Highlights, Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 1 at Karachi, Full Cricket Score: Hosts 317/5 at close of play

Toss news: Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bat first in the first match of the two-Test series against New Zealand in Karachi. The hosts recently lost the home Test series against England 3-0 and will be looking to get back to winning ways. It’s also important because their chances of playing in the World Test Championship final now hang by a thread. The New Zealand Test side is being led by pacer Tim Southee after Kane Williamson stepped down from the post. All matches of the series, two Tests and three ODIs, will be played in Karachi. Pakistan playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam(c), Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed(w), Agha Salman, Nauman Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza New Zealand playing XI: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee(c), Ish Sodhi, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel Read all the  Latest News ,  Trending News ,  Cricket News ,  Bollywood News ,  India News  and  Entertainment News  here. Follow us on  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram .