NZ openers solid after Pakistan post strong total of 438 in Karachi

Devon Conway and Tom Latham

New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham blunted Pakistan bowlers to guide their side to a solid 165 without loss at close on the second day of the first Test in Karachi on Tuesday.

Conway reached 82 at close and was ably supported by Latham who was unbeaten on 78. The tourists are now 273 runs behind Pakistan's total of 438 which was spiced up by a brilliant maiden hundred from Agha Salman. Conway was lucky to survive a caught behind dismissal on 57 off spinner Nauman Ali. Pakistan did not challenge umpire Aleem Dar's decision but television replays showed the batter had edged the ball.

The highlight of Pakistan's batting was 103 by Salman, who anchored the innings after skipper Babar Azam fell in the first over.

Brief scores
Pakistan 438 (B Azam 161, A Salman 101, Sarfaraz 86; T Southee 3-69) v NZ 165-0 (D Conway 82', T Latham 78'

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