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Cricket: NZ A and Pakistan Shaheens battle hangs in the balance at Cobham Oval

Adam Pearse
Adam Pearse
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18 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM2 mins to read
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New Zealand A batsman Ken McClure was resolute in defence at Whangārei's Cobham Oval before he was dismissed for 24. Photo / Tania Whyte

New Zealand A batsman Ken McClure was resolute in defence at Whangārei's Cobham Oval before he was dismissed for 24. Photo / Tania Whyte

New Zealand A have drawn level with the Pakistan Shaheens on day two for their four-day cricket match in Whangārei.

After bowling the Pakistan side, formerly known as Pakistan A, out for 194 in 73 overs on Thursday, the home side were only a few runs behind at 187/8 after 70 overs at 5pm yesterday.

Unfortunately for NZ A and Northland opener Henry Cooper, he was dismissed for a duck late on day one.

However, his opening partner, Rachin Ravindra was stoic in his approach - scoring 70 from 158 deliveries.

Northern Advocate photographer Tania Whyte went along to catch the action.

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Pakistan Shaheens bowler Naseem Shah (right) storms through the crease as NZ A's Rachin Ravindra backs up. Photo / Tania Whyte
Pakistan Shaheens bowler Naseem Shah (right) storms through the crease as NZ A's Rachin Ravindra backs up. Photo / Tania Whyte
Pakistan Shaheens captain and wicketkeeper Rohail Nazir (centre) anticipates the next delivery alongside slips Shan Masood (left) and Imran Butt. Photo / Tania Whyte
Pakistan Shaheens captain and wicketkeeper Rohail Nazir (centre) anticipates the next delivery alongside slips Shan Masood (left) and Imran Butt. Photo / Tania Whyte
Pakistan Shaheens bowler Sohail Khan sends down a searing delivery to NZ A batsman Rachin Ravindra. Photo / Tania Whyte
Pakistan Shaheens bowler Sohail Khan sends down a searing delivery to NZ A batsman Rachin Ravindra. Photo / Tania Whyte
New Zealand A batsman Ken McClure looks back to see the placement of the ball. Photo / Tania Whyte
New Zealand A batsman Ken McClure looks back to see the placement of the ball. Photo / Tania Whyte
NZ A opener Rachin Ravindra scored a well-compiled 70 runs from 158 balls. Photo / Tania Whyte
NZ A opener Rachin Ravindra scored a well-compiled 70 runs from 158 balls. Photo / Tania Whyte

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