New Zealand 229-7 at close on first day in 3rd Test against Pakistan

December 04, 2018 00:00:00

Pakistani captain Sarfraz Ahmed celebrating with teammate Hasan Ali after the dismissal of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson during the first day of the third and final Test at the Sheikh Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday — AFP

ABU DHABI, Dec 03 (AFP): New Zealand, who won the toss and opted to bat, reached 229-7 at the close of the opening day of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Skipper Kane Williamson scored 89 while BJ Watling finished with an unbeaten 42 after New Zealand -- who won the toss and batted -- were reduced to 73-4 at lunch.

Debutant Will Somerville was the other not out batsman on 12.