Though lagging behind Pakistan in the three-match Test series, the black caps with their sharpened display in the second Test have proved why they are labeled as black horses.
The match starts in Sharjah on Wednesday, Nov 26 at 11.00 a.m. Pakistan time.
Chances of rescuing the series now stand more realistic for New Zealand, while Pakistan would be keen on not letting things slip away.
Pakistan have been riding a high wave after their clean sweep against Australia, whose momentum kept them going in the first match. But a bitter alert has been sounded after the second match.
Viewers in Pakistan can watch the match live telecast on PTV Sports while Ten Cricket will broadcast in India and will also be streaming the match live online at its official website www.live.tensports.com.
PTV Sports will also stream the match at its website PTVsports.com.
Misbah ul Haq would have no worries with his squad, but must not have an underestimation of the opponents if he is to seal a win. If problems are handed out better solutions, the results could well favor the squad to clinch back-to-back series wins.
New Zealand has also seen a sharp rise in the squad’s performance after their revamped performance in the previous game. But yet, down the order, they still have to sort out some questions that could prove to be the key.
T Latham has been the main man who has been building a momentum at the top, but unless and until the lower ones have a flow, the black caps may end the series without a single win.
The news from the Kiwis side is that they have brought back old Daniel Vettori back to the squad. The return of the left-arm spinner who does bring up an occasional boost in his batting may be billed as a right move.
Vettori is returning to Test matches after two years and it needs to be seen whether he could survive the heat, given that the 35 year old has been under a shadow when it came to fitness in recent years.
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