Pakistan’s cricket history is marked by exceptional 
In early 1994, the Pakistan cricket team, captained by Saleem Malik, visited New Zealand for a three-Test series. During the second Test in Wellington, Malik and the young Inzamam-ul-Haq formed a formidable partnership, scoring 258 runs for the fifth wicket and giving Pakistan a commanding 373-run lead in their first innings. Malik scored 140 runs from 200 balls, hitting 20 fours, while Inzamam contributed 135 runs from 195 balls, with 19 boundaries and a six.
After Malik was dismissed by Matthew Hart, he promptly declared the innings at 548-5. This partnership was Pakistan’s highest fifth-wicket stand in away Tests for over 17 years and played a crucial role in securing a win and a 2-0 series lead.
ALSO READ: During their 1976 home Test series in Lahore, Pakistan struggled early, falling to 55-4 in their first innings against New Zealand. By the end of the first day, they had recovered to 349-7. Middle-order batsmen Javed Miandad and Asif Iqbal both scored 160 runs, combining for a 281-run partnership for the fifth wicket, helping Pakistan reach 336. Pakistan was eventually all out for 417, a total that proved sufficient for a six-wicket victory by Day 4, putting them ahead 1-0 in the three-match series. Notably, the partnership between Asif Iqbal and Javed Miandad remains Pakistan’s highest fifth-wicket stand to this day. READ MORE: 
