Published 18:58 IST, December 28th 2020

NZ vs Pak: Pacer Neil Wagner bowls on despite fractured toe; fans applaud grit

New Zealand speedster Neil Wagner gets praised by fans for bowling despite his foot injury on Day 3 of the ongoing NZ vs PAK 2020 first Test match.

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New Zealand speedster Neil Wagner sustained a fracture on his fourth right toe ahe of Day 3 of ongoing New Zealand vs Pakistan Test match at Bay Oval. Despite untimely injury, cricketer steamed in and bowled 21 overs in Pakistan’s first-innings to claim figures of 2-50. He accounted for wickets of Faw Alam and Shaheen Afridi as tourists were bundled out for 239 before Stumps to hand New Zealand an vant of 192 runs.

NZ vs PAK 2020: Neil Wagner injury ahe of Day 3

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NZ vs PAK 2020: Fans praise Neil Wagner for bowling despite injury

Neil Wagner wrecked Pakistani batting line-up on Day 3 of ongoing Test match at Bay Oval. While speedster was cleared on to play by doctor before proceedings began on Day 3, cricketer was still left with a choice of bowling while enduring pain. Wagner defied his injury in style, as he ably supported his fellow pacers Tim Soue and Trent Boult in bowling out Pakistan.

Fans were left impressed by Wagner’s decision of playing despite his injury. Several fans took to social media and lauded cricketer for showing grit while representing his country at highest level. Here is a look at some of fan reactions to Neil Wagner's injury-defying spell on Day 3.

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Pakistan captain Mohamm Rizwan scored 71 and Faheem Ashraf scored 91 as duo shared a 107-run partnership toger. y stretched Pakistan’s total from 80-6 to a respectable 239 all out. However, y are still behind New Zealand in first innings by 192 runs, which hosts will be looking to extend furr with bat on Day 4.

NZ vs PAK live stream will t be me available through television in India. However, fans can catch NZ vs PAK live in India on FanCode app. For NZ vs PAK live scores, one can visit social media ps of two cricket boards.

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18:58 IST, December 28th 2020