Betting Preview of NZ v Pak 2nd test at Wellington

Pakistan will play New Zealand in the second test match on Thursday, at Wellington. A thrilling first test match had gone right down to the wire and was decided in the final session of the match, giving New Zealand a 32-run win over their counterparts. Bet now with Bet365

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Pakistan will know that it could have been anyone’s game had the top order shown as much maturity as a debutant in Umar Akmal and had they held their catches. But talking of ifs and buts may not help them much, only getting a better quality of cricket will. With Misbah-ul-Haq back into the side, it remains to be seen whether he gets to immediately play in the game, and if that is the case whom does he replace. >

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The Kiwis will be over the moon, but it remains to be seen how they cope up with the loss of Shane Bond and in all probabilities, Iain O’Brien, both of whom were injured in the first test match. While Bond has been definitely ruled out of the series, O’Brien is 50-50 about his chances. Apart from that, the Kiwis will also need to have their top order batting well – they had lost a wicket in the first over of the innings on both the occasions. On the other hand, the likes of Peter Fulton and Daniel Flynn need to make the most of the opportunities that have been afforded to them. >

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The Wellington pitch has usually helped the quick bowlers, especially those who can seam around, and Darryl Tuffey could be one man to watch out for. However, with Pakistan possessing a better pace bowling attack, they will go into the game as favourites, with Betfred offering 2.875 for their win. Boylesports offers 3.2 for New Zealand to win the series by triumphing in the Wellington game, whereas a draw is pegged at 2.75 by Stan James.

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