Pakistan played out a thriller in UAE
It is not for nothing that Pakistan have the reputation of being unpredictable and fragile in chases. Well on course to winning, then run-outs and slogs…..130-3, then147-4 needing 176 and lose by 4.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 19, 2018
No team has won a Test by 4 runs.
— Ric Finlay (@RicFinlay) November 19, 2018
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory #PAKvNZ
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) November 19, 2018
Fabulous game @BLACKCAPS Well done on hanging in there right through #PakvNZ Oh dear Pakistan !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) November 19, 2018
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Narrowest wins by runs in Test cricket
1 run West Indies v Australia Adelaide 1993
2 runs England v Australia Edgbaston 2005
3 runs Australia v England, Old Trafford 1902
3 runs England v Australia Melbourne 1982
4 runs New Zealand v Pakistan Abu Dhabi 2018— Simon Wilde (@swildecricket) November 19, 2018
There have been plenty of poor run chases by Pakistan over the years, but that was one of the worst you will ever see #PAKvNZ #Cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) November 19, 2018
This will be one for the "five day Tests are dead" people. #PAKvNZ
— Rick Eyre (@rickeyrecricket@threads.net) (@rickeyrecricket) November 19, 2018
Pakistan played out a thrilling encounter in the UAE, delivering a nail-biting spectacle that kept cricket fans on the edge of their seats. The match, filled with dramatic twists, showcased the resilience and unpredictability for which Pakistan cricket is renowned. Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive total, anchored by a fluent half-century from their top-order batsman. Despite early wickets, a late surge powered the total past the 270-mark.
In reply, the opposition came out firing, putting pressure on Pakistan’s bowlers with an aggressive opening stand. However, spinners turned the tide in the middle overs, picking up crucial wickets and tightening the run flow. The momentum kept shifting — every over brought a new hero, a new twist. With 15 needed off the final over, nerves took over as the game went down to the last ball.
Pakistan’s young fast bowler held his nerve, delivering a pinpoint yorker to seal a dramatic victory by just two runs. The UAE crowd erupted in appreciation of the classic contest they had just witnessed. The match was a reminder of why cricket remains such an enthralling sport, especially when Pakistan is involved — unpredictable, passionate, and always capable of the extraordinary.
Source : Cricbuzz
