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Originally Posted by Party Elephant
What were your thoughts on that match, I'm guessing you watched it?
From a New Zealand perspective it was great to see some new faces make an impact for once. de Grandhomme's bowling figures were a national record for a test debut! I don't know much about the Pakistan team though.
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Watched a bit here and there. Like you said, de Grandhomme had an amazing debut. Raval played extremely well, he was the difference.
Pakistan's lineup struggled as usual on a bouncy track but none of the batsmen showed positive intent, it was block, block till they got out.
Azhar is taking over the captaincy for the 2nd test, Misbah's father-in-law passed so he went back home (he was already getting suspended for slow blowing rate in the first match).
Hopefully second match it longer then 3 days and more of a contest.