Opener Devon Conway led New Zealand’s early domination of Pakistan on Day I of the second Test with a knock of 122, before the hosts struck back in the final session to limit their opponents to 309/6 at stumps on Monday.

Electing to bat first, the visitors started strongly as Conway stitched together partnerships of 134 and 100 with Tom Latham and Kane Williamson, respectively, in front of a modest crowd at the National Stadium.

Conway, who scored a total of 110 runs in the first Test, hit 16 boundaries and one six in his 191-ball knock to notch up his fourth century in Test cricket.“It’s been a good ride so far, I’ve only played a handful of Test games so it’s nice to get the opportunity to play and contribute for the team,” Conway, whose century took him past 1,000 Test runs, told reporters.

“It was nice batting out there with Tommy Latham and Kane.”

Afridi’s rehab

Shaheen Shah Afridi. File picture

Karachi: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has resumed his rehabilitation here on Monday for the knee injury he had suffered during the T20 World Cup final against England in Melbourne last year.

“While providing Shaheentop-notch care, this move will allow the medical staff to track his progression and pave way for his smooth return...” said a PCB statement.

PTI