Test Live Commentary

Pakistan and New Zealand will play their second test match from Thursday, 3rd December, 2009 at Wellington. Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 2nd test between New Zealand and Pakistan Here!

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Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd Test Preview at Wellington - Pak v NZ Second Test Teams

Second test match between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played from Thursday, 3rd December to Monday, 7th December, 2009 at Basin Reserve, Wellington and timing is 11:00 local, 22:00 GMT , 03:30AM IST, 4.00 AM PST. New Zealand leading the 3 match series by 1-0.

Pakistan closely lost the 1st match and now they will try to level the series. Their top order flopped in both the innings and the only good point of last match was batting of young Umr Akmal who showed tremandous talend and bowling of come back boy Moammad Asif.

New Zealand will be high in confidance after a close thrilling win but the bad news for them is that 1st match hero Shane Bond is ruled out of the series due to a torn abdominal muscle.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Wellington:

Mohammad Yousuf (Captain), Umar Akmal, Fawad Alam, Imran Farhat, Kamran Akmal, Khurram Manzoor, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk) Mohammad Aamer, Abdur Rauf, Danish Kaneria, Faisal Iqbal, Saeed Ajmal, Salman Butt, Yasir Arafat, Shoaib Malik, , Umar Gul.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Wellington:

Brendon McCullum (wk), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Daniel Flynn, Daniel Flynn, Daniel Flynn, Peter Fulton, Martin Guptill, Tim McIntosh, Daniel Vettori (capt), Shane Bond, Daryl Tuffey, Chris Martin, Iain O'Brien, Jeetan Patel

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 2nd Test between New Zealand and Pakistan Here!

Pakistan v New Zealand 1st Test Live Score Card - Pak v NZ First Test Live Commentary

Pakistan and New Zealand will play their first test match from Tuesday, 24th November, 2009 at Dunedin. Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 1st test between New Zealand and Pakistan Here!

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Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st Test Preview at Dunedin - Pak v NZ 1st Test Teams

Pakistan tour of New Zealand begins with first test from Tuesday, 24th November to Saturday, 28th November, 2009 at University Oval, Dunedin and the timing will be 11:00 local, 22:00 GMT , 03:30AM IST, 4.00 AM PST.

Pakistan recently lost the 3 match ODI series to New Zealand but won the 2 match T20 but test match is a total ball game and Pakistan players will have testing time on fast pitches. Stand in captain Mohammad Yusuf will lead the team and need good support from entire team.

New Zealand will definitely have advantage of home ground and they will be happy as captain Daniel Vettori will be fit for the series. Peter Fulton has been included in place of injured Jesse Ryder.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 1st Test at Dunedin:

Mohammad Yousuf (Captain), Umar Akmal, Fawad Alam, Imran Farhat, Kamran Akmal, Khurram Manzoor, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk) Mohammad Aamer, Abdur Rauf, Danish Kaneria, Faisal Iqbal, Saeed Ajmal, Salman Butt, Yasir Arafat, Shoaib Malik, , Umar Gul.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 1st Test at Dunedin:

Brendon McCullum (wk), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Daniel Flynn, Daniel Flynn, Daniel Flynn, Peter Fulton, Martin Guptill, Tim McIntosh, Daniel Vettori (capt), Shane Bond, Daryl Tuffey, Chris Martin, Iain O'Brien, Jeetan Patel

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 1st Test between New Zealand and Pakistan Here!

New Zealand Test Team , Squad for 2009 Test Series against Pakistan - NZ Test Squad

New Zealand selectors announce 13 members test team for 3 match series against Pakistan starting from 24th November, 2009. Good News for New Zealand is that captain Daniel Vettori is fit and available for the series. Middle order batsman Peter Fulton has been recalled in the team.

New Zealand Test Team, Squad:

Daniel Vettori (c)
Shane Bond
Grant Elliott
Daniel Flynn
Peter Fulton
Martin Guptill
Brendon McCullum (wk)
Tim McIntosh
Chris Martin
Iain O'Brien
Jeetan Patel
Ross Taylor
Daryl Tuffey

Pakistan Test Team , Squad for 2009 Test Series against New Zealand - Pak Test Squad

Pakistan will play 3 match test series under new captain veteran Mohammad Yousuf as Younis Khan have taken a break while Abdur Rauf, Danish Kaneria, Faisal Iqbal and Khurram Manzoor. Mohammad Asif has also been included in the 15 member team.

Pakistan Test Team, Squad:

Mohammad Yousuf (c)
Kamran Akmal
Abdur Rauf
Danish Kaneria
Faisal Iqbal
Fawad Alam
Imran Farhat
Khurram Manzoor
Mohammad Aamer
Mohammad Asif
Saeed Ajmal
Salman Butt
Sarfraz Ahmed (wk)
Shoaib Malik
Umar Akmal
Umar Gul
Yasir Arafat

2009 Pakistan Tour of New Zealand Schedule - Pak vs NZ Timetable, Fixture

Pakistan will tour New Zealand for the 3 match test series after ODI and T20 series in UAE stating from 24th November, 2009. Mohammad Yusuf will lead the team as regular captain Younis Khan have taken a break.

Find the complete schedule of 2009 Pakistan Tour of New Zealand of 3 Tests matches.

Test Series Schedule:

1st Test Match
Tuesday, 24th November to Saturday, 28th November, 2009
Pakistan vs New Zealand
University Oval, Dunedin
Timing: 11:00 local, 22:00 GMT , 03:30AM IST, 4.00 AM PST

2nd Test Match
Thursday, 3rd December to Monday, 7th December, 2009
Pakistan vs New Zealand
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Timing: 11:00 local, 22:00 GMT , 03:30AM IST, 4.00 AM PST

3rd Test Match
Friday, 11th December to Tuesday, 15th December, 2009
Pakistan vs New Zealand
McLean Park, Napier
Timing: 11:00 local, 22:00 GMT , 03:30AM IST, 4.00 AM PST