Pakistani cricket team in New Zealand in 2016–17
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The Pakistani cricket team toured New Zealand in November 2016 to play two Test matches and a three-day first-class match.[1][2] Christchurch and Hamilton were the venues scheduled to host the two Test matches.[3][4]
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Pakistani cricket team in New Zealand in 2016–17 | |||
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New Zealand | Pakistan | ||
Dates | 11 – 29 November 2016 | ||
Captains | Kane Williamson |
Misbah-ul-Haq (1st Test) Azhar Ali (2nd Test) | |
Test series | |||
Result | New Zealand won the 2-match series 2–0 | ||
Most runs | Ross Taylor (150) | Babar Azam (142) | |
Most wickets | Tim Southee (13) | Mohammad Amir (7) |
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The first Test of the series went ahead as planned on 17 November, despite Christchurch suffering a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, just after midnight on 14 November.[5] However, no play was possible on the first day due to rain.[6]
New Zealand won the series 2–0. This was New Zealand's first series win against Pakistan in Tests since 1985.[7][8]