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New Zealand v Pakistan on November 25

The second of the two test matches between New Zealand and Pakistan gets underway in Hamilton late on Thursday night and after they won the first test with something to spare, the Black Caps start as favorites. The first test was staged in Christchurch and the New Zealand bowlers were instrumental in an eight wicket win. Conditions in Hamilton usually offer pace and bounce and some turn so it promises to be a good contest between bat and ball.

·         Best economical pick – Pakistan was bowled out for 133 runs in the first innings of first Test match. Debutant C de Grandhomme was the chief destroyer of Kiwi Bowling attack who took 6 wickets for just 41 runs and recorded the best test figure for a Kiwi debutant.

·         Top captains & vice captains – In the second innings of first test Pakistan could manage only 171 as Boult, Southee and Wagner each took three wickets. That left New Zealand a target of 105 for victory and Kane Williamson (61) made sure that wasn’t going to be a problem and the game ended on Day 4. Pakistan in their second innings once again failed to impress as whole of the team was bowled out for 171 runs. Sohail Khan remains top scorer with 40 runs.

·         Smart pick – In response to Pakistan’s 133 in first innings New Zealand were bowled out for 200 runs. Debutant Jeet Raval played a sensible knock and scored his first half century and got out at a score of 55 runs.

·       Cautions Pick – There was more bad news for Pakistan with Misbah Ul Haq subsequently picking up a one match ban for a slow over rate and he will miss this contest. So do not trade him in your fantasy team.

My XI – Kane Williamson (Captain), Sohail Khan (Vice-Captain), Jeet Raval, C de Grandhomme, Azhar Ali, Trent Boult, Mohammad Amir, Sarfraz Ahmed, Rahat Ali, Neil Wagner, Tim Southee