Williamson and Nicholls love batting together against Pakistan

[Rafa]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...d-vs-pakistan-3rd-test-1157383/full-scorecard

Last time they assembled a 212 Third innings partnership to deny a series victory to Pakistan and now both are forging another solid partnership in the current test.

 

[Majestic]

Today's knock is a quality one from Williamson too.

When NZ were 60/3, Shaheen and Abbas were making the ball talk. Kane looked quite comfortable while Nicholls survived a number of lucky chances. It was after they got into 20s that Kane basically started to milk their other two bowlers and in a matter of an hour, he had put them into commanding position.

 

[Savak]

Today's knock is a quality one from Williamson too.

When NZ were 60/3, Shaheen and Abbas were making the ball talk. Kane looked quite comfortable while Nicholls survived a number of lucky chances. It was after they got into 20s that Kane basically started to milk their other two bowlers and in a matter of an hour, he had put them into commanding position.

This is the difference between Williamson and Azhar. Williamson digs deep in tough bowling spells and will be at 5 of 50-60 deliveries but unlike Azhar he doesn't get out at 20-30 runs for 120-140 deliveries, he makes sure he really cashes in and scores the remaining 95 runs at 60-70 deliveries. There is a confident, assured, steady method to his batting. The bowlers become complacent that they have him under check and then he unexpectedly goes beserk on them. Vs Azhar Ali, the bowlers are always confident that they are under control.

 

[Majestic]

What a smashing by Kane! He must be averaging 100 vs Pakistan.