Twitter reactions: Devon Conway, Tom Latham lead New Zealand’s strong reply after Pakistan’s massive score

Devon Conway and Tom Latham led New Zealand’s strong reply after Pakistan’s 438 in their first innings on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test at National Stadium in Karachi.

Conway, who became the quickest New Zealand batter to 1000 Test runs (19 innings), and Latham formed a record highest 165-run opening partnership. Both Latham and Conway displayed utmost patience as they kept Pakistan bowlers at bay. Wicketkeeper Latham stayed unbeaten on 78 while Conway remained undefeated on 82.

Earlier, Pakistan lost centurion skipper Babar Azam in the first over of the morning, but Agha Salman shined with the bat to help the hosts reach a massive total. Salman smashed his maiden Test century as the home team posted 438 in their first innings. Black Caps skipper Tim Southee led New Zealand’s bowling with 3/69 from 25.5 overs. Similarly, the trio of spinners Ajaz Patel, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi bagged six wickets between them.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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⚡ Our DC Flash’s 💪 Streak #PAKvNZ #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/CxwgYvcky1

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 27, 2022

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Tom Latham and Devon Conway have laid a solid foundation for New Zealand 💪#PAKvNZ | #WTC23 | 📝 https://t.co/HdzZd87PUv pic.twitter.com/Ug19tFKBgs

— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2022

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A testing final session for the bowlers as New Zealand reduce the deficit to 273 runs 🏏#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/Cak23C4kYg

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 27, 2022

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I think it’s fair to say things have gone too far. #PakvsNZ pic.twitter.com/brtRh4xHjd

— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) December 27, 2022

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Well played @SalmanAliAgha1 👏. #PakvsNZ

— Umar Gul (@mdk_gul) December 27, 2022

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I really hope Wasim Jr gets some reverse swing going as the ball gets older because he probably is our best bet to take wickets here otherwise we are in for some toil in Karachi. New Zealand would want to pile up runs and take Pakistan’s win out of the equation. #PAKvNZ

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) December 27, 2022

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New Zealand end day 2 in a strong position after an unbeaten century stand from their openers.#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/u7UoWJNtGz

— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) December 27, 2022

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165 for no loss. Day 2 Stumps.

Now, Pakistani Journalist on YouTube channel will ask

– Why Babar Azam failed to take wickets? Babar should have taken atleast fif-er.😂

Few days back, everyone was asking why u r not picking Mir Hamza. Lo Hamza ne fir-er liye😂#PAKvNZ

— Avinash Aryan (@AvinashArya09) December 27, 2022

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Big batting by the openers to reach stumps on day two unbeaten and with the lead cut to 273. Full scorecard | https://t.co/zq07kr4cGV #PAKvNZ 📷 = PCB pic.twitter.com/CYlNx80fcn

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 27, 2022