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Jamieson takes five to blunt Azhar’s battling 93

Azhar Ali was holding the Pakistan innings together as he edged towards a century in the second Test against New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) – Kyle Jamieson took a five wicket haul as New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for 297, anchored by a sterling 93 from Azhar Ali on day one of the second Test between the two countries in Christchurch Sunday.

Jamieson, in only his sixth Test, had the figures of five for 69, the third five-wicket haul of his fledgling career.

New Zealand won the toss and bowled first on the green strip and as Jamieson found bounce and movement to claim wickets at one end, Azhar was defiant at the other, saying he enjoyed his battle with the two-metre-tall (6ft 8in) New Zealander while establishing key partnerships for Pakistan.

“Kyle is quite tall and bowling good lines and…

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