Pakistan beat New Zealand by 248 runs in first Test in Abu Dhabi

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Pakistan pace bowler Imran Khan took Ish Sodhi's wicket to seal victory

First Test, Abu Dhabi (day five):

Pakistan 566-3 & 175-2 dec beat New Zealand 262 & 231 by 248 runs

Pakistan beat New Zealand by 248 runs in Abu Dhabi to take the first Test of their three-match series.

Resuming on 174-8, the Kiwis lost their last two wickets on the final morning to be bowled out for 231.

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah bowled Mark Craig (28) in the second over of the day before top-scorer Ish Sodhi (63) offered resistance until he was leg before to Imran Khan.

The second Test in Dubai starts on Monday.

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