Neil Wagner becomes eighth New Zealander to 150 Test wickets

New Zealand pacer Neil Wagner on Sunday became the eighth Kiwis bowler to take 150 or more wickets.

The 32-year-old dismissedYasirShahfor nine to achieve the feat in his 37th Test as Pakistan took the lead on the second day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Richard Hadlee tops the chart for New Zealand with 431 wickets in 86 Tests.

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Pakistan were well-placed at 144-4 at lunch, seeking a big lead to get a 1-0 advantage in the three-match series but Trent Boult (3-52) dismissed Asad Shafiq for 43 to restrain 'Men in Green.'

Debutant left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel, who has figures of 2-64, struck twice to reduce Pakistan's chances of a big lead.

Earlier, Pakistan resumed at 59-2 but lost overnight batsmen Sohail for 38 and Azhar for 22 in the space of just six balls at the same score of 91.

At the end of the third day of first test match, Pakistan were 37 for no loss and need 139 runs to win.