On the second day of first Cricket Test at Abu Dhabi against Pakistan, New Zealand in their second innings were 56 for the loss of 1 wicket a shortwhile ago.

Earlier Pakistan, in their first innings scored 227 runs, getting the lead of 74 runs against New Zealand's first innings.

Babar Azam top-scored with 62 while Asad Shafiq (43) and Haris Sohail (38) were other contributors, helping Pakistan to a 72-run lead over New Zealand´s first innings total of 153.

Trent Boult finished with 4-54 while debutant spinner Ajaz Patel and medium pacer Coiln de Grandhomme took two wickets apiece.