Rain leaves Black Caps on top

Pakistan were dismissed for 216 this morning, handing New Zealand a first-innings lead of 55 runs on the third day of the second Test after a rain delay of almost three hours on Sunday.

It turned into a par score on a pitch doing plenty thanks to the rain though, as most of the Kiwis got starts, Jeet Raval again top scoring with 55 on their way to scoring 271.

Sohail has been the most successful Pakistan bowler with 2-62 and Imran the most economical with 1-32.

“It was favorable conditions for the bowlers so I thought the way we played took the wind out of their sails”, said New Zealand batting coach Craig McMillan, claiming first-day honors for the home side. That they must do so without the most successful captain in their history, Misbah-ul-Haq, only increases the challenge.

Taylor has expressed his confidence of coping with vision issues in the final Test against Pakistan.

The 29-year-old pacer doubled the preexisting world record when he finally got on the board with the bat during the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.

In New Zealand, the match will be shown live on Sky Sports.

New Zealand, put into bat on a green wicket by Pakistan’s stand-in skipper Azhar Ali, were 77 for two when the umpires ended the day’s play just before 4:30 p.m. local time (0330 GMT) after light rain had forced the players off before lunch. You can visit the official website of Star Sports for the live streaming. The PTV Sports Live online service will make a free live stream of the Test match available as well – but only for viewers inside of Pakistan. Live Streaming: PTV Sports Live.

The Auckland all-rounder’s 6-41 from 15.5 overs were the best figures by a New Zealander on debut, beating Moir who took 6-155 in 1951.

TV Channel: In Singapore, there is no live TV coverage.

“If the ball’s going to reverse, and the wicket has pace and bounce, Wahab is our number one choice”, coach Mickey Arthur told ESPNcricinfo.com. “Our batsmen have had problems in the past in New Zealand but we have the potential to stage a comeback in the second Test [which begins from Friday in Hamilton]”. For New Zealand Mitchell Saunter joins the side with Toss Astle dropped, while Ross Taylor has beeb clear fir action despite an eye condition that will require surgery following the match.

New Zealand’s Tim Southee and Neil Wagner ripped the heart out of Pakistan’s batting lineup to leave the visitors struggling on 76 for five at the close of the second day’s play in the second Test on Saturday.