Match State: Match scheduled to start at 10:30am local time (2130 GMT) welcome to Jade Stadium in Christchurch for the second National Bank Test between New Zealand and Pakistan it's a gloomy, overcast day, but we'll get a start on time as there's no immediate threat of rain, but it wouldn't surprise anyone if it did at some stage today, probably later this morning it's almost dark enough to have the lights turned on to begin the match with, but for the time being they remain off a smattering of people are present in the crowd for the start of the match, with a school group or two here to bump the numbers up to the level of a couple of hundred the pitch is another portable block, the second one used for Test cricket in the world, just losing out the race to Eden Park from last week, though the technology was developed here beforehand it's looking hard and fast, but has a fair tinge of green over the top, which may deceive teams into believing there's a fair bit there for pace bowling early on whilst that may not be wholly untrue, the Jade Stadium pitches don't tend to move as dramatically off the wicket as any greenness may suggest but Pakistan captain Moin Khan has prompted decided to bowl first upon winning the toss, so we will in for an interesting morning session to see just how they far there's a few changes in both sides, with Ijaz Ahmed coming in for Saleem Elahi in the opener's role, Elahi made 12th man, Inzamam- ul-Haq returns from injury, replacing namesake Misbah-ul-Haq in the middle order, and pace bowler Fazl-e-Akbar comes in for for New Zealand there are two changes, with Grant Bradburn making a return to the New Zealand side after an eight year break, replacing Paul Wiseman in the off spinner's role, and Chris Drum makes his Test debut in place of James Franklin who himself lasts just one match before being demoted, Jacob Oram is 12th man, missing out on his debut here it'll be Waqar Younis to bowl from the Port Hills End to Mark Richardson on strike, with Matthew Bell at the non-striker's end three slips, gully, point, mid off, mid on, short leg and fine leg in place for the left-handed Richardson on strike to the right arm over the wicket Waqar 0.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball on off stump, taps it down in close on the off side, half looks for a smart single but mid off's up quickly to field so they stay at home 0.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, shortish straight ball, stands tall on the crease, tucking it down just past Faisal under the helmet in close on the leg side, played far enough away for an easy quick single to get New Zealand underway the same field is set for the right-handed Bell on strike to Waqar 0.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, not a bad start for him either! shortish ball drifting on leg stump, sweetly clipped off the hip through backward square leg, Sami runs around the boundary from long leg but his dive is to no avail 0.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, quickly raising the arms over the top of a much better directed short ball lifting just outside off stump through to the keeper 0.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball, hops across to off stump, squaring around to get in behind it, solidly defending back down the pitch on the off side 0.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends it watchfully down towards point End of over 1 (5 runs) New Zealand 5/0 Waqar Younis 1-0-5-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 1* (2b) MD Bell 4* (4b 1x4) it'll be Mohammad Sami, Pakistan's latest great new young pace bowling find, to open the bowling from the Hadlee Stand End left-handed Richardson is on strike, with three slips, gully, point, mid off, mid on, short leg and long leg in place as Sami comes in right arm over the wicket 1.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, ooh dear! Richardson chases after the loosener, short and rather wide outside off stump, almost catches up to it - had he done so, it probably would've just been an edge straight through to the keeper 1.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, similar, a little fuller, but just as wide, this time Richardson more smartly elects to raise the bat well out of the way to leave through to Moin 1.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, much straighter but still doesn't force Richardson into playing a stroke however 1.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, back of a length ball outside off stump, angling away further, Richardson chases after it and misses the strong square cut again 1.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stands tall, stretching forward, raising the bat well clear over the top of a shortish ball through to the keeper 1.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps, Richardson stretches well forward to shoulder arms to a widish ball outside off stump through to the keeper 1.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, oooh my! much fuller outside off stump, Richardson drives and misses, very close to finding the nick through to the keeper End of over 2 (1 run) New Zealand 6/0 Mohammad Sami 1-0-1-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 4* (4b 1x4) MH Richardson 1* (9b) Richardson had three plays and misses to loose balls that over, getting a real sighter and getting away with it 2.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to Moin 2.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, full and strays on the legs, well glanced very fine wide of the keeper, no chance for Sami at long leg as it races away quickly to the straight boundary 2.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, dropped! an early life for Bell, a great delivery by Waqar, squares Bell right around on the crease, straight on off stump and moving away, gets a thick edge that flies low down straight to Younis at second slip, putting down a regulation chance he took it on the wrist, never looking comfortable, and tosses the ball into the ground in anger with himself 2.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, beaten! lovely ball seaming away just outside off stump, Bell just plays inside the line of it as it passes through to Moin 2.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a slightly wider one just outside off stump, safely let go through to Moin 2.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, shortish straight ball on off stump, Bell leans forward, dropping it down in close on the off side, good quick single taken with the shot as the field is a little lethargic towards it End of over 3 (5 runs) New Zealand 11/0 Waqar Younis 2-0-10-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 9* (10b 2x4) MH Richardson 1* (9b) 3.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shortish ball angling down the leg side, Bell stays well inside the line of it, leaving through to Moin 3.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, quicker ball angling into the body, Bell awkwardly tries to play it, jagging back off the seam and following him, striking him flush in a *very* uncomfortable region of the body! *ouch* the crowd could feel it from a fair distance, Bell falls to the ground, stretching to ease the pain, but it's hard to deal with those ones, the physio comes out but just as he gets back to his feet, ready to continue 3.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, ooh, almost another one, seaming right back, just striking him on the top of the back pad, dropping down in close on the leg side 3.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, great ball! full outside off stump, Bell looks to drive but he's beaten for pace, his feet are all over the show, perhaps a little shaky after being struck earlier in the over, very close as it just cuts away from the seam 3.5 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, and another! this one's much straighter and fuller, Bell is well squared around, getting a leading edge along the ground away towards backward point 3.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, two runs, overpitched on the toes, strongly clipped away through wide midwicket for a good couple End of over 4 (2 runs) New Zealand 13/0 Mohammad Sami 2-0-3-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 1* (9b) MD Bell 11* (16b 2x4) 4.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends quietly with a dead bat down towards wide mid off 4.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, bouncer! ducks just underneath it as it swings back late, through to Moin just angling slightly down the leg side by the time it reaches him 4.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, forward, shapes to defend a shortish ball before belatedly lifting the bat quickly well clear as it passes through to Moin just outside off stump 4.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, holding the bat back well out of the way to leave a full ball outside off stump through to Moin 4.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, forward, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to the keeper 4.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, driving at a good ball that seams back in from an off stump line, drawing a thick inside edge into the top of the pad, rebounding down in close on the off side, they scamper through for a tight single while Waqar's busily appealing End of over 5 (1 run) New Zealand 14/0 Waqar Younis 3-0-11-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 2* (15b) MD Bell 11* (16b 2x4) 5.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward to a fullish ball outside off stump, leaving well alone as it bends back in late once it passes through to Moin 5.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, beaten! a beauty from Sami, angling right across Richardson, beaten for angle and the movement from the seam, fishing at it but just managing to stay inside the line 5.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish ball cuts back from off stump, Richardson tries to jab it down off the hip in defence, but gets a leading edge away towards cover point, Richardson looking a little bemused as to how that ball moved off the pitch 5.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, leaving a full ball outside off stump through to Moin, moving away wider 5.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward to a full ball outside off stump, just playing inside the line of it as it passes through to Moin 5.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, two runs, overpitched on the toes, strongly clipped out through midwicket, the outfield is a bit slow, allowing Waqar to chase it down well from mid on, sliding to save it inside the rope, flinging it back quickly to prevent thoughts of a third End of over 6 (2 runs) New Zealand 16/0 Mohammad Sami 3-0-5-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 11* (16b 2x4) MH Richardson 4* (21b) 6.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball on off stump, Bell is squared around a little in defence, pushing it away towards point 6.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball seaming back in, defends it down down in close on the leg side of the pitch 6.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball moving away just outside off stump, nudging it down into the off side 6.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, hops right across to off stump, defending down a shortish straight ball towards point 6.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, fuller and wider outside off stump, swinging a fair way, but never threatening to Bell who happily leaves well alone through to Moin 6.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, full and straight, watchfully pushed up towards widish mid on, half looking for a quick run but they have to stay at home as it travels too quickly to the fielder End of over 7 (maiden) New Zealand 16/0 Waqar Younis 4-1-11-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 4* (21b) MD Bell 11* (22b 2x4) 7.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, full outside off stump, Richardson drives firmly at it, playing it away a little squarer than intentioned as it quickly rolls away to point, fielded well low down to the left of the fielder 7.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, beaten! a beauty of a ball, has Richardson beaten all ends up as he looks to play forward but hops back, squared right around by a very tight ball just angling and seaming away outside off stump, having a fair fiddle at it 7.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, driving at a not-quite-so-full ball outside off stump, spears a thick outside edge away down into the gully on the bounce 7.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, pushing forward in defence at a good quick straight ball, seaming back in, Richardson lets it come back and take the top of the front pad, dropping down in close on the off side, half-hearted brief appeal from the slips 7.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, shortish straight ball that comes back in again, Richardson fends it in the air just past the grasping right hand of Faisal under the helmet, away towards midwicket for an easy single 7.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, two runs, straight ball just drifting into the legs, Bell smartly tucks it down backward of square leg, very good running to hurry through for a second, with the throw going to the bowler's end as long leg chases in from the deep at it End of over 8 (3 runs) New Zealand 19/0 Mohammad Sami 4-0-8-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 5* (26b) MD Bell 13* (23b 2x4) 8.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends down in close on the off side 8.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, fuller and straighter on off stump, Richardson drives falsely at it, closing the face, turning it away towards wide mid on 8.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, defends down in close on the leg side to Faisal under the helmet on the bounce 8.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches forward to a fullish ball outside off stump, shoulders arms through to the keeper 8.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, two runs, shortish straight ball that cuts back in, Richardson streakily turns an inside edge down through backward square leg for an easy couple, pushed forward with a little uncertainty, ball hitting bat more than the other way around as it squirted away 8.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, well driven straight down the ground on the leg side, bisecting Waqar and mid on, a long chase for the mid on man, the ball gives him a little hope, but just beats him over the rope End of over 9 (6 runs) New Zealand 25/0 Waqar Younis 5-1-17-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 13* (23b 2x4) MH Richardson 11* (32b 1x4) 9.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, very full and straight on off stump, Bell shuffles right in behind it, firmly turning in straight up towards mid on 9.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, sways right back out of the way of a good sharp lifting delivery just outside off stump, passing by at helmet height through to Moin 9.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, good shortish ball coming back well off the seam, Bell awkwardly negotiates it, dropping down off the body in close on the leg side 9.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, (noball) no run, oversteps, shoulders arms to a good paced short ball outside off stump, leaving through to the keeper 9.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shortish ball hurried through on leg stump, cutting well back off the seam, taking him near the 'painful region' once more, just wide, dropping down in close on the off side 9.5 Mohammad Sami to Bell, (noball) no run, oversteps again, quick ball angling in on leg stump, defends it down in close square on the leg side from the body 9.5 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, full and straight on leg stump, watchfully pushed up towards wide mid on in defence 9.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, full and straight, compactly defends with bat/pad tucked together, pushing it down towards wide mid off End of over 10 (2 runs) New Zealand 27/0 Mohammad Sami 5-0-10-0 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 11* (32b 1x4) MD Bell 13* (31b 2x4) 10.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, two runs, shortish straight ball just drifting back down the leg side a bit far, well tucked off the hip down through vacant square leg for an easy couple as mid on has to chase 10.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, defended straight up towards the wide mid on fielder 10.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, compactly defending a straight ball on off stump up towards mid off 10.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, leaving alone a shortish ball outside off stump through to Moin 10.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, good short lifting delivery angling away just outside off stump, Richardson shaped to defend but had to withdraw the bat well away from it to leave through to Moin 10.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, pushing forward in defence to a shortish ball on off stump, dropping it away towards cover End of over 11 (2 runs) New Zealand 29/0 Waqar Younis 6-1-19-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 13* (31b 2x4) MH Richardson 13* (38b 1x4) 11.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, legbye: one run, shortish ball on leg stump, hops on the crease trying to defend it, glancing it away off the thigh pad down to long leg 11.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, leaving alone a full ball outside off stump through to the keeper 11.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease to strongly force it into the ground, away straight to the point man 11.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, holds the bat well inside the line to leave through to the keeper 11.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, shortish ball on off stump, drops it down in close on the off side, working it well for a smart single as it's played short of the off side infield 11.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, sharp shortish delivery on off stump, Bell watchfully defends it from the crease, playing back down the pitch End of over 12 (2 runs) New Zealand 31/0 Mohammad Sami 6-0-11-0 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 14* (42b 1x4) MD Bell 13* (33b 2x4) time for the first drinks break of the match, just 12 overs in the first hour of the day by the two quicks 12.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, good back of a length ball lifting on leg stump, fends it down from a height, dropping it well short of Faisal under the helmet at short leg 12.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, driving at a slightly fuller ball outside off stump, mistimed back down the pitch, just past the stumps, time for an easy single as mid on has to go back and chase 12.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish quicker ball on leg stump, dropped down in close on the leg side 12.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, hops right back and across to off stump, defending a shortish straight ball on off stump, dropping it down on the leg side with a dead bat 12.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, full and straight, defends firmly down in close on the leg side, Faisal half fields under the helmet 12.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, slightly overpitched on off stump angling in, well clipped through wide midwicket strongly, races away to the boundary as it's timed well End of over 13 (5 runs) New Zealand 36/0 Waqar Younis 7-1-24-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 15* (44b 1x4) MD Bell 17* (37b 3x4) Fazl-e-Akbar makes his first appearance at the bowling crease, replacing Sami after a spell of 0-11 from 6 overs at the Hadlee Stand End 13.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, slowish short ball outside off stump, leaves well alone through to the keeper 13.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked down in close on the leg side in defence, straight to Faisal under the helmet on the bounce 13.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, short climbing ball outside off stump, strongly back cut into the ground, but fine fielding by Saqlain diving to his left at gully to field on the bounce 13.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked down off the hip through backward square leg for an easy single 13.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, straight ball seaming back in, defending down in close on the leg side, to Faisal under the helmet on the bounce three slips, gully, point, mid off, mid on, short leg and fine leg in place with Fazl bowling, but it's not really getting it through quick enough to justify three slips early on 13.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, three runs, overpitched on the toes, strongly clipped through wide midwicket, the outfield helps slow it down, overhauled well inside the boundary rope End of over 14 (4 runs) New Zealand 40/0 Fazl-e-Akbar 1-0-4-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 20* (39b 3x4) MH Richardson 16* (48b 1x4) 14.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, squared around on the crease again, defending down towards wide mid off as he shuffles well into it from his peculiar stance well outside leg stump 14.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, well forward, defending a shortish ball on off stump up towards mid off 14.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, similar again, defending a shortish ball, much straighter up towards mid off 14.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shot! strays on the legs and is duly punished, strongly clipped away through backward square leg, racing away to the boundary, no chance for Fazl at long leg 14.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, bouncer! ducks underneath it at the last moment as he came in towards it but had to buck away before he had his head knocked off! 14.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends watchfully down towards cover End of over 15 (4 runs) New Zealand 44/0 Waqar Younis 8-1-28-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 16* (48b 1x4) MD Bell 24* (45b 4x4) 15.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, stretching forward, defending just inside the line of a good shortish ball angling away outside off stump through to the keeper 15.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, seams back in rather late as Richardson safely leaves alone through to Moin 15.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, Richardson stands tall, pushing it down into the covers, worked for a well run quick single as Youhana chased across from point to field, tossing it at the bowler's end 15.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, stretches forward, shouldering arms to a shortish ball outside off stump 15.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, short and wide, wild ball well down the leg side, Bell swivelled on the crease, shaping to pull but has to bail out, far too wide to safely play at 15.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, two runs, a bit too full and straight, Bell clips it away well through midwicket but lacks any great timing, time for an easy couple as square leg's after it to field End of over 16 (3 runs) New Zealand 47/0 Fazl-e-Akbar 2-0-7-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 17* (51b 1x4) MD Bell 26* (48b 4x4) 16.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, stands tall on the crease, tapping it down towards forward square leg, no run as square leg's across to his right to field 16.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, shoulders arms to leave through to the keeper Faisal moves out from short leg, leaving the helmet behind the keeper, moving into a deepish backward point position as Waqar elects to come around the wicket to the left-hander now 16.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, short ball angling down the leg side, turned away firmly through backward square leg for an easy single as Fazl is up from long leg to field 16.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, props forward to a straight, fuller ball just outside off stump, defends watchfully, pushing it away towards Youhana at point 16.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, squared around a little on the crease, defending up towards straight mid on 16.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, shoulders arms to a shortish ball swinging away late through to Moin End of over 17 (1 run) New Zealand 48/0 Waqar Younis 9-1-29-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 18* (54b 1x4) MD Bell 26* (51b 4x4) 17.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full and straight, firmly driven back into the pitch down to Waqar who sharply fields, grabbing it with his right hand on his follow through 17.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full outside off stump, driving firmly at it but misplays it, dragging it back down the pitch on the leg side with a hint of inside edge 17.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, legbye: one run, very full on the legs, taken on the boot and runs fine, down to fine leg for an easy single 17.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, short ball angling down the leg side, left well alone through to Moin 17.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, Fazl's best ball so far, just short of a length outside off stump, Bell plays inside out, beaten for the slight seam movement through to Moin, good ball 17.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, FOUR, but follows it up with a poor, loose, short ball, Bell pulls with ease through backward square leg to the boundary, bringing up the New Zealand 50 and 50 partnership in 111 balls End of over 18 (5 runs) New Zealand 53/0 Fazl-e-Akbar 3-0-11-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 18* (57b 1x4) MD Bell 30* (54b 5x4) Sami returns, changing ends to replace Waqar at the Port Hills End after a spell of 0-29 from 9 overs, not looking his usual self today 18.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to the keeper 18.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, FOUR, shot! overpitched on the toes and Richardson neatly whips it away, well balanced and strongly clips it through forward square leg Sami switches to come around the wicket immediately as a result 18.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, FOUR, and is promptly driven through the covers, very nicely played as he capitalises on an overpitched ball outside off stump, pushed firmly through the wide open gap on the off side, Faisal chases from backward point with no success third slip is brought out to plug the gap in the covers now 18.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish ball seaming back in, tucked down off the hip straight to Youhana at square leg 18.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, overpitched on the legs, well clipped down to Fazl coming around to field from long leg 18.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, short lifting ball outside off stump, leaves well alone through to Moin End of over 19 (9 runs) New Zealand 62/0 Mohammad Sami 7-0-20-0 (3nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 27* (62b 3x4) MD Bell 30* (55b 5x4) 19.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, full and straight on the toes, firmly turned away towards wide midwicket for an easy single, Faisal chasing from forward square leg, first to it before Waqar at mid on 19.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, good very full ball on off stump, just digs it out back down the pitch to the bowler, Fazl labouring a little, only averaging in the mid to high 120's in kph so far this morning 19.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shapes to defend a shortish ball shaping nicely away just outside off stump, but elects to just raise the bat clear to leave at the last moment, doesn't miss off stump by too much in the end 19.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, good tight straight ball has Bell well cramped up, forced to watchfully drop it down in defence in close on the leg side 19.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease, defending down towards Faisal at point 19.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, three runs, full and straight, strongly driven straight back down the ground past the bowler, good crisp stroke, Ijaz chases after it from mid on, just saving inside the rope, stumbles into the advertising hoarding, and fumbles about with the ball before tossing End of over 20 (4 runs) New Zealand 66/0 Fazl-e-Akbar 4-0-15-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 33* (60b 5x4) MH Richardson 28* (63b 3x4) it back as they take a third 20.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to the keeper 20.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a similar shortish ball moving away outside off stump through to Moin 20.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, ouch! another one gets Bell in the 'sore zone', inside edging it into the groin area as it seams back in to him 20.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, one run, shortish ball angling into the legs, tucked down just backward of square leg for an easy single 20.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, ducks underneath a good bouncer, just passing over the top of the helmet through to Moin, nice and straight 20.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, good quicker ball seams back in, Richardson plays and misses as it takes him high on the pad, half appeal for lbw but he was well forward, Richardson walks back to his crease and swings over the top of his stumps in disgust End of over 21 (1 run) New Zealand 67/0 Mohammad Sami 8-0-21-0 (3nb) - Port Hills End MD Bell 34* (64b 5x4) MH Richardson 28* (65b 3x4) 21.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, FOUR, shot! too short and sits up off the pitch, pivots well on the crease, swinging it down through backward square leg, lovely shot 21.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, one run, full and straight on the legs, turned down through to long leg 21.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, shortish ball on off stump, tapping it down in close on the off side, working it well for a quick single with the shot as Ijaz is slow to get up from mid off to field 21.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, short rising delivery, tries to hook but it climbs more than expected, swinging and missing as it passes over the shoulder, Moin takes leaping up, before dropping it to the ground 21.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, quicker ball pushed through, seams back sharply from outside off stump, striking high on the pad well down the leg side, appeal for lbw quickly ignored by umpire Harper as it rebounds away down in close on the leg side 21.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, expansively leaving a quicker, full ball moving further away through to the keeper outside off stump End of over 22 (6 runs) New Zealand 73/0 Fazl-e-Akbar 5-0-21-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 29* (66b 3x4) MD Bell 39* (69b 6x4) Saqlain replaces Sami after a second spell, of 0-10 from 2 overs at the Port Hills End 22.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, coming around the wicket immediately, flighted up straight on off stump, watchfully defends down in close on the off side of the pitch 22.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up nicely full on off stump, Richardson watchfully plays in behind it, pushing back down the pitch to Saqlain 22.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, beaten! flighted just outside off stump and turns past the outside edge, Richardson holding the bat inside the line to leave through to Moin, brings some groans from the bowler and close-in field 22.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted ball outside off stump back down the pitch on the off side, Inzamam in from short cover to field 22.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches a long way forward, smothering the spin to defend it down in close on the off side 22.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, thrusts the front pad well forward, leaving alone as it turns into the front pad, appeal for lbw but not turning in enough End of over 23 (maiden) New Zealand 73/0 Saqlain Mushtaq 1-1-0-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 39* (69b 6x4) MH Richardson 29* (72b 3x4) 23.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, beaten! good shortish ball hurrying straight through outside off stump, Bell just holds the bat down inside the line of it, just flicking past the front pad through to the keeper 23.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, short ball moving further away outside off stump, leaves well alone through to Moin 23.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, one run, shortish ball just angling a little on leg stump, Bell shuffles inside the line of it, to glance it down to fine leg 23.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, Richardson gets right in behind it, watchfully defending from the crease down in close square on the leg side the clock inches closer towards 12:30pm, we've still two balls to deliver in this one, so it should be the last over prior to lunch 23.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, stretches forward to a fuller ball just outside off stump, leans forward, dropping it down cleverly in close on the off side, sprinting through well for the quick single as it's played well short of the off side infield 23.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, sways back out of the way of a good, well-directed bouncer, just managing to hurriedly get the head out of the road to leave through to Moin End of over 24 (2 runs) New Zealand 75/0 Fazl-e-Akbar 6-0-23-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 30* (74b 3x4) MD Bell 40* (73b 6x4) a very good opening session for New Zealand, as this pair notch up consecutive 50-run opening partnerships and looking a good pairing together by and large, running between the wickets for good sharp singles, and rotating the strike regularly to keep the bowler's working on their lines to the left-hand/right-hand combination just 24 overs bowled in the opening session, 12 in each hour, slow going, but the pair managed to tick things over at a good clip, just over 3 per over with little concern the Pakistani bowlers were not quite their usual selves this morning, and though the ball often beat the bat, there was a sign of some lethargy between Waqar and Sami, though Sami was the more impressive of the two Fazl struggled for the most part to cause trouble with his lesser pace, though bowled a couple of beauties towards the end of the session the sun comes out as the players walk off for lunch, the first time it's been sighted today, we could be in for a pleasant afternoon's play with the pitch and outfield baking a little more play is set to resume in just over 30 minutes time at 1:10pm local time (0010 GMT) Match State: Lunch - Day 1 the players return after lunch, with Sami returning, replacing Saqlain after a single over spell at the Port Hills End costing one run 24.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump, moving further away through to the keeper 24.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering arms to a shortish ball through to the keeper 24.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, full and straight, firmly driven straight up the ground on the leg side, worked for a good quick single with the shot as wide mid on's across to field 24.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, squared around in defence, dropping it down in close on the off side 24.5 Mohammad Sami to Bell, (noball) one run, oversteps and overpitches, firmly pushed up towards wide mid on, time for an easy quick run with the shot as Waqar fields to his right 24.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, sways back out of the way of a short lifting ball just outside off stump, leaving well alone through to Moin 24.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to Moin End of over 25 (3 runs) New Zealand 78/0 Mohammad Sami 9-0-24-0 (4nb) - Port Hills End MD Bell 41* (75b 6x4) MH Richardson 31* (79b 3x4) Saqlain switches ends, replacing Fazl from before lunch at the Hadlee Stand End after a spell of 0-23 from 6 overs 25.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full on off stump, steps well forward into it, firmly defending straight back down the pitch to the bowler 25.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter ball, watchfully defends it down in close square on the leg side 25.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, flat again, worked well away through backward square leg for an easy single as Ijaz is in from the deep to field Saqlain to come around the wicket to the left-handed Richardson, slip, backward point, cover, mid off, short cover, short leg, mid on, midwicket and long leg in place 25.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, hurrying in on Richardson who is squared around marginally with the blade, pushing it back with the leading edge down the pitch 25.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, watchfully steps well forward, defending with a dead bat down in close on the leg side to short leg 25.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches forward to a slightly shorter ball, comfortably defending it from a line of off stump down in close on the off side End of over 26 (1 run) New Zealand 79/0 Saqlain Mushtaq 2-1-1-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 42* (78b 6x4) MH Richardson 31* (82b 3x4) 26.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, one run, shortish ball just drifting into the body, tucked away through backward square leg for an easy single, Fazl in from the deep to field 26.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a shortish lifting ball through to the keeper 26.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, FOUR, shortish ball outside off stump, Richardson steers it down fine, just wide of second slip, down to the vacant third man boundary, a controlled edge 26.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps, but it's a lovely ball, beating Richardson all ends up, playing inside out to a ball on a dead straight line of off stump, just passing over off stump through to Moin as it beats the edge 26.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish ball on off stump, tapped away towards cover point, Richardson initially looks for a quick single but has to stay back as it's not on, two fielders quickly race in to field the ball 26.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, fuller just outside off stump, Richardson mistimes the drive straight to cover 26.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, FOUR, and another down to the vacant third man boundary! Richardson makes Pakistan pay for taking out their third slip, steering it directly down through that spot to the empty boundary End of over 27 (10 runs) New Zealand 89/0 Mohammad Sami 10-0-34-0 (5nb) - Port Hills End MD Bell 43* (79b 6x4) MH Richardson 39* (88b 5x4) 27.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, Bell watchfully leans forward, defending it back down the pitch on the off side 27.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, stands right back in the crease, leaving a flatter ball outside off stump, coming back slightly from wider out, but not threatening 27.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, shuffles well across his crease, getting right behind a fairly flat ball, defending back down the pitch 27.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up nicely on off stump, defends with the blade presented in front of the front pad, dropping it down to silly point 27.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, similar again, flighted on off stump, Bell watchfully stretches forward to defend down to silly point 27.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, stabs forward in defence to a flighted ball outside off stump, nudging it away towards point, past the man under the helmet End of over 28 (maiden) New Zealand 89/0 Saqlain Mushtaq 3-2-1-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 39* (88b 5x4) MD Bell 43* (85b 6x4) 28.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering arms to a short ball outside off stump through to the keeper 28.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, withdraws the bat inside the line of a short rising ball just outside off stump, tucking it well into the body 28.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, full and straight, firmly driven back down the pitch into the deck, Sami grabs at it on his follow through, deflecting it away towards mid off to save any runs 28.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, firmly drives a full ball outside off stump, played into the turf, back down the ground on the off side, good quick run taken with the shot as Waqar fields to his left from mid on 28.5 Mohammad Sami to Bell, one run, fuller ball just outside off stump, hops on the crease and drags an inside edge into the front pad, drops away towards point, sharp single taken with the shot, falling well short of the fielder 28.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, ooh dear, shortish ball on off stump, tapped away into the covers, initially both looked for the quick single, but wisely this time both went back home, with their partnership and total on exactly that of the second innings in the first Test End of over 29 (2 runs) New Zealand 91/0 Mohammad Sami 11-0-36-0 (5nb) - Port Hills End MD Bell 44* (86b 6x4) MH Richardson 40* (93b 5x4) which initially sparked the almighty collapse New Zealand had to lose the match! 29.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, they get off the bogey number, flighted up on the legs, forward in defence, gets it away from the edge into the pad, away through backward square leg 29.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, watchfully defends a tight, flighted ball just outside off stump, dead batting it down in close on the off side 29.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, watchfully stretches forward, defending straight back down the pitch 29.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up outside off stump, stretches forward, defending watchfully away towards Inzamam at short cover 29.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flatter, straighter ball on off stump, defends straight into the ground to short leg under the helmet on the bounce 29.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up on off stump, watchfully defends straight down to short leg on the bounce once more End of over 30 (1 run) New Zealand 92/0 Saqlain Mushtaq 4-2-2-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 45* (87b 6x4) MH Richardson 40* (98b 5x4) 30.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, leaves alone a short ball outside off stump, swinging away through to the keeper further as it passes through untouched 30.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump once more, Moin taking low down to his right 30.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, full and straight, firmly pushes back down the pitch on the off side, Sami fields on his follow through low down 30.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, one run, squared around in defence, dropping it down in close on the off side as he defends a tight ball on off stump, good quick running to sneak through for the run as it falls short of point 30.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, and another tight run! done well as it's tapped up towards mid off, a shy from side on goes well wide, Richardson safely home in any case 30.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, one run, and another! really working the field hard, getting a bit tighter, but safely through again as this one's played up towards mid on End of over 31 (3 runs) New Zealand 95/0 Mohammad Sami 12-0-39-0 (5nb) - Port Hills End MD Bell 47* (92b 6x4) MH Richardson 41* (99b 5x4) 31.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up straight on off stump and turning in, rebounds up from the pad straight to short leg, no serious appeal for the catch as the bat's well away from it 31.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter, straighter ball, watchfully defended down in close on the leg side of the pitch 31.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, floated slower ball, well wide down the leg side, a real loosie, Bell looks to sweep but doesn't catch up to it soon enough, missing through to Moin 31.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted on middle and leg, watchfully defends down to Inzamam at short midwicket 31.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full on off stump, watchfully pushed back down the pitch in defence 31.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter ball just outside off stump, quietly defends down in close on the off side End of over 32 (maiden) New Zealand 95/0 Saqlain Mushtaq 5-3-2-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 41* (99b 5x4) MD Bell 47* (98b 6x4) 32.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, shortish ball on off stump, firmly pushed away towards cover point, good quick single taken with the shot as it's played into the gap 32.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, short ball down the leg side, Bell pivots, looking to pull but elects to let it go as it travels through a bit too short and wide to safely chase after 32.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shortish lifting ball angling in on off stump, tucks Bell up nicely as he hops on the crease, taken on the glove trying to fend it down, shakes it off, stinging a fair bit, good ball 32.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, one run, similar ball, but angling on leg stump, Bell is able to square around on the crease, turning it down towards Saqlain at long leg 32.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, FOUR, shot! shortish ball sits up, Richardson stands on the crease, swatting it away strongly through backward square leg, well wide of Fazl down at long leg, down to the boundary to bring up the 100 partnership and naturally, New Zealand's 100 also 32.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off through to Moin End of over 33 (6 runs) New Zealand 101/0 Mohammad Sami 13-0-45-0 (5nb) - Port Hills End MD Bell 48* (101b 6x4) MH Richardson 46* (102b 6x4) 33.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up invitingly full and straight, Bell prefers to watchfully stroke it back down the pitch to Saqlain 33.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, shuffles right across his crease, watchfully defending a fully flighted ball down to Inzamam at short midwicket 33.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, flighted up full on the legs, turned around the corner through backward square leg, working it for an easy single as short leg has to go back after it 33.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, OUT: a beauty! Richardson completely fails to read the mystery ball, turning right back in from a good length just outside off stump, knocks back off stump and Pakistan have their first breakthrough New Zealand 102/1, Partnership of 102 MH Richardson b Saqlain Mushtaq 46 (103b 6x4 0x6) MD Bell 49* (104b 6x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 5.4-3-3-1 Saqlain charges down the pitch jubilant, a lovely ball, but Richardson could've easily defended it, but elected to shoulder arms instead, to his downfall, falling 4 short of his 50 Mathew Sinclair the new batsman 33.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full and straight on the toes, sweetly clipped away towards vacant wide midwicket for an easy single to get underway immediately had to hurry through for the run, but did it well, the throw from side on to the bowler's end goes wide 33.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter ball turning in to the legs, drops it away towards backward square leg, looking for the quick run but has to hold his ground and stay on 49 End of over 34 (2 runs) New Zealand 103/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 6-3-4-1 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 1* (1b) MD Bell 49* (105b 6x4) 34.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked away towards midwicket, quick single hurried through with the shot as the point fielder is in to field, flinging it wide at the bowler's end 34.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, lovely ball! shortish lifting ball seaming away past the groping outside edge, straight through to Moin 34.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, tapped down in close on the off side, looking for a quick single with the shot but the field's on to it quickly, preventing it 34.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, a bit too short to threaten angling just down the leg side 34.5 Mohammad Sami to Bell, legbye: one run, shortish ball on leg stump, glance down towards long leg from the thigh pad, a smattering of applause as they run through, but it's premature as Bell's 50 is yet to arrive with leg bye signalled 34.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, good sharp quicker ball, seaming well back in from outside off stump, has Sinclair well tucked up, taken on the thigh and rebounds down into the slips End of over 35 (2 runs) New Zealand 105/1 Mohammad Sami 14-0-46-0 (5nb) - Port Hills End MD Bell 49* (109b 6x4) MS Sinclair 2* (3b) 35.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter, straight ball, watchfully drops it down in close on the leg side in defence 35.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight on off stump, defends down to short leg on the bounce 35.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, oooh my! squared right around by a lovely flighted ball that goes straight on, huge appeal for lbw from Saqlain as it rebounds away in close on the off side, replays suggesting it was pretty close, perhaps just drifting on leg stump a little 35.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends down in close on the off side 35.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, flighted up full on the legs, lapped down to long leg, Bell this time raises just his 2nd Test 50, to modest fanfare, off 114 balls, 6x4 35.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, similarly flighted on the legs, turned away square on the leg side, working another single to retain the strike End of over 36 (2 runs) New Zealand 107/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 7-3-6-1 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 3* (4b) MD Bell 50* (114b 6x4) Waqar returns, replacing Sami at the Port Hills End after a third spell of 0-25 from 6 overs 36.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, stands tall on the crease to force it down towards vacant cover for an easy single 36.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, defending down towards shortish midwicket from bat/pad 36.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, props well forward in defence, watchfully pushing back down the track to the bowler, quietly killing the pace of a full ball outside off stump 36.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish lifting ball outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, tapping it down towards shortish cover, looking for a quick run but mid off and point are in quickly to field and prevent it 36.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, ducks underneath a very short bouncer, certainly under no threat from that one as it passes well above him through to Moin 36.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball on off stump, climbs sharply from a length as Bell hops in behind it in defence, dropping it down awkwardly in close on the off side, almost another stinger for the gloves End of over 37 (1 run) New Zealand 108/1 Waqar Younis 10-1-30-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 4* (5b) MD Bell 50* (119b 6x4) 37.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, well forward, squeezing it down in close on the leg side in defence 37.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter, straighter ball on off stump, Sinclair again smothers it, defending straight back down the pitch to Saqlain 37.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up on off stump, defending straight down to silly point 37.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defends straight back down the pitch 37.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up outside off stump, defends away backward of point 37.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends down in close on the leg side End of over 38 (maiden) New Zealand 108/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 8-4-6-1 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 50* (119b 6x4) MS Sinclair 4* (11b) 38.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, short ball outside off stump, cuts strongly but straight down to point 38.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball on off stump, hops on the crease to defend it back down into the pitch 38.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shapes to defend a shortish ball outside off stump before withdrawing the bat back out of the way, swinging away through to Moin who takes across in front of the slips 38.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, full and straight, firmly clipped straight up towards Ijaz at widish mid on 38.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shot! short ball sits up from the pitch, Bell is quickly into position, pulling down hard, dragging it around from outside off stump, through forward square leg, races away to the boundary, cracking shot 38.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, a beautiful shortish ball swinging away from off stump past the outside edge through to Moin, Bell is beaten all ends up, the Pakistanis celebrate, Bell turns towards the dressing room but then walks around in a 360 degree circle back to the stumps, End of over 39 (4 runs) New Zealand 112/1 Waqar Younis 11-1-34-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 4* (11b) MD Bell 54* (125b 7x4) he's not walking off at all! he returns to the crease, and leans his bat up against the stumps, as umpire Quested remains motionless, until he decides to signal on the drinks! Waqar has a gentle inquiry, but it seems like they've bailed out of the rather definite looking appeal at the drop of a hat, remarkable stuff, Bell stays alive 15 overs in the hour after lunch, New Zealand adding 37 runs for the loss of Richardson's wicket 39.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, stretches well forward, turning a flighted ball outside off stump away backward of square leg 39.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up straight and full, turned away towards backward square leg, the fielder now in place to prevent a single being milked through that region now 39.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, watchfully defended down in close on the off side 39.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight, turned away straight to midwicket 39.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, legbye: two runs, much quicker, full ball on the legs, glanced very fine off the pad past the keeper, they take a couple of comfortable leg byes as Saqlain appeals vociferously, Sami around from long leg to field 39.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defends down in close on the leg side End of over 40 (3 runs) New Zealand 115/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 9-4-7-1 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 5* (12b) MD Bell 54* (130b 7x4) 40.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, good short pitched ball, Sinclair just sways the head back out of the way, came very close to the helmet as it passes through to Moin, Waqar comes well down the pitch, giving Sinclair the evil stare and a word or two, he's not happy after the non-dismissal from his last delivery 40.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a tight ball outside off stump, left through to Moin, more words are exchanged as Sinclair this time has a few to say back 40.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, and again! quicker ball from Waqar at 135kph, he's starting to get really fired up, Sinclair dangerously shoulders arms again, this one just shaving away past off stump through to Moin 40.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, FOUR, overpitched full ball just outside off stump, strongly driven down the ground on the off side, Sami dives over it from mid off, Waqar is most displeased as it races away to the straight boundary 40.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, watchfully defends back on the off side of the pitch 40.6 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shorter straight ball on leg stump, Sinclair stands tall, dead batting it down on the leg side of the pitch in defence, Bell looking for the quick single but has to scoot back as midwicket's in smartly to field End of over 41 (4 runs) New Zealand 119/1 Waqar Younis 12-1-38-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 54* (130b 7x4) MS Sinclair 9* (18b 1x4) 41.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up outside off stump, props forward in defence, pushing it back on the off side of the pitch 41.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter ball honing in on off stump, turning back in to Bell who defends with legs splayed and blade presented forth in front, between them, dropping it down in close on the off side 41.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, stretches well forward to a flighted ball just outside off stump, watchfully hovers on the crease before settling on the defensive prod down in close on the off side 41.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, extra bounce from Saqlain as it's much straighter, Bell leans well forward, and has to fend it down somewhat, towards the backward square leg man, safely negotiated 41.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, just drifts down the leg side a bit more, ably turned away down to Waqar at long leg 41.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly squeezed off the legs, into short leg, partially stopped on the bounce, away to midwicket End of over 42 (1 run) New Zealand 120/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 10-4-8-1 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 55* (135b 7x4) MS Sinclair 9* (19b 1x4) 42.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, swinging away further through to Moin 42.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, ducks underneath a very short ball, straightening on leg stump, straight through to Moin it's got a fair bit darker again now, the sun has hidden away behind the clouds 42.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish ball on off stump, hops on the crease to defend away towards cover 42.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shot! overpitched on the legs, strongly clipped away through backward square leg, two men in the deep but picks the gap perfectly between the two of them, poor effort by Sami putting a foot out towards it and not diving, missing it altogether from long leg 42.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, well- directed, but Bell reacted in time, ever-watchfully clear below it 42.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, FOUR, shot! a bit too full, Bell leans into it, firmly driving straight down the ground between the bowler and mid off, all timing as it runs away, just beating the sliding attempt into the rope End of over 43 (8 runs) New Zealand 128/1 Waqar Younis 13-1-46-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 9* (19b 1x4) MD Bell 63* (141b 9x4) 43.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, jumps forward but has to stop and readjust the stroke as Saqlain drops it in shorter and quicker, defends from a fair height, steering it down towards point 43.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, ooh, a lovely ball, a bit of a brute as it kicks up from a length, Sinclair just fending it down short and wide of slip, away for a smart single 43.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, forward, defends a flighted ball outside off stump down in close on the off side 43.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight, strongly driven straight back down the pitch to Saqlain 43.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, looks to go on the drive but is a fraction too full, semi- yorks himself as he squeezes it away towards extra cover 43.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, lovely ball! straighter one on off stump, hurries through, Bell is squared right around and misses it, big appeal for lbw but turned down by umpire Harper, perhaps just going too far the wrong way and missing off, height was also a concern End of over 44 (1 run) New Zealand 129/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 11-4-9-1 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 10* (21b 1x4) MD Bell 63* (145b 9x4) Fazl returns, replacing Waqar after a second spell of 0-17 from 4 overs at the Port Hills End 44.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, moving away late through to the keeper 44.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, strongly punching it down towards point, but can't get it through as Youhana fields to his right on the bounce 44.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, getting right in behind a straight ball which is much fuller, watchfully defends back down the pitch on the off side to Fazl 44.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, pushed through full outside off stump, firmly pushes straight to extra cover 44.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, Sinclair stands tall on the crease, forcing it down into the ground, away towards cover once more 44.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, good quicker ball seams back in, squares Sinclair right around, getting a leading edge down to Saqlain at third man, much to Fazl's chagrin End of over 45 (1 run) New Zealand 130/1 Fazl-e-Akbar 7-0-24-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 11* (27b 1x4) MD Bell 63* (145b 9x4) 45.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full on the toes, Sinclair plays inside edge, squirting a leading edge away towards cover, quick single taken with the shot 45.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter ball pushed through, appeal for lbw from Saqlain quickly stifled as Bell props forward in defence with bat/pad together, just striking outside the line of off stump 45.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up outside off stump, watchfully defended down in close on the off side 45.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, legbye: FOUR, flighted up full down the legs, turns sharply out of the foot marks past Moin, racing away to the fine boundary, umpire Harper signals leg byes but replays show it was nowhere close to the batsman 45.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, FOUR, this time he gets a genuine edge, it's the mystery ball that goes the other way, Bell propped forward in defence, well squared around as it turns back, taking the leading edge, just falling short and wide of slip, and racing down to the vacant third man boundary 45.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defended down in close on the leg side of the pitch End of over 46 (9 runs) New Zealand 139/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 12-4-14-1 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 12* (28b 1x4) MD Bell 67* (150b 10x4) 46.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease, pushing forward into the stroke, up towards Waqar at mid off 46.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, full and straight on middle and off, firmly pushed up towards Ijaz at wide mid on 46.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease to defend firmly back down into the pitch to Fazl 46.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, firmly pushed up towards wide mid off in defence 46.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, legbye: one run, hops on the crease to defend a straight ball on leg stump, drops it down in close on the leg side, they scoot through for a very tight, but well taken single in the end as the appeal is turned down 46.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, one run, shortish straight ball, pushed up towards wide mid on, working the quick run comfortably with the shot End of over 47 (2 runs) New Zealand 141/1 Fazl-e-Akbar 8-0-25-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 68* (151b 10x4) MS Sinclair 12* (33b 1x4) 47.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, shuffles right across the crease in behind a shortish ball, dropping it down to short leg on the bounce in defence as it turns back in 47.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, goes right back to a slightly flatter ball turning in from outside off stump, drops it away to Youhana at backward square leg 47.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, much quicker ball from outside off stump, the whippy arm action gives it away, though Bell looked to attack it no matter what, driving strongly at it but is hurried on to, drags it back down the pitch to the bowler 47.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up on off stump, quietly defended back on the off side of the pitch 47.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, similar again, propping well forward to a flighted ball from outside off stump, quietly dropping it down to silly point under the helmet 47.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up well down the leg side, Bell looks to sweep but struggles to catch up with it, but appeal for caught behind is quickly turned down by umpire Harper, came close to the back of the gloves as he went for it, but probably didn't touch anything End of over 48 (maiden) New Zealand 141/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 13-5-14-1 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 12* (33b 1x4) MD Bell 68* (157b 10x4) 48.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, good tight ball on off stump, Sinclair pushes forward in defence, playing it up towards Waqar at mid off 48.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, full and straight, pushed firmly straight up towards mid on 48.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball on off stump, squared around somewhat, running it away from a fairly controlled edge down along the ground to Saqlain at third man 48.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, one run, hops on the crease to defend a shortish ball just outside off stump, drops it away towards vacant short midwicket, well spotted quick run taken with the shot as Ijaz is flat footed as he has to field up from mid on 48.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball, turned off the legs backward of square leg for an easy single as Faisal fields to his right 48.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, one run, drifting on the legs again, turned much finer, down to Sami down at long leg End of over 49 (4 runs) New Zealand 145/1 Fazl-e-Akbar 9-0-29-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 70* (159b 10x4) MS Sinclair 14* (37b 1x4) 49.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, turning down the leg side, Bell glances it ever so fine, suggestions it's an impossibly tough chance for Moin as it rebounds away off his leg backward of square leg, they hurry through for a quick single 49.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flat ball turning in to the legs, defends down square on the leg side 49.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up much quicker and fuller on the toes, wristily clipped away straight to Youhana at square leg along the ground 49.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, props forward watchfully in defence to the one that turns the other way, safely dropping it down in close on the off side 49.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full on the legs, sweeps, getting it backward of square for an easy single 49.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight, props forward, firmly defending back on the leg side of the pitch End of over 50 (2 runs) New Zealand 147/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 14-5-16-1 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 15* (41b 1x4) MD Bell 71* (161b 10x4) 50.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, full outside off stump, firmly drives into the ground, squeezing it away between cover and point for a quick single with the shot, Youhana across to his right to field 50.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, short ball outside off stump, Bell shapes to cut down on it but it doesn't get up, a bit too wide also, left through to the keeper 50.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, good short climbing ball just outside off stump, Bell shuffles forward towards it, shaping to play before quickly retracting the bat in to the body late, almost a bit late as it passed by but safely negotiated 50.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, fuller, quicker ball but poorly directed, wide and going wider through to Moin who takes in front of first slip 50.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, FOUR, shortish ball just outside off stump, sits up somewhat and Bell swivels on the crease, powerfully pulling down through midwicket, the field just stand and watch it rocket away, brings up the 50 partnership 50.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to the keeper End of over 51 (5 runs) New Zealand 152/1 Fazl-e-Akbar 10-0-34-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 16* (42b 1x4) MD Bell 75* (166b 11x4) 51.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight just outside off stump, firmly driven straight back down the pitch to the bowler 51.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, similar flighted ball, pushed back down the pitch on the off side 51.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, FOUR, flighted up full on the toes, neatly clipped away through wide midwicket, just past Inzamam and it races away thereafter 51.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shorter ball outside off stump, frees the arms but ends up playing a fairly soft cut, straight down to Ijaz at point 51.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, strongly drives but straight into the man under the helmet at silly point, taking off much of the pace, trickles up towards mid off, preventing any run 51.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter and fuller outside off stump, stretches well forward, defending down in close on the off side End of over 52 (4 runs) New Zealand 156/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 15-5-20-1 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 75* (166b 11x4) MS Sinclair 20* (48b 2x4) 52.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shuffles right across outside off stump, shouldering arms to a short ball through to Moin 52.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, similar again, this time hangs the bat well back out of the way, leaving through to Moin once more 52.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, short ball just outside off stump, Bell looks to cut but it's a bit slow to come on, plays it into the ground as he mistimes it, reaching for it a little as it just moves away a fraction, down to Youhana at point on the bounce 52.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, leaving alone through to Moin as it drifts away again 52.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, tight ball on off stump, Bell gets right in behind it, defending with a dead bat up towards Waqar at mid off 52.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, bouncer! digs it in very short, a half tracker, bounces very high over Bell who barely has to duck to avoid it, Moin having to leap up very high to take, parrying it up in the air for Inzamam to take from slip to tidy up End of over 53 (maiden) New Zealand 156/1 Fazl-e-Akbar 11-1-34-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 20* (48b 2x4) MD Bell 75* (172b 11x4) 53.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up nicely on off stump, watchfully defends down in close on the leg side on the bounce 53.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight just outside off stump, watchfully pushed straight back down the pitch to the bowler 53.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flatter ball turning into the legs, works it around the corner fine for a good quick run as Youhana has to field from square leg, flinging it underhand to Moin on the run, Bell scooting safely through 53.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, a beauty! great ball from Saqlain, completely bamboozles Bell as it turns the other way, flighted on off stump and beats him straight through to Moin, a fine exponent of his wrong'un, Bell just playing inside the line of it 53.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up flatter and straighter, pushed back on the leg side of the pitch 53.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, beaten again! another that goes the wrong way, keeping low through to Moin, Bell just hanging the bat inside the line End of over 54 (1 run) New Zealand 157/1 Saqlain Mushtaq 16-5-21-1 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 21* (51b 2x4) MD Bell 75* (175b 11x4) the clock ticks over just past 3:10pm and it's time for tea Bell bats through his second straight session, New Zealand just losing the 1 wicket for 82 from 30 overs bowled in the session, 45 runs without loss in the 15 overs since drinks Bell is poised for his highest score in Tests, that being 83 against England at Manchester in 1999 at present, this clearly exceeds his second best score which was previously his second innings at Auckland (28) he's rode his luck along the way, a simple dropped chance by Younis at second slip when he was on just eight, a close lbw shout or two, and the most obvious chance so far being the caught behind off Waqar Younis that wasn't given however, that does even up the ledger, after being so cruelly given out first ball on his return to Test cricket at Auckland, caught behind off the very same bowler, when it clearly nicked his pad - you have to take the good with the bad in this marvellous game of uncertainties! Sinclair has been steady at the crease since his arrival, a little quiet and still coming to terms with the off spinner, but surviving Saqlain bowled 15 overs unchanged at the Hadlee Stand End during the session, being very tight and economical, conceding just 21 runs from 15 overs, and taking the wicket of Richardson with a great wrong'un that the batsmen never saw coming the three pace bowlers continue to generally disappoint, unable to threaten more than on the odd occasion during the middle session, though when Waqar got fired up after Bell's non-dismissal, things started to get interesting, briefly it's all going along at a fairly sedate pace so far, just waiting for something to happen, with New Zealand working the quick singles well and putting away the bad balls, to have the advantage on a good batting track so far play will resume in just over 10 minutes time at 3:30pm local time (0230 GMT) Match State: Tea - Day 1 the players return to the field, with Mohammad Sami taking over at the Port Hills End from Fazl, after a spell of 0-11 from 5 overs 54.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, pushes away from his body in defence towards Youhana at point 54.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, tight, slightly slower ball on off stump, dabs it down just backward of point, hurrying through for a quick single with the shot as it's played into a gap wide of the slips 54.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, moving away further through to the keeper, left well alone 54.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, shapes to defend before raising the bat well clear, leaving through to Moin as it passes straight through 54.5 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump once more, moving further away through to Moin 54.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, fuller ball just outside off stump, leaves alone once more, though a bit tighter, moving away through to Moin End of over 55 (1 run) New Zealand 158/1 Mohammad Sami 15-0-47-0 (5nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 22* (53b 2x4) MD Bell 75* (179b 11x4) Saqlain to continue at the Hadlee Stand End after tea 55.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, FOUR, not a good start, dropping it in far too short, pulled away strongly through wide midwicket, the field just stand and watch as it races away through the large gap on the leg side 55.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a similarly short ball outside off stump, a bit wide and keeps a little low through to the keeper 55.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flat ball turning up, whipped across the line towards forward square leg, good fielding by the square leg man who almost goes too far to his left, but stops it palming it down with his right 55.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully pushed straight back down the pitch to the bowler 55.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, dabs it down in close on the off side, well scurried through for a quick single with the shot, dropping it short of the cover field 55.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, OUT: early success for Pakistan! flighted up on off stump, turns sharply into the front pad, a touch of inside edge from the bat on it, balloons up towards short leg, Faisal grabs at it once to his right, parrying it up to take second time New Zealand 163/2, Partnership of 61 MD Bell c Faisal Iqbal b Saqlain Mushtaq 75 (180b 11x4 0x6) End of over 56 (5 runs) New Zealand 163/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 17-5-26-2 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 27* (58b 3x4) Pakistan are delighted as umpire Harper's finger is immediately raised, Bell departs for his tea score, falling 8 short of his highest score Stephen Fleming the new batsman at the non-striker's end, as the wicket fell off the last ball of the previous over 56.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to the keeper 56.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, shoulders arms through to the keeper 56.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, FOUR, overpitched full and straight, strongly clipped away through vacant wide midwicket, racing away to the boundary 56.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, (noball) no run, oversteps, firmly digging out a very full ball outside off stump up towards wide mid off 56.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, short ball outside off stump, reaches for it, steering a firm cut straight down to Youhana at point on the bounce 56.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, forcing it down towards cover point, good quick run taken with the shot 56.6 Mohammad Sami to Fleming, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump well alone through to Moin End of over 57 (6 runs) New Zealand 169/2 Mohammad Sami 16-0-53-0 (6nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 32* (64b 4x4) SP Fleming 0* (1b) 57.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball turning in, whipped away towards cover point, very tight single called through for, Sinclair having to scramble to the bowler's end as the throw comes in, Saqlain whips off the bail and appeals to umpire Harper, but Sinclair's well home 57.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, FOUR, shot! flighted up full outside off stump, stands tall, strongly straight driven back down the ground between the bowler and mid off, races down to the boundary mid off his pushed back a fair bit deeper as a result 57.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, the wrong'un to the lefty, looked a little loose, as Fleming dabbled after it, but stayed well inside the line as it turned away through to Moin 57.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, ooh! Fleming deceived by a nicely flighted ball, hitting against the turn and almost scooping back a return catch, just keeping it down and marginally wide of the diving Saqlain to his left, up to Waqar at mid on, close 57.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full and straight, leans forward to push straight back down the pitch to the bowler 57.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up just outside off stump, well forward in defence, dropping it down in close on the off side of the pitch End of over 58 (5 runs) New Zealand 174/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 18-5-31-2 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 33* (65b 4x4) SP Fleming 4* (6b 1x4) 58.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Sinclair stands on the crease, driving and missing at it with no footwork, stand and no deliver in this case, not wise as Sami pushes it through quicker 58.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, FOUR, full outside off stump, firmly driven through the gap at extra cover, Imran and Saqlain chase after it, Saqlain just hauling it back inside the rope as he slips over, Imran follows up, but he himself slips over, and kicks it over the rope! Saqlain is wrong-footed, looking to try and stop it, but the 'two stooges' moment is complete, it's too late, trickling over the rope to their embarrassment, much laughter in the crowd as it's replayed on the screen twice 58.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, bouncer! a very quick one, ducks just underneath it as it angles on leg stump through to Moin 58.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease, forcing it down towards point 58.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, another bouncer, ducking well underneath, drifting more to the leg side, through to Moin 58.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, legbye: one run, shortish ball on leg stump, hops on the crease trying to play it, glanced down to Waqar at fine leg off the hip End of over 59 (5 runs) New Zealand 179/2 Mohammad Sami 17-0-57-0 (6nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 37* (71b 5x4) SP Fleming 4* (6b 1x4) 59.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stabs forward watchfully in defence to the wrong'un, Sinclair's struggling to pick it, but safely defends this one down in close on the off side 59.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full on the legs, firmly clipped away towards vacant midwicket for an easy single 59.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up outside off stump, turning away through to Moin, a fair bit of bounce and turn on that one from Saqlain, nice ball, Fleming stays well inside the line of it to leave alone 59.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up fuller and straighter, pushes forward in defence, playing it down in close on the leg side 59.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, shorter, flatter ball just outside off stump, Fleming frees the arms, strongly forcing it straight down to Youhana at cover 59.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, Saqlain almost strikes the same way he did with Fleming in the second innings at Auckland, the quicker ball that shoots through straight on, Fleming tried to sweep but played right across it, missing, loud appeal for lbw but looks to be judged to be End of over 60 (1 run) New Zealand 180/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 19-5-32-2 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 38* (73b 5x4) SP Fleming 4* (10b 1x4) turning away outside off stump 60.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, two runs, shortish ball just outside off stump, firmly steered down through backward point, a combination of excellent running and sloppy fielding sees them grab two, Sinclair sprinting back to the danger end as the return throw goes well wide and takes a while 60.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, short ball angling down the leg side, Sinclair stays well inside it to let it pass through to Moin untouched 60.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked away towards vacant forward square leg for an easy single, Faisal across from backward square leg to field 60.4 Mohammad Sami to Fleming, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driven into the ground, away towards wide mid off 60.5 Mohammad Sami to Fleming, no run, leaves alone a slightly shorter ball outside off stump, too wide to require a stroke 60.6 Mohammad Sami to Fleming, two runs, shortish ball sits up somewhat outside off stump, strongly forced off the back foot through extra cover, Ijaz chases after it from mid off, just overhauling inside the boundary as the outfield slows it right up, Fleming declines thoughts of a third as End of over 61 (5 runs) New Zealand 185/2 Mohammad Sami 18-0-62-0 (6nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 41* (76b 5x4) SP Fleming 6* (13b 1x4) Sinclair enquires 61.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! Sinclair learns to use his feet against the spinner with great reward, dancing down to meet the pitch of it, sweetly and strongly straight driving past the diving Saqlain to his left, down to the straight long off boundary as Waqar is posted a bit wide to cut it off from mid off 61.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, two runs, another one that goes the wrong way, Sinclair pushes at it, steering it down just wide of slip, and away for a couple as there's little back there behind point to cover 61.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full just outside off stump, watchfully pushed straight back down the pitch to the bowler 61.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter, full ball on the legs, turned away to Imran at square leg 61.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shorter ball, turning down leg, Sinclair swivels on the crease, pulling down through backward square leg, unable to get it past Imran who fields to his right on the bounce 61.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly pushed back on the leg side of the pitch in defence End of over 62 (6 runs) New Zealand 191/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 20-5-38-2 - Hadlee Stand End SP Fleming 6* (13b 1x4) MS Sinclair 47* (82b 6x4) Fazl returns, replacing Sami at the Port Hills End after a spell of 0-16 from 4 overs 62.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, FOUR, shot! welcome back to the bowling crease Mr Akbar, Fleming swivels on the crease, pulling half on the front foot, down through backward square leg to the boundary, cracking shot Fazl dropped it in too short and paid the price at his pace 62.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, much fuller ball outside off stump, firmly stroked straight up to Ijaz at mid off 62.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, full and straight on the toes, strongly driven into the pitch, Fazl tries to field on his follow through, goes straight through his hands, but not Saqlain's up at mid on 62.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, bouncer! Fleming shapes to pull again but quickly ducks back underneath it at the last moment as he realises it's even shorter still and passes over his head through to Moin 62.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering arms to a short ball outside off stump through to the keeper 62.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease, forcing it straight back up on the off side of the pitch past the bowler, good quick single called through for as mid on has to scoot across to his right to field, holding on to the ball as Fleming End of over 63 (5 runs) New Zealand 196/2 Fazl-e-Akbar 12-1-39-0 - Port Hills End SP Fleming 11* (19b 2x4) MS Sinclair 47* (82b 6x4) is through, no point in wasting it 63.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, drifting back slightly, Fleming goes after it, driving but playing much straighter than intentioned, back past the bowler, up towards mid off, they look for a quick run with the shot, but amidst a few loud cries, both have to sneak back into their creases as mid off flings it down to Moin 63.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, one run, flighted up outside off stump, pushed away towards vacant cover, easy quick run with the shot as it's played between point and extra cover men 63.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly stroked back on the leg side of the pitch to the bowler 63.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter, quicker ball on off stump, firmly tapped away towards point 63.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full and straight, sweetly clipped towards vacant wide midwicket for an easy single with the shot, mid on across to his right to field 63.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, nudged away straight to backward point End of over 64 (2 runs) New Zealand 198/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 21-5-40-2 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 48* (85b 6x4) SP Fleming 12* (22b 2x4) 64.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! short lifting ball outside off stump, Sinclair likes those when they sit up like a tennis ball at that pace, swinging up through it, over midwicket after a few bounces, bringing up his 50 from 86 balls, 7x4 64.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked down towards wide midwicket, quick run taken with the shot 64.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, FOUR, lovely shot! full and straight outside off stump, strongly straight drives back down the ground on the off side, just leaning into it, typical elegant shot from the tall left-hander 64.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, nice shortish ball, squares Fleming around, squirts an outside edge away down to Faisal at backward point on the bounce 64.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, leaves alone through to Moin 64.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, full outside off stump, leans into it, firmly pushing up towards wide mid off for a good quick run with the shot End of over 65 (10 runs) New Zealand 208/2 Fazl-e-Akbar 13-1-49-0 - Port Hills End SP Fleming 17* (26b 3x4) MS Sinclair 53* (87b 7x4) it's got quite dark here now with the overcast conditions continuing, the umpires look at their light meters, but it's decided that we can play on for now, to which the odd soul in the crowd applaud Saqlain to come around the wicket to the left-handed Fleming now 65.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up nicely outside off stump, teasing Fleming who reaches for it, nudging it down square on the off side 65.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, stands well forward, standing tall over it, firmly pushing it away to backward point 65.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, quicker, flatter ball angling in on off stump, Fleming watchfully pushes it away to backward point in defence once more 65.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, shouldering arms through to Moin 65.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, letting one angle well back in to take him high on the pad, deflecting down towards slip 65.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, stretching well forward outside off stump, defending down in close on the off side End of over 66 (maiden) New Zealand 208/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 22-6-40-2 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 53* (87b 7x4) SP Fleming 17* (32b 3x4) the umpires make a request to the third umpire for the lights to go be switched on now Waqar returns, replacing Fazl at the Port Hills End after a brief spell of 2 overs costing 15 66.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, FOUR, fullish straight ball, stands on the crease and delivers, firmly driving straight back down the ground past the bowler, there's a fair chase and an ugly dive over the rope, Olympic diver style, just scooping it back inside, but after some consultation with the third umpire, four is signalled, close but not quite cleanly saved 66.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to the keeper 66.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shapes to defend a slightly fuller ball, before raising the bat well clear to leave through to Moin the umpires come together again, as the lights have only just been switched on, but will take a while to come into effect, as it gets darker, but we will continue 66.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to the keeper 66.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward to a fuller, quicker ball outside off stump, leaves alone through to the keeper, swinging away late 66.6 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball, pushed up towards wide mid on, good quick single taken with the shot as mid off's a bit slow to get in to it End of over 67 (5 runs) New Zealand 213/2 Waqar Younis 14-1-51-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 58* (93b 8x4) SP Fleming 17* (32b 3x4) that also brings up the 50 partnership in just 67 balls, all three partnerships now at least 50 today 67.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, reasonably flat and straight, Sinclair easily whisks it away around the corner, down to long leg 67.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up from around the wicket, Fleming stretches forward, allowing it to take the front pad, dropping down in close on the off side 67.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, one run, flat ball angling on leg stump, turned away through backward square leg for an easy single 67.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, dear oh dear oh dear oh dear! flighted up full outside off stump, nudged away towards cover point, Fleming comes a fair way down looking for the quick single but is sent back by Sinclair, Moin quickly scoots around from behind the stumps, taking off a a glove and flinging at the bowler's end, but it's not the world's best throw and Saqlain can't cleanly take to drag on to the stumps, with Fleming stone cold out, a big let off 67.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, two runs, flat ball on leg stump, glanced fine down the leg side, a fair chase around for long leg, enabling an easy two to be taken 67.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up outside off stump, stretches well forward, firmly defending back on the off side of the pitch End of over 68 (4 runs) New Zealand 217/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 23-6-44-2 - Hadlee Stand End SP Fleming 18* (34b 3x4) MS Sinclair 61* (97b 8x4) 68.1 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, ducks underneath a rather short, quick ball, shaped to pull but it climbed sharply, steered well clear below it 68.2 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, quick and full, hurries through on Fleming, into the pad, drawing a loud appeal from mainly Waqar alone, pitching on leg and just moving fractionally down leg, a good decision by umpire Quested 68.3 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, stands tall, hopping on the crease to force a shortish ball outside off stump straight up to Imran at mid on 68.4 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, full outside off stump, looks to drive from the crease, mistiming it into the ground, up towards mid off 68.5 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, shortish straight ball just outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, forcing up towards mid off, Waqar fields himself on the follow through 68.6 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, ducks underneath a short ball just outside off stump, leaving through to Moin End of over 69 (maiden) New Zealand 217/2 Waqar Younis 15-2-51-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 61* (97b 8x4) SP Fleming 18* (40b 3x4) 69.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, legbye: one run, flighted up on the legs, Sinclair tries to clip it away but misses, turning into the pad, rebounding away to vacant square leg for an easy single 69.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up on off stump, watchfully defends back down the pitch on the off side back to Saqlain 69.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, swept down to Ijaz at long leg 69.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, legbye: one run, shuffles right back in behind a shortish ball turning into the legs, Sinclair chastises himself for being unable to get bat on to it, but accepts the easy single as it deflects down to fine leg 69.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, stretching well forward in defence to a flighted ball angling in from over the wicket towards off stump, rebounds up off the front pad straight to short leg, a dual appeal for the lbw and the catch, both turned down by umpire Harper 69.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driven straight back down the pitch to Saqlain End of over 70 (3 runs) New Zealand 220/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 24-6-45-2 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 61* (99b 8x4) SP Fleming 19* (44b 3x4) strangely, we're still waiting for drinks, despite now being 7 minutes past the normal time! the lights are just starting to take proper effect now 70.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, FOUR, overpitched straight ball, neatly driven straight back down the ground past Waqar on the leg side, too good for Ijaz at mid on also 70.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shapes to defend a shortish ball just outside off stump, Sinclair quickly raises the bat out of the way to leave alone as it just passes wide of the off stump through to Moin 70.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, short ball on leg stump, Sinclair swivels on the crease, pulling strongly straight down to Saqlain at fine leg 70.4 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, full and straight, firmly driven back down the pitch on the leg side, Waqar fields well on his follow through to slow its progress 70.5 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer of fair pace, Fleming safely negotiates, on this fairly easy-paced wicket 70.6 Waqar Younis to Fleming, no run, comes well forward into a shortish ball outside off stump, firmly driving straight up to mid off End of over 71 (5 runs) New Zealand 225/2 Waqar Younis 16-2-56-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 66* (102b 9x4) SP Fleming 19* (47b 3x4) time for the final drinks break of the day 68 runs in the 17 overs since tea, for the loss of Bell's wicket, New Zealand making good progress, and still 19 overs to bowl tonight, light(s) permitting 71.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight on off stump, watchfully forward in defence in close on the off side 71.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shorter ball turning in to off stump, defends down in close on the off side once more 71.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shorter ball turning into the pad, defends d0own to Faisal under the helmet at short leg 71.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up fuller outside off stump, stretches well forward, firmly pushing it out to Inzamam at cover 71.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up fuller and quicker, strongly squeezed out up towards deepish mid on 71.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, beautifully flighted ball, Sinclair pushes at it, playing all over the ball just outside off stump, straight through to Moin who whips off the bails in a flash, appeal for the stumping to umpire Quested at square leg End of over 72 (maiden) New Zealand 225/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 25-7-45-2 - Hadlee Stand End SP Fleming 19* (47b 3x4) MS Sinclair 66* (108b 9x4) the third umpire adjudicates in Sinclair's favour, with the back foot waiving, but planted at the moment the bails were broken Fazl returns, replacing Waqar at the Port Hills End after a spell of 3 overs costing 10 runs 72.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, full and wide outside off stump, Fleming chases after it, driving and missing through to Moin as it angles further away 72.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Fleming more wisely keeps the bat tucked well back inside the line to leave through to Moin 72.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, fuller ball outside off stump, stroked down towards vacant cover, easy quick single taken with the shot 72.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball drifting further away outside off stump and keeping a bit low, Sinclair has a swing at it, but never seriously reaches it, taken low down to Moin's left 72.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish lifting ball just outside off stump 72.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, and again! this one's even closer to off stump as Sinclair raises the arms, just moving away through to Moin, bringing a couple of interested groans End of over 73 (1 run) New Zealand 226/2 Fazl-e-Akbar 14-1-50-0 - Port Hills End SP Fleming 20* (50b 3x4) MS Sinclair 66* (111b 9x4) 73.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, one run, flighted up full and straight on the legs, quietly turned around the corner just behind square for an easy single, Ijaz fields from square leg 73.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, SIX, shot! Sinclair dances down the pitch, powerfully lofting a flighted ball high, wide and handsome over wide long on, 5 rows back into the Hadlee Stand Sinclair shows he can play the spinners well if he uses his feet, his best two shots of the day have come in such fashion 73.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, shorter, flatter ball turning into the legs, quietly turned away backward of square leg for an easy single 73.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, FOUR, oooh! flighted up full outside off stump, Fleming drives strongly at it, gets a thick edge that flies quietly wide of Younis who was nowhere near it at slip, not in the right position or ready to even contemplate taking a catch, poor fielding, races down to the vacant straight third man boundary 73.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, pushed into the covers in defence 73.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, (noball) no run, oversteps, a big nono for an off spinner, defends down a straight ball in close on the leg side 73.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driven straight up to mid off End of over 74 (13 runs) New Zealand 239/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 26-7-58-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 73* (113b 9x4 1x6) SP Fleming 25* (55b 4x4) 74.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, full just outside off stump, Sinclair leans right into it, looking to powerfully drive through the covers, but mis-hits it from the bottom of the bat into the ground, away to Imran tamely in the covers 74.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease to force it up towards mid off 74.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, Sinclair stands tall, similarly looking to force off the back foot through the covers, mistimes it down towards Imran at cover 74.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, full and wide outside off stump, mistimed away towards backward point 74.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, short ball outside off stump, Sinclair looks to pull but gets it on the end of the bat, dragging it right down towards vacant midwicket for just a single, not anything like he intentioned to play it 74.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, one run, fuller ball outside off stump, Fleming jabs down at it, steering it down to third man End of over 75 (2 runs) New Zealand 241/2 Fazl-e-Akbar 15-1-52-0 - Port Hills End SP Fleming 26* (56b 4x4) MS Sinclair 74* (118b 9x4 1x6) Inzamam departs the field, subbed off by the 12th man 75.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up on off stump, forward, defending quietly down in close on the off side 75.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up fuller and straighter, squeezes it back down the pitch in defence to Saqlain 75.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up straight, defending down in close on the leg side, to short leg under the helmet on the bounce 75.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, flighted up on off stump, Fleming stretches well forward, defending down in close on the off side 75.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, no run, stretches well forward, defends quietly down in close on the off side a straight, full ball to short leg 75.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Fleming, SIX, sweeping at straight flighted ball, plays it somewhat top edgily, but it carries and carries away, clearing square leg comfortably, good blow End of over 76 (6 runs) New Zealand 247/2 Saqlain Mushtaq 27-7-64-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 74* (118b 9x4 1x6) SP Fleming 32* (62b 4x4 1x6) four overs remaining until the new ball is due, no doubt Saqlain will be keen for a breather after bowling 26 straight overs at the Hadlee Stand End! 76.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, legbye: one run, Fazl at last shows sign of reverse swing after being noticeably absent in recent times, but this one does too much, swinging right in to take the base of the pads, loud appeal turned down as it's well down leg, deflects away well down to third man 76.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, firmly stroking it down to cover 76.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, very good quicker attempted yorker, equally well dug out, from the toes, straight up to mid on 76.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, ducks back underneath a bouncer, a bit too short to be effective, Fleming had little worries in avoiding it 76.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Fleming, no run, another attempted yorker, and again equally well played, Fleming digs it out towards mid off End of over 77 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 248/2 Fazl-e-Akbar 16-2-52-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 74* (119b 9x4 1x6) SP Fleming 32* (66b 4x4 1x6) over is called one ball short 77.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up just outside off stump, stretches well forward, defending down into the covers 77.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up outside off stump, firmly stroked off the back foot up towards Waqar at mid off 77.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, goes right back in behind a shortish ball turning back in, firmly pushes back on the off side of the pitch 77.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, dear oh dear, shortish ball nudged away backward of square on the leg side, Fleming calls for a very tight run, and is found out well short as Younis chases it down, flinging in a close throw to the stumps, Moin whips off the bails and the third umpire shows he's well short of his ground, suicidal and unnecessary stuff New Zealand 248/3, Partnership of 85 SP Fleming run out (Younis Khan) 32 (66b 4x4 1x6) Nathan Astle the new batsman 77.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Astle, no run, flighted up nicely on off stump, the mystery ball that just goes the other way, defended down towards point from bat/pad 77.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Astle, no run, shortish ball turning in, defends it away towards square leg from the legs End of over 78 (maiden) New Zealand 248/3 Saqlain Mushtaq 28-8-64-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 74* (123b 9x4 1x6) NJ Astle 0* (2b) 78.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball angling back in from outside off stump, just seaming back in past the off stump, passing ever so close through to the keeper 78.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked away off the legs towards vacant square leg for an easy single, Faisal in from backward square to field 78.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, overpitched down the leg side, very full, too full in fact, Astle tries to catch up with it but misses, through to Moin on the bounce 78.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, quicker ball hurries through on Astle, takes low down on the pad, reversing back a long way, huge appeal for lbw, but heading well down the leg side, umpire Quested holds firm 78.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Astle fishes after it, weakly reaching for it but misses through to Moin who takes it shuffling across in front of first slip 78.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, FOUR, overpitched, full and straight, strongly driven straight back down the ground on the leg side, Astle has to swerve around Fazl as he runs through, and a couple of words are exchanged, but Astle will be just happy to get off the mark at this stage End of over 79 (5 runs) New Zealand 253/3 Fazl-e-Akbar 17-2-57-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 75* (125b 9x4 1x6) NJ Astle 4* (6b 1x4) well beaten for much of the over, came back with a lovely shot, getting him past his two scores at Auckland in one stroke, but a lot of work left to go to redeem himself just yet Saqlain ends a spell of 27 overs at the Hadlee Stand End, taking 2- 64, as Sami returns, with the new ball due in one over 79.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, FOUR, welcome back Mr Sami! shortish ball outside off stump, Sinclair stands and delivers, punching it from crease, down through vacant cover, racing into the boundary 79.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, FOUR, and again! almost identical to the last, this one travels a little slower and keeps the two chasers interested, but the boundary isn't long square, into the rope it goes again, Sinclair races to 83 79.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, much straighter ball, similar to the last two, but with no width on offer it forces Sinclair to defend, firmly pushing it up towards mid off 79.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, similar again, even straighter and slightly shorter, Sinclair stands very tall, strongly forcing it straight up to Waqar at mid off again 79.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, and again, Sami honing in on to a tight short lifting line and length, stands tall to force it off the back foot up to Waqar at mid off once more 79.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, but strays down the leg side to end the over, left through to Moin who takes low down to his left End of over 80 (8 runs) New Zealand 261/3 Mohammad Sami 19-0-70-0 (6nb) - Hadlee Stand End NJ Astle 4* (6b 1x4) MS Sinclair 83* (131b 11x4 1x6) the new ball is now due but no signs of it being taken just yet 80.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball swinging away late through to Moin outside off stump 80.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, hops on the crease to defend down a shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, dropping it back down the pitch on the off side 80.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, very full ball outside off stump, left well alone as it skids through to Moin, would've been a full toss 80.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, bouncer, too short, pings well over Astle's head through to Moin, no worries about avoiding that one 80.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, shortish ball angling down the leg side, Astle looks to glance it away but misses, brushes the pad in deflecting through to Moin, making a good diving take falling to his left, a slight appeal from Fazl is quickly stifled 80.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering arms to a short ball outside off stump through to Moin End of over 81 (maiden) New Zealand 261/3 Fazl-e-Akbar 18-3-57-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 83* (131b 11x4 1x6) NJ Astle 4* (12b 1x4) 81.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, firmly punching it into the ground, away to Imran in the covers 81.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, quicker ball hurrying through, Sami also joins in the reverse swinging action, getting it to come back a fair way, taking Sinclair high on the pad down the leg side, rebounding away on the off side, no great appeal as it was clearly well down 81.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! tremendous stuff from Sinclair, capitalising as Sami overpitches on his toes, powerfully driving straight down the ground on the leg side between bowler and Saqlain at mid on, dispatching a welcoming half volley 81.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends from the crease, pushing away towards point 81.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, FOUR, short ball outside off stump, Sinclair stands and delivers, powerfully drives from the crease, reaching well away from his body after it, through to the cover point boundary, Sinclair playing rather freely now, into the 90s 81.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a similarly widish ball outside off stump, drifting away wider through to Moin End of over 82 (8 runs) New Zealand 269/3 Mohammad Sami 20-0-78-0 (6nb) - Hadlee Stand End NJ Astle 4* (12b 1x4) MS Sinclair 91* (137b 13x4 1x6) still no sign of the new ball, despite Saqlain being hauled off, with Fazl to continue at the Hadlee Stand End 82.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, quick and full, swinging well back in, struck flush on the pad, but going a mile down the leg side, huge swing there, taking Astle as a low full toss 82.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, shapes to defend a shortish ball outside off stump but pulls the bat back inside the line of it belatedly, whisking it back into his body as it's too good for him the only reason why the new ball is being held off must be the hopes that the sudden reverse swing being extracted back be used to chip out batsmen 82.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, leaves alone a fair flat, full ball just shaping away a little outside off stump through to the keeper 82.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, full and straight, firmly driven straight back down the pitch, Fazl picks up on his follow through and threatens to throw down the stumps, though hanging on to it as Astle turns quickly and plants his bat back in his crease 82.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, no run, bouncer, poorly directed, and too short, straying down the leg side, Astle barely has to move out of the way of it as it passes through to Moin 82.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Astle, one run, pushing forward at a shortish straight ball, taps it up towards wide mid on, easy quick run jogged through as mid on's set a bit deep to prevent it End of over 83 (1 run) New Zealand 270/3 Fazl-e-Akbar 19-3-58-0 - Port Hills End NJ Astle 5* (18b 1x4) MS Sinclair 91* (137b 13x4 1x6) 83.1 Mohammad Sami to Astle, one run, shortish ball just outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, steering it down to Ijaz at third man and at last the new ball is taken, after 83.1 overs 83.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driven straight up to Waqar at mid off 83.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, (noball) no run, oversteps, shortish ball outside off stump, firmly forced off the back foot straight up to Waqar at mid off once more 83.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, watchfully tapped straight down into the covers 83.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, full and straight, just drifting into the legs, strongly clipped away but straight to Youhana at square leg 83.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, FOUR, fullish ball just outside off stump, powerfully driven off the back foot through extra cover, just wide of Imran in the covers, and races away, lovely shot to take him just 5 runs away from a century 83.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, jumps on the crease, defending down an awkward shortish ball down in close on the leg side, rising up into the ribcage End of over 84 (6 runs) New Zealand 276/3 Mohammad Sami 21-0-84-0 (7nb) - Hadlee Stand End NJ Astle 6* (19b 1x4) MS Sinclair 95* (143b 14x4 1x6) Waqar returns, replacing Fazl after a tight spell of 0-9 from 6 overs at the Port Hills End 84.1 Waqar Younis to Astle, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, defends from the crease, pushing back up on the off side of the pitch 84.2 Waqar Younis to Astle, no run, similar again, this one's a bit straighter, pushed up towards Ijaz at mid on 84.3 Waqar Younis to Astle, no run, short ball outside off stump, leaves well alone through to Moin as it gathers steam past the batsman 84.4 Waqar Younis to Astle, OUT: lovely quick rising ball, straight on off stump and seaming away, turns Astle inside out, edging straight through to Moin who takes a good catch high up to his right, a good breakthrough with the 10th delivery with the new ball New Zealand 276/4, Partnership of 28 NJ Astle c Moin Khan b Waqar Younis 6 (23b 1x4 0x6) MS Sinclair 95* (143b 14x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 16.4-2-56-1 Astle's wretched run of failures against Pakistan continues, and New Zealand just starting to lose a little gloss off their dominating day's play so far Grant Bradburn promoted up to protect McMillan and Parore 84.5 Waqar Younis to Bradburn, no run, shortish straight ball, watchfully defended up towards mid on 84.6 Waqar Younis to Bradburn, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball moving away outside off stump through to Moin End of over 85 (maiden) New Zealand 276/4 Waqar Younis 17-3-56-1 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 95* (143b 14x4 1x6) GE Bradburn 0* (2b) 85.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, good sharp climbing ball on off stump, Sinclair hops on the crease to defend it down in close on the off side, fending at it somewhat as it rises sharply, wringing his finger afterwards 85.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, short rising ball on leg stump, pivots on the crease, pulling nicely straight down to long leg, Sinclair doesn't seem so happy that he picked out the fielder and not the gap in the deep and to boot, has a few words with Sami as they pass one another as the run is taken 85.3 Mohammad Sami to Bradburn, no run, hops on the crease, defends a shortish ball just outside off stump back on the off side of the pitch 85.4 Mohammad Sami to Bradburn, no run, full and quick on leg stump, defends from the pad back up towards Waqar at mid on as it hurries through 85.5 Mohammad Sami to Bradburn, no run, hops on the crease, fending down a short, rising straight ball, dropping it down into the pitch at his feet 85.6 Mohammad Sami to Bradburn, no run, short rising ball on off stump, hops on the crease to defend it down towards cover End of over 86 (1 run) New Zealand 277/4 Mohammad Sami 22-0-85-0 (7nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 96* (145b 14x4 1x6) GE Bradburn 0* (6b) 86.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, walks into a shortish ball on off stump, firmly forcing it away to Imran in the covers 86.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a shortish ball moving away through the air late through to Moin 86.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! and there's his century, overpitched on the legs, powerfully clipped through midwicket, low in the air but always safely, crashes into the boundary to bring up his 3rd Test century off 148 balls, 15x4, 1x6, a fine knock he takes off his helmet, raising his bat and it to the air, and looks skyward, no doubt in memory of his late father, the reason why he came from Australia to New Zealand when he was five, in the first place 86.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, wide: no run, full and wide and swinging even wider away outside off stump, umpire Quested makes the late decision to signal it as a Test-match level wide 86.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, forward in defence, firmly pushing it into the covers 86.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a swinging ball outside off stump through to the keeper 86.6 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, tighter ball just outside off stump, raises the arms well clear again, leaving through to Moin End of over 87 (5 runs) New Zealand 282/4 Waqar Younis 18-3-61-1 (1w) - Port Hills End GE Bradburn 0* (6b) MS Sinclair 100* (151b 15x4 1x6) Fazl gets a go with the new ball, replacing Sami at the Hadlee Stand End, after a spell of 0-23 from 4 overs 87.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bradburn, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends from the crease, firmly pushing it back up on the off side of the pitch 87.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bradburn, no run, good tight straight ball on middle and off, Bradburn is squared around in watchfully defending it up towards Faisal at mid off 87.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bradburn, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driven straight up the ground, but can't get it past Faisal at mid off, scooting to his right to field 87.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bradburn, OUT: driving at a full ball outside off stump, edging low down straight to Imran who takes a good catch falling forward at third slip New Zealand 282/5, Partnership of 6 GE Bradburn c Imran Farhat b Fazl-e-Akbar 0 (10b 0x4 0x6) MS Sinclair 100* (151b 15x4 1x6) Fazl-e-Akbar 19.4-3-58-1 the nightwatchman fails for a 10-ball duck, more than 8 years after his previous Test appearance, Pakistan eat further into New Zealand's good day as things are dragged back Craig McMillan the new batsman with 14 balls still remaining in the day's play 87.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, full on off stump, firmly driven into the deck, back down the pitch on the off side to Fazl on his follow through 87.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a swinging ball outside off stump, moving further away through to Moin End of over 88 (maiden) New Zealand 282/5 Fazl-e-Akbar 20-4-58-1 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 100* (151b 15x4 1x6) CD McMillan 0* (2b) 88.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, firmly pushed straight up to Ijaz at mid on 88.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, short ball just outside off stump, shoulders arms on the bounce factor as it doesn't pass too far wide of off stump, just cutting back a little late 88.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball, stands tall on the crease, forcing up towards wide mid off 88.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a swinging full ball outside off stump, leaving well alone through to the keeper 88.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, full and straight, firmly pushed straight back down on the leg side of the pitch, up to Ijaz at straight mid on 88.6 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends by steering it down from the crease to point End of over 89 (maiden) New Zealand 282/5 Waqar Younis 19-4-61-1 (1w) - Port Hills End CD McMillan 0* (2b) MS Sinclair 100* (157b 15x4 1x6) one over remaining to be bowled in the day's play, and it'll be Fazl who does so, with McMillan on strike we're already 37 minutes overtime, a very slow over rate maintained throughout most of the day, except when Saqlain bowled continuously in the middle session 89.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, just moving away further after it passed McMillan 89.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, quicker short ball outside off stump, shoulders arms through to Moin again 89.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, one run, shortish ball on off stump, nudged down in close on the off side, good quick single snuck through with the shot, as Faisal's up from mid off to field 89.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, (noball) no run, oversteps, quickish ball cuts back off the seam, taking Sinclair high on the pad, stifled appeal but it was always heading well down leg, rebounds away into the covers 89.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a full, swinging ball well wide outside off stump, left well alone through to Moin who tosses it up high in the air in mock celebration, amusing himself with two balls now left to bowl today 89.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball, watchfully defends from the crease, pushing up towards wide mid off, Faisal in to field 89.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, quicker shortish ball cutting back off the seam, hops on the crease in defence, taken high on the pads, rebounding down safely towards cover End of over 90 (2 runs) New Zealand 284/5 Fazl-e-Akbar 21-4-60-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End CD McMillan 1* (5b) MS Sinclair 100* (161b 15x4 1x6) and that ends the first day's play with things a little more evenly situated than at any other time in the day, though the honours most still go to New Zealand in particular, Mathew Sinclair who walks off with a fine hand, unbeaten on 100, his 3rd Test ton - and he tends to go on to big ones when he scores them, in both Tests and first-class play, with his previous Test tons a 214 (on debut against the West Indies at Wellington in 1999/00, and 150 against South Africa at Port Elizabeth in 2000/01) with Fleming getting himself run out in a very dicey call, and Astle out cheaply again, along with nightwatchman Bradburn falling for a duck, he may have to deliver another one to bring New Zealand a total worthy of this very good batting track the final session was certainly Pakistan's best, though the most runs came from it - 127 runs in 36 overs, but 4 wickets falling - the last three in the space of 34 runs New Zealand will be considerably happier with their batting performance today, compared to their horrid capitulation on the last day of Test cricket where these sides met, which was just three days ago the top three have amassed 221 runs between them, a vast improvement and a rare sight in the last decade from New Zealand teams which have struggled at the top of the order, but in Richardson and Bell they have suddenly found a duo which has managed to combine for consecutive opening partnerships of 91 and 102, but both fell well short of what they must've been aiming for today Bell just eight short of his Test best, and Richardson continues to average in the high 40s without a Test ton to his name Fleming's loss in a needless run out triggered a mini-collapse which has given the home side a bit of food for thought, if they are to reach a competitive 400+ first innings total the bowling was mostly laconic today, only the odd spell by Waqar, Sami and Fazl each suggested they could snare wickets, otherwise the lines were generally off - a bit too much on the leg side, and Bell and Sinclair in particular cashed in big time Fazl improved as the day went on, gaining some dramatic reverse swing towards the end, but probably just lacked a couple of yards of pace that would make him a real danger weapon, he is loosely modelled on Waqar, a slimmed down version of the action Saqlain was probably the best of the bowlers, ironically, on the first day of a Test with greenish tinges to the wicket, but like many Jade Stadium tracks of old (non-portable ones, that is!), that tends to deceive many visiting captains and Moin today was no different, electing to bowl first, with assistance to the seam bowlers only lasting half an hour to an hour at most before it became very straight and true for the batsmen Saqlain picked up the wickets of both openers, and bowled 27 overs straight at the Hadlee Stand End, including a continuous spell right throughout the middle session, extracting some degree of turn and sharp bounce at times that's all from Jade Stadium in Christchurch for this evening, where play went 44 minutes overtime and the lights were used for a fair stretch of the afternoon please join us at CricInfo for the resumption of play on the second morning of the second National Bank Test, starting at 10:30am local time (2130 GMT) tomorrow until then, it's goodbye from a cool and dark Jade Stadium - any comments about today's coverage can be sent to comms@cricinfo.com - all feedback is greatly appreciated Match State: Stumps - Day 1 welcome to Jade Stadium in Christchurch for the second day's coverage of the second National Bank Test between New Zealand and Pakistan it's a slightly overcast morning, though much brighter than yesterday, there were signs of sunshine sneaking through the clouds early this morning and the overall forecast for the day is good, a start on time is assured unfortunately as per usual, there's not many people in the ground 20 minutes out from the start, a prediction of 200 would probably be on the high side we should be in for an interesting morning session, as they always tend to be - quite critical to the course of the match, though it's early days, New Zealand could set themselves up well to control the match from here, or if Pakistan strike early, could still bowled them out for a very manageable total and have the psychological edge as New Zealand were well set up at 248/2 the Pakistan team have just made an appearance on the field for a team photo in the cool, calm conditions, it's all quite relaxed here this morning it'll be Waqar Younis to continue from the Port Hills End, bowling to Craig McMillan, with overnight centurion Mathew Sinclair at the non-striker's end two slips, third man, point, cover, mid off, mid on, forward square leg, long leg in place for the right-handed McMillan on strike to the right arm over the wicket Waqar 90.1 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, good line ball first up, shortish and just outside off stump, shoulders arms through to Moin 90.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shortish straight ball, stands tall in defending back down the pitch with a dead bat 90.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, similar again, just back of a length on off stump, McMillan stands tall in defending back down the pitch to Waqar 90.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, a little away movement but comfortably defended from a height down into the covers where Imran fields 90.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, FOUR, short and a bit of width outside off stump, McMillan happily chases after it, strongly back cutting through backward point, no chance for Sami down at third man 90.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump through to Moin End of over 91 (4 runs) New Zealand 288/5 Waqar Younis 20-4-65-1 (1w) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 100* (161b 15x4 1x6) CD McMillan 5* (11b 1x4) Mohammad Sami to open up from the Hadlee Stand End, replacing Fazl from last night, ending a spell of 1-2 from 2 overs two slips, third man, point, cover, mid off, mid on, square leg and long leg in place for the right-handed Sinclair on strike to the right arm over the wicket Sami 91.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, good tight shortish ball on off stump, firmly pushed away towards Faisal at cover point 91.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, dear oh dear oh dear, New Zealand almost commit suicide in the second over of the morning, Sinclair drops a short ball down in close on the off side, starts running, then stops, then starts again, stops again, then finally they go through for it Sami charges up to field, underarming it at the keeper's end, had he hit McMillan was stone cold dead, but it just goes wide, a big let off, terrible running, Sinclair's massive indecision almost proves calamitous 91.3 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, shortish ball angling down the leg side, left alone through to Moin 91.4 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, legbye: one run, shortish ball angling on leg stump, glanced away off the thigh pad down to Waqar at long leg 91.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, hops on the crease, dropping a shortish ball from bat/pad down in close on the leg side, far more decisive running sees them through very safely as midwicket's in to field 91.6 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, steered straight down to third man to retain the strike End of over 92 (4 runs) New Zealand 292/5 Mohammad Sami 23-0-88-0 (7nb) - Hadlee Stand End CD McMillan 6* (14b 1x4) MS Sinclair 102* (164b 15x4 1x6) 92.1 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, ooh! big swing and a miss from McMillan, it was a fuller ball outside off stump but it wasn't full enough unless he hit perfectly on the up, plays and misses, just beating the edge through to Moin McMillan tries to clear his head and has a wander out towards square leg, trying to flush out that awful early shot from his system 92.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, FOUR, well, he gets away with another interesting one very next ball, driving at a pretty short ball with only a little room outside off stump, spears a thick outside edge safely high and wide of the slips, bouncing just twice down before it reaches the straight boundary, no chance for Sami down at third man 92.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, stays well inside the line of a short ball outside off stump, leaving alone through to Moin 92.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, tighter ball just outside off stump, McMillan jumps across to it but raises the bat well clear to leave through to Moin 92.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, five runs, shortish ball on leg stump, tucked down in close on the leg side, sharp single taken with the shot, Faisal scoots in from square leg and fires down the stumps at the bowler's end, a fine throw, but it ricochets away to the cover boundary umpire Quested calls for the replay, but McMillan is shown to be well in, and five runs is therefore signalled subsequently upon the red light flashing, New Zealand 300 brought up 92.6 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, ducks underneath a good straight bouncer, straight through to Moin End of over 93 (9 runs) New Zealand 301/5 Waqar Younis 21-4-74-1 (1w) - Port Hills End CD McMillan 15* (19b 2x4) MS Sinclair 102* (165b 15x4 1x6) 93.1 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall to defend down into the covers, Faisal scoots in from point to field 93.2 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, good tight shortish, straight ball, watchfully pushed back down the pitch in defence to Sami 93.3 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, fuller on the legs, firmly clipped away straight to Youhana at square leg 93.4 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, one run, shortish ball on leg stump, glanced straight down to Waqar at long leg 93.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, ducks underneath a very short pitched bouncer, angling well down the leg side through to Moin 93.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, and another, ducking well beneath it as it heads well down the leg side through to Moin End of over 94 (1 run) New Zealand 302/5 Mohammad Sami 24-0-89-0 (7nb) - Hadlee Stand End CD McMillan 16* (23b 2x4) MS Sinclair 102* (167b 15x4 1x6) 94.1 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, moving away further as it passes through to Moin 94.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a fuller ball a bit too wide outside off stump to warrant a stroke, straight through to Moin taking in front of first slip 94.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shorter, straighter ball just outside off stump, once again leaves well alone through to Moin 94.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to another shortish ball outside off stump through to the keeper 94.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shortish ball on off stump, watchfully defended down to Imran in the covers 94.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, good tight straight ball, McMillan has to watchfully defend straight back down the pitch to Waqar End of over 95 (maiden) New Zealand 302/5 Waqar Younis 22-5-74-1 (1w) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 102* (167b 15x4 1x6) CD McMillan 16* (29b 2x4) 95.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, short ball on off stump, Sinclair stands tall on the crease to firmly force it down towards Imran at extra cover 95.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, strongly driven into the ground, out to Imran in the covers once more 95.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, good shortish ball on off stump, opens the face, pushing it away down to Ijaz down at third man 95.4 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, one run, hops on the crease, dropping a shortish straight ball down in close on the leg side, well run quick single taken with the shot as Youhana's in from square leg 95.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, ducks underneath a good straight bouncer, straight through to Moin 95.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, good sharp shortish ball on off stump, Sinclair closes the face to defend it down towards Youhana at square leg End of over 96 (2 runs) New Zealand 304/5 Mohammad Sami 25-0-91-0 (7nb) - Hadlee Stand End CD McMillan 17* (30b 2x4) MS Sinclair 103* (172b 15x4 1x6) 96.1 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump swinging away late through to Moin who takes in front of the slips 96.2 Waqar Younis to McMillan, two runs, straight ball just drifting into the legs, well picked away through wide midwicket, Faisal around from deep square leg to field 96.3 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a shortish ball through to the keeper 96.4 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, shortish straight ball, cramped up for room, forced to defend up towards Saqlain at mid on 96.5 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, quicker and fuller outside off stump, swinging away late, McMillan leaves it well alone through to Moin 96.6 Waqar Younis to McMillan, no run, very short pitched bouncer, ducks comfortably well underneath through to the keeper End of over 97 (2 runs) New Zealand 306/5 Waqar Younis 23-5-76-1 (1w) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 103* (172b 15x4 1x6) CD McMillan 19* (36b 2x4) 97.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, sharp short lifting ball angling in to the body, Sinclair stands tall on the crease to tap it up towards Saqlain at mid on 97.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, good tight ball on off stump, Sinclair watchfully defends it out into the covers where Imran comes in to field 97.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, good tight ball on off stump, Sinclair hops on the crease, defending back down the pitch to Sami on his follow through 97.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, short lifting ball just outside off stump, Sinclair defends away from his body somewhat, pushing it back down the pitch firmly to Sami 97.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, (noball) one run, oversteps, and delivers slightly too full, Sinclair leans into a fine back foot off drive, but straight up to mid off, a poor diving attempt is made to his left, kneeing it away towards mid on behind the bowler, time for an easy brisk run 97.5 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, strongly cuts straight down to Faisal at point 97.6 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a shortish ball through to Moin End of over 98 (2 runs) New Zealand 308/5 Mohammad Sami 26-0-93-0 (8nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 104* (177b 15x4 1x6) CD McMillan 19* (38b 2x4) 98.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, short ball outside off stump, Sinclair stands tall on the crease, strongly cutting straight down to Youhana at point, palming it down in front him, making a good stop 98.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, good ball! quicker ball dug in short, climbing sharply off a length, Sinclair looks to get over the top of it to force through the covers, but it rises just above the edge through to Moin 98.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, FOUR, lovely shot! similarly short lifting delivery outside off stump, Sinclair got right over the top of it and simply used the pace, caressing it down through cover, all timing and nothing else, beats a weak dive by Imran to his left a cover, no chance for the chasing Youhana from point, impressive stroke 98.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, rather full outside off stump, Sinclair steps right to it, sweetly and strongly driving up the ground, but can't get it past Ijaz shuffling across to his left at mid off 98.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, good tight shortish ball on off stump, Sinclair is forced into a defensive shot, dropping it away short of Imran coming in to field from cover the sun makes a welcome appearance at the ground, suddenly all is very bright, and much to the enjoyment of the groups of schoolkids present at the ground for the morning session 98.6 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! like the one earlier in the over, Sinclair simply stands tall on the crease, forcing it off the back foot up through extra cover, playing this one much straighter, between Ijaz and Imran and away to the boundary End of over 99 (8 runs) New Zealand 316/5 Waqar Younis 24-5-84-1 (1w) - Port Hills End CD McMillan 19* (38b 2x4) MS Sinclair 112* (183b 17x4 1x6) Saqlain is subbed off at the end of the over by 12th man Saleem Elahi 99.1 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, good shortish straight delivery, McMillan defends from the crease, dropping it dead at his feet in close on the leg side of the pitch 99.2 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, full outside off stump, strongly driven into the covers can't get it past Imran fielding to his left 99.3 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a fairly full ball moving away late through to Moin outside off stump 99.4 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, short lifting straight ball, tucked away off the hip towards midwicket, Youhana smartly across from forward square leg to field 99.5 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, full and straight on off stump, firmly defended out towards Imran in the covers 99.6 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, straight shortish ball nips back off the seam, McMillan pushes forward in defence outside off stump, inside edging back into the top of the back pad, half- hearted shout for lbw by Sami alone, turned down unsurprisingly by umpire Harper End of over 100 (maiden) New Zealand 316/5 Mohammad Sami 27-1-93-0 (8nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 112* (183b 17x4 1x6) CD McMillan 19* (44b 2x4) 100.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, short ball outside off stump, firmly plays from the crease out to Imran at cover 100.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, hops on the crease, defending a good tight shortish ball on off stump, down into the off side 100.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, good straight ball just seaming away, squares Sinclair around a little as he looks to drive and it's not quite in the zone to do it, safely pushes it up towards Ijaz at mid off 100.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, full ball just outside off stump, Sinclair mistimes a firm stroke along the ground straight up to Ijaz at mid off 100.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! plenty of width outside off stump, strongly drives off the back foot through the gap at cover, playing it square of Imran, powerfully punched 100.6 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! Sinclair in fine form this morning, Waqar overpitching on the legs, Sinclair wristily clips it through wide mid on, races away to the boundary, wonderful shot End of over 101 (8 runs) New Zealand 324/5 Waqar Younis 25-5-92-1 (1w) - Port Hills End CD McMillan 19* (44b 2x4) MS Sinclair 120* (189b 19x4 1x6) Saqlain returns to the field, replacing sub fielder Saleem at mid on 101.1 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, legbye: one run, shortish ball angling on leg stump, deflected away off the thigh pad down to Waqar at long leg 101.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, rather short ball outside off stump, Sinclair's seeing it well now, happy to reach right up and slap it down backward of point, more of a guiding shot that a power one, Faisal does well to dive to his left and stop it, but can't prevent a quick single 101.3 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to Moin 101.4 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, fuller on the legs, well picked off but plays it strongly straight down to Youhana at square leg 101.5 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball moving away late through to Moin outside off stump 101.6 Mohammad Sami to McMillan, one run, full on the legs, sweetly clipped away through backward square leg, a brisk first is taken, but they decline the second as Waqar's around to field smartly in the deep End of over 102 (3 runs) New Zealand 327/5 Mohammad Sami 28-1-95-0 (8nb) - Hadlee Stand End CD McMillan 20* (49b 2x4) MS Sinclair 121* (190b 19x4 1x6) the first bowling change of the morning, with Fazl coming on for Waqar after a spell of 1-36 from 9 overs two slips, third man, point, cover, mid off, wide mid on, deep square leg, long leg in place 102.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, left well alone through to Moin 102.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to McMillan, OUT: the bowling change brings immediate success, second ball sees McMillan chasing a short ball outside off stump, not getting it at all well on the bat, from the back of it as he rolled the wrists over it too soon, straight down to Younis who takes a good catch falling down low to his New Zealand 327/6, Partnership of 45 CD McMillan c Younis Khan b Fazl-e-Akbar 20 (51b 2x4 0x6) MS Sinclair 121* (190b 19x4 1x6) Fazl-e-Akbar 21.2-4-60-2 (1nb) drinks are taken at the fall of the wicket, as Adam Parore the new batsman comes on 102.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, moving further away through to Moin as it passes by 102.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, slower, straight and full, Parore watchfully defends back down the pitch to Fazl 102.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, straight ball angling on leg stump, quietly pushed away towards wide midwicket 102.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, shuffles right across outside off stump, leaving a short ball well alone through to Moin End of over 103 (maiden) New Zealand 327/6 Fazl-e-Akbar 22-5-60-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 121* (190b 19x4 1x6) AC Parore 0* (4b) Saqlain Mushtaq to bowl for the first time today, replacing Sami at the Hadlee Stand End in a double change, after a spell of 0-10 from 6 overs 103.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full and straight, neatly drives off the toes using his feet well, playing up towards Waqar at deepish wide mid on for an easy single 103.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full well outside off stump, Parore shuffles right across to it to get in behind it, defending watchfully back down the pitch 103.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, two runs, flighted up a bit full on the legs, well turned away fine, a fair run around in the deep for Fazl at long leg to field 103.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, Parore confidently goes back in the crease, back cutting through backward point for an easy single, played somewhat into the ground as Ijaz fields from point 103.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driven into the ground, straight back down the pitch to Saqlain 103.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump reaching well after it with bat/pad, watchfully nudging it away towards cover End of over 104 (4 runs) New Zealand 331/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 29-8-68-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End AC Parore 3* (7b) MS Sinclair 122* (193b 19x4 1x6) 104.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, one run, short ball on middle and leg, tucked down in close square on the leg side, very sharp quick single taken with the shot as Faisal darts in from square leg to field, flinging it wide of the stumps from side on as Sinclair's safely through 104.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, full and straight just outside off stump, strongly driven into the pitch, straight back up to Fazl who jumps up to take at chest height on the bounce on his follow through 104.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! a bit too full and straight, Sinclair drives from the crease, straight down the ground on the leg side, one of his best strokes so far as a result, Waqar moves much straighter at mid on to try and protect that gap 104.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, left well alone through to the keeper 104.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball, tapped straight up towards Waqar at mid on in defence 104.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, short lifting straight ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease to defend quietly up towards straight mid on, dribbles away back down the pitch End of over 105 (5 runs) New Zealand 336/6 Fazl-e-Akbar 23-5-65-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End AC Parore 4* (8b) MS Sinclair 126* (198b 20x4 1x6) 105.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up just outside off stump, turning slightly back in, Parore gets right back in behind it, dropping it down in close on the off side in defence 105.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up straighter, turning into the front pad, drops straight down to Faisal under the helmet at short leg 105.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, quietly defended square on the off side 105.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, one run, driving falsely at a nicely flighted ball outside off stump, gets a big thick inside edge away down through backward square leg, down to Fazl in the deep a big break between deliveries as Moin comes down the pitch to have a conference with Saqlain, though there's no fielding changes made, however Saqlain switches to come around the wicket to Sinclair now 105.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! Sinclair shows Saqlain a thing or two about coming around the wicket, reeling out the reverse sweep and playing it superbly, away through backward point, nobody out there so it races away to the boundary 105.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, now that's a reply! Saqlain gets one back on Sinclair, though doesn't have his wicket to show for it, the floated, straight through Sinclair, through the gate, just missing the off stump, fine beguiling delivery End of over 106 (5 runs) New Zealand 341/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 30-8-73-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End AC Parore 5* (12b) MS Sinclair 130* (200b 21x4 1x6) 106.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends from the crease, pushing it back up on the off side 106.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, ducks underneath a rather short pitched bouncer, pretty smart pace but easily negotiated, straight through to Moin 106.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, shortish straight ball, defended down towards Faisal at forward square leg 106.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, good shortish ball outside off stump, Parore gets in behind it, defending away to Imran in the covers 106.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, cuts well but into the ground, the point man fielding on the bounce low down to his left 106.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, shortish straight ball, tapped away towards Faisal who fields to his left at square leg End of over 107 (maiden) New Zealand 341/6 Fazl-e-Akbar 24-6-65-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 130* (200b 21x4 1x6) AC Parore 5* (18b) 107.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, Saqlain continues around the wicket, pushing one through quick and full down the leg side, left through to Moin 107.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, bye: two runs, shorter ball, again down the leg side, sloppy keeping by Moin lets it straight through his gloves as he snatches at it with his right paw, Ijaz has to chase back after it from short fine leg 107.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up a little straighter on leg stump, Sinclair watchfully gets everything in behind it, defending quietly back down the pitch to Saqlain interesting leg side field set, with just a slip, backward point and mid off on the off side, but long on, short midwicket, midwicket, short leg, short fine leg and deep backward square leg on the on side 107.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball angling in down the leg side, left through to Moin again 107.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball on leg stump, turned down to Fazl out at deep backward square leg 107.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flat and full straight ball, Parore gets right in behind it, solidly defending straight back on the leg side of the pitch End of over 108 (3 runs) New Zealand 344/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 31-8-74-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 131* (205b 21x4 1x6) AC Parore 5* (19b) 108.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball moving away wider outside off stump 108.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, good short ball just outside off stump, stands tall on the crease to quietly defend back down the pitch on the off side 108.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, straighter ball on off stump, defends firmly from the crease out to Imran in the covers 108.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, fair shortish ball just outside off stump, firmly strokes it from the crease up towards extra cover, Imran quickly across to his right in the covers to field, preventing any thoughts of a quick run 108.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, firmly plays from the crease once more, out to Imran with a bit more work in the covers 108.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, short ball sits up off the deck, Sinclair swivels on one leg on the crease, mistiming a pull through midwicket, gaining an easy single to Faisal fielding from deep square leg, though he intentioned to pull it through backward square End of over 109 (1 run) New Zealand 345/6 Fazl-e-Akbar 25-6-66-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 132* (211b 21x4 1x6) AC Parore 5* (19b) 109.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up just outside off stump, Sinclair props forward in defence, dropping it down in close on the off side as it turns in 109.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, better shorter ball that turns in, beating Sinclair, taken on the front knee roll, rebounding away towards point Saqlain coming back over the wicket this over, but the field is still predominantly a leg side one, with a 4-5 balance 109.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball turning into the legs, whipped away through backward square leg, out to Fazl in the deep for an easy single 109.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, one run, flighted up fuller, firmly clipped away off the toes towards wide midwicket, Youhana darts across from midwicket to field, using his soccer skills by kicking at the ball to stop it, effective but ungainly 109.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full and straight, uses the feet well to strongly on drive up to Waqar at deepish wide mid on 109.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, two runs, well bowled, doesn't get the reward he'd be after though as it squirts away fine for two runs, Saqlain tossing it right up and getting Parore to square right around to the one that goes straight on, getting a fine outside edge wide of slip End of over 110 (5 runs) New Zealand 350/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 32-8-79-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 134* (215b 21x4 1x6) AC Parore 8* (21b) 110.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball, Sinclair firmly plays it straight up to Waqar at mid on in defence 110.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, short ball outside off stump, Sinclair gets right up over the top of it, mistiming a cut shot, straight down into the covers, can't get it away past a good diving stop by Imran to his left 110.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, ooh! Sinclair looks to pull but plays all over the top of one that's held back a little and doesn't climb off a fair length, moving back in late, to Moin who takes low down 110.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a fair length ball just outside off stump, good judgement knowing where his off stump was, the line wasn't that bad at all 110.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, hops on the crease to play a shortish ball on off stump, down towards Youhana at cover point 110.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! super stuff from Sinclair, making Fazl pay the price for bowling too straight, powerfully whipping it through wide midwicket End of over 111 (4 runs) New Zealand 354/6 Fazl-e-Akbar 26-6-70-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End AC Parore 8* (21b) MS Sinclair 138* (221b 22x4 1x6) 111.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up invitingly full outside off stump, Parore looks to drive but plays it straight to Waqar at mid off 111.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, driven straight to Inzamam at cover 111.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, shorter ball straightening on off stump, Parore frees the arms a little, forcing it straight down to Inzamam once more 111.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full just outside off stump, Parore drives strongly but straight up to Waqar at mid on 111.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, floated up cleverly, holding it up in the air more, Parore looks to sweep strongly on bended knee, but swings through it far too soon, taken on the front pad before dropping down in close on the off side 111.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, quicker, fuller ball outside off stump, Parore snaps to it, defending straight down into the ground in close on the off side End of over 112 (maiden) New Zealand 354/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 33-9-79-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 138* (221b 22x4 1x6) AC Parore 8* (27b) 112.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, firmly pushes off the back foot straight down to Imran at cover 112.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a quicker, short ball with plenty of width outside off stump, straight through to Moin 112.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, raises the bat well clear of a similar short ball outside off stump, leaving through to Moin 112.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, good shortish ball just outside off stump, Sinclair stands tall on the crease, forcing off the back foot up to Ijaz at mid off 112.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, a rare streaky shot from Sinclair, looking to punch it straight up the ground on the off side, it comes back in a bit off the seam, ends up dragging it somewhat inside edgily up towards wide mid on, time for an easy single as it falls well short of Waqar 112.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, one run, very full on the legs, strongly clipped along the ground straight out to Faisal at deep square leg End of over 113 (2 runs) New Zealand 356/6 Fazl-e-Akbar 27-6-72-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End AC Parore 9* (28b) MS Sinclair 139* (226b 22x4 1x6) 113.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, two runs, floated up very full on the legs, Parore neatly scoops it away down the leg side safely, Fazl around from long leg, having to field much finer in the deep 113.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up outside off stump, watchfully defends into the ground, straight to silly point 113.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defends with a dead bat in close on the leg side of the pitch schoolkids with banners continue a constant racket of shouting and cheering and a bit of chanting in the mix, on the deep cover boundary, as their heroes do well in the middle remarkable noise considering how empty the ground is otherwise 113.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, watchfully defended back on the off side of the pitch 113.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, shorter ball outside off stump, cuts straight down to Ijaz at point 113.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full just outside off stump, firmly stroked back on the off side of the pitch along the ground End of over 114 (2 runs) New Zealand 358/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 34-9-81-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 139* (226b 22x4 1x6) AC Parore 11* (34b) 114.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, Sinclair quietly defends down in close on the off side from the crease, Imran in to field from cover 114.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! stand and deliver from Sinclair, pulling a short ball on off stump down through vacant midwicket, plenty of open territory out there and well played the deep trap has been in place for Sinclair for quite some time, with Faisal at deep square leg and Saqlain down at long leg, but he's played in a controlled fashion, picking the right balls to pull and stayed away from the hook altogether 114.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, leaves alone a short ball outside off stump through to Moin 114.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, forces it well down through cover point from the crease, but can't get it past Youhana fielding to his right from point 114.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a fair length ball just moving away a little outside off stump through to Moin 114.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, short pitched ball with inviting width outside off stump, Sinclair tries to play it down from a fair height but misplays it, dropping it straight into the ground short of cover End of over 115 (4 runs) New Zealand 362/6 Fazl-e-Akbar 28-6-76-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End AC Parore 11* (34b) MS Sinclair 143* (232b 23x4 1x6) 115.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight just outside off stump, Parore drives well but straight back down the pitch to Saqlain 115.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, much straighter on middle stump, Parore watchfully defends from the crease down in close on the leg side 115.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, one run, flighted up nice and full on off stump, well driven wide of mid on for an easy single with the shot as Sami fields across to his right from deepish mid on 115.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shorter, flatter ball turning into the front pad, rebounds away to Faisal under the helmet at short leg, bringing a gentle enquiry for the bat/pad catch but Sinclair held the bat back out of the way 115.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full and straight, driven from the toes towards wide midwicket for an easy single with the shot as Sami again has to field to his right from mid on 115.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, stabs forward in defence at a quicker, full and straight ball, dropping it away just past short leg End of over 116 (2 runs) New Zealand 364/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 35-9-83-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 144* (234b 23x4 1x6) AC Parore 12* (38b) there should be perfect time for just two more overs before lunch 116.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, shortish straight ball, easily tapped up towards wide mid on for an easy single with the shot as Waqar's up from mid on to field 116.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, shuffles right across in behind a short ball outside off stump, defending watchfully away towards Imran at cover 116.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, good tight straight ball on off stump, right in behind it in defence, dropping it back on the off side of the pitch 116.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, no run, comes well forward into a full ball outside off stump, presenting the full vertical blade in an expansive defensive push up towards mid off 116.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Parore, one run, a bit of a heart flutter for Parore, propping forward in defence to a shortish ball outside off stump, dropping it dead on the crease just behind him as it comes down from the inside edge, Sinclair hurries him through for an easy single as the closest 116.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball, tucks it away towards square leg in defence End of over 117 (2 runs) New Zealand 366/6 Fazl-e-Akbar 29-6-78-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End AC Parore 13* (42b) MS Sinclair 145* (236b 23x4 1x6) an interesting bowling change, with Younis Khan on to bowl some leggies in the over before lunch, his first bowl in Tests in his 11th appearance 117.1 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, quick, flat ball, defends a shortish ball down in close on the leg side 117.2 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, gets right in behind a quick, bouncing flat ball on off stump, dropping it down in close on the off side 117.3 Younis Khan to Parore, one run, flat ball on leg stump, drops it away towards vacant midwicket for an easy single, Younis has to field after it himself! 117.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defending away watchfully towards cover 117.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, similar again, very full outside off stump, squeezes it out into the covers 117.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up even fuller and wider outside off stump, strokes it away towards point, and that will do us for lunch End of over 118 (1 run) New Zealand 367/6 Younis Khan 1-0-1-0 - Hadlee Stand End AC Parore 14* (45b) MS Sinclair 145* (239b 23x4 1x6) another fair session for New Zealand, with just the wicket of McMillan falling to a bit of a loose stroke, but otherwise they've managed to add 83 runs in 28 overs during the session the dominant figure again is Sinclair, scoring 45 of those to advance his score on to 145, playing some delightful on drives and shots through cover Sinclair continues his remarkable knack of scoring big centuries, with this being the lowest of the three right now interestingly, once he passes 44, he scores a ton every time! with no fifties to his credit, and now 145*, 150 and 214 his top three scores - not a bad weakness to have McMillan looked good for the brief time he was at the crease before playing a weak stroke to get out to Fazl's second ball of the day, and Parore has been a solid partner at the other end in support again the bowling has been pretty much up and down, not a lot of movement from the seam or through the air, and Saqlain has been played with a large amount of confidence as the footwork has been decent, by and large given how good the track is, New Zealand are still probably 80+ runs away (ie. 450 or more) from really setting themselves up well in this match, and with a long tail to come straight after this pair, there is still some work to be done to get there in the middle session, Pakistan shouldn't by any stretch feel they are out of this one yet play will resume in just under 30 minutes time at 1:10pm local time (0010 GMT) Match State: Lunch - Day 2 the players return to the field for the afternoon session Mohammad Sami replaces Fazl at the Port Hills End immediately after lunch, with Parore on strike with two slips, third man, point, cover, mid off, mid on, deep square leg and long leg in place 118.1 Mohammad Sami to Parore, one run, shortish straight ball, tapped up towards wide mid on, easy single taken with the shot as Waqar's up from mid on to field 118.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to Moin 118.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, strongly square driven but can't sneak it past Youhana fielding well low down to his right at point 118.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, stands tall on the crease to firmly push it away to Imran in the covers 118.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, similar shortish ball outside off stump, this time hops on the crease to force it up towards wide mid off, good quick single taken with the shot, Ijaz tossing it lazily to the keeper's end as it's well completed 118.6 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, shortish straight ball, pushed back up on the leg side of the pitch in defence End of over 119 (2 runs) New Zealand 369/6 Mohammad Sami 29-1-97-0 (8nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 146* (243b 23x4 1x6) AC Parore 15* (47b) Younis Khan to continue at the Hadlee Stand End after lunch 119.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up very full outside off stump, sweetly driven straight up to Fazl across at wide mid off 119.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, a bit shorter and flatter just outside off stump, cut straight down to Imran at deepish cover point 119.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted full and straight on off stump, watchfully squirts it away towards Ijaz at point 119.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full and straight, nudged away towards vacant wide mid on, easy single taken with the shot as Younis himself has to jog after it to field again! the leg side field is set rather deep, with six men in almost a one-day style setting on the off side, barring the silly point 119.5 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight, forward, defends down in close on the off side 119.6 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, similar again, flighted fuller outside off stump, defending down in close on the off side to the man under the helmet once more End of over 120 (1 run) New Zealand 370/6 Younis Khan 2-0-2-0 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 147* (247b 23x4 1x6) AC Parore 15* (49b) 120.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, reaches well after it, firmly stroking it straight down to Youhana at point 120.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward, leaving a shortish ball moving away further outside off stump 120.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, fuller ball outside off stump, firmly pushes it straight down to Imran in the covers 120.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, swing and a missing, driving from the crease at a fair shortish ball just outside off stump, playing all over it through to Moin 120.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, pushed through full and fairly wide outside off stump, Sinclair reaches after it, caressing it away towards cover point, working it well for a quick run with the shot, Youhana and Imran converge to field 120.6 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, shortish straight ball, defends from the crease, pushing firmly back up on the leg side of the pitch End of over 121 (1 run) New Zealand 371/6 Mohammad Sami 30-1-98-0 (8nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 148* (252b 23x4 1x6) AC Parore 15* (50b) 121.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends down in close on the off side to the man under the helmet 121.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full on the legs, driven out to Youhana out at deepish midwicket for an easy single 121.3 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, driven straight up to Fazl at deepish wide mid off 121.4 Younis Khan to Parore, FOUR, shot! flighted rather full on the legs, Parore sweeps hard and gets it very fine, too well for Sami out at deep backward square leg, racing to the fine boundary 121.5 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up nicely full outside off stump, strongly driven back on the off side of the pitch, Younis across to his left to field off his own bowling 121.6 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, good top spinner pushed through, Parore plays all around it in defence, expecting some turn away, hurries on to the front pad, drawing a loud appeal for lbw but a shake of the head to complete the over from umpire Harper, looked to be just striking him End of over 122 (5 runs) New Zealand 376/6 Younis Khan 3-0-7-0 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 149* (254b 23x4 1x6) AC Parore 19* (54b 1x4) outside the line of off stump 122.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a full ball outside off stump, leaving through to Moin 122.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a quicker, full ball pushed through just outside off stump, hurries on through to Moin a bit more than he expected, doing well to take awkwardly low down in front of him to his right 122.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a shortish ball through to Moin again 122.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, strongly driven straight to Imran in the covers 122.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump again, firmly square driven just past shortish cover point, but can't get it past Youhana across to his right to field from point 122.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, moves back in, striking Sinclair quite high on the pad, half-hearted appeal for lbw but turned down, rebounding away into the covers End of over 123 (maiden) New Zealand 376/6 Mohammad Sami 31-2-98-0 (8nb) - Port Hills End AC Parore 19* (54b 1x4) MS Sinclair 149* (260b 23x4 1x6) 123.1 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, strongly driven straight up to Fazl at deepish mid off 123.2 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up full on the legs, lets it come on, striking the pad and dropping down just behind square on the leg side, Moin tidies up 123.3 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight, stretches well forward, defending down in close on the leg side 123.4 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight on off stump, defends away towards Ijaz at point 123.5 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flatter ball just outside off stump, frees the arms to hit it strongly into the ground, away to Imran in the covers 123.6 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up fuller outside off stump, stretches forward to defend back on the off side of the pitch End of over 124 (maiden) New Zealand 376/6 Younis Khan 4-1-7-0 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 149* (260b 23x4 1x6) AC Parore 19* (60b 1x4) 124.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to Moin 124.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, ooh dear, Sinclair on the 'nervous 149s', has a flail and miss at a shortish ball outside off stump, playing and missing through to Moin 124.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms once more to a slightly wider one moving away through to Moin outside off stump 124.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, two runs, and there it is, Sami bowls a bit full on the legs and is well turned away through backward square leg, Fazl's around from long leg to field in the deep as they come back for a second Sinclair raises his bat to his team-mates and the crowd, bringing up his 3rd Test 150 off 264 balls, 23x4, 1x6 124.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a shortish ball through to Moin 124.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump again, to a wider ball which Moin fumbles trying to take low down End of over 125 (2 runs) New Zealand 378/6 Mohammad Sami 32-2-100-0 (8nb) - Port Hills End AC Parore 19* (60b 1x4) MS Sinclair 151* (266b 23x4 1x6) 125.1 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, driving straight to Imran at cover 125.2 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defending up towards Waqar at mid on 125.3 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, straighter ball, Parore leans on it, trying to work it away into the open leg side, but doesn't get it far away enough as Moin's smartly to it from behind the stumps 125.4 Younis Khan to Parore, one run, flighted up full on the legs, turned out to Sami coming in to field from deep backward square leg 125.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, watchfully forward in defence to a slightly flatter ball just outside off stump, pushing it away into the off side 125.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, much shorter ball, Sinclair stands tall, punching it out straight to Imran at cover End of over 126 (1 run) New Zealand 379/6 Younis Khan 5-1-8-0 - Hadlee Stand End AC Parore 20* (64b 1x4) MS Sinclair 151* (268b 23x4 1x6) 126.1 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, full and straight outside off stump, firmly pushing back up on the off side of the pitch in defence 126.2 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, fuller ball outside off stump, strongly drives into the deck, bouncing away out to Imran in the covers 126.3 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, props forward to a shortish straight ball, firmly defending back on the off side of the pitch 126.4 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, quicker, fuller ball but straying well down the leg side, Parore tries to chase after it, but almost only succeeds in nibbling a touch through to Moin, playing and missing, drawing a few cries from the field 126.5 Mohammad Sami to Parore, legbye: one run, shortish straight ball seaming into the thigh pad, drops down in close square on the leg side, easy quick run taken with the shot as the leg side isn't well protected 126.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, firmly stroked straight to Imran in the covers End of over 127 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 380/6 Mohammad Sami 33-3-100-0 (8nb) - Port Hills End AC Parore 20* (69b 1x4) MS Sinclair 151* (269b 23x4 1x6) 127.1 Younis Khan to Parore, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, powerfully driven into the covers, partially stopped but still away for an easy single as Fazl fields well to his left from deepish wide mid off 127.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, FOUR, but Sinclair goes one better, an identical shot to an identical ball, but just manages to beat the string of fielders in that region, Fazl runs along side it before it out paces him to the boundary rope, classy stuff to the extra cover boundary 127.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full on the legs, easily turned away out to Youhana at deep midwicket, a very mixed field set here, half defensive, half attacking 127.4 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defended back down the pitch to Younis 127.5 Younis Khan to Parore, no run, flighted up invitingly outside off stump, Parore's eyes light up and he goes after it, swinging powerfully through it, but hitting the poor silly point man in the shins, rebounding away towards extra cover, after some indecision they decide wisely against it 127.6 Younis Khan to Parore, one run, flatter ball on the legs, dropped away quietly square on the leg side into space for an easy run End of over 128 (7 runs) New Zealand 387/6 Younis Khan 6-1-15-0 - Hadlee Stand End AC Parore 22* (73b 1x4) MS Sinclair 156* (271b 24x4 1x6) 128.1 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, watchfully forward to a full ball on off stump, turns it away towards forward square leg 128.2 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driven straight up to widish mid off 128.3 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, straight ball, firmly pushes directly up to Saqlain at mid on 128.4 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, shortish ball, angling well away down the leg side, left well alone through to Moin 128.5 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, excellent quicker, full and straight ball, has Parore losing his footing as it comes right back in to the base of the legs, heading well down leg 128.6 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, a good follow up ball, shortish lifting straight one, Parore awkwardly defends it back down into the pitch, he kicks at it over the top in annoyance with himself End of over 129 (maiden) New Zealand 387/6 Mohammad Sami 34-4-100-0 (8nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 156* (271b 24x4 1x6) AC Parore 22* (79b 1x4) Saqlain replaces Younis at the Hadlee Stand End after a spell of 0- 15 from 6 overs 129.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump turning in, firmly defended back on the leg side of the pitch 129.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump turning in, Sinclair frees the arms, strongly cutting straight down to Ijaz at point 129.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, watchfully stretches well forward, defending straight out to Inzamam in the covers 129.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, quicker, flatter ball hurrying through, Sinclair warily turns it away towards Imran at square leg 129.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, two runs, flighted up outside off stump, props forward in defence at it, running a thick outside edge down along the ground wide of slip, a fair little chase allows plenty of time for two to be taken 129.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, props forward in defence, pushing back down the pitch with bat/pad tucked together End of over 130 (2 runs) New Zealand 389/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 36-9-85-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End AC Parore 22* (79b 1x4) MS Sinclair 158* (277b 24x4 1x6) 130.1 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, shortish straight ball on middle and leg, Parore shuffles right across the crease to get in behind it, dropping it quietly away towards midwicket, square leg across to field 130.2 Mohammad Sami to Parore, one run, quicker, fuller ball on leg stump, helped on its way, glanced down to Fazl at fine leg 130.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, FOUR, poor ball from Sami, overtosses it, a low full toss on the legs, bread and butter for Sinclair who whips it away with nonchalant ease through wide midwicket, only mid on and fine leg in place on the leg side, can't afford to bowl there with that field 130.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a slightly better directed ball, shortish delivery outside off stump, through to Moin 130.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, similar again, a little closer in but doesn't require him to play as he raises the bat well clear to leave through to Moin 130.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, short ball outside off stump, Sinclair loosely chases after it, cutting and missing as he looked to force from the back foot, straight through to Moin End of over 131 (5 runs) New Zealand 394/6 Mohammad Sami 35-4-105-0 (8nb) - Port Hills End AC Parore 23* (81b 1x4) MS Sinclair 162* (281b 25x4 1x6) Waqar leaves the field, subbed off by Saleem who goes in to mid on to field 131.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight on off stump, watchfully turned away straight to Youhana at midwicket 131.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, FOUR, bad ball from Saqlain, dropping it in far too short, sits up begging to be struck and Parore duly dispatches it, powerfully square cutting through cover point 131.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, SIX, Parore follows it up with another fine shot, dancing down the pitch to a flighted ball, lofting sweetly over wide long on, didn't need to lift it all that high, getting the distance by playing it flatter, bringing up the New Zealand 400 in style 131.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flatter, straight ball, squared around in defence, dropping it down in close on the off side 131.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, another quick, flat ball turning in on leg stump, defended back up on the leg side of the pitch, Saleem in from mid on to field 131.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, Parore deftly opens the face late, running it away through backward point, point quickly races back after it to keep it down to one End of over 132 (11 runs) New Zealand 405/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 37-9-96-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End AC Parore 34* (87b 2x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 162* (281b 25x4 1x6) 132.1 Mohammad Sami to Parore, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, firmly tapped away towards Imran in the covers, looking for a sharp single with the shot but they wisely don't commit to it 132.2 Mohammad Sami to Parore, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, steers it away through backward point for an easy single, Parore runs the first hard but wisely doesn't try it on for a tight second as Waqar's up from third man to field 132.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, moving away late through to Moin 132.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, leaves well alone as it continues to move further away through to Moin 132.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, forward, leaves another short ball outside off stump once more through to Moin 132.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, drifts into the legs, a bit full and strongly clipped away through backward square leg, but Fazl is placed squarer in the deep so manages to get around in time inside the rope to keep it to just the one End of over 133 (2 runs) New Zealand 407/6 Mohammad Sami 36-4-107-0 (8nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 163* (285b 25x4 1x6) AC Parore 35* (89b 2x4 1x6) 133.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flat, full, strongly clipped away out to Youhana at wide midwicket 133.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flat ball turning in from just outside off stump, firmly turned away towards midwicket, good quick single taken with the shot as Youhana fields to his right 133.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, FOUR, ooh! flighted up teasingly outside off stump, Parore tries to guide it wide of slip, but edges it a lot finer than he'd have liked, just wide of Moin's gloves, and between him and Younis falling to his left at slip, slow to react and away to the boundary Saqlain kicks the air in annoyance, he's not one happy chappy right now 133.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full on off stump, forward in defence, pushing back on the leg side of the pitch 133.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, two runs, flighted low full toss on the legs, strongly clipped away out through backward square leg, Sami around in the deep to field from long leg 133.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly stroked straight back up towards mid on End of over 134 (7 runs) New Zealand 414/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 38-9-103-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 164* (287b 25x4 1x6) AC Parore 41* (93b 3x4 1x6) Waqar returns, replacing Sami at the Port Hills End 134.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump through to Moin 134.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, stands tall to a shorter ball outside off stump, looking to force it down from a fair height from the crease, but mistimes it down into the ground, away towards cover 134.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, fuller ball just outside off stump, firmly strokes it from the crease straight down to shortish cover point 134.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, big change of pace, the slower ball doesn't come off however, rather loose and wide outside off stump, Sinclair elects to leave it well alone through to Moin 134.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, full outside off stump, firmly strokes it out to cover along the carpet 134.6 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, FOUR, short lifting ball, Sinclair getting right underneath it, pulling up through it as it climbs, just managing to drag it high and wide of Saqlain jumping up at widish mid on, and away to the boundary, Waqar stands mid-pitch, staring back at Sinclair and End of over 135 (4 runs) New Zealand 418/6 Waqar Younis 26-5-96-1 (1w) - Port Hills End AC Parore 41* (93b 3x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 168* (293b 26x4 1x6) his audacity time for the afternoon drinks break, a good hour after lunch for New Zealand with no wicket lost for 51 runs in 17 overs 135.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up very full on the toes, strongly driven straight up to Sami at mid on 135.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, stretching well forward, turning a flighted ball away towards Youhana at midwicket 135.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, turning right in and bouncing a little more from outside off stump, defends down with a dead bat in close on the off side 135.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, lovely ball! flighted up straight, bounces very sharply up from the deck, taking him high on the pad, loud appeal for lbw, Saqlain pleading for it, but umpire Harper shakes the head, a good call on the height, otherwise middle stump was a goner that one turned Parore inside out, playing for turn but missed when there was none 135.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully stroked back down the pitch on the leg side to the bowler 135.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, two runs, flighted up full and straight, turned away towards mid off, Saqlain darts across to field himself, but then wildly flings it back towards Moin, no chance for the keeper and it runs away for two overthrows, just fielded inside the third man boundary End of over 136 (2 runs) New Zealand 420/6 Saqlain Mushtaq 39-9-105-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 168* (293b 26x4 1x6) AC Parore 43* (99b 3x4 1x6) rope to the loud cheers of the crowd 136.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, two runs, low full toss outside off stump, drives hard at it, getting a thick outside edge down through backward point, Sami around from third man to field in the deep 136.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, three runs, dear oh dear oh dear, more Pakistani fielding woes, straight and full ball turned away through midwicket, the return throw back to Moin is ordinary, but Moin doesn't really stop it very well either,a nd it's away for another overthrow down towards Sami at third man 136.3 Waqar Younis to Parore, two runs, shortish ball outside off stump, cut down through backward point, Sami around from third man to field in the deep, that brings up the 100 partnership from 205 balls 136.4 Waqar Younis to Parore, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, moving away through to the keeper 136.5 Waqar Younis to Parore, no run, shuffles right across in behind a shortish straight ball on off stump, defending firmly straight back down the pitch to Waqar 136.6 Waqar Younis to Parore, one run, quick, full ball on the legs, tries to swing through it to pick it away, glanced away down to third man End of over 137 (8 runs) New Zealand 428/6 Waqar Younis 27-5-104-1 (1w) - Port Hills End AC Parore 46* (103b 3x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 173* (295b 26x4 1x6) 137.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Parore, OUT: at last a breakthrough for Pakistan, Parore tries to sweep a flighted, straight ball, goes straight on, misses and it takes him low down on the front pad, big appeal for lbw and umpire Harper immediately raises the finger New Zealand 428/7, Partnership of 101 AC Parore lbw b Saqlain Mushtaq 46 (104b 3x4 1x6) MS Sinclair 173* (295b 26x4 1x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 39.1-9-105-3 (1nb) the replay shows it's a good call, though he was stretched well forward, it wasn't doing anything Daryl Tuffey the new batsman 137.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, forward, defends down in close on the leg side 137.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, forward, defends watchfully a shortish ball down in close on the leg side once more 137.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, flighted up full and straight, defending down in close on the off side 137.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, forward, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driving straight up to mid off 137.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, watchfully forward, defending down in close on the off side once more to a flighted ball End of over 138 (maiden) New Zealand 428/7 Saqlain Mushtaq 40-10-105-3 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 173* (295b 26x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 0* (5b) Pakistan must sniff their chance to clean up the New Zealanders cheaply here, with three tail-enders now exposed, if they can keep Sinclair off the strike 138.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, and they get him off strike first ball, allowing the single to be taken as he strokes a full ball outside off stump towards deep cover still just the two slips in place, and a third man and long leg for the #9 138.2 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, very good swinging delivery, coming right back in to take Tuffey on the front pad, appeal for lbw but heading down leg says umpire Quested, moved too much 138.3 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, props forward in defence, dropping down a fullish ball outside off stump towards cover with bat/pad together 138.4 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, two runs, Tuffey plays a Sinclairesque shot, clipping a ball on the legs through vacant wide midwicket for a comfortable couple to get off the mark, Saqlain after it from widish mid on 138.5 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, excellent short pitched delivery, Tuffey ducks right into it as it climbs into him, pings up from the helmet as he looks down towards the pitch, not on the ball, pings up in the air to Youhana at point, a cheeky appeal for the catch is laughed off by umpire Quested 138.6 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, full and swinging down the leg side, Tuffey leaves it well alone through to Moin, the attempted reverse swinger but strayed End of over 139 (3 runs) New Zealand 431/7 Waqar Younis 28-5-107-1 (1w) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 174* (296b 26x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 2* (10b) 139.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, the mystery ball, Sinclair watches it closely, nudging it down into space in the off side, pushing it away for an easy single to go to 175*, the highest individual score by a New Zealander against Pakistan the crowd go up in applause as it displays on the big video screen, he passes Martin Crowe's 174 at Wellington in 1988/89 139.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, well nudged away towards cover point, working it well for a good quick single with the shot 139.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, tapped away backward of point for another easy single 139.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, one run, flighted up full and straight, turned away towards midwicket, terrible misfielded as the fielder leaves it behind, and they concede the single 139.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball turning into the legs, turned around the corner backward of square leg for another easy single, Saqlain being well milked this over 139.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, FOUR, shot! Tuffey shows Sinclair a thing or two about how to play a back foot cover drive, freeing the arms right up as it turns in towards off stump, forcing it away through the covers, beating the lumbering chaser Inzamam to the rope End of over 140 (9 runs) New Zealand 440/7 Saqlain Mushtaq 41-10-114-3 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 177* (299b 26x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 8* (13b 1x4) 140.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, again Pakistan happy to concede the single as it's pushed away into space through the covers 140.2 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, good climbing straight ball, the tall Tuffey comfortably defends down into the covers 140.3 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, another good rising ball on leg stump, Tuffey more awkwardly fends it down towards midwicket as he's somewhat more uncomfortable in playing those as a result, Moin belatedly decides to bring Faisal in from square leg to don the helmet at short leg, and Imran comes out of the covers to take Faisal's place, square on the leg side 140.4 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, one run, but Waqar doesn't put this one in short again to test him, full and straight it is and Tuffey ably works it away towards vacant midwicket, scooting through for a well taken quick single with the shot as Imran leaves the ball behind trying to pick up on the fly 140.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, short ball outside off stump, Sinclair reaches right up to get over the top of it, guiding it down towards vacant cover point for an easy run with the shot, Youhana across to field low down to his right from point this pair milking the singles well since they've come together - 8 in the last 2 overs! 140.6 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, Tuffey watchfully gets in behind it, defending it down towards cover End of over 141 (3 runs) New Zealand 443/7 Waqar Younis 29-5-110-1 (1w) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 179* (301b 26x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 9* (17b 1x4) 141.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up on a nice teasing length, going straight on, Sinclair defends it down from the pad just past short leg 141.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, props forward in defence to a flighted full ball, squeezing it down in close on the leg side of the pitch from bat/pad 141.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Sinclair eyes up the cut but cottons on to it late that it's the mystery ball that goes the other way, the extra bounce does him as he pushes away from his body, dropping an inside edge directly down into the pitch at his feet, Moin tidies up from behind the sticks 141.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly turned away from the toes towards Imran at midwicket 141.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, similar again, watchfully forward, happy to defend it away on the leg side 141.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, much fuller flighted ball, almost a yorker, Sinclair digs it out away towards Imran at shortish midwicket End of over 142 (maiden) New Zealand 443/7 Saqlain Mushtaq 42-11-114-3 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End DR Tuffey 9* (17b 1x4) MS Sinclair 179* (307b 26x4 1x6) 142.1 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, very full on the legs, tries to dig it out, just popping up off the boots to short leg on the half volley 142.2 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, shortish straight ball, pushes forward at it, dropping it inside edgily away on the leg side of the pitch 142.3 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, Tuffey fends it down short and square of forward short leg, who falls to his right, fielding on the bounce 142.4 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, lovely short rising ball, Tuffey just manages to sway back inside the line of it as it follows him a little, left through to Moin as it passes through at chest height 142.5 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, shortish ball angling on leg stump, Tuffey tries to nudge it away but misses, glanced down off the thigh pad, looking for a quick run but Sinclair yells for him to stay back as Moin's darting across to his left, whipping off the glove and throwing at t the stumps, he misses, but Tuffey was back in time in any case 142.6 Waqar Younis to Tuffey, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball moving away late through to Moin outside off stump End of over 143 (maiden) New Zealand 443/7 Waqar Younis 30-6-110-1 (1w) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 179* (307b 26x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 9* (23b 1x4) 143.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, yet again, Pakistan are happy to provide Sinclair with the easy single off the first ball of the over with a deep field set, this time he whips it away through to Waqar out at deep backward square leg the field comes right in for Tuffey, with a slip and two men under the helmet, one on either side, and an inner ring field backing them up 143.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, but he's able to defend well, dropping a flighted ball just on off stump, back up towards mid on 143.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, and again, defending a flighted ball outside off stump, dropping it down in close on the off side 143.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, FOUR, shot! cracking blow from Tuffey, Saqlain drops it in a little short, plays a wonderful cut through cover, the field just stands and watches as it races away, power and timing, as good as a top order batsman would play it Saqlain's eyes pop out of his head, he can't believe he was just struck in that manner by an innocuous looking tail-ender, but Tuffey is so far proving more than his worth at #9 143.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defended back on the leg side of the pitch 143.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Tuffey, no run, flighted up outside off stump, quietly nudged away towards point End of over 144 (5 runs) New Zealand 448/7 Saqlain Mushtaq 43-11-119-3 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 180* (308b 26x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 13* (28b 2x4) Fazl returns, replacing Waqar at the Port Hills End after a 5-over spell costing 18 runs 144.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, pulls hard but drags it straight down to Waqar at mid on, not quite gaining the leverage for the stroke he required 144.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a rather full ball just outside off stump, leaving straight through to Moin 144.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, Sinclair stands on the crease, opening the face, running it down to Sami at third man one-day style 144.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Tuffey, no run, full and straight, firmly taps it straight up to Waqar at mid on, shuffling right across the crease to get in behind it 144.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Tuffey, no run, good short pitched ball climbing just outside off stump, Tuffey sways back out of the way to see it pass by at grille height safely through to Moin, a much quicker ball from Fazl 144.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Tuffey, OUT: Tuffey gets done by a slower ball, playing all around it as it comes back a long way, heading down the leg side, fair appeal for lbw but with no massive conviction, but umpire Quested raises the finger, Tuffey must walk New Zealand 449/8, Partnership of 21 DR Tuffey lbw b Fazl-e-Akbar 13 (31b 2x4 0x6) End of over 145 (1 run) New Zealand 449/8 Fazl-e-Akbar 30-6-79-3 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 181* (311b 26x4 1x6) the replays suggest that it's a bit rough, as it pitched outside off and by the time it struck him it was in line with middle and leg or further to leg, and certainly still on the move at the time Chris Drum the new batsman, at the non-striker's end with the wicket falling off the last ball of Fazl's last over 145.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up on a good length, Sinclair stretches well forward, letting it turn in, taking him on the top of the front leg, dropping down into the front pad, picked out by Faisal from under the helmet 145.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted low full toss, strongly driven down to long on for the easy single 145.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, flighted up outside off stump, stretches well forward, defending down in close on the off side 145.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, flighted up very full, Drum jams the bat right down on it, appeal for lbw turned down - it hit the bat!, though was close to the front toe, drops down in close on the off side 145.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, flighted up outside off stump, stretches well forward, defending away square on the off side 145.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, flighted up shorter and straighter, turned into the front pad, deflects away from the pad backward of square on the leg side, they don't go for a run as no shot was offered, Moin quietly jogs back after it to tidy up End of over 146 (1 run) New Zealand 450/8 Saqlain Mushtaq 44-11-120-3 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 182* (313b 26x4 1x6) CJ Drum 0* (4b) 146.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, and yet another single early in the over is gifted away, Sinclair jabs it away down through backward point, Sami up from third man to field 146.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Drum, no run, full ball swinging in, Drum jams down on it in defence, loud appeal for lbw but heading down the leg side Sinclair comes down the pitch to have a chat with Drum, perhaps giving him a few words of batting advice as to how to handle the reversing ball 146.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Drum, no run, full outside off stump, firmly pushed into the deck, bouncing away to Imran in the covers 146.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Drum, FOUR, very full ball on the toes, Drum digs it out through backward square leg, a very peculiar shot but effective! plenty of pace on it and it races to the boundary to see him off the mark 146.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Drum, no run, bouncer! Drum sways right back out of the way of it, just passing by the helmet through to Moin, Fazl follows through to give Drum a couple of words and a good hard stare 146.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Drum, no run, good shortish ball just outside off stump, Drum dabbles at it before quickly holding the bat back inside the line as it passes through to Moin End of over 147 (5 runs) New Zealand 455/8 Fazl-e-Akbar 31-6-84-3 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 183* (314b 26x4 1x6) CJ Drum 4* (9b 1x4) 147.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full on the legs, drops it down in close on the leg side from the pad 147.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, nudges it away quietly towards vacant cover for the easiest of singles, Saqlain jogs across to field himself with the rest of the off side field set deep to concede the single 147.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, flighted up nicely straight and turning in, rebounds away from the pad, dropping short of short leg under the helmet 147.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, similar again, this one closer to leg stump, rebounding straight up to short leg who half appeals before quickly withdrawing, nowhere near the bat 147.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, flighted up full and straight on off stump, watchfully defended back down the pitch on the leg side 147.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, opens the blade, nudging it quietly square on the off side End of over 148 (1 run) New Zealand 456/8 Saqlain Mushtaq 45-11-121-3 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 184* (316b 26x4 1x6) CJ Drum 4* (13b 1x4) there'll be time for just this last over before tea, as Sinclair steadily creeps up towards the 200, but still a fair way to go with just Drum and genuine bunny Martin to come the 180s are his weak area in first-class cricket, having scored a 182 and 189 up until now 148.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, two runs, full and a bit of width outside off stump, well square driven through backward point, placed perfectly in the deep for two as deep point and third man are set out in that region 148.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, a wild shot from Sinclair, looking suddenly to aim for the 200 in this over! comes down the track, trying to hoist it over midwicket but plays all around it, just missing the inside edge through to Moin there's a big area on the leg side he must be targeting, with just long leg and long on in place 148.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, fair length just outside off stump, drives on the up, out to Imran at deepish cover for another easy gifted single, Sinclair hauled off strike again for the tail- ender to face the last three balls 148.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Drum, no run, good attempted yorker, Drum plays it well, just digging it out from his toes, back down the pitch to Fazl on his follow through 148.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Drum, no run, full but not quite as full on the legs, watchfully pushed up towards Waqar at mid on 148.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Drum, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump, straight through to Moin and that gentlemen (and ladies), is tea End of over 149 (3 runs) New Zealand 459/8 Fazl-e-Akbar 32-6-87-3 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 187* (319b 26x4 1x6) CJ Drum 4* (16b 1x4) another fine session for New Zealand, just the two lower order wickets falling, while adding 92 runs in the space of 31 overs Sinclair continues to be the rock around which New Zealand's effort has been built, it's been a marvellous innings to witness, and it's somewhat unfortunate that he has only slight support remaining at the other end, but Drum (and possibly Martin) will have big roles to play if he is to make it to his second Test double century, and become just the second New Zealand batsman to perform this feat after Glenn Turner at present he sits 11th on the all-time top individual innings list for New Zealand in Tests and would only need two runs to jump to 9th (passing two 188s by Martin Crowe) after tea Fazl has chipped out another wicket to have career best figures of 3-87 now, but all the bowlers have suffered runs-wise, with Fazl the only one of the genuine four bowlers who hasn't conceded a century play will resume in just over 10 minutes time at 3:30pm local time (0230 GMT) Match State: Tea - Day 2 the players return to the field after tea, we're not going to do anywhere as much overtime as last night as we're almost exactly on time, just one over behind - 31 to be bowled in the final session Waqar returns at the Hadlee Stand End, replacing Saqlain from prior to tea, an interesting move, particularly with 11 overs until the new ball is due no doubt Waqar is hoping to reverse swing it in the manner Fazl was starting to towards the end of the middle session a rather defensive field though, with a slip, third man, point, cover, deep extra cover, deepish mid off, deepish mid on, deep square leg and long leg in place 149.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball, pushed up towards Sami at deepish mid on, declining the easy single on offer early in the over 149.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, good shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, defends it down towards cover 149.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, pushes falsely at a straight ball that nips back in, running an outside edge down wide of slip, to third man, accepting the single down to Saqlain this time 149.4 Waqar Younis to Drum, no run, stays well inside the line of a shortish ball well outside off stump, keeping low through to Moin 149.5 Waqar Younis to Drum, no run, similar again, this one's shorter, quicker and much straighter, but is able to hang the bat well back in behind his body to leave through to Moin 149.6 Waqar Younis to Drum, no run, quick, full and straight, Drum does well to dig it out back on the leg side of the pitch End of over 150 (1 run) New Zealand 460/8 Waqar Younis 31-6-111-1 (1w) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 188* (322b 26x4 1x6) CJ Drum 4* (19b 1x4) Saqlain switches ends after tea, replacing Fazl at the Port Hills End again a defensive field set for Sinclair, with a slip, deepish backward point, deepish cover, deepish mid off, long on, short midwicket, short leg, deep midwicket, deep backward square leg in place 150.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, FOUR, shot! into the 190s he goes with a cracking square cut through point, bisecting the two outfielders to perfection, just keeps running away from the chaser 150.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, watchfully defends down in close on the off side 150.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, forward, defends watchfully down in close on the off side to a flighted ball 150.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, shorter ball, able to force it straight down the ground towards long off for another easy single, creeps up one further, 7 away now 150.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, props forward in defence to one that turns into the front pad, rebounding away through backward square leg, the easy single declined as it goes out towards Waqar in the deep 150.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Drum, no run, lovely shorter ball that rears up, Drum fends it down in defence just short of Younis at slip falling to his right End of over 151 (5 runs) New Zealand 465/8 Saqlain Mushtaq 46-11-126-3 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 193* (326b 27x4 1x6) CJ Drum 4* (21b 1x4) 151.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Sinclair stands tall on the crease, forcing it straight down to cover off the back foot 151.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball a little wider outside off stump, Sinclair again drives off the back foot, stroking it down to wide long off, but declining the easy single on offer so early in the over 151.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, leaving well alone through to Moin 151.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, short rising ball, Sinclair swivels well on the crease, pulling it well down from just outside off stump down to Youhana out at deep square leg, this time taking the easy run 151.5 Waqar Younis to Drum, no run, fishes after a quick, full ball outside off stump just angling away slightly, Drum plays rather late at it before withdrawing the bat back well after it had passed, straight through to Moin 151.6 Waqar Younis to Drum, no run, oooh! an inswinging attempted yorker, just a fraction too full and Drum just manages to get bat to it, turning it away towards square leg from the closed face, much to Waqar's dismay End of over 152 (1 run) New Zealand 466/8 Waqar Younis 32-6-112-1 (1w) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 194* (330b 27x4 1x6) CJ Drum 4* (23b 1x4) 152.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, short ball outside off stump, cut straight out to Sami at deep backward point, again another easy single is turned down 152.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward in defence, pushing with bat/pad together back down the pitch to Saqlain on the off side 152.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball turning in, Sinclair whips it away out to Waqar at deep backward square leg, Drum starts running but Sinclair says no, turning down the easy run again 152.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full on off stump, jams the bat down on it in defence, squeezing it back down the pitch on the off side to the bowler 152.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, jumps right back in the crease to a short ball turning in, defends away wide mid off, Saqlain across to field quickly to his left off his own bowling 152.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, Sinclair leaves it until the last ball of the over to get his single, reverse lapping it away through backward point out to Sami in the deep End of over 153 (1 run) New Zealand 467/8 Saqlain Mushtaq 47-11-127-3 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 195* (336b 27x4 1x6) CJ Drum 4* (23b 1x4) Sinclair five away, just eating up a little time in trying to get there, turning down a fair few singles, which may be rough on the team goal and Drum who has already now seen out 23 balls at the crease 153.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, full outside off stump, strongly driven through extra cover nicely, they run the first hard but with two men roaming that region of the field, there's no chance for two, Sinclair is stuck at the non-striker's end after one ball of the over now just one boundary away from the magic mark 153.2 Waqar Younis to Drum, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Drum moves to leg to free the arms, pushing away from his body in defence towards Faisal at point 153.3 Waqar Younis to Drum, OUT: ooh the drama! Drum feathers a fine edge straight through to Moin, playing away from his body, Pakistan go up in minor celebration as Drum walks off New Zealand 468/9, Partnership of 19 CJ Drum c Moin Khan b Waqar Younis 4 (25b 1x4 0x6) MS Sinclair 196* (337b 27x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 32.3-6-113-2 (1w) Sinclair trapped at the non-striker's end with 3 balls to go in the over, with arguably the world's current worst batsman to face! amazingly just one slip in place, and an otherwise fairly defensive field, but Moin reconsiders, bringing cover out into second slip belatedly the rest of the field shuffle around to cover it, with third man coming in to point, and point moving to cover 153.4 Waqar Younis to Martin, no run, he survives one! how did he manage to do that?! beaten all ends up, turned inside out by a beauty, beats the outside edge and the top coat of varnish of the off bail incredibly 153.5 Waqar Younis to Martin, no run, and he survives another! quick and full, struck full on the pad, seams back sharply, loud appeal for lbw but turned down, heading well down leg one ball to come in the over, the crowd are cheering him on, as Sinclair breathes another sigh of relief 153.6 Waqar Younis to Martin, no run, and Martin sees out the over to big claps and cheers! a wayward ball from Waqar, going for the inswinging yorker, but strays well down the leg side, Moin does well to save it to his left End of over 154 (1 run) New Zealand 468/9 Waqar Younis 33-6-113-2 (1w) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 196* (337b 27x4 1x6) CS Martin 0* (3b) Sinclair to face Saqlain with a defensive field still in place again 154.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shuffles right in behind a shortish ball, defending away towards vacant cover, declining the easy single 154.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, similar again, this time quietly tapping a full ball straight back down the pitch to Saqlain 154.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, Sinclair advances, but has to bail out as it's a good tight ball, has to watchfully push it straight back to Saqlain, grins all round 154.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, caresses it away to deep cover, again turning down the single with two more balls still left in the over all of a sudden the off side field is brought in, as is long on, a most intriguing battle indeed! 154.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, SIX, and there it is! a shocking ball from Saqlain gives it to him, short and down the leg side, sits up and asks to be hit and he does it in style, pulling it over square leg, to post his second Test double century off 342 balls, 27x4, 2x6! a fine knock, really slowed down towards the latter stages of his innings, particularly when in the company of the tail, but they've sneaked him through to it no sign of a declaration, happy to bat on and squeeze out whatever remaining runs they can find 154.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted full on the legs, turned out through square leg to Waqar around in the deep for an easy single to retain the strike End of over 155 (7 runs) New Zealand 475/9 Saqlain Mushtaq 48-11-134-3 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 203* (343b 27x4 2x6) CS Martin 0* (3b) 155.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends from the crease back down the pitch on the off side 155.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, slower straight ball, watchfully defends down in close on the off side 155.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Sinclair stands tall on the crease, forcing it out to deepish extra cover, declining the easy single 155.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, fuller ball moving away outside off stump, Sinclair weakly fishes at it as it passes through wider to Moin who takes low down 155.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, full outside off stump, firmly stroked straight up to long off, giving Martin one ball to face in the over as he accepts the single 155.6 Waqar Younis to Martin, OUT: and it's all over, Sinclair gave Martin one ball too many to face, Waqar bowls it full and quick on off stump, Martin has no show of getting willow near leather and off stump is knocked back out of the ground New Zealand 476/10, Partnership of 8 CS Martin b Waqar Younis 0 (4b 0x4 0x6) End of over 156 (1 run) New Zealand 476/10 Waqar Younis 34-6-114-3 (1w) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 204* (348b 27x4 2x6) New Zealand dismissed for a very healthy 476, Sinclair remaining unbeaten on 204, walking off the field to a standing ovation, a marvellous knock, joining Glenn Turner as just the second New Zealand Test player to score two double centuries an abundance of records set, created, equalled or rivalled by New Zealand in this innings, with this being the 3rd highest total against Pakistan we have 22 overs to be bowled this evening, with Pakistan needing to set about creating a solid platform on which to build their reply and aim for the initial target of 277 to avoid the follow-on Match State: Innings Break out return the players to the field, it'll be Daryl Tuffey to open the bowling from the Port Hills End to Imran Farhat, with Ijaz Ahmed at the non-striker's end three slips, gully, point, widish mid off, mid on, short leg and long leg in place for the left-handed Farhat on strike to the right arm over the wicket Tuffey 0.1 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish straight ball, gets in behind it, defending up towards Drum at mid on 0.2 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, plays and misses at a shortish ball outside off stump, pushing away from his body as it climbed a little more than he would've liked, straight through to Parore 0.3 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends from the crease, nudging it away towards backward point 0.4 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, FOUR, poor ball, short and wide outside off stump, sits up to be punished and Imran happily slashes it away through point to get the Pakistan innings moving nicely 0.5 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, holds the bat inside the line of a shortish ball outside off stump passing through to Parore 0.6 Tuffey to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish straight ball, defends from the crease, dropping it down dead on the leg side for Richardson to field from under the helmet End of over 1 (4 runs) Pakistan 4/0 (trail by 472 runs) DR Tuffey 1-0-4-0 - Port Hills End Ijaz Ahmed 0* (0b) Imran Farhat 4* (6b 1x4) Chris Martin to open the bowling from the Hadlee Stand End, to the right-handed Ijaz with three slips, gully, point, wide mid off, mid on, short leg and fine leg in place 1.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, one run, Ijaz underway immediately, dropping a shortish straight ball away towards vacant midwicket for a smart quick single 1.2 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, shortish straight ball, Imran tries to tuck it away towards midwicket similarly, but plays it into the ground, bouncing up straight into Richardson at short leg, dropping down in close to prevent the run 1.3 Martin to Imran Farhat, no run, shorter lifting straight ball on off stump, Imran defends from the crease, dropping it down on the off side of the pitch 1.4 Martin to Imran Farhat, OUT: dear oh dear, a terrible shot from Farhat, full on off stump, tries to loft it over the top, almost one-day style, scooping it straight up to Drum at wide mid off who takes the easiest of catches with glee Pakistan 5/1, Partnership of 5 Imran Farhat c Drum b Martin 4 (9b 1x4 0x6) Ijaz Ahmed 1* (1b) CS Martin 0.4-0-1-1 it was rather a tight ball on off stump angling just across the left-hander, he looked to play over the top but it took the bottom of the bat and therefore lost all power and timing out of the stroke, the result is a tame chip straight up to the fielder Faisal Iqbal the new batsman the catching cordon is strengthened, with two gullies now accompanying the three slips, point and short leg, besides the cover and fine leg men 1.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good first up ball, Faisal hanging out the washing to dry but luckily for him, the line didn't get tangled up, as he just holds the bat inside the line of a short lifting ball outside off stump 1.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, much more safely stays well inside a short ball outside off stump to leave alone through to Parore End of over 2 (1 run) Pakistan 5/1 (trail by 471 runs) CS Martin 1-0-1-1 - Hadlee Stand End Ijaz Ahmed 1* (1b) Faisal Iqbal 0* (2b) 2.1 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, one run, shortish straight ball, tapped it down just past Richardson under the helmet on the bounce as he falls to his right unsuccessfully trying to stop it they jog through for the easy run as Richardson goes back after it 2.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good sharp short lifting ball on off stump, Faisal tries to play in behind it but has it rearing up at him, taken on the forearm as it drops down in close on the off side, he walks to one side of the pitch and lays his bat down, just shaking it off, but it's not so bad, he's OK to continue 2.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across in behind a similar shortish lifting ball on off stump, squaring right around to defend it down towards Bell scooting in from point, didn't quite have the zip off the deck the last one did 2.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, squared around in the crease, getting in behind a straight shortish ball in defence back down the pitch 2.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, leaves alone a short ball moving away slightly outside off stump through to Parore 2.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump once more through to the keeper End of over 3 (1 run) Pakistan 6/1 (trail by 470 runs) DR Tuffey 2-0-5-0 - Port Hills End Ijaz Ahmed 2* (2b) Faisal Iqbal 0* (7b) 3.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, leaving well alone through to Parore as it moves away 3.2 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, short ball outside off stump, Ijaz chases after it, reaching well away from the body, cuts it into the ground, down to Sinclair who makes a good stop to his right at third slip on the bounce 3.3 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish straight ball, Ijaz defends it from the crease, pushing straight back down the pitch to Martin 3.4 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, opens the face to a short ball outside off stump, steering it straight down to Bradburn in the gully 3.5 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, two runs, short climbing ball, strongly pulled down through wide midwicket, Drum chases after it from mid on, time for an easy two 3.6 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, leaves alone a short lifting ball outside off stump End of over 4 (2 runs) Pakistan 8/1 (trail by 468 runs) CS Martin 2-0-3-1 - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 0* (7b) Ijaz Ahmed 4* (8b) 4.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends straight down in the covers, Bell scoots across to his right to field 4.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, pushed straight down towards Drum at mid on from the crease 4.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full outside off stump, firmly stroked out into the covers again, Bell across from point to field again 4.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, full and wide outside off stump, Faisal nicely leans into it, driving well through vacant cover, plenty of power and timing on it to get it well past Bell's attempt this time, off the mark in style 4.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, defends a shortish ball from the crease, getting right in behind it, watchfully pushing it straight back down the pitch to the bowler 4.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, watchfully pushes it down into the covers in defence End of over 5 (4 runs) Pakistan 12/1 (trail by 464 runs) DR Tuffey 3-0-9-0 - Port Hills End Ijaz Ahmed 4* (8b) Faisal Iqbal 4* (13b 1x4) 5.1 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, short ball outside off stump, Ijaz punishes it down just forward of point, but Bell is equal to it, making a fine diving save falling to his right at point, getting it on the bounce 5.2 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, leaves alone a short ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore, no movement off the seam to speak of at all 5.3 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, perhaps the attempted yorker, turns into a high full toss, Ijaz is a little surprised as he quickly adjusts to defend straight back down the pitch 5.4 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, short ball outside off stump, Ijaz goes after it again, cutting well away from his body but mistimes it completely, tamely dribbling down to Bell at point 5.5 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, full outside off stump, firmly stroked away towards point again where Bell once more makes a fine stop falling away to the ground 5.6 Martin to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, forward in defence, hangs the bat back inside the line to leave straight through to Parore as it moves away further outside off stump End of over 6 (maiden) Pakistan 12/1 (trail by 464 runs) CS Martin 3-1-3-1 - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 4* (13b 1x4) Ijaz Ahmed 4* (14b) 6.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, full on the legs, easily turned away out through backward square leg, Richardson chases all the way out to the boundary after it from under the helmet in close, Martin making a fine diving save running around from long leg to beat him to it, just tipping it back inside the rope before falling into it, the third umpire is consulted and after a good, hard close look, is given the benefit of the doubt, just two runs 6.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, one run, full and straight, quietly pushed up towards vacant mid on for the easiest of singles as Richardson once again has to go after it from under the helmet with little leg side protection 6.3 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, SIX, short lifting ball, Ijaz swings through it, powerfully pulling hard and flat over square leg, all the way! 6.4 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, (noball) no run, dear oh dear oh dear! shortish ball just outside off stump, Ijaz plays all around it, dragging it on, the castle is absolutely wrecked, middle stump particularly battered ... except it's called no-ball - Tuffey overstepping by quite some margin! a let off for Ijaz, an ugly shot, but Tuffey lets an opportunity go by the wayside, one wonders whether Ijaz heard the call in time 6.4 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, one run, shortish straight ball, tapped up towards vacant wide mid on for an easy run with the shot 6.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, one run, shortish ball angling on leg stump, glanced down through backward square, Martin quickly around to fire back the return from long leg 6.6 Tuffey to Ijaz Ahmed, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, defends from the crease back down the pitch End of over 7 (12 runs) Pakistan 24/1 (trail by 452 runs) DR Tuffey 4-0-21-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 8* (16b 1x4) Ijaz Ahmed 11* (18b 1x6) 7.1 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball moving away outside off stump, pushes away from his body in defence, steering it straight down to Bradburn in the gully 7.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward, defending a straight, shortish ball on off stump out towards cover, McMillan up from mid off to field 7.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to Parore 7.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, defends from the crease, pushing it away towards Bell at point 7.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, similar again, this time more firmly nudging it towards cover point, Bell scooting across to slide into it to field, preventing thoughts of a quick run 7.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short ball outside off stump, shuffles right in behind it, defending away towards extra cover End of over 8 (maiden) Pakistan 24/1 (trail by 452 runs) CS Martin 4-2-3-1 - Hadlee Stand End Ijaz Ahmed 11* (18b 1x6) Faisal Iqbal 8* (22b 1x4) Tuffey is hauled off after just 4 overs costing 21 at the Port Hills End, Chris Drum to have a bowl 8.1 Drum to Ijaz Ahmed, (noball) no run, oversteps, not an auspicious start for the debutant with his first ball in Test cricket, straight enough on a fair length just outside off stump however, defended away up towards McMillan at mid on 8.1 Drum to Ijaz Ahmed, OUT: unbelievable! Drum claims a wicket with his first legitimate delivery in Test cricket! and from an ordinary enough delivery, shortish and straight, Ijaz went right back and stepped on his stumps as he played it down through square leg Pakistan 25/2, Partnership of 20 Ijaz Ahmed hit wicket b Drum 11 (20b 0x4 1x6) Faisal Iqbal 8* (22b 1x4) CJ Drum 0.1-0-1-1 (1nb) he went away for the run but the keeper and slips all went up in celebration, the crowd soon cottoned on too, and Ijaz has to go as he looks back to see off stump disturbed Inzamam-ul-Haq the new batsman 8.2 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, defends from the crease back on the off side of the pitch 8.3 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump straight through to Parore 8.4 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, gets right in behind it, firmly defending up towards Tuffey at wide mid off 8.5 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to Parore 8.6 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, Inzamam plays well, keeping it down as he forces it down through vacant cover, not a lot of power behind it, but gets it away nicely for a single to get off the mark End of over 9 (2 runs) Pakistan 26/2 (trail by 450 runs) CJ Drum 1-0-2-1 (1nb) - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 1* (5b) Faisal Iqbal 8* (22b 1x4) 9.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a short ball through to Parore 9.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stands tall on the crease, defending a straight lifting ball down towards Tuffey at mid on 9.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, leaving through to Parore 9.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, and again, leaving well alone a shortish ball through to Parore 9.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, shot! stands tall on the crease to a short ball with some width outside off stump, powerfully punching through vacant cover, wonderful shot from the big fella 9.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, fuller and straighter, Inzamam leans into it, cleverly nudging it away towards vacant cover, working it for an easy single with the shot this time as McMillan fields up from mid off End of over 10 (5 runs) Pakistan 31/2 (trail by 445 runs) CS Martin 5-2-8-1 - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 6* (11b 1x4) Faisal Iqbal 8* (22b 1x4) 10.1 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, gets right in behind it to defend straight back down the pitch to Drum 10.2 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, similar again, this time just outside off stump, defending firmly with a vertical blade straight back down the pitch to Drum 10.3 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, right in behind it again, pushing up to McMillan at mid on 10.4 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, the same pattern continues, in behind a straight ball on off stump, playing back down the pitch to Drum 10.5 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, firmly strokes straight up towards McMillan at mid on from the crease 10.6 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball just outside off stump, Inzamam forces it from the back foot back up on the off side of the pitch, Drum again fielding on his follow through to complete a six from six on-the-spot maiden over End of over 11 (maiden) Pakistan 31/2 (trail by 445 runs) CJ Drum 2-1-2-1 (1nb) - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 8* (22b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 6* (17b 1x4) 11.1 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball on off stump, Faisal watchfully defends from the crease, tapping it down towards cover point 11.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball on off stump, again defends from the crease, dropping it away in close on the off side 11.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, shot! forces a similar ball away from the crease through cover, Bell chases hard from point, but his dive forward at it will only give him a bit of rope burn as it beats him there, nicely played 11.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, one run, a bit fuller on the legs, clipped away down to Drum at long leg 11.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, shortish lifting ball outside off stump, Inzamam carves it away, but only just wide of Bradburn diving away at gully, spearing a thick outside edge down to the vacant third man boundary 11.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, tucks it down in close on the leg side in defence End of over 12 (9 runs) Pakistan 40/2 (trail by 436 runs) CS Martin 6-2-17-1 - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 13* (26b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 10* (19b 2x4) 12.1 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, leaves alone a short rising ball outside off stump through to Parore 12.2 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish straight ball, watchfully defends down in close on the leg side 12.3 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward, stroking a fuller ball outside off stump away into the covers, Bell diving across to make a fine save from point to prevent a single once more 12.4 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fuller and straighter, firmly driven straight up th ground on the leg side nicely, but can't get it past a good diving stop by McMillan at mid on falling to his left 12.5 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shoulders arms to a short rising ball outside off stump through to the keeper 12.6 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, one run, full on the legs, turned down to Martin down at long leg for an easy single End of over 13 (1 run) Pakistan 41/2 (trail by 435 runs) CJ Drum 3-1-3-1 (1nb) - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 14* (32b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 10* (19b 2x4) 13.1 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full outside off stump, shoulders arms through to Parore 13.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, firmly strokes back down the pitch on the leg side 13.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good quicker full ball on off stump, Faisal jams down on it in defence, chopping it into the pitch into his pads, just stopping dead in the crease away from the stumps 13.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, firmly defending back on the off side of the pitch 13.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, one run, full on the legs, sweetly glanced away down to Drum at long leg 13.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, dropped! driving at a full ball outside off stump, gets a thick edge straight to Astle at second slip, flying hard and fast, clutched at it close to his chest, but couldn't quite cling on to it, having a couple more goes at it as he fell to his left, End of over 14 (1 run) Pakistan 42/2 (trail by 434 runs) CS Martin 7-2-18-1 - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 15* (37b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 10* (20b 2x4) just spilling out to the ground, the crowd celebration is premature, a big let off for Inzamam early 14.1 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, full and straight outside off stump, sweetly driven straight down the ground on the off side between bowler and Drum at mid off, nicely struck 14.2 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, squared around on the crease, defending back down the pitch to Drum on his follow through 14.3 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across to off stump once more, defending away towards Tuffey at wide mid off 14.4 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, hops right across in behind a short ball, defending down in close on the off side of the pitch 14.5 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, straight ball on leg stump, firmly turned away to Richardson at backward square leg 14.6 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, watchfully pushed straight up towards McMillan at mid on End of over 15 (4 runs) Pakistan 46/2 (trail by 430 runs) CJ Drum 4-1-7-1 (1nb) - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 10* (20b 2x4) Faisal Iqbal 19* (43b 3x4) 15.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, firmly stroked away straight to Bell at cover point 15.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease, firmly pushing it out to McMillan at extra cover 15.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, firmly defending back down the pitch to the bowler 15.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, high full toss outside off stump, firmly stroking upwards mid off in defence 15.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, overpitched on the legs and well picked away, sweetly timed through midwicket to the boundary that brings up the Pakistan 50 in decent time, though two wickets down and potentially a couple more is not quite as good a start that they'd have liked 15.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, too full outside off stump this time, firmly driven through the covers, Bell just chases it down from point inside the rope to save two runs End of over 16 (6 runs) Pakistan 52/2 (trail by 424 runs) CS Martin 8-2-24-1 - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 19* (43b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 16* (26b 3x4) Bradburn gets his first bowl in a Test in 8 years, replacing Drum at the Port Hills End after a spell of 1-7 from 4 overs 16.1 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, stroked away to bell at backward point 16.2 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, similar, flighted up outside off stump, watchfully pushed square on the off side in defence 16.3 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, one run, props forward in defence to a slightly less full ball that Bradburn briefly thinks has caught the edge, but it's a controlled steer wide of the slip, Bell sprinting back after it from backward point to keep it down to one 16.4 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, flighted up full and straight, driven well off the toes through forward square leg, Martin has a long chase around the boundary from deep backward square, making a fine diving stop to scoop it back inside the rope and save two runs 16.5 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flatter, straighter ball, quietly dropped down to Richardson under the helmet in close on the leg side on the bounce 16.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full on off stump, defending down in close on the off side End of over 17 (3 runs) Pakistan 55/2 (trail by 421 runs) GE Bradburn 1-0-3-0 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 20* (46b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 18* (29b 3x4) Tuffey returns at the Hadlee Stand End, replacing Martin after a spell of 1-24 from 8 overs 17.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good shortish ball that cuts back off the seam, coming right back in to take Faisal in a rather 'uncomfortable' spot of the body, rebounding away towards gully as Faisal haunches over trying to stretch it out and get through the numbing pain! 17.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, pushes away from the body in defence towards Bell at cover point 17.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right back across to off stump, shouldering arms through to Parore 17.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full on off stump, strongly straight drives along the ground but straight up to McMillan at widish mid off 17.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, tight ball on off stump, full and straight, Faisal defends watchfully, solidly getting in behind it, defending back down the pitch to the bowler 17.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, full and straight on the toes, strongly driven straight down the ground on the leg side, Martin dives across to his left, poorly diving all over it, through the 'bridge' it goes, and he must chase back after it End of over 18 (2 runs) Pakistan 57/2 (trail by 419 runs) DR Tuffey 5-0-23-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 18* (29b 3x4) Faisal Iqbal 22* (52b 3x4) Faisal came a fair way back looking for a third but Inzamam sends him back before it's too late, though only just, as he wasn't interested 18.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up straight on off stump, quietly leans forward, defending down in close on the off side 18.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up straight on off stump, drives firmly from the crease back on the leg side of the pitch back to Bradburn 18.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, similar again, flighted up full and straight, firmly pushes back down the pitch on the leg side, Bradburn darts to his right to field off his own bowling 18.4 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward to a flatter ball just outside off stump, leaving alone but sees it just turn slightly back in, glancing the front pad on the way through to Parore 18.5 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, overtossed outside off stump, Inzamam plays a consummate cover drive, kneeling in to it and dispatching the loose ball 18.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up just outside off stump, firmly nudged away towards cover point End of over 19 (4 runs) Pakistan 61/2 (trail by 415 runs) GE Bradburn 2-0-7-0 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 22* (52b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 22* (35b 4x4) 19.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, shouldering arms through to Parore 19.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish, slower straight ball, the off spinner, tucks it away off the hip down to Richardson at square leg 19.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight on off stump, firmly squeezed out straight up to Martin at mid on 19.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball on off stump, firmly defends down into the covers from the crease as he shuffles across in behind it 19.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, enough width for Faisal to be interested in and he slashes at it, playing and missing through to the keeper 19.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shoulders arms to a short lifting ball outside off stump through to Parore End of over 20 (maiden) Pakistan 61/2 (trail by 415 runs) DR Tuffey 6-1-23-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 22* (35b 4x4) Faisal Iqbal 22* (58b 3x4) two overs remaining in the day's play, we're currently 14 minutes past the scheduled time, but thankfully it's not as bad as yesterday's extended period 20.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly drives along the carpet straight up to Drum at mid off 20.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, flatter ball on the legs, strongly whipped away through forward square leg, no chance for Martin around from deep backward square leg to stop that one, too well played 20.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full on off stump, stretches forward, defending back down the pitch to Bradburn 20.4 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly drives straight up to Drum at wide mid off, kneeling into the stroke as the width was inviting 20.5 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward in defence to a flighted ball on off stump, quietly pushing it away towards cover 20.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted straight ball back down the pitch to Bradburn End of over 21 (4 runs) Pakistan 65/2 (trail by 411 runs) GE Bradburn 3-0-11-0 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 22* (58b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 26* (41b 5x4) Tuffey to deliver the last over of the day's play 21.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, quick and full on off stump, shuffles right in behind it, firmly defending away towards Martin at wide mid on 21.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight on off stump, strongly straight driven but finds McMillan up at mid off 21.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump through to the keeper 21.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, floated high full toss, takes Faisal a little by surprise, firmly pushing it straight up to McMillan at mid off 21.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defending down towards wide mid off the last ball of the day coming up ... 21.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, Faisal watchfully defends it back down the pitch on the leg side, Martin comes up from mid on to field and that is stumps on the second day End of over 22 (maiden) Pakistan 65/2 (trail by 411 runs) DR Tuffey 7-2-23-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 26* (41b 5x4) Faisal Iqbal 22* (64b 3x4) the players walk from the field, though half the team come to the boundary, while four fielders stand around at the end of the pitch, discussing something with the umpires in particular captain Stephen Fleming and umpire Dave Quested are having a chat, though one wonders what it may be about, no doubt amiable but possibly to do with reverse swing/wearing of the ball as it is held up in demonstration all in all it's been another day won by New Zealand, as they've set themselves up nicely in the match with 476 on the board on a good deck, and to back it up with two early Pakistani wickets though they will be very annoyed that they couldn't snare a huge bonus of Inzamam when they were 42/2, arguably Pakistan's key batsman, when Astle dropped an awkward chance that he had all but held at second slip but there is no doubting whose day this is, as Mathew Sinclair carved in another little notch or three in the record books for himself in his short international career so far, with a wonderful 204* it looked like it could be a bit of a haul to get the double century when Parore fell to see New Zealand seven down and he was still 27 short with three tail-enders left, but first Tuffey, then Drum helped last time and see him close, but when Drum fell and he was still 4 runs short, it was heart-in-mouth stuff with a No 11 of growing reputation, Chris Martin, walking out to bat, but he just managed to hang on long enough to help Sinclair register his 2nd Test double century in just his 12th Test, along with a 150 to boot - amazingly his next best score is just 44, so he presently has 3 Test centuries and no fifties - and all this comes from the man without a bat sponsor! the remaining middle order batsmen McMillan and Parore chipped in earlier on, though Parore missed out on another 50 - having not scored many in recent times except the one in the Boxing Day Test against Zimbabwe but his role was a support one today, and provided that well to Sinclair whose Test batting average is nigh on 50 now the Pakistani pace trio toiled away again, along with Saqlain who got through a fair bulk of overs, 48 all told, with the wickets shared between him, Fazl and Waqar - 3 apiece but it wasn't pretty, with three reaching their centuries and Fazl not far short, conceding 87 runs, as he improved the more he bowled in the match Pakistan started shakily in reply, but Faisal and Inzamam have looked solid at the crease once Inzamam survived his early scare, and they must take advantage of what will be a great batting wicket on the third day, to see them past the follow-on mark which is now 212 runs away with eight wickets in hand that's all from CricInfo at Jade Stadium on this lovely, sunny, warm Christchurch day, please join us again for the third day's play of the second National Bank Series Test tomorrow, starting at 10:30am local time (2130 GMT) any comments about today's coverage can be sent to comms@cricinfo.com - all feedback is greatly appreciated Match State: Stumps - Day 2 welcome to Jade Stadium in Christchurch for the third day's play of the second National Bank Test between New Zealand and Pakistan it's a nice morning here and we're all ready to go with the players on the field and a small crowd in attendance to witness the first ball being bowled which will be by Chris Martin to overnight batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq from the Port Hills End, Martin replacing Bradburn from last night three slips, gully, point, mid off , wide mid on, square leg and long leg in place for the right-handed Inzamam facing the right arm over the wicket Martin 22.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, and what a start for Inzamam! loose ball, short and wide outside off stump and smashed away through backward point, rockets away to the boundary, whistling between gully and point before they even sighted the ball 22.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, shouldering arms to a short ball through to the keeper 22.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on a better line of just outside off stump, Inzamam stands tall to force it into the ground, away towards extra cover, Drum scoots across to field from mid off, Inzamam not interested in running quickly with the shot 22.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore 22.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, shortish ball outside off stump, Inzamam leans into it, strongly forcing it away through cover point, Bell scoots after it from squarer, just the two taken as it's overhauled just inside the boundary 22.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends straight up towards Drum at wide mid off End of over 23 (6 runs) Pakistan 71/2 (trail by 405 runs) CS Martin 9-2-30-1 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 22* (64b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 32* (47b 6x4) Daryl Tuffey continues from last night at the Hadlee Stand End, bowling to Faisal Iqbal two slips, gully, point, short cover, wide mid off, mid on, square leg and fine leg in place for the right-handed Faisal facing the right arm over the wicket Tuffey 23.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shoulders arms to a fair length ball outside off stump, shaping away through to Parore 23.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball on off stump, quietly defended straight down to Sinclair in at short cover 23.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, shuffles right in behind it, solidly defending straight back down the pitch to Tuffey 23.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward, defending a full ball just outside off stump with a dead bat down towards Sinclair at short cover 23.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full ball outside off stump, Faisal eyes up the cover drive but he's not quite to it, dragging an inside edge down into the pitch, back to Tuffey on his follow through 23.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, shaping to defend before quickly lifting the bat well clear as it passes by just outside through to Parore End of over 24 (maiden) Pakistan 71/2 (trail by 405 runs) DR Tuffey 8-3-23-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 32* (47b 6x4) Faisal Iqbal 22* (70b 3x4) 24.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, forces it down from a height through vacant cover for an easy single, Drum sprinting after it from wide mid off 24.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to the keeper 24.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Faisal pushes away from his body, defending towards Bell at point 24.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, overpitched outside off stump, well driven out through vacant cover, Bell chases from point, making a fine diving save to scoop it back inside the rope, back to Drum who fires back the return after following up from mid off good teamwork halves the runs for Faisal 24.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, defends down towards cover point, Bell across to field again 24.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, Faisal stands tall on the crease, defending it with a dead bat down towards Sinclair at short cover point End of over 25 (3 runs) Pakistan 74/2 (trail by 402 runs) CS Martin 10-2-33-1 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 33* (48b 6x4) Faisal Iqbal 24* (75b 3x4) 25.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, leaves a short ball outside off stump well alone through to Parore 25.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, full ball on the legs, whipped away down to Martin at fine leg for an easy single that brings up the 50 partnership from 103 balls 25.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, nips back off the seam, just passing by off stump through to Parore as Faisal elects to leave 25.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish straighter ball, firmly defended directly up to Drum at mid on 25.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, turns it away towards forward square leg from the crease 25.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, shot! overpitched outside off stump, in the slot and Faisal dispatches with a wonderful drive through extra cover, all the way along the ground End of over 26 (5 runs) Pakistan 79/2 (trail by 397 runs) DR Tuffey 9-3-28-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 34* (50b 6x4) Faisal Iqbal 28* (79b 4x4) 26.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, leaves outside off stump, Inzamam shapes to defend before quickly raises the bat well clear above it to leave at the last moment, straight through to Parore 26.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fuller ball outside off stump, Inzamam leans into it, firmly stroking back up on the off side of the pitch, but can't get it past a committed diving stop by Drum to his right from mid off 26.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish lifting ball on off stump, firmly forces it down from the crease, away to Sinclair at cover 26.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short ball much wider outside off stump, Inzamam leaves well alone through to Parore 26.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, beaten! lovely ball from Martin, short and lifting from a length, Inzamam is turned inside out by a beaut of a leg cutter, just breaking away from the outside edge through to Parore on a tight line 26.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driven straight up to Drum falling away to make a good stop to his right at mid off End of over 27 (maiden) Pakistan 79/2 (trail by 397 runs) CS Martin 11-3-33-1 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 28* (79b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 34* (56b 6x4) 27.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, Faisal watchfully comes forward, defending up towards Drum at mid on 27.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good length ball on off stump, requires a compact defending shot from Faisal, tucking bat into front pad, dropping it away towards Sinclair at cover 27.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, one run, full and a fraction too straight, easily pushed away towards vacant midwicket for an easy single with the shot as Richardson fields across from square leg 27.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on leg stump, flicked away off the legs with ease but can't quite get it past a good diving stop by Richardson falling to his left at square leg 27.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, similar again, a little straighter and Inzamam can easily tuck it away towards vacant midwicket for a snappy single taken with ease, as Drum's up from mid on to field 27.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good straight ball squares Faisal around on the crease as he looks to work it to leg once more, forced to defend straight back down the pitch End of over 28 (2 runs) Pakistan 81/2 (trail by 395 runs) DR Tuffey 10-3-30-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 35* (58b 6x4) Faisal Iqbal 29* (83b 4x4) 28.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, very full, straight ball on off stump, Inzamam comes forward into the shot, squeezing it back on the off side of the pitch, Martin fielding off his own bowling 28.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, Inzamam shuffles right across in behind it to off stump, defending back down the pitch to Martin on his follow through once more 28.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shapes to defend before lifting the bat well clear, leaving alone through to Parore 28.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, full and straight, strongly squeezed into the ground, straight down the ground, Martin just getting a hand on to it on his follow through to slow its pace through straight mid on, just the single as McMillan chases it down well from mid on 28.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall to defend down on the off side of the pitch 28.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good shortish ball outside off stump, Faisal stabs forward in defence at it as it pings up off the deck a little, steers it down from the top of the bat short of gully on the bounce End of over 29 (1 run) Pakistan 82/2 (trail by 394 runs) CS Martin 12-3-34-1 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 36* (62b 6x4) Faisal Iqbal 29* (85b 4x4) 29.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, well forward, leaving alone a shortish ball outside off stump straight through to Parore outside off stump 29.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short lifting ball just outside off stump, Inzamam plays back to force it away, playing it into the ground, away to Sinclair at cover 29.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, dead straight ball on off stump, Inzamam shuffles right in behind it, strongly defending up towards Drum at mid on 29.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props forward in defence to a quicker, full ball pushed through, appeal for lbw a little late from the bowler and slips, turned down by umpire Harper, struck outside the line of off stump as he props forward with bat/pad together 29.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a fullish ball outside off stump through to the keeper 29.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, shot! too short from Tuffey and Inzamam is the happy hooker, pulling it away in the air through vacant midwicket, crisply struck to the boundary End of over 30 (4 runs) Pakistan 86/2 (trail by 390 runs) DR Tuffey 11-3-34-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 29* (85b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 40* (68b 7x4) 30.1 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, defends with a dead bat down towards cover 30.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, Faisal props forward in defence, dropping it away towards Sinclair at cover 30.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short lifting ball outside off stump, Faisal stands on the crease, pushing away from his body to defend towards Bell at point 30.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full outside off stump, firmly drives along the ground straight up to Drum at mid off 30.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, slightly shorter ball outside off stump, Faisal watchfully defends from the crease, tapping it away into the covers 1.1134.b 30.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish straight ball, dropping it down in close on the off side of the pitch in defence End of over 31 (maiden) Pakistan 86/2 (trail by 390 runs) CS Martin 13-4-34-1 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 40* (68b 7x4) Faisal Iqbal 29* (91b 4x4) 31.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall in defence, forcing it up towards extra cover, Sinclair in from the covers to field 31.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight on off stump, stretches forward, defending with bat tucked into the front pad, dropping it away towards Sinclair in the covers 31.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, shot! superb stuff from Inzamam, stand and deliver, Tuffey drops it in a little shorter and Inzamam simply rocks back in the crease, powerfully driving off the back foot through cover point, travels like a bullet to the boundary 31.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props forward in defence to a much fuller ball seaming back in a fair way, loud shout for lbw but not wholly convincing, perhaps striking just outside the line, it was doing a fair bit 31.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, raising the bat well clear of a fairly flat ball, wide outside off stump and not requiring a stroke 31.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, shaping to defend but quickly raises the bat over the top, leaving a full ball through to Parore End of over 32 (4 runs) Pakistan 90/2 (trail by 386 runs) DR Tuffey 12-3-38-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 29* (91b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 44* (74b 8x4) 32.1 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball on off stump, firmly forces it from the back foot up towards Drum at mid off, mistimed somewhat 32.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, Faisal firmly pushes it away from his body on the crease, towards Sinclair roaming across to his left in the covers 32.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, one run, full ball on the legs, quietly glanced away down to Tuffey at long leg 32.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight on off stump, leans into it from the crease, firmly stroking it along the ground up to Drum at mid off 32.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish straight ball on off stump, pushing it up towards Drum at mid off 32.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full ball outside off stump, strongly squeezed up the ground towards Drum at mid off End of over 33 (1 run) Pakistan 91/2 (trail by 385 runs) CS Martin 14-4-35-1 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 30* (94b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 44* (77b 8x4) the first bowling change of the morning, with Chris Drum on for Tuffey at the Hadlee Stand End so far it's been plain sailing for Pakistan, very comfortable conditions and there's been nothing anywhere near close to a chance so far today two slips, gully, point, cover, wide mid off, mid on, square leg and long leg in place for the right-handed Faisal facing the right arm over the wicket Drum 33.1 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish lifting straight ball on off stump, shuffles right across the crease, defending down towards Sinclair in the covers 33.2 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, one run, full ball on the legs, clipped away quietly just behind square on the leg side for an easy single wide of Richardson at square leg, moving to his right to field 33.3 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, a bit too short, Inzamam pulls through it well,m though the timing wasn't all there, but sufficient power from the big man sees it away through midwicket, just beating the chasing Richardson from square leg 33.4 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish lifting straight ball just outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, defending straight back down to Drum on his follow through 33.5 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, three runs, lovely shot from Inzamam to reach his 50, whipping a fair length ball off his legs through vacant midwicket as Drum strays again, overhauled by Richardson just inside the boundary rope, time for an easy three Inzamam's 50 being raised off 80 balls, 9x4 33.6 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, quicker, straight ball on middle and leg, Faisal quickly jams down on it in defence towards forward square leg End of over 34 (8 runs) Pakistan 99/2 (trail by 377 runs) CJ Drum 5-1-15-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 51* (80b 9x4) Faisal Iqbal 31* (97b 4x4) 34.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, watchfully defends from the crease, away towards Sinclair roaming in the covers 34.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, shot! shortish ball sits up like a tennis ball, Inzamam moves to off stump to get inside the line of it, pulling wonderfully through backward square leg, hard and flat in the air as he swivels on the crease, Drum down at long leg is stationary as it bounces once before reaching the boundary just a few paces to his left, bringing up the Pakistan 100 in style - Inzamam in masterly touch so far this morning 34.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, watchfully defends from the crease, dropping a shortish ball down in close on the off side 34.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fuller ball outside off stump, quietly pushes back up on the off side in defence 34.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, much fuller still just outside off stump, Inzamam strongly straight drives back down the pitch, Martin fields well low down on his follow through 34.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight lifting ball, defends from the crease back on the off side of the pitch End of over 35 (4 runs) Pakistan 103/2 (trail by 373 runs) CS Martin 15-4-39-1 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 31* (97b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 55* (86b 10x4) 35.1 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, tucked away towards midwicket off the hip, Richardson scoots across from forward square leg to field 35.2 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Faisal powerfully leans into it, striking it on the up into the covers, playing it straight to Sinclair on the bounce 35.3 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish lifting straight ball on off stump, shuffles right across towards it, working it away towards Tuffey at wide mid on 35.4 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, jumps right across to off stump, firmly stroked away towards wide mid on again, with Tuffey into action in the field 35.5 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, defended from the crease down towards Tuffey once more at widish mid on 35.6 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, overpitched and punished, Faisal driving straight down the ground on the leg side with effortless ease, lifting it through straight mid on, no chance for Tuffey, straight down towards the drinks cart, which now comes on to the field End of over 36 (4 runs) Pakistan 107/2 (trail by 369 runs) CJ Drum 6-1-19-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 55* (86b 10x4) Faisal Iqbal 35* (103b 5x4) a great first hour's play today for Pakistan, no wickets lost, nor any looking remotely likely to be lost, as 42 runs are added in 14 overs Grant Bradburn replaces Martin at the Port Hills End after drinks 36.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on the legs, whipped away straight to McMillan at midwicket 36.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, leans well forward, firmly defending away towards Sinclair at cover 36.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, forward in defence to a flighted, shorter ball, taken on the pad and draws a fair appeal for lbw, but rightfully turned down by umpire Quested as it was heading down the leg side 36.4 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, shortish ball drifting on the legs, strongly clipped out to Drum out at deep backward square leg 36.5 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flighted up very full outside off stump, Faisal comes forward, jamming the bat down on it, squeezing it back on the off side of the pitch 36.6 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flighted up outside off stump, Faisal leans forward, pushing quietly away towards cover point in defence End of over 37 (1 run) Pakistan 108/2 (trail by 368 runs) GE Bradburn 4-0-12-0 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 56* (90b 10x4) Faisal Iqbal 35* (105b 5x4) 37.1 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, Inzamam defends from well back on the crease, pushing it up towards Tuffey at mid on 37.2 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, similar shortish straight ball, firmly tucked away off the hip towards wide midwicket, quick single taken easily with the shot as Tuffey scoots to his right from mid on to field, flinging it at the keeper's end, striking the stumps direct but Faisal is well home 37.3 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish straight ball on the hip, tucked straight down to Richardson at square leg 37.4 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short lifting ball outside off stump, firmly forcing it away out towards Bell at cover point 37.5 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish straight ball on leg stump, defended down in close on the leg side of the pitch 37.6 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, a bit fuller on the legs, strongly clipped away but can't get any value for it as Tuffey dives to make a fine stop to his right at mid on End of over 38 (1 run) Pakistan 109/2 (trail by 367 runs) CJ Drum 7-1-20-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 57* (92b 10x4) Faisal Iqbal 35* (109b 5x4) 38.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, shot! flighted up too full and straight, Inzamam uses the feet well to strongly straight drive on the leg side, too straight for Tuffey at mid on 38.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches forward, defending a flighted ball on off stump down in close on the off side 38.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, similar again, stretching well forward, pushing it away quietly towards cover 38.4 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full and straight just outside off stump, reaches forward, pushing it up towards wide mid off 38.5 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward, defending a straighter ball firmly back down the pitch back to Bradburn 38.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretching forward, defends a flighted ball outside off stump quietly down in close on the off side End of over 39 (4 runs) Pakistan 113/2 (trail by 363 runs) GE Bradburn 5-0-16-0 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 35* (109b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 61* (98b 11x4) 39.1 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, quick and full on off stump, strongly straight driven back down the ground from the crease, played just to Drum's left on his follow through, but can't get it past McMillan across to his right from mid off, Faisal initially looks for a quick single but wisely just goes back in the nick of time as McMillan flings it back to the keeper's end 39.2 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, Faisal stands tall on the crease to force it straight down towards McMillan at mid off 39.3 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, no run, quick and full on the legs, loud shout for lbw from Drum as it strikes Faisal low down, but umpire Harper moves away immediately, not interested as it was heading well down the leg side 39.4 Drum to Faisal Iqbal, one run, fuller on the legs, well turned away down towards Martin around at long leg 39.5 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a short lifting ball through to Parore 39.6 Drum to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball pushed well through down the leg side, Inzamam tries to catch up with it but misses, straight through to Parore taking low down to his left End of over 40 (1 run) Pakistan 114/2 (trail by 362 runs) CJ Drum 8-1-21-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 36* (113b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 61* (100b 11x4) slip, backward point, cover point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket, short leg and deep backward square leg in place for the right-handed Faisal facing the right arm off spinner Bradburn coming over the wicket 40.1 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly pushed away towards cover in defence 40.2 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across to off stump to get in behind a shorter ball, watchfully defending it down in close on the off side 40.3 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, props well forward in defence, dropping a flighted ball outside off stump down in close, square on the off side 40.4 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flatter ball on the legs, defends straight down to Richardson on the bounce at short leg 40.5 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, one run, flat and full on the legs, turned away quietly backward of square leg, Drum in from the deep to field as they jog a leisurely single 40.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, quietly pushed back down the pitch on the leg side to Bradburn End of over 41 (1 run) Pakistan 115/2 (trail by 361 runs) GE Bradburn 6-0-17-0 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 37* (118b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 61* (101b 11x4) Tuffey returns, replacing Drum at the Hadlee Stand End after a spell of 0-14 from 4 overs 41.1 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and wide outside off stump, left well alone through to Parore as he moves across in front of Fleming at first slip to glove 41.2 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full outside off stump, in the slot, Faisal eases it strongly into the covers, but straight to Sinclair on an awkward bounce as he falls to his left to field well 41.3 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward in defence to a full ball just outside off stump, bat and pad tucked together 41.4 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short lifting ball just outside off stump, Faisal hops on the crease, forcing it down towards Bell at point 41.5 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, Faisal comes well across, watchfully defending it straight back down the pitch to Tuffey 41.6 Tuffey to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, firmly pushes it up towards Drum at mid on in defence End of over 42 (maiden) Pakistan 115/2 (trail by 361 runs) DR Tuffey 13-4-38-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 61* (101b 11x4) Faisal Iqbal 37* (124b 5x4) 42.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full and straight just outside off stump, stretches forward, defending away towards Sinclair at cover 42.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flatter ball just outside off stump, stands right back in the crease, looking to force it away, played up towards Martin at wide mid on 42.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, flat ball whipped away off the pads towards wide midwicket, very smart single taken with the shot, McMillan flings it from side on at the bowler's end, only just missing, Inzamam was in a bit of trouble had that hit direct 42.4 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flat ball on off stump, defends from the crease back down in close on the off side of the pitch 42.5 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward in defence, smothering the flight, dropping it down in close on the off side, Parore tidies up from around behind the stumps 42.6 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretching well forward to a straighter ball, dropping it down on the leg side of the pitch, Richardson fields from short leg End of over 43 (1 run) Pakistan 116/2 (trail by 360 runs) GE Bradburn 7-0-18-0 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 62* (104b 11x4) Faisal Iqbal 37* (127b 5x4) 43.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full ball outside off stump, firmly driving out towards cover point, Bell and Sinclair converge to field 43.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short lifting straight ball on off stump, tries to pull but mistimes it, just climbing a little more than he'd have liked, away towards midwicket where Richardson fields to his right from square leg 43.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, overpitched wide outside off stump, strongly driven away into the covers, straight to Sinclair 43.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, forcing it back on the off side of the pitch into the deck, Tuffey fielding on his follow through 43.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, leaves alone a fuller ball outside off stump straight through to Parore 43.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, defends quietly back on the off side of the pitch, Tuffey scoots across to his left to field on his follow through End of over 44 (maiden) Pakistan 116/2 (trail by 360 runs) DR Tuffey 14-5-38-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 37* (127b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 62* (110b 11x4) 44.1 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, props forward in defence, watchfully dropping a flat ball just outside off stump down to Richardson at short leg 44.2 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, flighted up full outside off stump, Faisal at last goes after him, dancing down the pitch, crashing it away through the gap in the covers, all too easy 44.3 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, comes forward to a similarly flighted ball outside off stump, squeezed away straight to Sinclair in the covers 44.4 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward, defends quietly back down the pitch on the leg side back to Bradburn 44.5 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, Faisal watchfully stretches forward, defending away towards cover point, Astle in to field 44.6 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, floated up but pushed through a bit quicker, Faisal looks to crash it away through the covers again but has to quickly clamp down on it as he's not quite to it in time, squeezed back on the off side of the pitch End of over 45 (4 runs) Pakistan 120/2 (trail by 356 runs) GE Bradburn 8-0-22-0 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 62* (110b 11x4) Faisal Iqbal 41* (133b 6x4) 45.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good short lifting ball on off stump, looks to cut but drags an inside edge back down the pitch to Tuffey on his follow through 45.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, quicker, straight ball on middle and leg, Inzamam looks to work it to leg but is hurried on, inside edging back into the top of the front pad, dropping down in close on the leg side 45.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly square drives away towards cover point, Bell across to his right from point to field 45.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props well forward in defence to a straight ball just outside off stump, defending quietly with bat/pad tucked together, back down the pitch to Tuffey 45.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, quicker ball pushed through on off stump, shuffles right across in behind it, inside edging down into the top of the front pad, dropping down in close, square on the off side 45.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shuffles right across in behind a shortish ball just outside off stump, firmly stroking straight up towards mid off End of over 46 (maiden) Pakistan 120/2 (trail by 356 runs) DR Tuffey 15-6-38-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 41* (133b 6x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 62* (116b 11x4) three straight maidens for Tuffey at the Hadlee Stand End, a good tight spell this morning 46.1 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward to a flighted ball just outside off stump, defending down to Bell in at silly point 46.2 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches a long way forward to a flighted ball well outside off stump, quietly strokes it back to Bradburn fielding to his left on the off side of the pitch 46.3 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flighted up much fuller and straighter, Faisal looks to come forward but has to readjust, playing it more from the crease, back down the pitch to Bradburn 46.4 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flighted up full and straight, Faisal dead bats it in defence down to Richardson under the helmet at short leg 46.5 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted ball on off stump down to Bell at silly point 46.6 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flatter, and straighter ball on off stump, props forward in defence, pushing back down the pitch to Bradburn End of over 47 (maiden) Pakistan 120/2 (trail by 356 runs) GE Bradburn 9-1-22-0 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 62* (116b 11x4) Faisal Iqbal 41* (139b 6x4) 47.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight just outside off stump, Inzamam strongly drives from the crease up to Drum at deepish mid on 47.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props well forward in defence, pushing a shortish ball just outside off stump with bat/pad together back on the off side of the pitch 47.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, strongly cover driven through the gap, Inzamam breaks a fair scoreless period with a lovely shot 47.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight outside off stump, Inzamam looks to thump this one away too but misplays it as he plays somewhat away from the body with only a modicum of footwork, squaring around as he drags it back into the pitch to Tuffey on his follow through 47.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, strongly drives into the ground, straight up to McMillan at mid off 47.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, three runs, overpitches on the legs, strongly clipping it away through vacant midwicket, Drum and Bell chase after it, looks a goner but Drum dives to make a tremendous stop just inside the rope, for Bell to fire it back End of over 48 (7 runs) Pakistan 127/2 (trail by 349 runs) DR Tuffey 16-6-45-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 69* (122b 12x4) Faisal Iqbal 41* (139b 6x4) that brings up the 100 partnership between this pair off 239 balls, very well played 48.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly drives back down the pitch straight to Bradburn kneeling down 48.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, drops it in short outside off stump and is hammered for it, cut away savagely through cover point, Inzamam quickly coming out of his brief lull 48.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up on leg stump, Inzamam's happy to pad it away to Richardson under the helmet at short leg 48.4 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full and straight outside off stump, driving at it, not quite where he intentioned as he drags it up towards Drum at deepish mid on 48.5 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up very full and straight, Inzamam digs it out from his toes, straight back down the pitch to Bradburn 48.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full just outside off stump, firmly stroked into the ground, straight up to Martin at mid off End of over 49 (4 runs) Pakistan 131/2 (trail by 345 runs) GE Bradburn 10-1-26-0 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 41* (139b 6x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (128b 13x4) Craig McMillan replaces Tuffey at the Hadlee Stand End, after an interesting reading spell of 0-7 from 4 overs - with 3 maidens! there's just six minutes until lunch, so we should fit in a good even two overs 49.1 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full on the legs, watchfully worked away towards Astle at short midwicket an interesting defensive ring field set for McMillan bowling, with no slips, gully, point, short cover, extra cover, mid off, short midwicket, mid on, square leg and long leg in place 49.2 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked down off the hip straight to Richardson at square leg 49.3 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, McMillan hurries through a quicker one, almost through Faisal as he drives at it outside off stump, dragging a big thick inside edge back into his back pad, just saving his stumps 49.4 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, more safely defends a similar ball outside off stump, firmly playing it straight down to Fleming at short cover 49.5 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, low full toss outside off stump, quietly driven away out to Sinclair at cover 49.6 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across his crease, defending right in behind a straight ball on off stump back down the pitch to the bowler End of over 50 (maiden) Pakistan 131/2 (trail by 345 runs) CD McMillan 1-1-0-0 - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (128b 13x4) Faisal Iqbal 41* (145b 6x4) Bradburn to bowl the final over before the interval 50.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward to a flighted ball outside off stump, pushing straight up to Martin at mid off 50.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, strongly driving wide of mid off, both batsmen are watchful as Martin does well to dive to his left and save it, preventing the single 50.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flatter ball pushed through, taken on the front pad and draws a loud appeal for lbw, turned down by umpire Quested, pitching in line with off but turning a bit much down the leg side 50.4 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted low full toss just outside off stump, mistimed up to Martin at mid off 50.5 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driven straight up to Martin at mid off once more 50.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flatter, straight ball, quietly defended back on the leg side of the pitch, and that is the luncheon interval End of over 51 (maiden) Pakistan 131/2 (trail by 345 runs) GE Bradburn 11-2-26-0 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 41* (145b 6x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (134b 13x4) it's been a fine session for Pakistan, losing no wickets and never looking like doing so either - the worst chance was probably Faisal's inside edge from a drive off McMillan in the penultimate over into his back pad the New Zealand bowling has had much of a sameness about it, with the three pace bowlers bowling to typically the same fields, and Inzamam and Faisal were simply happy to leave and defend for a large bulk of the stock balls and then put away the bad ones, many of which they did with sheer style and authority, particularly Inzamam who is really making New Zealand pay for the chance put down by Astle at second slip last evening while on just 10 he's advanced his score by 63 since then, and there's every indication he's settling in for a big knock on an ideal batting surface Faisal on the other hand has played the sheet anchor role, the nephew of coach Javed Miandad, and the resemblances really come through at times, he too looks happy to bat all day without troubling anyone simply dispatching the poor deliveries, and having the occasional flourish before settling right back down again this pair have reached their 100 partnership with ease, adding 66 in the morning session off 29 overs, quietening down in the second hour, scoring just 24 in 15 overs play is set to resume in just under half an hour's time at 1:10pm local time (0010 GMT) Match State: Lunch - Day 3 the players return to the field, with McMillan to continue at the Hadlee Stand End after lunch, bowling to Faisal 51.1 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight on off stump, firmly squeezes it up towards Drum at mid on from the toes 51.2 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, shot! overpitched outside off stump, Faisal hammers it away through extra cover from the crease, beating the despairing dive of Sinclair to his right in the covers, such a Javedesque stroke that 51.3 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, slower, shortish straight ball on off stump, quietly defends from the crease back down the pitch 51.4 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, props well forward in defence, dropping a shortish ball outside off stump down in close on the off side 51.5 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish straight ball, just drifting into the legs, quietly tucked down towards Richardson at square leg in defence 51.6 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across the crease, getting in behind a straight ball, defending up towards mid on End of over 52 (4 runs) Pakistan 135/2 (trail by 341 runs) CD McMillan 2-1-4-0 - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (134b 13x4) Faisal Iqbal 45* (151b 7x4) Martin replaces Bradburn from before lunch at the Port Hills End, after a spell of 0-15 from 8 overs 52.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short ball angling down the leg side, plays at it but it's too wide to catch up to, straight through to Parore 52.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, legbye: one run, quicker ball pushed through on leg stump, takes Inzamam high on the pad, rebounding away towards vacant midwicket, easy single taken as it drops away into space 52.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, quicker shortish ball down the leg side, Faisal nibbles after it, trying to glance it fine, just missing as it passes through to Parore 52.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, squared right around on the crease, watchfully defending back down the pitch to the bowler 52.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, played straight up towards McMillan at wide mid on 52.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good shortish ball moving away outside off stump, squared around on the crease as he pokes at it away from his body, guiding it down to Bell at backward point End of over 53 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 136/2 (trail by 340 runs) CS Martin 16-5-39-1 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (136b 13x4) Faisal Iqbal 45* (155b 7x4) 53.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stabs forward in defence at a good quick, straight ball on a fair length, inside edging into the front pad, looking a little uncomfortable in playing it 53.2 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, leans into a firm stroke, playing it straight to Fleming at short cover 53.3 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, straight ball, watchfully defended back on the leg side of the pitch, to Astle at short midwicket 53.4 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full ball just outside off stump, Inzamam quietly leans into it, pushing it away towards Bell at cover point 53.5 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, similar again, leans into a full ball outside off stump as it dips in, nudged away towards Bell at cover point again 53.6 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward, happily leaving a full ball outside off stump through to Parore End of over 54 (maiden) Pakistan 136/2 (trail by 340 runs) CD McMillan 3-2-4-0 - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 45* (155b 7x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (142b 13x4) 54.1 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, reaching after it, quietly stroking it away towards Sinclair in the covers 54.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, leaving alone a short, wide ball well alone through to Parore 54.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, comes forward into a straighter, somewhat fuller ball, working it away up towards McMillan at mid on 54.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, high full toss outside off stump, firmly stroked up towards wide mid off, Drum across to field to his left, Faisal not really chasing after that one, leaving it unpunished 54.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, lovely short rising ball from a back of a length, a rare ball that threatens, but just a bit too wide outside off stump to allow Faisal to just play inside the line of it, holding his bat back in to his body 54.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, a bit too full on the legs, well clipped away through vacant midwicket for an easy couple as Richardson chases it down from square leg End of over 55 (2 runs) Pakistan 138/2 (trail by 338 runs) CS Martin 17-5-41-1 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (142b 13x4) Faisal Iqbal 47* (161b 7x4) 55.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fair length ball on off stump, watchfully defended away towards Bell at point 55.2 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward, leaving alone a full ball outside off stump through to Parore, swinging back late after it had passed the batsman 55.3 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Inzamam pokes at it away from his body, steering it down into the gully where Bradburn falls to his left to save on the bounce 55.4 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, rather full and plenty of width outside off stump, Inzamam leans right in to it, firmly pushing it square, straight to Bell at point 55.5 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward to a ball outside off stump, shaping to defend before electing to leave late, just nipping back through the air, arcing in to Parore who ends up taking down the leg side 55.6 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driven straight to Fleming at short cover End of over 56 (maiden) Pakistan 138/2 (trail by 338 runs) CD McMillan 4-3-4-0 - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 47* (161b 7x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (148b 13x4) McMillan looking the likeliest of the New Zealand bowler's so far today! getting some good late swing back in, though not quite enough at the right moment to sneak one through either batsman just yet, but he's happily chipping away with a grin on his face 56.1 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, leans well forward, opening the face to a fairly full ball with a fair amount of width outside off stump, running it away straight to Bradburn in the gully 56.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, this time Faisal chases after it, and drives wonderfully away through cover point, bringing up his 50 from 163 balls, 8x4 as it evades the despairing dive of Sinclair at cover Faisal gets a warm round of applause, with uncle Javed Miandad standing up to applaud as his nephew scores consecutive Test 50s in his 2nd and 3rd Test innings 56.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, defending down in close on the off side 56.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, full and straight, firmly drives straight down the ground on the leg side, McMillan chasing it down from mid on 56.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends from the crease down square on the off side 56.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, very full and wide outside off stump, Faisal reaches well after it, chopping the bat down on it to steer it away through vacant gully End of over 57 (10 runs) Pakistan 148/2 (trail by 328 runs) CS Martin 18-5-51-1 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (148b 13x4) Faisal Iqbal 57* (167b 9x4) Faisal didn't need to go after it, but when he did he did it quite well, down to the vacant third man boundary 57.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props forward in defence to a full, and straight ball, firmly pushing up towards short cover where Fleming fields 57.2 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends from the crease down towards Fleming at short cover again 57.3 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short lifting ball coming back in, Inzamam stands tall on the crease, defending punchily straight down to Fleming at short cover again 57.4 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushing well forward at a shortish ball on off stump, steering it away to Bell at point 57.5 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, Inzamam firmly drives straight up to Drum at mid on 57.6 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, watchfully stands on the crease, getting in behind a shortish straight ball, firmly stroking it straight up towards Drum at mid on again End of over 58 (maiden) Pakistan 148/2 (trail by 328 runs) CD McMillan 5-4-4-0 - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 57* (167b 9x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (154b 13x4) 58.1 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, leans well in to a full ball outside off stump, firmly pushing it away along the ground to Sinclair at cover 58.2 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, shuffles right across to off stump, defending away towards Sinclair at cover 58.3 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, Faisal misplays a straight ball nipping back a little, driving and spooning it into the covers, but it falls safely well short of Sinclair coming forward towards it, a little streaky 58.4 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, jumps right across to it, opening the face to steer it away to Bell at backward point 58.5 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full outside off stump, leans right in to it, firmly pushing it away towards wide mid off, can't get it past Richardson fielding to his left from straighter 58.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, no run, ducks underneath a wayward bouncer, a bit too short and heading down the leg side, Parore has to move smartly across to his left to take it low down End of over 59 (maiden) Pakistan 148/2 (trail by 328 runs) CS Martin 19-6-51-1 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (154b 13x4) Faisal Iqbal 57* (173b 9x4) 59.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shuffles forward in defence to a fair length ball on off stump, watchfully defending up towards Drum at mid on 59.2 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, a bit too full outside off stump, Inzamam winds up a strong drive from the crease, but hits it hard into the ground, away to Sinclair in the covers 59.3 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, leans right into it, opening the face to guide it away, straight down to Bradburn in the gully 59.4 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, similar again, this time moving all the way across to off stump and reaching further away from his body to guide it down to Bradburn in the gully 59.5 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, Inzamam can't pierce the solid off side field again as he drives well straight to Sinclair at cover 59.6 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, defends away from his body, pushing it square to Bell at point End of over 60 (maiden) Pakistan 148/2 (trail by 328 runs) CD McMillan 6-5-4-0 - Hadlee Stand End Faisal Iqbal 57* (173b 9x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 73* (160b 13x4) 60.1 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, one run, full on the legs, quietly turned away towards backward square leg, quick single taken with the shot as McMillan dives across from midwicket to field, stopping it well to fling it 60.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, pushing down on the off side of the pitch in defence 60.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, eases away towards Bell at point 60.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defending down square on the off side once more from the crease 60.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, overpitched on the toes, well clipped away towards wide midwicket, easy quick run taken with the shot as Drum does well to dive away from mid on and stop it before it just sneaks past him 60.6 Martin to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, shortish ball outside off stump, Faisal opens the face quite safely despite the width not really being there, running it wide of the slips, down to the vacant third man boundary, much to the disappointment of Martin who looks on incredulously End of over 61 (6 runs) Pakistan 154/2 (trail by 322 runs) CS Martin 20-6-57-1 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 74* (164b 13x4) Faisal Iqbal 62* (175b 10x4) 61.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, firmly strokes it up towards Tuffey at wide mid off 61.2 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, similar again, fuller and straight on off stump, firmly drives into the ground, straight back on the off side of the pitch 61.3 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, again on the drive, playing it straight up to Tuffey at mid off 61.4 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, very full just outside off stump, turned into a very low full toss as he drives straight back down the pitch, McMillan fielding on his follow through 61.5 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, reaching away from his body at a full ball outside off stump, opening the face to steer it straight down to Bradburn in the gully 61.6 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, shortish ball on the legs, whipped away through backward square leg out to Richardson in the deep End of over 62 (1 run) Pakistan 155/2 (trail by 321 runs) CD McMillan 7-5-5-0 - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 75* (170b 13x4) Faisal Iqbal 62* (175b 10x4) Bradburn replaces Martin at the Port Hills End after a post-lunch spell of 0-18 from 5 overs 62.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward in defence to a flighted ball just outside off stump, quietly dropping it down in close on the off side slip, backward point, cover, mid off, long on, short midwicket, short leg, midwicket, deep backward square leg for the right- hander facing the off spinner coming over the wicket 62.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, quietly caressed away towards Sinclair at cover 62.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, drops it in a bit too short down the leg side, pulls around the corner out to Tuffey at deep backward square leg with lazy ease Fleming comes down the pitch from the slips to have a word with Bradburn, and as a result Bell is brought in to silly point for Faisal on strike it's got rather dark now, we may need the lights to be switched on again to assist afternoon play soon 62.4 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, leans right into it, pushing it away to Bell at cover 62.5 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, no run, squared around on the crease, defending a shortish ball going straight on off stump, dropping it down in close on the off side 62.6 Bradburn to Faisal Iqbal, one run, flighted up fuller and quicker, clips it away from the toes towards wide mid on, quick single taken easily with the shot as Drum fields to his right at mid on End of over 63 (2 runs) Pakistan 157/2 (trail by 319 runs) GE Bradburn 12-2-28-0 - Port Hills End Faisal Iqbal 63* (178b 10x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 76* (173b 13x4) 63.1 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, hops across to off stump, defending a good shortish ball down to Fleming at short cover 63.2 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, shuffles right across outside off stump, shouldering arms to a short ball through to Parore 63.3 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, Faisal watchfully strokes it from the crease, firmly driving up to Drum at straight mid on 63.4 McMillan to Faisal Iqbal, OUT: my word! McMillan bowls a juicy half volley outside off stump, Faisal's eyes light up and he chases after it, powerfully driving it, but he doesn't keep it down, playing it straight to Fleming who clutches a good sharp catch standing still at Pakistan 157/3, Partnership of 132 Faisal Iqbal c Fleming b McMillan 63 (182b 10x4 0x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 76* (173b 13x4) CD McMillan 7.4-5-5-1 Faisal raises his bat as he departs the field for a fine fifty, a handful of Pakistan fans in the stands close to where he departs giving a good hand off the trap works, with McMillan just earlier signalling to Fleming that he's setting him up, with a good consistent set of deliveries, then putting an inviting one up that he'll be eager to chase after it wasn't quite full enough for him to easily keep down, and he didn't manage it, that ends a very good partnership for the third wicket, with the first mistake of the day Yousuf Youhana the new batsman 63.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, watchfully defends down towards Astle at midwicket 63.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight outside off stump, firmly drives straight up to Tuffey at mid off End of over 64 (maiden) Pakistan 157/3 (trail by 319 runs) CD McMillan 8-6-5-1 - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 76* (173b 13x4) Yousuf Youhana 0* (2b) 64.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full on off stump, watchfully forward, defending quietly back down the pitch to Bradburn 64.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, flighted up full and very invitingly outside off stump, strongly driving out through cover, past Sinclair a bit straighter, no chance of chasing that one down 64.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, stretches forward, watchfully defending away square on the off side 64.4 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, and similar again, pushing it away to Astle fielding from backward point 64.5 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stands tall on the crease, defending a shorter ball just outside off stump, playing it straight back to the bowler 64.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly stroking it to Sinclair at cover End of over 65 (4 runs) Pakistan 161/3 (trail by 315 runs) GE Bradburn 13-2-32-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 0* (2b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 80* (179b 14x4) 65.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, stretches well forward, defending firmly straight to Fleming at short cover 65.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, too easy for Yousuf, guiding a full ball very wide outside off stump with ease down through the big gap between gully and the keeper with no slips in place, down to the vacant third man boundary to get off the mark 65.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretching forward, defends with bat/pad tucked together, a full ball down towards Fleming at short cover 65.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a shorter ball on off stump, dropping it away just forward of point on the off side, Fleming fields from shoot cover 65.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, leans well forward to a full ball outside off stump, steers it away well backward of point, but can't get it past a fine diving save by Bradburn in the gully who promptly flings it back 65.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a straight ball just angling into the pads, dropping it down square on the leg side End of over 66 (4 runs) Pakistan 165/3 (trail by 311 runs) CD McMillan 9-6-9-1 - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 80* (179b 14x4) Yousuf Youhana 4* (8b 1x4) 66.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, watchfully forward, defending a flighted ball back down the pitch to the bowler 66.2 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, flighted up full and wide outside off stump, Inzamam goes to bended knee mode, powerfully lofting over extra cover, teasing the field but played well in the gap between the two fielders closest to it in that region suddenly the man from in close on the leg side is brought out, with a ring field employed, far more defensive, with just the slip in place in close, and a backward point, cover point, cover, deepish mid off, long on, short midwicket, midwicket and deep backward square leg in place 66.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, dances down the track again, strongly driving into the covers once more, but can't get it past a good stop by Sinclair falling to his left 66.4 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, again looks to drive strongly, playing it straight down to Martin at deepish mid off 66.5 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, ooh! Inzamam lives dangerously, trying to get cute with a paddle shot to a rather straight ball, gets a very streaky top edge that pops up over the keeper, and just away from the chasing Fleming from slip, overhauled just in front of the sightscreen 66.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, reaching forward to a flighted ball outside off stump, quietly pushes it away into the off side in defence End of over 67 (6 runs) Pakistan 171/3 (trail by 305 runs) GE Bradburn 14-2-38-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 4* (8b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 86* (185b 15x4) time for the drinks break Tuffey replaces McMillan at the Hadlee Stand End after a good tight spell, including a crucial breakthrough, of 1-9 from 9 overs 67.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball angling down the leg side, reaches after it but it's well wide, down through to Parore 67.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, a bit fuller but still angling on the legs a little too much, firmly pushed down to Astle at midwicket 67.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, reaches well after it, firmly stroking to Sinclair at cover 67.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, overpitched on the legs and well picked off, strongly driving through midwicket, the outfield slows it down quickly, Richardson chasing it down from square leg 67.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, well forward to a full and straight ball, turning it off the legs straight to Richardson at square leg 67.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to the keeper End of over 68 (2 runs) Pakistan 173/3 (trail by 303 runs) DR Tuffey 17-6-47-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 86* (185b 15x4) Yousuf Youhana 6* (14b 1x4) 68.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, flat ball drifting into the legs, turned away easily through backward square leg, Tuffey around in the deep to field 68.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches forward to a slower, shorter ball, watchfully dropping it back down the pitch in defence 68.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flat ball on off stump, watchfully defends away towards Astle at backward point 68.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretching well forward in defence, quietly defending down in close on the off side, Bell fielding from silly point 68.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up on off stump, watchfully defends quietly straight back down the pitch to the bowler 68.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up very full outside off stump, Yousuf goes after it, but drives along the ground straight to Sinclair at cover End of over 69 (1 run) Pakistan 174/3 (trail by 302 runs) GE Bradburn 15-2-39-0 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 87* (186b 15x4) Yousuf Youhana 6* (19b 1x4) 69.1 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, props forward in defence to a full ball on off stump, firmly playing it straight down to Sinclair in the covers 69.2 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, leaves alone a fair length ball quite wide outside off stump straight through to Parore 69.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, a streaky shot from Inzamam, slashing at a shortish ball just outside off stump, getting a thick edge straight through vacant second slip to the empty third man boundary, Tuffey is distraught, Fleming just stands at first slip in wonderment but doesn't change the field, leaving the second slip vacant with normal second slipsman Astle still at shortish midwicket 69.4 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish lifting ball on off stump, firmly defends from the crease, playing back up on the off side up towards sub fielder Jacob Oram at mid off 69.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, poor ball and easily dispatched, low full toss on the legs, strongly clipped away through wide midwicket, now just five short of his century 69.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, quietly defends away towards cover point End of over 70 (8 runs) Pakistan 182/3 (trail by 294 runs) DR Tuffey 18-6-55-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 6* (19b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 95* (192b 17x4) McMillan returns to the field, Oram's short stint substituting ends 70.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, Yousuf quietly caresses it up towards extra cover, Sinclair across to his right from cover to field 70.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flatter ball on leg stump, turned away past Richardson falling to his right at short leg under the helmet, towards vacant square leg, ambling through for the easiest of singles as McMillan fields from midwicket 70.3 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, flighted up very full outside of stump, strongly driving straight down the ground on the off side, beats the diving Martin at mid off, but not past Drum around from long on to field just in front of the rope at the straight boundary, Inzamam one boundary away from his ton now 70.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends back down the pitch to Bradburn on the off side 70.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, firmly strokes a flighted ball outside off stump up towards wide mid on, easy quick single taken with the shot as Martin's quite deep there 70.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, dances down the pitch, looking to crash it away for the century-raising boundary, but plays it into the ground as it's a little short, up towards Martin at deepish mid off End of over 71 (3 runs) Pakistan 185/3 (trail by 291 runs) GE Bradburn 16-2-42-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 8* (23b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 96* (194b 17x4) 71.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a shortish ball moving further away through to Parore 71.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, drawn well forward into a full ball outside off stump, firmly stroking it straight up to McMillan at mid off 71.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, Yousuf squares around on the crease to turn it down towards Astle at shortish midwicket 71.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a rather full ball wide outside off stump, leaving through to Parore 71.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, very full ball drifting right on the legs, well turned away along the ground out to Martin at deep backward square leg 71.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, angling on leg stump once more, turned away out to Richardson at deep square leg, three away from the ton End of over 72 (2 runs) Pakistan 187/3 (trail by 289 runs) DR Tuffey 19-6-57-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 97* (195b 17x4) Yousuf Youhana 9* (28b 1x4) 72.1 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, very poor short ball sitting up down the leg side, Inzamam plays an equally curious shot to it, paddling it away quietly around the corner, down to Tuffey coming in to field from deep backward square leg, could've easily swung it away over midwicket to bring up his century, really 72.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, caresses it away towards Sinclair at cover, Inzamam briefly looks for a quick single before turning it down wisely 72.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, SIX, dances down the track, powerfully lofting straight down the ground, over Bradburn's head, and into the base of the sightscreen for a fine six 72.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted full outside off stump, nudges it away towards point, taking a good cheeky quick single as backward point dives in to underarm it to Parore, whipping off the bails but Inzamam is well home 72.5 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretching forward to a flighted ball outside off stump, pushing it away into the off side in defence 72.6 Bradburn to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly pushes it up towards wide mid off, taking a quick single with the shot, Martin is placed rather deep there so it's taken safely in the end, the shy at the bowler's end going wide as Inzamam's well home End of over 73 (9 runs) Pakistan 196/3 (trail by 280 runs) GE Bradburn 17-2-51-0 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 99* (198b 17x4) Yousuf Youhana 16* (31b 1x4 1x6) on to 99 and on strike, and it'll be McMillan to bowl, replacing Tuffey at the Hadlee Stand End 73.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short ball outside off stump, cuts strongly into the ground, straight to Bell at point however 73.2 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, slower ball on off stump, Inzamam leans on it, nudging it away towards cover point, they set off for a very quick single as Bell's in from point, firing at the bowler's end but missing, Inzamam's safely through anyway, and punches the bat in the air in he runs all the way through halfway towards the boundary as he slows his momentum, receiving a standing ovation from his team- mates and the rest of the crowd, before looking skyward and thanking Allah it's his 13th Test century, a fine innings, off 200 balls, 17x4 73.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, forward in defence, dropping it away towards cover point 73.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, forward, defending a fuller ball on off stump, firmly played straight to Fleming at short cover 73.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, straighter ball, defended down on the leg side towards Astle at short midwicket 73.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, leans well forward, shouldering arms to a full ball outside off stump through to Parore End of over 74 (1 run) Pakistan 197/3 (trail by 279 runs) CD McMillan 10-6-10-1 - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 100* (200b 17x4) Yousuf Youhana 16* (35b 1x4 1x6) a double bowling change, with Astle on for Bradburn at the Port Hills End gully, backward point, cover, short cover, mid off, mid on (both set quite deep), short midwicket, square leg and long leg in place for the right arm over the wicket medium pacer 74.1 Astle to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends down to Fleming at short cover 74.2 Astle to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, firmly stroked back up the pitch to Astle 74.3 Astle to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, forward, quietly defends a shortish ball on off stump, down in close square on the off side 74.4 Astle to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, very full ball outside off stump, leans well into it, firmly stroking it straight to Fleming at short cover 74.5 Astle to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, stretches well forward in defence, pushing a shortish ball down towards cover 74.6 Astle to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, forward in defence, pushing it away towards cover once more End of over 75 (maiden) Pakistan 197/3 (trail by 279 runs) NJ Astle 1-1-0-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 16* (35b 1x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 100* (206b 17x4) 75.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good attempted yorker swinging back, in, just drifting into the legs, dug out towards Astle at short midwicket 75.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full on the legs, firmly clipped away towards midwicket for an easy quick single with the shot 75.3 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, forward, firmly driving a full ball outside off stump straight up to mid off 75.4 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, leans well forward into a full ball outside off stump, pushing it straight down to Fleming at short cover 75.5 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, another very full ball, Inzamam digs it out comfortably from his toes, straight to Fleming at short cover again 75.6 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, McMillan tries to bounce the big man, but pays the price, sits up easily and is well pulled down through square leg with the greatest of comfort End of over 76 (5 runs) Pakistan 202/3 (trail by 274 runs) CD McMillan 11-6-15-1 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 17* (37b 1x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 104* (210b 18x4) 76.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, defending a full, straight ball on off stump, away to Fleming at short cover 76.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretching forward, defending a straight ball down to McMillan at short midwicket 76.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretching a long way forward, killing a full ball down into the deck, away to Fleming at short cover 76.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, Astle squares Yousuf nicely right around, defending a full, straight ball, squirting an outside edge along the ground away to Bell at backward point 76.5 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good tight ball on off stump, Yousuf opens the face to steer it away one-day style, but finds Bell at backward point again 76.6 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, defending a very full, straight ball back on the leg side of the pitch End of over 77 (maiden) Pakistan 202/3 (trail by 274 runs) NJ Astle 2-2-0-0 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 104* (210b 18x4) Yousuf Youhana 17* (43b 1x4 1x6) Fleming adjusts his field, setting up the trap in the deep on the leg side, with deep square leg and long leg in place, for McMillan to dig them in short again 77.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, and he promptly tries to do so with his first ball, but it's a shocker, very short and bounces away wildly down the leg side, through to Parore on the second bounce 77.2 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, much better short, sharp lifting ball on off stump, Inzamam has to stand very tall, defending down from chest height in close on the off side 77.3 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, similar again, fending it down in close on the off side, Yousuf starts to come down the track, gesturing for a quick single, before Inzamam belatedly reacts, but wisely they stay at home before there's a big tangle up, not quite on 77.4 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, overpitched on the legs, well clipped away through wide midwicket, Richardson after it from mid on, throws it back to the bowler's end weakly as they come back well for the second, though hits the stumps, long after Yousuf makes his ground 77.5 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, another attempted bouncer, ducks well underneath to leave through to Parore 77.6 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, defends from the crease, playing up towards Astle at short midwicket End of over 78 (2 runs) Pakistan 204/3 (trail by 272 runs) CD McMillan 12-6-17-1 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 17* (43b 1x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 106* (216b 18x4) 78.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, loose ball from Astle and Yousuf wastes no time in punishing it, full down the leg side, strongly picked up off his legs through backward square leg, bouncing once inside the rope and away it goes, Tuffey just watches it pass by at long leg that brings up the partnership off 87 balls 78.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, firmly stroked straight out to Sinclair at cover 78.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, a bit too full outside off stump and this time he's dispatched again, lovely drive through extra cover, Martin's chase from mid off is all too brief as it runs away 78.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to Parore 78.5 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, similar again, pushes it through quicker and fuller, left well alone 78.6 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, deftly played by Yousuf, just stands on the crease to a shortish ball outside off stump, rolls the wrists on it and late cuts it very fine, too good for gully, down to the vacant third man boundary End of over 79 (12 runs) Pakistan 216/3 (trail by 260 runs) NJ Astle 3-2-12-0 - Port Hills End Inzamam-ul-Haq 106* (216b 18x4) Yousuf Youhana 29* (49b 4x4 1x6) 12 runs off Astle's third over, after bowling two maidens, good cashing in by Yousuf the new ball is now due in one over's time 79.1 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer comfortably, through to Parore just angling slightly down the leg side 79.2 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, defends it down from a height to Fleming at short cover 79.3 McMillan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, short ball outside off stump, cuts hard into the ground backward of point, good quick single scooted through for as Bell fields to his left, flinging it at the bowler's end, but well after Inzamam has completed the easy run 79.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends from the crease, running it down to backward point 79.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, excellent change of pace by McMillan, Yousuf goes after a rather short ball with plenty of width outside off stump, but plays late, almost edging through to Parore as it climbed on him 79.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, legbye: FOUR, short pitched ball on leg stump, glances it fine off the thigh pad, running away down to the fine boundary End of over 80 (5 runs) Pakistan 221/3 (trail by 255 runs) CD McMillan 13-6-18-1 - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 107* (219b 18x4) Yousuf Youhana 29* (52b 4x4 1x6) the new ball is immediately taken after 80 overs, it'll be Chris Martin to get first usage three slips, gully and point are immediately hauled back in to place after more defensive field patterns for a while 80.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, glorious stuff! overpitched straight ball, Inzamam sends it back from whence it came, wonderfully straight driving back down the pitch, just wide of the stumps and down to the straight boundary the new ball simply means it'll go faster to the rope for Inzamam 80.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fair length ball outside off stump, firmly drives straight up to Drum at mid off 80.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, Martin drifts one into Inzamam's legs to his own peril, being strolled whipped away through backward square leg, Tuffey has no chance at long leg to field 80.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball, firmly plays it up towards McMillan at mid on 80.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, firmly pushes back down the pitch on the leg side 80.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly strokes it down the ground on the off side, straight up to Drum at mid off End of over 81 (8 runs) Pakistan 229/3 (trail by 247 runs) CS Martin 21-6-65-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 29* (52b 4x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 115* (225b 20x4) Tuffey gets to share the new ball at the Hadlee Stand End, coming in to replace McMillan after a spell of 0-9 from 4 overs he too gets the luxury of three slips, gully and point, with a mid off, mid on, square leg and long leg to boot 81.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, firmly driven straight up to Drum at mid on 81.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, straight through o Parore 81.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward to a shortish ball on off stump, firmly pushing it down into the covers, sets off looking for a quick single but McMillan's smartly up to it from extra cover, Inzamam isn't so keen and wisely sends Yousuf back before it's too late 81.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, three runs, overpitched outside off stump, beautifully straight driven down the ground through vacant mid off, with McMillan placed wider at extra cover now, has to turn and chase, doing well in tandem with Drum coming from mid on, dives to scoop it back inside the rope up to Drum who fires it back to the bowler's end, Yousuf having to hurry for the third as it comes back faster than expected 81.5 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to Parore 81.6 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good tight shortish lifting ball on off stump, strongly drives from the crease, straight up to McMillan at mid off End of over 82 (3 runs) Pakistan 232/3 (trail by 244 runs) DR Tuffey 20-6-60-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 32* (56b 4x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 115* (227b 20x4) the over took a reasonable time to get through, and the clock has ticked past 3:10pm, so it's time for tea another great session for Pakistan, just losing the wicket of Faisal for 63, and already Yousuf has smartly got himself in and on 32 as we go to the break but there's no question who is the start of the day so far, with Inzamam sitting on 115 not out, and in prime position to post a big total, 200 or well beyond, if he so chooses, as really everything is at his feet in these conditions Nathan Astle must be having nightmares, after dropping Inzamam whilst on 10, late on the second day, which could well have had Pakistan 42/3 at the time - now they're 190 runs further advanced for the same wickets down play is set to resume in just under 20 minutes time at 3:30pm local time (0230 GMT) Match State: Tea - Day 3 the players return to the field after team, it's Martin to resume to Yousuf from the Port Hills End 82.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, steps well in to a full ball outside off stump, firmly stroking it straight up to Drum at widish mid off 82.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, shuffling right across the crease, defending quietly up towards McMillan at mid on 82.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, leaving well alone through to Parore 82.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish lifting ball on off stump, stands tall to firmly defend back down the pitch to the bowler 82.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish straight ball, tapped down towards vacant midwicket, good quick single taken with the shot as McMillan has to field up from mid on, firing at the keeper's end though Inzamam is well home, Parore doesn't take cleanly, but plenty of slips ready 82.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, SIX, too short, sits up and Inzamam is quickly into his post-tea work, standing on one leg to powerfully pull over midwicket, just landing clear over the boundary, cracking blow End of over 83 (7 runs) Pakistan 239/3 (trail by 237 runs) CS Martin 22-6-72-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 33* (61b 4x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 121* (228b 20x4 1x6) 83.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, slashes hard at it, cutting into the ground, through the gap between gully and second slip, down to the vacant third man boundary 83.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full outside off stump, leans well into it, firmly stroking it away towards wide mid off, good quick single run with the shot as McMillan has to go a few metres to his left from mid off to field, firing wide at the keeper's end as Inzamam scurries through safely 83.3 Tuffey to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, short lifting ball just outside off stump, Inzamam stands tall on the crease, forcing it straight down the ground, Drum's across to his left from mid on as they take a quick run, but he slips as he's about to dive for it, and falls very awkwardly on hi his shoulder, he's seriously hurt, staying on the ground, sprawled out in pain, replays suggest it could be a broken collar bone of the sorts, if it's as serious as it looks, with McMillan waving on the physio as he looks at Drum coming over from mid off the entire team look over him with concern, and he's hauled off with the physio Mark Harrison 12th man Jacob Oram comes on to field in his place at mid on 83.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish lifting ball outside off stump, forcing it down towards Bell at point 83.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, raises the arms well clear to leave through to Parore 83.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward to a shortish ball on off stump, dropping it down towards short cover in defence End of over 84 (6 runs) Pakistan 245/3 (trail by 231 runs) DR Tuffey 21-6-66-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 122* (229b 20x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 38* (66b 5x4 1x6) 84.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to Parore 84.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, Inzamam stands tall on the crease, firmly playing it down towards Bell at cover point 84.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushing forward in defence, playing away a fairly full ball towards Bell at backward point 84.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to the keeper 84.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, leaves well alone a short ball outside off stump with a bit of width, holding the bat well back in to his body 84.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, very full ball on off stump, Inzamam squeezes it away in defence to Bradburn in the gully End of over 85 (maiden) Pakistan 245/3 (trail by 231 runs) CS Martin 23-7-72-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 38* (66b 5x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 122* (235b 20x4 1x6) while it's not sunny at present, but it has brightened up considerably since the middle session when rather dark grey skies prevailed 85.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, firmly drives straight up to McMillan at wide mid off 85.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, leaving through to Parore 85.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, quick shortish ball angling down the leg side, glances off the thigh pad very fine, just wide of the diving Parore down the leg side, races down to the fine boundary, but umpire Harper signals dead ball, suggesting no shot was played it's probably a bit rough on Youhana, as he motioned the bat towards it, weakly looking to deflect it, but not in the eyes of the sole judge 85.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, Yousuf has a better solution, simply get them himself, Tuffey overpitches and is met with a lovely on drive, straight down the ground, Oram chases from mid on but it's too well timed 85.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, a bit too full again, strongly driven out through wide midwicket, more work for Oram again, this time getting to it before the rope does, bringing up Pakistan's 250 85.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence, dropping a shortish ball away down to Bradburn in the gully End of over 86 (6 runs) Pakistan 251/3 (trail by 225 runs) DR Tuffey 22-6-72-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Inzamam-ul-Haq 122* (235b 20x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 44* (72b 6x4 1x6) 86.1 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, leaving through to Parore 86.2 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump once more 86.3 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, strongly driven out through vacant cover, cracking shot from the crease, the indomitable Inzamam continues to power on 86.4 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, raises the bat well clear, leaving alone through to Parore again 86.5 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, and another wonderful shot from Inzamam, short lifting ball outside off stump, smacking it down through cover point, the field just stands and watch it race away the official word comes through on Chris Drum's condition, he has a dislocated AC join and has gone to the hospital to get an x-ray 86.6 Martin to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT: a grand shock for most here! Inzamam is fallible! pushing forward at a good tight ball just straightening outside off stump, finds a thick edge that flies straight to Fleming at first slip, and he pouches it safely, no mistakes this time from Pakistan 259/4, Partnership of 102 Inzamam-ul-Haq c Fleming b Martin 130 (241b 22x4 1x6) End of over 87 (8 runs) Pakistan 259/4 (trail by 217 runs) CS Martin 24-7-80-2 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 44* (72b 6x4 1x6) the slips cordon, Inzamam is on his way for a wonderful 130, falling probably a long way short of what he and many others here felt he could be capable of here in these conditions, a great breakthrough from Martin Younis Khan the new batsman at the non-striker's end, with the wicket falling on the last ball of the previous over 87.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends firmly down into the covers 87.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence again, dropping down a shortish ball towards Sinclair in the covers 87.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish straight ball on off stump, tucked away towards vacant midwicket for an easy single, Richardson across to field from square leg 87.4 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, comes well forward in defence to a full ball outside off stump, firmly playing it down into the covers 87.5 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, stretching well forward to play a full ball outside off stump, but elects to raise the bat well clear to leave through to Parore 87.6 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, shortish lifting ball outside off stump, steers it down from a fair height down to backward point End of over 88 (1 run) Pakistan 260/4 (trail by 216 runs) DR Tuffey 23-6-73-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 45* (75b 6x4 1x6) Younis Khan 0* (3b) 88.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, firmly stroked straight down the ground on the leg side, a bit of slapstick comedy as both batsmen half look for a run, come then stop, as McMillan dives for the ball from mid on but misses, then Oram goes after it from mid off, only to fail to pick it up cleanly and leave it behind, in the end both batsmen decide it's wise not to try and take it on the misfield 88.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, defends firmly down into the covers 88.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends down square on the off side from the crease 88.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good shortish lifting ball on off stump, firmly pushing back down the pitch in defence 88.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, lifting ball on off stump, Yousuf pushes forward at it, not really controlling it as it climbs, pinging it away into the covers, but falling well short of any threatening fielders 88.6 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fuller ball outside off stump, firmly driving straight to Sinclair at cover this time End of over 89 (maiden) Pakistan 260/4 (trail by 216 runs) CS Martin 25-8-80-2 - Port Hills End Younis Khan 0* (3b) Yousuf Youhana 45* (81b 6x4 1x6) reserve fielder Darron Reekers comes on at square leg for Mark Richardson 89.1 Tuffey to Younis Khan, no run, leaves alone a short ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore 89.2 Tuffey to Younis Khan, OUT: Younis plays a loose stroke, driving at a lovely length ball outside off stump, turned inside out as he tried to play across the line, clipping it to leg, gets a big edge and Parore takes a fine catch diving to his right Pakistan 260/5, Partnership of 1 Younis Khan c Parore b Tuffey 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) Yousuf Youhana 45* (81b 6x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 23.2-6-73-1 (1nb) a sudden double strike by New Zealand, and amazingly after a long day where Pakistan's top order dominated but now we're back to even stevens! some cynics could even suggest that Pakistan are in danger now of following on, still needing 17 more runs to avoid it Moin Khan the new batsman 89.3 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump straight through to Parore 89.4 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, again, shortish ball outside off stump, left well alone through to the keeper 89.5 Tuffey to Moin Khan, (noball) no run, oversteps, again leaves a short ball outside off stump through to Parore 89.5 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, straight and full on the legs, turned away straight to square leg 89.6 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, shoulders arms to a good shortish lifting ball outside off stump End of over 90 (1 run) Pakistan 261/5 (trail by 215 runs) DR Tuffey 24-6-74-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 45* (81b 6x4 1x6) Moin Khan 0* (5b) back comes Mark Richardson, and off goes Reekers after his brief stint on the field 90.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, comes well forward to a full, straight ball, defends firmly down into the covers, where Oram and Sinclair meet to field 90.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, driving at a full ball outside off stump, squirting a thick inside edge away towards Richardson at square leg 90.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, defends firmly down into the covers 90.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, shouldering arms over the top of a full and wide delivery through to Parore 90.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full outside off stump, leans into it, firmly stroking it up towards wide mid off, quick single taken with the shot as Oram fires it at the keeper's end, just going wide as Moin's safely through 90.6 Martin to Moin Khan, three runs, ungainly shot from Moin, as he drives at a full ball outside off stump, dragging it right back down the ground on the leg side, a fair chase to the boundary, just overhauled inside the rope, but he's off the mark End of over 91 (4 runs) Pakistan 265/5 (trail by 211 runs) CS Martin 26-8-84-2 - Port Hills End Moin Khan 3* (6b) Yousuf Youhana 46* (86b 6x4 1x6) 91.1 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, shortish lifting ball on off stump, Moin hops on the crease to defend it away towards Bell at point, nipping back in nicely off the seam 91.2 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, shouldering arms to a shortish ball through to Parore 91.3 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked away towards Richardson at square leg from the hip 91.4 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, props well forward in defence, playing with a dead bat tucked to his front pad, pushing back down the pitch to Tuffey on his follow through 91.5 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball just outside off stump, dropping it down in close on the off side, Bell in from point to field 91.6 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, shortish straight ball coming back slightly from the seam Moin hops on the crease to play inside it, pushing away towards Bell at point once more End of over 92 (maiden) Pakistan 265/5 (trail by 211 runs) DR Tuffey 25-7-74-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 46* (86b 6x4 1x6) Moin Khan 3* (12b) 92.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball just outside off stump, plays down to Sinclair at cover 92.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, Yousuf gets his 50 with a streaky shot, squared right around by a fine Martin ball cutting back in off the seam, gets a thick outside edge flying down through the gap between second slip and gully, to the vacant third man boundary Yousuf's 50 comes up off 88 balls, 7x4, 1x6 he signs the Christian cross on his chest in celebration and has a little look up towards the heavens, a nice innings from Yousuf who has been a steady contributor so far in New Zealand without going on to get the big one, the shot to get to to the milestone belied the general flow of his innings so far 92.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, watchfully defends down square on the off side 92.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, again defends from the crease, pushing away into the covers 92.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, defends from the crease back down the pitch on the off side 92.6 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, and again, Martin keeps plugging away, this time defended down towards point End of over 93 (4 runs) Pakistan 269/5 (trail by 207 runs) CS Martin 27-8-88-2 - Port Hills End Moin Khan 3* (12b) Yousuf Youhana 50* (92b 7x4 1x6) 93.1 Tuffey to Moin Khan, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, sits up with a tennis ball-like bounce, Moin slashes it away in the air through backward point, Bradburn athletically leaps up to his right in the gully, but can't pluck it out of the sky, races down to the boundary as the crowd 'ooh', thinking he wasn't far off that, but didn't get a hand to it 93.2 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, shortish lifting ball on off stump, firmly pushes away towards cover point in defence, Bell across to field now just 4 runs needed to ensure Pakistan to have to follow on 93.3 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, shoulders arms to a full ball through to Parore 93.4 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, shoulders arms to a fullish ball outside off stump, skidding through to Parore 93.5 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, raising the arms to leave through to the keeper 93.6 Tuffey to Moin Khan, two runs, overpitches on the legs, well clipped away through vacant midwicket for an easy couple as Oram chases it from mid on End of over 94 (6 runs) Pakistan 275/5 (trail by 201 runs) DR Tuffey 26-7-80-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 50* (92b 7x4 1x6) Moin Khan 9* (18b 1x4) Bradburn returns, replacing Martin at the Port Hills End after a spell which saw the crucial breakthrough of Inzamam, 1-31 from 7 overs 94.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends down in close on the off side 94.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up straight and full, quietly defends down in close on the leg side to Richardson under the helmet 94.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full on off stump, defends away square on the off side, Astle fields from backward point 94.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly drives it straight to Sinclair at cover 94.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, and again, flighted up outside off stump, driven straight to Sinclair in the covers 94.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, nudged away towards point, sets off looking for a quick single but is sent back before it's too late as Astle's quickly to the ball End of over 95 (maiden) Pakistan 275/5 (trail by 201 runs) GE Bradburn 18-3-51-0 - Port Hills End Moin Khan 9* (18b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 50* (98b 7x4 1x6) time for the final drinks break of the day, with 17 overs to bowl in the final hour 95.1 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, strongly square driving at it on the up, but can't beat a fine diving save by Bell to his right at point 95.2 Tuffey to Moin Khan, FOUR, opens the face of the blade to a shortish ball outside off stump, steering it down through the gap between gully and the slips, three fielders chase after it to the vacant third man boundary to no avail, and the follow-on is officially avoided 95.3 Tuffey to Moin Khan, FOUR, short ball on leg stump, strongly whipped away through backward square leg, Moin in his typically snappy one-day style does it with ease, Martin with no hope down at long leg 95.4 Tuffey to Moin Khan, two runs, he almost falls next ball though as he tries to clip away a fuller ball off his legs, jamming the bat down on it more than he would've squeezing it short and wide of Richardson diving to his left at square leg back for two as Martin has a fair chase in from long leg to field 95.5 Tuffey to Moin Khan, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defending down towards cover from the crease 95.6 Tuffey to Moin Khan, three runs, overpitches on the legs, strongly clips it away through wide midwicket, they scamper back for a third as there's a fair chase after it, hauled well inside the boundary End of over 96 (13 runs) Pakistan 288/5 (trail by 188 runs) DR Tuffey 27-7-93-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Moin Khan 22* (24b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 50* (98b 7x4 1x6) 13 runs off the over, Moin taking full toll of Tuffey 96.1 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defending down in close on the off side 96.2 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, drives strongly into the pitch, straight back up to Bradburn 96.3 Bradburn to Moin Khan, bye: FOUR, tries to smash a full, wide ball outside off stump but misses, it goes straight through and both Parore and Fleming miss it too as it sneaks through between them, down to the straight boundary 96.4 Bradburn to Moin Khan, one run, short ball down the leg side, powerfully pulled down through backward square leg, Tuffey slides around the boundary to make a good sliding save, keeping them down to one 96.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, flighted up full on the legs, sweeps it very fine but plays somewhat over it, playing into the ground and it doesn't have pace on it, time for two as Tuffey's around from deep backward square leg to field 96.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly pushed back on the leg side of the pitch in defence End of over 97 (7 runs) Pakistan 295/5 (trail by 181 runs) GE Bradburn 19-3-54-0 - Port Hills End Moin Khan 23* (28b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 52* (100b 7x4 1x6) a sudden flurry of runs with Moin going quickly on to 23 form just 28 balls, with 20 coming in the last two overs Craig McMillan is promptly brought back, replacing Tuffey after a spell of 1-36 from 8 overs at the Hadlee Stand End 97.1 McMillan to Moin Khan, one run, slower ball outside off stump, Moin simply leans back in the crease, guiding it down to Bradburn at third man for an easy single 97.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a full, wide ball through to the keeper 97.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full on the toes, strongly straight driven up to Oram at wide mid on 97.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, strongly drives down the ground once more, this time up to Tuffey at mid off 97.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, three from three, this time Yousuf decides to bisect the two men and crack it straight down the ground past McMillan himself on his follow through, straight into the hoarding in front of the sightscreen that brings up the Pakistan 300 from 590 balls 97.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, leans forward to ease it firmly up to mid off End of over 98 (5 runs) Pakistan 300/5 (trail by 176 runs) CD McMillan 14-6-23-1 - Hadlee Stand End Moin Khan 24* (29b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 56* (105b 8x4 1x6) 98.1 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly pushes straight back down the pitch to the bowler in defence 98.2 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, watchfully pushing back down the off side of the pitch in defence 98.3 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, flatter ball on leg stump, Moin shuffles right back, trying to whip it away square on the leg side, but misses it, dropping down in close on the leg side from the pad 98.4 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, crisply driven up the ground but Oram roams across at wide mid off to prevent any runs 98.5 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, shuffles right back and across to off stump, defending with a dead bat a shortish ball towards Astle coming in from backward point 98.6 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly drives straight back down the pitch to the bowler, Bradburn threatens to throw the ball back quickly to Parore but holds on End of over 99 (maiden) Pakistan 300/5 (trail by 176 runs) GE Bradburn 20-4-54-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 56* (105b 8x4 1x6) Moin Khan 24* (35b 3x4) 99.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, hops on the crease to defend down towards Bell at backward point 99.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward on the crease in defence to one seaming back in slightly, rebounding back down the pitch from the front pad 99.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shuffles right across the crease to off stump, watchfully defending a shortish straight ball up to Oram at mid on 99.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, leans well into it, strongly driving straight up to Tuffey at mid off 99.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball on leg stump, tucked straight down to Fleming at midwicket, flung back over the stumps where Parore fails to take cleanly, but no threat of an overthrow 99.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish lifting ball on off stump, defends with a dead bat in close on the leg side End of over 100 (maiden) Pakistan 300/5 (trail by 176 runs) CD McMillan 15-7-23-1 - Hadlee Stand End Moin Khan 24* (35b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 56* (111b 8x4 1x6) 100.1 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, props well forward in defence, dropping a straight ball on off stump back on the off side, Sinclair in to field from cover 100.2 Bradburn to Moin Khan, no run, flatter ball bouncing up on a line of off stump, Moin watchfully defends from the crease, dropping it back down the pitch to Bradburn 100.3 Bradburn to Moin Khan, FOUR, flighted up full outside off stump, Moin chases after it, playing a cracking lofted shot over cover to break the run of 15 scoreless balls 100.4 Bradburn to Moin Khan, OUT: Moin is suckered in, flighted ball outside off stump, swings strongly through it, but plants it straight down the throat of Martin down at wide long on Pakistan 304/6, Partnership of 44 Moin Khan c Martin b Bradburn 28 (39b 4x4 0x6) Yousuf Youhana 56* (111b 8x4 1x6) GE Bradburn 20.4-4-58-1 Moin shouts out in disgust at himself, a complete throwing away of his wicket, and Grant Bradburn has his 6th Test wicket ... more than 8 years after his 5th! Saqlain Mushtaq the new batsman 100.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, floated up nicely outside off stump, Saqlain comes forward, watchfully pushing it straight back down the pitch to Bradburn 100.6 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, comes well forward, watchfully defending another flighted ball outside off stump, pushing it away towards wide mid off End of over 101 (4 runs) Pakistan 304/6 (trail by 172 runs) GE Bradburn 21-4-58-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 56* (111b 8x4 1x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (2b) 101.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full ball on off stump, walks in behind it, firmly pushing straight up to Tuffey at mid off 101.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, shuffles in behind it, defending from the crease away to Astle in the covers 101.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends away to Sinclair in the covers again 101.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, low, straight full toss, firmly driving straight back down the ground, Oram across to his left to field from mid on 101.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, strongly cracked into the covers, but can't get it past a great diving save by Astle tumbling to his left at extra cover 101.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward in defence to a shortish ball outside off stump, pushing away towards Bella t point End of over 102 (maiden) Pakistan 304/6 (trail by 172 runs) CD McMillan 16-8-23-1 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (2b) Yousuf Youhana 56* (117b 8x4 1x6) 102.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, three runs, flighted full outside off stump, driving at it, getting a thick outside edge away wide of Fleming at slip, Astle sprints after it from backward point, just stopping it inside the rope, firing back to Parore but Yousuf has done superbly well to sneak back for the third 102.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driven straight to Sinclair at cover 102.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, watchfully defending down in close on the off side, Sinclair in to field from cover 102.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted up full and straight, driven down the ground past Martin at mid on for an easy single 102.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish, flat ball on the legs, quietly turned away to McMillan at midwicket 102.6 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props forward in defence, dropping a flat ball down in close on the off side to silly point on the bounce End of over 103 (4 runs) Pakistan 308/6 (trail by 168 runs) GE Bradburn 22-4-62-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 57* (120b 8x4 1x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 3* (5b) 103.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight on off stump, firmly driven back down the pitch to McMillan who scoops it up on his follow through 103.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, taps it down behind square on the off side, hovering out of his crease looking for a quick single but has to go back as Parore's across to tidy up where there are no slips 103.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, drifting down the leg side through to Parore 103.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, similar again, heading well down the leg side this time, Yousuf well out of the way of it as it passes through, adjudged not to be quite high enough to be called a bouncer by the umpires 103.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, leaving through to Parore 103.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, props forward to a shortish ball on off stump, opening the face to run it down to Bradburn down at third man End of over 104 (1 run) Pakistan 309/6 (trail by 167 runs) CD McMillan 17-8-24-1 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 58* (126b 8x4 1x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 3* (5b) 104.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted, full ball back down the pitch on the off side 104.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, driven straight up to Sinclair at extra cover 104.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly stroked back down the pitch on the leg side, Bradburn across to his right to field off his own bowling 104.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flatter ball, watchfully defends from the crease, dropping it down in close on the leg side 104.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball, stands tall on the crease, firmly forcing it back on the leg side, just unable to sneak it past a good diving stop falling to his left at shortish mid on 104.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, SIX, dances down the track and lofts a flighted ball high, wide and handsome over wide midwicket, the field just stand and look back at it, Martin down at long on is helpless to stop that one, lovely shot End of over 105 (6 runs) Pakistan 315/6 (trail by 161 runs) GE Bradburn 23-4-68-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 3* (5b) Yousuf Youhana 64* (132b 8x4 2x6) 105.1 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, straight through to Parore McMillan now has the confidence of his captain, as Fleming himself has moved into slip, after McMillan having had none for virtually his entire spells today 105.2 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish lifting ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease to defend down towards cover point, Bell and Sinclair dart after it to field from squarer 105.3 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, short ball outside off stump, Saqlain plays a very strange looking shot, falling to leg to give himself room, but completely off balance, swatting at it and missing through to Parore, McMillan advances on his follow through to have a glance at Saqlain 105.4 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, leaves alone this time through to Parore 105.5 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight, firmly pushed back down on the leg side of the pitch, McMillan scoots to his right on his follow through, firing it back at the stumps at the keeper's end, just wide, between Saqlain and the stumps through to Parore McMillan certainly fired up now, he sniffs the tail partially exposed and wants to get in on the action 105.6 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish lifting ball, just drifting into the legs, tucked down towards Richardson at square leg End of over 106 (maiden) Pakistan 315/6 (trail by 161 runs) CD McMillan 18-9-24-1 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 64* (132b 8x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 3* (11b) Martin returns, replacing Bradburn after a spell of 1-17 from 6 overs at the Port Hills End a wide first slip, third man, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, square leg and long leg in place 106.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driven up towards Oram at wide mid off 106.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward in defence, nudging a shortish ball on off stump away towards Sinclair in the covers 106.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretching well forward to a full ball outside off stump, firmly defends it out towards Sinclair in the covers once more 106.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, well tucked off the hip away to Richardson at square leg 106.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball outside off stump, quietly pushing it away towards Bell at point 106.6 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full and straight, firmly drives up the ground on the off side, very quick single run through with the shot, looks a bit tight as Oram's to the ball quickly, but flings it to the keeper's end, and Parore whips off the bails to no reaction from umpire End of over 107 (1 run) Pakistan 316/6 (trail by 160 runs) CS Martin 28-8-89-2 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 65* (138b 8x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 3* (11b) Harper when enquired upon for the run out, Saqlain does well to get through safely 107.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushes away from his body at a full ball, playing it away towards Sinclair at cover point 107.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches forward, defending a full ball outside off stump away towards Sinclair in the covers again 107.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, shot! full outside off stump, Yousuf drives through the line of it, lofting well clear over the top of extra cover, racing away to the boundary, played a little inside out, but always in control 107.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, slightly shorter ball outside off stump, firmly driving straight to Astle in the covers 107.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish straight ball, sits up to be smacked but Yousuf mistimes the pull, playing far too late, dragging down towards wide midwicket, past a surprised Fleming at shortish midwicket, for a single, when it was planned to go through square leg 107.6 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, defends with a dead bat back on the off side of the pitch End of over 108 (5 runs) Pakistan 321/6 (trail by 155 runs) CD McMillan 19-9-29-1 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 70* (143b 9x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 3* (12b) four overs remaining to be bowled today, it's just getting a little darker now, but certainly nothing of concern as a fair breeze blows through 108.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, pushes away from his body, steering it down through between slip and gully, down to Astle at third man now Astle comes into the slips with the lesser batsman on strike, though Bell goes down to third man from the covers to try and ensure Saqlain doesn't get away with any streaky boundaries fine! 108.2 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defended down on the leg side, Richardson in to field from square leg 108.3 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, ducks well underneath a short ball, leaving it through to Parore 108.4 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, Saqlain plays an extraordinary attempted hook shot, his feet all over the show, just throwing the bat at the ball, and doing so very hard, doesn't time it all that well, but plenty of power and it's away over midwicket, pitching and just rolling over the rope a few metres away, very unorthodox but that's the way Saqlain tends to play 108.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, full on the legs, clipped much better through vacant midwicket, placing it well for an easy two as McMillan has to go back after it from wide mid on 108.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, drops it down in close on the leg side, Martin hurries forth to field on his follow through, with Richardson out at deep square leg instead of much closer due to the earlier boundary End of over 109 (7 runs) Pakistan 328/6 (trail by 148 runs) CS Martin 29-8-96-2 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 71* (144b 9x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 9* (17b 1x4) Tuffey replaces McMillan at the Hadlee Stand End after a spell of 0-11 from 6 overs 109.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight on the legs, firmly clipped away straight to Richardson at square leg 109.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, short ball drifting down the leg side, Yousuf swivels on the crease, pulling strongly along the ground down to Martin at long leg 109.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, hops on the crease, defending a shortish straight ball down on the leg side of the pitch 109.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, shortish ball on leg stump, easily turned down to Martin coming in from long leg to field 109.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, very short and angling just down the leg side 109.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good quick lifting ball just outside off stump, has Yousuf hopping all about the crease as he shaped to play, but tried to bail out as it was too short, but did so very awkwardly as he almost head-butted it, just managing not to touch it at all End of over 110 (9 runs) Pakistan 330/6 (trail by 146 runs) DR Tuffey 28-7-95-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 10* (19b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 72* (148b 9x4 2x6) 110.1 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, leaves alone a short ball outside off stump, swaying back and well underneath it to let it go through to Parore 110.2 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, hops on the crease to defend down in close on the off side, Bell up from his less accustomed position of mid off to field 110.3 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, what a shot! a version of the straight pull, shortish ball outside off stump, Saqlain pulls at it but plays too late, slapping it straight down the ground just past Martin who was in no position to even attempt a caught and bowled, down to the straight long off boundary 110.4 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a short ball, but it doesn't get up all that high and every inch that Saqlain crouches, he needs, as it threatens to skim over his back through to Parore, a wry smile is brought out by the batsman 110.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, Saqlain with another unorthodox stroke, frustrating the New Zealanders, slashing at a full and wide ball outside off stump, spooning a top edge over Sinclair at point, bouncing two-thirds of the way towards the boundary, just overhauled inside the rope 110.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, thwack! slogged across the line, pulling it over McMillan's head at mid on, not too far over, but comfortably clear, and away for another boundary, 10 runs from the over End of over 111 (10 runs) Pakistan 340/6 (trail by 136 runs) CS Martin 30-8-106-2 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 72* (148b 9x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 20* (25b 3x4) Saqlain providing some late entertainment, with just one further over remaining today 111.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight on off stump, Yousuf shuffles right in behind it, firmly stroking it straight up to Oram at mid on an interesting field set, with an off side ring, them just men in the deep square on the leg side one slip, third man, point, cover, extra cover, mid off, deepish mid on, deep square leg and long leg to be precise 111.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball on off stump, defending down into the covers 111.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fuller ball outside off stump, firmly driven straight up to McMillan at mid off 111.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a full, wide ball moving further away outside off stump through to Parore 111.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, very full outside off stump, squeezes it straight up to McMillan at mid off last ball of the day coming up ... 111.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish lifting straight ball, Yousuf tucks it away to vacant midwicket for the easiest of singles as Oram fields leisurely from mid on, and that ends the third day's play End of over 112 (1 run) Pakistan 341/6 (trail by 135 runs) DR Tuffey 29-7-96-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 73* (154b 9x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 20* (25b 3x4) a very mixed day's play today, with Pakistan certainly dominating the first two sessions and being well set to comfortably match New Zealand's first innings total, if not create a fair lead! but then there was a bit of a fight back, partly through surprising strokes from the batsmen, and some persistent bowling that finally paid off there were still a fair few runs scored in the last two hours though, as firstly Moin, and then Saqlain had a bit of a dash, while Youhana played the steadying hand at the other end but ultimately the day belonged to the big fellow, Inzamam-ul-Haq, with a classy 130, which threatened to be a lot, lot more, given the touch he was in, until he lunged too late towards a good ball from Martin, finding the edge into the slips and not being let off second time around after being dropped in the same region with his score on a measly 10, and did he ever make the CLEAR Black Caps pay, with some rasping pulls and drives Faisal and Yousuf have played important knocks, the former setting the innings up after their shaky start, and the latter is now holding the later part of the innings together as it threatened to crumble from a position of solidity in fact, when Younis Khan went out at 260, they still needed another 17 runs to avoid the follow-on with five wickets in hand Moin's flashy little cameo was a fair bit more inspiring than Saqlain's rather fortuitous, though highly entertaining, bash about the bowling was again another struggle, but the wickets have been evenly shared amongst everyone but Astle who bowled just the 3 overs strangely debutant Chris Drum was highly under-utilised by Fleming today, bowling just the 4 overs after taking a wicket with his first (legitimate) ball yesterday, and then towards the end of the day, when he was a strong chance to get tossed the new ball after either Tuffey or Martin had completed their initial spells with it, he goes and injures himself, dislocating his AC joint in his right shoulder, not very pleasant to witness at all, we're still awaiting his x-ray results from the hospital Bradburn bowled tidily, though was largely innocuous, and when the batsmen felt like it, they went after him with ease, until Moin holed out to his sheer disgust if New Zealand can't snare the last four wickets smartly tomorrow, part-time seamer McMillan may shoulder much more of the responsibility in Drum's place, if he isn't fit to return to the action tomorrow today he did ably, keeping it tight and cleverly working Faisal out by letting him fall into the trap of chasing after a looser ball with the field set for it Pakistan end the third day's play 135 runs behind on the first innings with four wickets in hand, and given the state of the pitch, taking little turn and doing very little in general to worry the batsmen, it is very much headed in the direction of a draw now that the follow-on is no longer an issue, New Zealand will have to bat again, and with the restricted time remaining, would have to score some reasonably quick runs to set up a final day chase to keep the visitors interested in going after it if they're aiming to try and level the series here, in the hypothetical situation whereby they wrap things up tomorrow with a lead of 50-100 however that is all the conjecture from CricInfo at Jade Stadium this evening, we'll wait and see until tomorrow where coverage begins at the usual local time of 10:30am, however with daylight savings ending in the wee small hours of tomorrow morning, that means it's a 2230 GMT start for international users, an hour later than normal please join us then for the fourth day's play of the second National Bank Series Test then, but until then it's good evening from CricInfo on a cloudy Christchurch evening any comments about today's coverage can be sent to comms@cricinfo.com - all feedback is greatly appreciated Match State: Stumps - Day 3 welcome to Jade Stadium in Christchurch for coverage of the fourth day's play of the second National Bank Series Test between New Zealand and Pakistan it's an overcast morning with rather grey skies all over the city, and it'll be interesting to see how dark it gets later in the day given we're starting an hour later than usual in 'real' time as daylight savings time lapsed this morning but the conditions are certainly good enough to begin with to get play underway from the scheduled start, it'll be Martin to continue at the Port Hills End from yesterday, to Yousuf Youhana just the one slip in place, with third man, gully, backward point, cover, deepish mid off, mid on, deep square leg and long leg in place for the right-hander on strike to the right arm over the wicket bowler 112.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, Yousuf shuffles well forward into it, pushing away towards cover point in defence 112.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, leaving a full ball further outside off stump through to Parore 112.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease, defending away towards backward point 112.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish lifting straight ball, easily tucked off the hip out to Richardson at deep square leg to get Pakistan underway this morning 112.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, tapping a shortish ball away up towards wide mid on, Saqlain starts to come down the wicket looking for the quick run, but Yousuf doesn't want it, has to scoot back before he gets in trouble as McMillan's up to field 112.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, squared around by a good short lifting ball on off stump, runs an outside edge down to backward point End of over 113 (1 run) Pakistan 342/6 (trail by 134 runs) CS Martin 31-8-107-2 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 74* (158b 9x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 20* (27b 3x4) Tuffey continues from last night at the Hadlee Stand End, with a slip, third man, gully, point, extra cover, mid off, mid on, deep square leg and long leg in place 113.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish lifting straight ball on off stump, defends straight back down the pitch to Tuffey 113.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, legbye: one run, props forward to a shortish ball nipping back in off the seam, rebounds down just forward of square leg for a good quick single 113.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, very good short rising ball, Yousuf has to sway the head back out of the way to avoid it through to the keeper 113.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across outside off stump, getting in behind a shortish ball on defence, playing it back down the pitch to Tuffey 113.5 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks towards the off side to avoid a short rising ball just angling on leg stump, straight through to Parore 113.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, jumps on the crease, defending down a short rising ball on off stump towards point End of over 114 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 343/6 (trail by 133 runs) DR Tuffey 30-8-96-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 74* (160b 9x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 20* (31b 3x4) 114.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fair length straight ball, Saqlain plays well in behind it, watchfully stroking it back down the pitch to Martin 114.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, comes well forward into a shortish ball outside off stump, pushing away from his body in defence towards Sinclair in the covers 114.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a shortish ball, straight through to Parore 114.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, jumps on the crease, fending down a short climbing ball from the ribs towards vacant midwicket, jogging through an easy single as Richardson has to field from deep square leg 114.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath an attempted bouncer, very wayward, heading well down the leg side through to Parore 114.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, holding the bat well back out of the way of a short ball outside off stump End of over 115 (1 run) Pakistan 344/6 (trail by 132 runs) CS Martin 32-8-108-2 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 75* (164b 9x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 20* (33b 3x4) 115.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, shouldering arms through to Parore 115.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, comes well forward to a shortish ball on off stump, defending firmly back down the pitch to Tuffey 115.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, ducks well underneath a rather short bouncer, straight through to Parore 115.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, comes well forward, watchfully defending a shortish straight ball on off stump up towards McMillan at mid on 115.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish lifting ball, pushes at it, dropping it down in close on the leg side, very sharp single taken as Tuffey sprints up to field, making Saqlain swerve away to try and get through, but safely completes the run 115.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stands tall on the crease, defending a shortish straight ball up on the leg side of the pitch End of over 116 (1 run) Pakistan 345/6 (trail by 131 runs) DR Tuffey 31-8-97-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 76* (169b 9x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 20* (34b 3x4) 116.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, firmly defends from the crease, pushing it away towards Bell at cover point 116.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fuller and straighter, Yousuf comes well forward, firmly driving up towards Oram at mid on 116.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, shot! overpitched straight ball, Yousuf simply leans into it, wonderfully driving down the ground on the leg side, no chance for Oram chasing from mid on 116.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, watchfully shuffles forward into a shortish ball, defending with a dead bat away towards cover 116.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, pushes away from his body, steering it well down to McMillan coming around from third man to field in the deep 116.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, leaving a shortish ball alone through to Parore End of over 117 (5 runs) Pakistan 350/6 (trail by 126 runs) CS Martin 33-8-113-2 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 81* (174b 10x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 20* (35b 3x4) 117.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward in defence to a shortish ball outside off stump, firmly pushing it down to Sinclair at extra cover 117.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish rising ball just outside off stump, firmly pushes away into the covers in defence once more 117.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, and again! similar ball, similar shot, played more forcefully towards Sinclair coming in from extra cover to field 117.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, rather short, gets well underneath it as it passes through to Parore 117.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fuller ball outside off stump, leans well into it, easing it firmly out to Sinclair coming in from extra cover again 117.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, ducks underneath another bouncer,l angling just down the leg side through to Parore End of over 118 (maiden) Pakistan 350/6 (trail by 126 runs) DR Tuffey 32-9-97-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 20* (35b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 81* (180b 10x4 2x6) 118.1 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, shortish ball wide outside off stump, nudges it away through backward point, McMillan up from third man to field 118.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, bouncer, and Yousuf looks to pull but it climbs a bit more on him, and slowly, just manages to avoid it as it passes through to Parore, ugly stuff, one expected Saqlain to play like that! 118.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, that's more like it! overpitched outside off stump and superbly driven straight down the ground on the off side, through Martin's hands as he tries to reach down to field on his follow through 118.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight on the toes, firmly driven straight up to Oram at mid on 118.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish straight ball, easily tucked away to vacant midwicket for a single as Richardson has to field from square leg 118.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles well across to off stump in behind a full, straight ball, pushing up towards wide mid off End of over 119 (6 runs) Pakistan 356/6 (trail by 120 runs) CS Martin 34-8-119-2 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 86* (184b 11x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 21* (37b 3x4) 119.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward across to off stump, shouldering arms to a full ball rather wide through to Parore 119.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, similar again, this one's much straighter, but is still able to leave as he stretches forward to it, leaving straight through to Parore 119.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward in defence to a fair shortish ball just outside off stump, firmly playing it down to Sinclair in the covers 119.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, short climbing ball on middle and leg, Yousuf pulls right down to Martin at long leg, pivoting on the crease and playing it well down 119.5 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, defending a shortish straight ball down towards Bell at cover point 119.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles across to off stump once more, leaving alone a fair length ball straight through to Parore End of over 120 (1 run) Pakistan 357/6 (trail by 119 runs) DR Tuffey 33-9-98-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 87* (188b 11x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 21* (39b 3x4) the first bowling change of the day, with Bradburn coming in to replace Martin after a spell of 0-31 from 7 overs at the Port Hills End slip, backward point, cover, mid off, short midwicket, long on, midwicket, deep backward square leg and short leg in place for the right hander facing the off spinner coming over the wicket 120.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up rather full and straight on the toes, strongly straight driven on the leg side, but can't beat a fine tumbling save by Bell at short midwicket diving to his right, palming the ball down to Bradburn to prevent a run 120.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward to a flighted ball outside off stump, nudging it away towards point where Astle's in to field 120.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up very full outside off stump, Yousuf is drawn well forward, squeezing it straight back down the pitch to the bowler 120.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, sits forward on the crease, watchfully dead batting a slightly shorter ball outside off stump down in close on the off side 120.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight on off stump, Yousuf comes well forward, stroking it back down the pitch with a vertical bat to the bowler 120.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, Yousuf comes well forward, driving up towards wide mid off, very sharp single taken with the shot, Martin flings it at the bowler's end but it goes well wide, needing a few players to back up in the midwicket region End of over 121 (1 run) Pakistan 358/6 (trail by 118 runs) GE Bradburn 24-4-69-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 88* (194b 11x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 21* (39b 3x4) 121.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, getting good bounce and carry straight through to Parore as Yousuf raises the bat well clear to leave alone 121.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driving straight out to Sinclair at extra cover 121.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, loose ball well punished by Yousuf, low full toss and easily cracked straight down the ground on the leg side, between bowler and McMillan at mid on that takes Yousuf into the 90s, and Tuffey to his century 121.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a short climbing ball outside off stump through to Parore 121.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball through to the keeper 121.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short climbing straight ball, Yousuf has to hop right up on the crease, fending it down in close on the leg side, half looks for a quick single but has to stop as mid on's up quickly End of over 122 (4 runs) Pakistan 362/6 (trail by 114 runs) DR Tuffey 34-9-102-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 21* (39b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 92* (200b 12x4 2x6) 122.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props well forward in defence, dropping a flighted ball on off stump, quietly pushing it back on the off side for Bradburn to field off his own bowling 122.2 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches well forward to a rather flighted ball wider outside off stump, quietly pushing out towards Sinclair at cover 122.3 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches forward again, dead batting a flatter ball down in close on the off side, Sinclair jogs in to tidy up 122.4 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly drives straight back down the pitch to Bradburn 122.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up fuller and straighter on the legs, turns it away towards McMillan at midwicket 122.6 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretching well forward to a straight ball, watchfully pushes it away towards Bell at short midwicket in defence End of over 123 (maiden) Pakistan 362/6 (trail by 114 runs) GE Bradburn 25-5-69-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 92* (200b 12x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 21* (45b 3x4) 123.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish straight ball just outside off stump, Yousuf whips it from off to leg, turning it away towards vacant midwicket for an easy single as Oram fields from square leg 123.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks well underneath a bouncer, doesn't get up as much as wanted, heading well down the leg side also 123.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, pushes firmly away towards Bell at point in defence 123.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, shortish straight ball, tucks it down in close on the leg side, playing it well for a smart single with the shot as Astle has to scoot in from midwicket to field, easily through 123.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, bread and butter for a batsman of Yousuf's ilk, crashing it away through the gap at extra cover to the boundary, now just three short of his century 123.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, watchfully defends from the crease, pushing it down towards cover point End of over 124 (6 runs) Pakistan 368/6 (trail by 108 runs) DR Tuffey 35-9-108-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 22* (48b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 97* (203b 13x4 2x6) 124.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, watchfully defending a floated ball down towards Sinclair at cover 124.2 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full just outside off stump, quietly drops a full ball down in close on the off side 124.3 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full and straighter, quietly turns it away to Bell at short midwicket 124.4 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, legbye: one run, flatter ball on the legs, dropped away backward of square from the pad for an easy single, Parore darting after it from behind the stumps 124.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, leans well forward to defend quietly back down the pitch to the bowler 124.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flatter ball, stands back on the crease, firmly defending back on the leg side of the pitch, to Bell at short midwicket End of over 125 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 369/6 (trail by 107 runs) GE Bradburn 26-6-69-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 22* (52b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 97* (205b 13x4 2x6) McMillan comes in to replace Tuffey at the Hadlee Stand End after a spell of 0-15 from 8 overs no slip in place, with a short third man, backward point, short cover, extra cover, wide mid off, mid on, midwicket, square leg and long leg in place for the right-handed Saqlain on strike to the right arm over the wicket medium paced McMillan 125.1 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, after a big build-up, lots of stretches, a practice run in, a look around the field, some more stretches, McMillan trundles in and delivers a rather loopy slow full toss outside off stump, that's not fooling Saqlain, who quietly taps it down to Fleming at short cover now McMillan takes his time getting to his mark again, and Fleming comes over from short cover to have a chat with him, and now Saqlain sits down next to the pitch in boredom! funny scenes here, McMillan trying to fox them, looks to be struggling to get in to the crease 125.2 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, and another laboured ball, full and wide outside off stump, slightly swinging away through to Parore, Saqlain reaches for it but misses and another stoppage, now Fleming and Parore both jog over to him, he seems to be struggling with his insulin levels, the physio comes on and delivers a drink of water and some fruit jube lollies, time for a drinks break as it wastes a fair amount of t time, the Pakistan batsmen come together and just look on in confusion and amusement until they cotton on to it, Astle comes over and jokingly grabs the lollies for consumption after the longish drinks break concludes, McMillan is ready to bowl again and looking a fair sight more spritely 125.3 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, leaves alone a full ball rather wide outside off stump through to Parore Fleming did up Saqlain's chin strap under the helmet before the last ball, now Saqlain requests Astle to tie his shoelaces ... both of them! 125.4 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly drives straight to Fleming at short cover 125.5 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, straighter and fuller, this time firmly clips it straight to Astle at short midwicket 125.6 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, floated slower ball wide outside off stump, leans watchfully in to it, pushing away to Sinclair at cover End of over 126 (maiden) Pakistan 369/6 (trail by 107 runs) CD McMillan 20-10-29-1 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 97* (205b 13x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 22* (58b 3x4) 126.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted up rather full outside off stump, pushes away from his body to steer it away backward of point, nicely easing it away fine of Astle at backward point who fields as they take an easy single 126.2 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full and straight, stretches forward, quietly defending down in close on the leg side 126.3 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches well forward, kicks it away in close on the leg side 126.4 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, laps it around the corner down to Tuffey at deep backward square leg 126.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted full on the legs, firmly driven into the ground, but into Richardson's legs at short leg, just drops away behind him, where Parore scoots after it as Richardson is unsighted 126.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shuffles well forward into a flighted ball on off stump, firmly pushing it straight back down the pitch to Bradburn End of over 127 (2 runs) Pakistan 371/6 (trail by 105 runs) GE Bradburn 27-6-71-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 23* (61b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 98* (208b 13x4 2x6) 127.1 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, pushes away from his body to defend towards Bell at point 127.2 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, full on the legs, turned away down to Martin at long leg for an easy single 127.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight just outside off stump, leans well into it, firmly driving straight up to Richardson at mid off 127.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, watchfully comes well forward, defending a full ball outside off stump towards Fleming at short cover 127.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, cutting it straight down to Bell at point, doing it with nonchalant ease, no great effort required to play such sweet strokes 127.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, rather full and straight, firmly squeezes it back down the pitch, McMillan fields on his follow through End of over 128 (1 run) Pakistan 372/6 (trail by 104 runs) CD McMillan 21-10-30-1 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 24* (63b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 98* (212b 13x4 2x6) 128.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flighted up full on the legs, swept down to Tuffey at long leg 128.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, Yousuf shuffles well forward, stroking it up towards wide mid off, running an easy quick single with the shot as Oram fields to his left from straighter 128.3 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flatter, straight ball, Saqlain kneels to sweep it away once more out to Tuffey at deep backward square leg 128.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, eases it away square through the covers for a simple single, and there's Yousuf's 6th Test century, off 214 balls, 13x4, 2x6, and his 5th in his last 8 Tests (and 14 innings), a fine knock 128.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted, full ball on off stump back down the pitch to Bradburn 128.6 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full and straight, defending down in close on the leg side to Richardson under the helmet End of over 129 (4 runs) Pakistan 376/6 (trail by 100 runs) GE Bradburn 28-6-75-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 100* (214b 13x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 26* (67b 3x4) 129.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight outside off stump, firmly drives back down the pitch straight to McMillan on his follow through 129.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, comes well forward on to the drive, not quite playing it perfectly as he mistimes a full ball straight to Fleming at short cover, but kept it down unlike Faisal yesterday, so lives to face another ball 129.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shuffles right across to off stump to firmly down the pitch on the leg side 129.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, very full on the legs, strongly clipped away straight to Astle at wide midwicket 129.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, defends a shortish ball on off stump down to Fleming at short cover 129.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball, dropping it down from bat/pad to Astle at short midwicket End of over 130 (maiden) Pakistan 376/6 (trail by 100 runs) CD McMillan 22-11-30-1 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 26* (67b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 100* (220b 13x4 2x6) 130.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, comes well forward to a flighted full, and straight ball, pushing firmly back down the pitch to the bowler 130.2 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flatter, straighter ball, turns it away straight to Bell at short midwicket 130.3 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, poor ball down the leg side, very wide and short, Saqlain swivels on the crease on one knee, trying to pull fine, but misses, half-hearted appeal for caught behind as Parore takes it, but no touch of the bat there as he tried to catch up to it 130.4 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flat and straight ball, defends quietly away towards midwicket, Bell scoots up from straighter to field 130.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches a long way forward to a flat ball outside off stump, propping forward to defend back down the pitch to Bradburn 130.6 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends back on the off side of the pitch to Bradburn End of over 131 (maiden) Pakistan 376/6 (trail by 100 runs) GE Bradburn 29-7-75-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 100* (220b 13x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 26* (73b 3x4) 131.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight outside off stump, firmly driving straight to Fleming at short extra cover 131.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches a long way forward, easing a full ball outside off stump towards Bell at point 131.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, strongly straight driven down the ground on the off side, Richardson runs across from mid off, but doesn't dive, it's well past him and away to the boundary, fine stroke 131.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, dipping full ball outside off stump, firmly pushing it up towards Richardson at mid off 131.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball outside off stump, pushing it away towards Bell at point 131.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, plays and misses a full and wide ball outside off stump straight through to Parore End of over 132 (4 runs) Pakistan 380/6 (trail by 96 runs) CD McMillan 23-11-34-1 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 26* (73b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 104* (226b 14x4 2x6) 132.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches well forward in defence to a flighted ball outside off stump, quietly pushing it straight back down the pitch to Bradburn 132.2 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly stroking it back down the pitch on the off side once more to Bradburn 132.3 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driving back down the pitch to Bradburn again 132.4 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flatter, straighter ball, drops it away on the leg side, Bell up from short midwicket to field 132.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly squeezing it away towards Sinclair at cover 132.6 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches well forward, quietly easing it towards extra cover, Sinclair walks in to field once more End of over 133 (maiden) Pakistan 380/6 (trail by 96 runs) GE Bradburn 30-8-75-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 104* (226b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 26* (79b 3x4) Martin replaces McMillan at the Hadlee Stand End after a spell of 0-5 from 4 overs 133.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, comes well forward to it, driving straight out into the c overs 133.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight outside off stump, Yousuf is quickly on the drive, strongly playing it down the ground on the off side, but can't get it past McMillan quickly moving to his right to field at mid off 133.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, slightly shorter ball outside off stump, strongly drives into the covers once more, straight to Sinclair 133.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, hops on the crease to play a short climbing ball just outside off stump, tapping it down towards Tuffey at mid on 133.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good tight ball on off stump, Yousuf is drawn forward into a firm defensive stroke, playing straight up to McMillan at mid off 133.6 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball well outside off stump, Yousuf nudges it away from his body towards point where Bell fields End of over 134 (maiden) Pakistan 380/6 (trail by 96 runs) CS Martin 35-9-119-2 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 26* (79b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 104* (232b 14x4 2x6) McMillan jogs off the field, subbed off by reserve fielder Darron Reekers, with 12th man Jacob Oram already on the field for the entire day as Chris Drum is out of action with his dislocated a/c joint the official word is that he will bat if needed, but certainly won't take any further part in the field in this game 134.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, drawn forward, watchfully defending a flighted ball outside off stump back down the pitch to Bradburn 134.2 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, much flatter, quicker ball well down the leg side, Saqlain has a dabble at it but misses, Parore taking low down to his left 134.3 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretching well forward quietly pushes back down the pitch to Bradburn in defence 134.4 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, getting in behind a shortish straight ball, defending with a vertical blade out towards wide midwicket 134.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flat ball on middle and leg, shuffles forward to turn it away towards Reekers coming in from midwicket to field 134.6 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly pushed straight back down the pitch to Bradburn, completing three straight maidens End of over 135 (maiden) Pakistan 380/6 (trail by 96 runs) GE Bradburn 31-9-75-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 104* (232b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 26* (85b 3x4) 135.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, Yousuf comes well forward, driving strongly but straight up to Sinclair at extra cover 135.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, good shortish lifting ball just outside off stump, Yousuf gets well over the top of it as he comes forward, firmly driving straight down to Sinclair in the covers once more 135.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, (noball) no run, oversteps, quick and full just outside off stump, Yousuf strongly straight drives, but can't get it past Reekers at mid off fielding a couple of paces to his left 135.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, angling just down the leg side as it passes through to Parore 135.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full and straight outside off stump, strongly driving up towards wide mid off, this time Yousuf sprints through well for a quick single with the shot, Reekers fires at the bowlers end just wide, but Yousuf looked well home in the end, though had to slide his bat hard to ensure it 135.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, pushes away from his body, defending towards Bell at cover point 135.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, shot! cracking stuff by Saqlain, a real baseball shot as he slams it through the covers to the boundary, travels like a tracer bullet End of over 136 (6 runs) Pakistan 386/6 (trail by 90 runs) CS Martin 36-9-125-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 105* (237b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 30* (87b 4x4) he looked to pull it around but it came on to the bat quickly, ending up sending it through the off side instead, remarkable stuff Astle comes on to replace Bradburn after a spell of 0-7 from 8 overs at the Port Hills End 136.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, short and wide and moving away outside off stump, Yousuf leans to it, helping it away through backward point, third man up from the deep to field 136.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, straight ball angling on leg stump, turned down to Martin down at long leg 136.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, defends from the crease back down the pitch to Astle 136.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball just outside off stump, Yousuf eases it down off the face to third man, a fine exponent of the back cut has no troubles with little width to work with 136.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stands tall on the crease, defending a shortish straight ball with a straight bat back on the leg side of the pitch, Reekers in from short midwicket to field 136.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full outside off stump, leans well forward to quietly defend down in close on the off side End of over 137 (3 runs) Pakistan 389/6 (trail by 87 runs) NJ Astle 4-2-15-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 107* (240b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 31* (90b 4x4) the sun makes a welcome appearance, bathing the ground in gloriously bright conditions all of a sudden 137.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short lifting straight ball on off stump, Yousuf hops on the crease to fend it down from chest height, tucking it away towards midwicket, Richardson across from square leg to tidy up 137.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight on off stump, Yousuf drives from the crease, firmly playing it straight up to Bradburn at mid on 137.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, overpitched on the legs, strongly clipped away through vacant midwicket, Bradburn chasing after it from mid on, time for an easy two 137.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, Yousuf defends from the crease back down the pitch to Martin 137.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends from a fair height down towards Bell at cover point 137.6 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, rather full and wide outside off stump, Yousuf powerfully drives into the covers, but can't get it past a good stop by Sinclair falling awkwardly to his right End of over 138 (2 runs) Pakistan 391/6 (trail by 85 runs) CS Martin 37-9-127-2 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 31* (90b 4x4) Yousuf Youhana 109* (246b 14x4 2x6) 138.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight on off stump, firmly strokes it straight back down the pitch to Astle 138.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, full on the legs, strongly clipped away through backward square leg, Martin has to race around the boundary rope from long leg, just stopping it inside, Richardson back from square leg to fire back the return on his behalf as the batsmen amble an easy 138.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full on the legs, firmly clipped away again, but this time too square as it's played directly to Richardson at square leg 138.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full outside off stump, Saqlain comes well forward to it, firmly playing it straight to Fleming at short cover 138.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball just drifting into the legs, drops it away forward of square on the leg side, McMillan fielding from short midwicket 138.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball on off stump, dropping it away with a dead bat towards point End of over 139 (2 runs) Pakistan 393/6 (trail by 83 runs) NJ Astle 5-2-17-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 109* (246b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 33* (96b 4x4) Bradburn replaces Martin at the Hadlee Stand End, having a switch of ends, as Martin ends his brief spell of 0-8 from 3 overs Richardson's in at leg slip, the first time such an interesting fielding position has been in place for Bradburn's bowling 139.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, drifting into the legs, firmly turned away to McMillan at midwicket 139.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, strongly driven straight to Sinclair at extra cover 139.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up straight on the legs, leans well forward to turn it away to McMillan at midwicket 139.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driving straight back down the pitch to Bradburn 139.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, forward in defence on the off side of the pitch 139.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted up full and straight on the legs, turned away quietly towards vacant square leg for an easy single ambled through End of over 140 (3 runs) Pakistan 394/6 (trail by 82 runs) GE Bradburn 32-9-76-1 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 110* (252b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 33* (96b 4x4) 140.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball on middle stump, Saqlain moves right across to off stump to turn it away, playing straight to Richardson at square leg 140.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, comes well forward, driving firmly back down the leg side of the pitch, Astle fielding low down on his follow through 140.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stabs forward in defence to a shortish ball on off stump, dropping it down inside edgily towards McMillan at short midwicket 140.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, watchfully defends from the crease, playing a good tight ball on off stump back down the pitch to Astle 140.5 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, well forward, quietly defending a shortish straight ball back down the pitch to Astle again 140.6 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, leans well forward to ease it away off the face straight to Bell at backward point End of over 141 (maiden) Pakistan 394/6 (trail by 82 runs) NJ Astle 6-3-17-0 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 33* (96b 4x4) Yousuf Youhana 110* (258b 14x4 2x6) this should be the last over before lunch, unless Bradburn gets through it smartly with 4 minutes remaining in the session 141.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up on off stump, Yousuf quietly props forward, defending down to Bell at short midwicket 141.2 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flat ball drifting on the legs, turned away with ease through backward square leg for an easy single jogged through, Oram in from the deep to field 141.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward in defence to a flighted straight ball, dropping it down in close on the leg side Bradburn switches to come around the wicket for the last three balls of the over, the sightscreen move ensuring lunch will occur at the end of this over 141.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flat ball angling on off stump, defends from the crease, dropping it down in close on the off side 141.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted full on off stump, firmly dug out back on the off side of the pitch 141.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shapes to dance down the pitch, but stops to stroke a flighted full ball up towards mid on, and that's lunch, just 54 runs in 30 overs in the session End of over 142 (1 run) Pakistan 395/6 (trail by 81 runs) GE Bradburn 33-9-77-1 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 34* (98b 4x4) Yousuf Youhana 110* (262b 14x4 2x6) it's been a rather boring session, it must unfortunately be said, as this pair virtually ensured this game will be a draw now, by batting out 30 overs, adding just 54 runs the bowling was wholly unthreatening, there's no great spark left in this match as the pitch is perhaps just a bit too good for batting, the pace is fair but all the quick bowlers from both sides are struggling to muster up sufficient venom to worry bats the partnership is now worth 91 overall, with Saqlain doing well to bat out 163 minutes thus far, probably surprising a fair few people after his smash and grab effort last night - he's only really had one, maybe two, rash strokes this morning, otherwise playing very circumspectly in support of Yousuf who has reached his 6th Test ton, in the midst of a rich vein of form, scoring almost 900 runs in his last 14 innings at an average approaching 75 Pakistan now trail by just 81 runs overall, and even if they were to capitulate after lunch, realistically there just isn't enough time for either side to force a result unless there was some astonishing hitting and some equally amazing collapses involve play will resume in just over 30 minutes time at 1:10pm local time (0110 GMT) Match State: Lunch - Day 4 the players return to the field, with Astle to continue from the Port Hills End to Saqlain 142.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defending straight down to Oram at short midwicket 142.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, similar again, shortish straight ball pushed down to Oram in close on the leg side 142.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, watchfully forward, defending a fuller, straight ball to Oram at short midwicket 142.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, defending a shortish ball down in close on the off side of the pitch 142.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, straight ball just drifting into the legs, turned away to Oram at short midwicket 142.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defends down in close on the leg side to Oram once more End of over 143 (maiden) Pakistan 395/6 (trail by 81 runs) NJ Astle 7-4-17-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 110* (262b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 34* (104b 4x4) Tuffey replaces Bradburn from before lunch at the Hadlee Stand End, ending a spell of 0-2 off 2 overs 143.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full on the legs, turned straight away to Richardson at square leg 143.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, firmly strokes it up towards Reekers at mid off 143.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish lifting straight ball on off stump, defends firmly back down the pitch on the off side to Tuffey on his follow through 143.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball outside off stump, leaving well alone through to Parore 143.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shuffles well forward into a full ball outside off stump, firmly driving into the covers to Sinclair 143.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, ducks underneath a rather short bouncer, just heading down the leg side End of over 144 (maiden) Pakistan 395/6 (trail by 81 runs) DR Tuffey 36-10-108-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 34* (104b 4x4) Yousuf Youhana 110* (268b 14x4 2x6) 144.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight, quietly pushed straight up the ground on the leg side, Martin across from mid on to field 144.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, pushing forward at a shortish ball on off stump, stroking it away towards cover point in defence 144.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, defending down a straight ball directly to Oram at short midwicket 144.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly stroked back down the pitch on the off side to Astle 144.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and plenty of width outside off stump, Saqlain goes for an expansive cover drive but plays over the top of it, missing through to Parore 144.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defends firmly straight up towards Martin at straight mid on End of over 145 (maiden) Pakistan 395/6 (trail by 81 runs) NJ Astle 8-5-17-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 110* (268b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 34* (110b 4x4) 145.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, firmly defends from the crease straight up to Reekers at mid off 145.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, steers it away to Bell at backward point 145.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump, leaving a short ball well alone through to Parore 145.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full outside off stump, firmly stroked up towards wide mid off, quick single hurried through with the shot as Reekers fields to his left, flinging wide at the bowler's end as Yousuf's through easily the first run after lunch, and the first in 27 balls overall, very slow going 145.5 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, good shortish rising ball outside off stump, Saqlain fishes at it and misses, a rare time where the ball beats the bat, straight through to Parore 145.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, good tight straight ball on off stump, Saqlain squares around on the crease to defend down in close on the off side End of over 146 (1 run) Pakistan 396/6 (trail by 80 runs) DR Tuffey 37-10-109-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 111* (272b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 34* (112b 4x4) 146.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, straight ball just outside off stump, Yousuf leans well forward, defending quietly back on the off side of the pitch to Astle 146.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, straight ball on middle and leg, firmly pushes it down the ground on the leg side, up to Martin at mid on 146.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, pushing a full ball outside off stump, towards cover point, Sinclair across to his left to field 146.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, tight ball on off stump, Yousuf props forward, quietly easing it away towards the same spot, bell this time first to it from backward point 146.5 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, Yousuf shuffles right into it, firmly pushing along the ground up towards Bradburn at widish mid off 146.6 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, firmly pushing down the ground on the off side back to Astle End of over 147 (maiden) Pakistan 396/6 (trail by 80 runs) NJ Astle 9-6-17-0 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 34* (112b 4x4) Yousuf Youhana 111* (278b 14x4 2x6) 147.1 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, my word! Saqlain suddenly comes out of his shell, charging down the track, has a big swing across the line, trying to hoist it over midwicket, edges just over Astle at second slip, down to the straight third man to bring up the Pakistan 400 147.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, guides it away down through vacant gully, to Bradburn down at third man for an easy single 147.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward to a full ball outside off stump, firmly stroking it out to Sinclair at extra cover 147.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, comes well forward, squeezed firmly straight up to Reekers at mid off 147.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short ball just outside off stump, Yousuf stands tall on the crease, defending down in close on the off side 147.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full and straight, firmly driven up the ground on the leg side, good quick single taken with the shot as mid on's quickly up to field, fling it wide of the stumps at the bowler's end End of over 148 (6 runs) Pakistan 402/6 (trail by 74 runs) DR Tuffey 38-10-115-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 112* (282b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 39* (114b 5x4) 148.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, defends back down the pitch to Astle from the crease 148.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, similar again, pushing back on the leg side of the pitch in defence 148.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, comes well forward to a fuller ball outside off stump, defending down to Fleming at short cover 148.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball on off stump, opens the face, running it down to Bell at backward point 148.5 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight on the toes, firmly driven straight up to Martin at mid on 148.6 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, opens the face, quietly running it straight down to third man End of over 149 (1 run) Pakistan 403/6 (trail by 73 runs) NJ Astle 10-6-18-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 113* (288b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 39* (114b 5x4) 149.1 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, pushing well forward to a full ball outside off stump, firmly driving wide of Sinclair at extra cover to run a single with the shot 149.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, straight through to Parore, rather short ball 149.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks well underneath another bouncer, straight through to Parore 149.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, SIX, what a shot! Saqlain plays a remarkable hook shot to a short rising ball, swings hard and high over shoulder height at it, plenty of power from the top edge that lands over deep backward square leg and into the construction zone! we'll have a fair delay as the ball is lost, someone has gone to try and retrieve it but can they find it? an amusing scene now as one of the photographers out on the deep backward square leg boundaries gives umpire Quested 'a leg up' to see over the fence and try and spot the ball! expect a classic photograph or two to be appearing in tomorrow's papers - that could well be the most interesting thing that will happen all day today! the cause for the ball is lost, and out comes a box of replacements to choose from 149.5 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, heading down the leg side, Saqlain not keen to hook now that there's a man out in the deep 149.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight, Saqlain gets right in behind it, firmly pushing up towards Oram at mid on in defence End of over 150 (7 runs) Pakistan 410/6 (trail by 66 runs) DR Tuffey 39-10-122-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 114* (289b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 45* (119b 5x4 1x6) Bradburn replaces Astle after a spell of 0-6 from 7 overs at the Port Hills End 150.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, stretching well forward to defend away to Sinclair at cover 150.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, quietly nudged away towards Astle roaming across to field at point 150.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shorter ball on off stump sits up, Yousuf strongly punches it down through point, but can't beat a fine Astle tumble and stop to his right from backward point 150.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly drives up wide of Tuffey at mid off, quick single taken with the shot as the throw goes to the keeper's end, over Parore leaping up, but Richardson's backing up 150.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly pushes back on the leg side of the pitch, Bell fields to his left from short midwicket 150.6 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flat ball on leg stump, quietly flicked away backward of square leg for an easy single, Richardson running back after it from leg slip End of over 151 (2 runs) Pakistan 412/6 (trail by 64 runs) GE Bradburn 34-9-79-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 46* (121b 5x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 115* (293b 14x4 2x6) Astle switches ends, replacing Tuffey after a spell of 0-14 from 4 overs 151.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, defends away towards Bell at point from the crease 151.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, quietly defends back on the off side of the pitch 151.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, props forward in defence, firmly pushing away towards Sinclair at cover 151.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defending straight down to Fleming at short cover 151.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, defends a full, straight ball, dropping it down to Oram at shortish midwicket 151.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, floated up slower ball, the leg break, Saqlain watchfully props forward in defence, dropping it down in close square on the leg side End of over 152 (maiden) Pakistan 412/6 (trail by 64 runs) NJ Astle 11-7-18-0 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 115* (293b 14x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 46* (127b 5x4 1x6) 152.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, flighted up full outside off stump, Yousuf plays strongly through it, cleanly lofting well over Sinclair's head at cover, away to the boundary 152.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, a bit flatter on off stump, stretches well forward, defending down to Bell at short midwicket 152.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, stretches well forward to dead bat defend it into the pitch, Parore around from behind the sticks to tidy up 152.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly stroked straight back down the pitch to Bradburn 152.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, squeezing it down in close on the leg side in defence 152.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flat on middle stump, Yousuf whips it away to square leg, shuffling across the crease End of over 153 (4 runs) Pakistan 416/6 (trail by 60 runs) GE Bradburn 35-9-83-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 46* (127b 5x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 119* (299b 15x4 2x6) 153.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight on middle and leg, quietly patted back on the leg side in defence, Oram fields from short midwicket 153.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, quicker, short ball outside off stump, Saqlain hops across to off stump, pushing firmly away to bell at backward point 153.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defends straight down to Oram at short midwicket 153.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, slower ball down the leg side, Saqlain plays at it but misses straight through to Parore 153.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props forward in defence, beaten by a quicker ball outside off stump that slides on through, Parore whips off the bail merely for dramatic effect as Saqlain's back foot momentarily lifted out of the crease before re-planting 153.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defended quietly down to Oram at short midwicket End of over 154 (maiden) Pakistan 416/6 (trail by 60 runs) NJ Astle 12-8-18-0 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 119* (299b 15x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 46* (133b 5x4 1x6) 154.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full on off stump, defending away to Sinclair at extra cover 154.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up very full on off stump, Yousuf circumspectly comes forward, defending quietly down in close on the off side 154.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, quietly pushes up the ground on the off side, Bradburn across to field himself 154.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, flighted up outside off stump, Yousuf picks the balls he wishes to dispatch at will, and this one gets the treatment as he dances down the track, lofting it straight down the ground through straight mid off 154.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a flatter ball on off stump, dropping it down in close on the leg side 154.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, flat ball on leg stump, lapped around the corner nice and fine, Reekers with a fair amount of work from deep backward square leg, diving to his right to just save inside the fine leg boundary End of over 155 (6 runs) Pakistan 422/6 (trail by 54 runs) GE Bradburn 36-9-89-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 46* (133b 5x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 125* (305b 16x4 2x6) 155.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends down in close on the off side of the pitch 155.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, full outside off stump, Saqlain tees off, chipping over extra cover, not well played, a fair slog but gets away with it, Reekers fielding to his left from wide mid off 155.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, turned straight down to Oram at short midwicket in defence 155.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full on the legs, turned away out to Richardson at square leg along the ground 155.5 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball on middle stump, worked down the ground, straight up to Tuffey at mid on 155.6 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, walks well into it, strongly driving up to Reekers at widish mid off End of over 156 (1 run) Pakistan 423/6 (trail by 53 runs) NJ Astle 13-8-19-0 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 47* (135b 5x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 125* (309b 16x4 2x6) 156.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defends down in close on the leg side 156.2 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flighted full on the legs, turned away out through backward square leg for an easy single 156.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, short ball down the leg side, tries to pull but misses, brushes the hip past Parore down the leg side, away for a couple of runs, indicates umpire Quested 156.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, quietly pushes back on the off side in defence 156.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, turns it away straight to Bell at short midwicket 156.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, short ball outside off stump, back cuts wonderfully through backward point, to the vacant third man boundary End of over 157 (7 runs) Pakistan 430/6 (trail by 46 runs) GE Bradburn 37-9-96-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 48* (137b 5x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 131* (313b 17x4 2x6) 157.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight, firmly driving back down the pitch to Astle 157.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, firmly playing it down to Tuffey at mid on 157.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, fuller straight ball, firmly driving back down the pitch to Astle 157.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full outside off stump, drives into the ground, away to Sinclair in the covers 157.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, pushing away towards Bell at point 157.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, well squared around by a shortish straight ball, pushing it towards short cover in defence End of over 158 (maiden) Pakistan 430/6 (trail by 46 runs) NJ Astle 14-9-19-0 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 131* (313b 17x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 48* (143b 5x4 1x6) 158.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, on bended knee to drive through the covers, misplays it away to Sinclair at cover 158.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly drives straight to Sinclair in the covers again 158.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flatter, full and straighter, pushes gently back down the crease on the leg side to Bradburn 158.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up outside off stump, Yousuf dances down the pitch, driving straight up to Tuffey at wide mid off 158.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driven back down the pitch to Bradburn 158.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted ball outside off stump with a dead bat in close on the off side End of over 159 (maiden) Pakistan 430/6 (trail by 46 runs) GE Bradburn 38-10-96-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 48* (143b 5x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 131* (319b 17x4 2x6) 159.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, quicker, full and straight, Saqlain watchfully pushes straight to Fleming at short cover 159.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, shortish ball, swings hard across the line, pulling it over wide midwicket, just has enough juice on it to go all the way, Saqlain starting to run, stopping, then starting again before realising it'll go all the way and that's his 3rd Test 50 from 145 balls, 6x4, 1x6, rather slow considering he was 20 off just 25 balls overnight! 159.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, firmly pushed back on the leg side of the pitch 159.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball just angling on the legs, turned away to Richardson at square leg 159.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defends back on the off side of the pitch 159.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, similar ball just outside off stump, nudged away towards Bell at point in defence End of over 160 (4 runs) Pakistan 434/6 (trail by 42 runs) NJ Astle 15-9-23-0 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 131* (319b 17x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 52* (149b 6x4 1x6) time for the afternoon drinks break, 39 runs in the hour, with 18 overs bowled, a good over rate considering there was a lengthy stoppage for a lost ball in there too the third new ball is now due, and is immediately taken, with Chris Martin back on to take it at the Port Hills End, replacing Bradburn after a spell of 0-19 from 5 overs three slips, point, cover, mid off, mid on, square leg, long leg in place, the most attacking field for quite some time, and even then it's reasonable modest outside of the lists 160.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, firmly forced off the back foot up to Oram at cover 160.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to Parore 160.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shuffles right across outside off stump, shouldering arms once more to a shortish ball through to Parore 160.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked away off the hip towards vacant midwicket, quick single with the shot as Reekers fields from up at mid on 160.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, another ugly swipe from Saqlain, but effective, slapping a short ball outside off stump over extra cover safely, pitching in the deep before trickling over the boundary 160.6 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, another wild shot, slogging across the line, dragging a fuller ball away towards wide midwicket for a quick run with the shot, Reekers up from straighter to field End of over 161 (6 runs) Pakistan 440/6 (trail by 36 runs) CS Martin 38-9-133-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 57* (151b 7x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 132* (323b 17x4 2x6) Tuffey gets first usage of the new ball from the Hadlee Stand End, replacing Astle after a spell of 0-5 from 5 overs two slips, gully, point, extra cover, mid off, mid on, deep square leg and long leg in place 161.1 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, hops on the crease to defend back on the off side of the pitch 161.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks back out of the way of a bouncer on off stump, straight through to Parore 161.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, shortish ball just angling on leg stump, tucked away off the legs towards vacant midwicket for an easy run, Richardson fields from square leg 161.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, nudging it away into the gully in defence 161.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short ball outside off stump, shoulders arms through to Parore 161.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, firmly defends down into the covers in defence End of over 162 (1 run) Pakistan 441/6 (trail by 35 runs) DR Tuffey 40-10-123-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 58* (154b 7x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 132* (326b 17x4 2x6) 162.1 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, heading well down the leg side through to Parore 162.2 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, another slog from Saqlain to the boundary, slashing at a short rising ball outside off stump, throws the bat at it and it sails high and wide of backward point, down to the vacant third man boundary now Bell moves out from point down to third man, and Sinclair moves from gully to backward point 162.3 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, another big swing, at a quicker, full ball with a bit of width outside off stump, looking to play an ugly heave over midwicket but misses 162.4 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, legbye: one run, shortish straight ball just angling into the legs, drops down in close on the leg side as he tried to whip it away but missed, from the pad, Yousuf calls him through for a quick single, Martin charges through to field on his follow through, picking up and turning to throw at the bowler's end with Saqlain struggling, but it's well wide, looked to be home in the end anyway 162.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fair length ball outside off stump, steps well into a firm push, playing it out towards Bradburn at cover 162.6 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, propping well forward at a fair length ball just outside off stump, pushing it away on the off side in defence again End of over 163 (5 runs) Pakistan 446/6 (trail by 30 runs) CS Martin 39-9-137-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 62* (158b 8x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 132* (328b 17x4 2x6) 163.1 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, sways back out of the way of a bouncer outside off stump, not quite kicking up as high as expected through to Parore 163.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, charges down the track to a short lifting ball, slapping it back down the ground, lobbing it clear over the bowler, safely between mid off and mid on, pitching and stopping in the deep, McMillan chases it down from mid off McMillan now back on the field, at the drinks break, in place of reserve fielder Darron Reekers 163.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, beaten! a rarely sighted occurrence in this innings, but it's just happened now, Saqlain playing inside the line of a lovely length ball just angling away outside off stump, having a little nibble 163.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, full and straight, firmly driven down the ground on the leg side, Oram across to his left to field from mid on as they take an easy quick single with the shot 163.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, one run, swivels on the crease, pulling down through forward square leg, Richardson scoots in from deep backward square leg to field 163.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, short lifting ball, Saqlain tries to pull, getting a thick top edge flying over the leaping Parore, down to the fine boundary, another streaky shot that the unorthodox Saqlain gets away with End of over 164 (8 runs) Pakistan 454/6 (trail by 22 runs) DR Tuffey 41-10-131-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 133* (329b 17x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 69* (163b 9x4 1x6) now heading closer and closer to his highest score, just 10 runs away 164.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, shouldering arms to a shortish ball through to Parore 164.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, shot! classy stuff from Yousuf, swivelling on the crease, pulling through vacant wide midwicket, powerfully racing through to the boundary 164.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fair length ball just outside off stump, quietly walks into it, easing it away towards Bell at point 164.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full ball just drifting into the legs, quietly turned away towards forward square leg, easy single taken with the shot as Richardson has to field from squarer 164.5 Martin to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, crouches on the crease to play a full, straight ball, turning it away to vacant square leg, Richardson in from the deep to field 164.6 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, shot! beautifully pulling through backward square leg, came right inside it, powerfully playing it around the corner, fine stroke that reduces the deficit to just 12 End of over 165 (10 runs) Pakistan 464/6 (trail by 12 runs) CS Martin 40-9-147-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 70* (164b 9x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 142* (334b 19x4 2x6) 165.1 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, jumps right across to off stump, pushing a shortish ball down backward of point, both batsmen half look for a quick single but Bell's in smartly to prevent it 165.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across outside off, holding the bat inside the line as it drifts away further through to Parore 165.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, comes right across to off stump, squaring around on the crease to defend a fair length, straight ball, pushing it back down the pitch to Tuffey 165.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, Saqlain looks to advance again, swinging and missing at a shortish ball outside off stump 165.5 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, standing tall on the crease to defend a shortish lifting ball back down the pitch to Tuffey 165.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks well underneath a bouncer heading down the leg side, straight through to Parore End of over 166 (maiden) Pakistan 464/6 (trail by 12 runs) DR Tuffey 42-11-131-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 142* (334b 19x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 70* (170b 9x4 1x6) 166.1 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, loose ball from Martin, full and wide outside off stump, strongly driving through extra cover, lovely stroke, Oram chases from mid off but no chance as it's timed too well, played on bended knee 166.2 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, defending a shortish ball down towards Sinclair at extra cover 166.3 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driven up towards extra cover, Sinclair across to his right to field 166.4 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, coming well forward, firmly pushing a ball out towards Sinclair in the covers again 166.5 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driving out towards Sinclair for the fourth straight ball 166.6 Martin to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, full and straight on the toes, firmly driven straight down the ground on the leg side, Oram chases after it from mid off, sliding to stop it just inside the boundary End of over 167 (6 runs) Pakistan 470/6 (trail by 6 runs) CS Martin 41-9-153-2 (1nb) - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 70* (170b 9x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 148* (340b 20x4 2x6) umpire Harper goes down to the boundary edge, to speak with Pakistan captain in the players enclosure just beyond it, though for what reason we're not sure at this stage 167.1 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a short pitched ball angling down the leg side, through to Parore 167.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, shot! Saqlain plays a classy back cut, far better than any of his wild heaves, and shows he can match Youhana, carving it away down through backward point 167.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, straight through to Parore again 167.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, very full, straight ball, strongly whipped away from the toes out towards wide midwicket, easy run taken with the shot as Oram fields from mid on 167.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball moving further away outside off stump through to Parore 167.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full outside off stump, firmly pushes down into the covers in defence End of over 168 (5 runs) Pakistan 475/6 (trail by 1 runs) DR Tuffey 43-11-136-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 75* (174b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 148* (342b 20x4 2x6) McMillan back after a fair break at the bowling crease (after being off the field for some time), replacing Martin after a spell of 0- 26 from 4 overs at the Port Hills End 168.1 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, full outside off stump, firmly driving out towards cover point, quick single taken with the shot 168.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, slightly shorter ball just outside off stump, firmly stroked straight up to Oram at mid off 168.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full on off stump, squeezed up towards Martin at mid on 168.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, a leg break, much slower and loopy, Yousuf leans forward on it, firmly defending down towards cover point 168.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, full and straight, firmly driven straight down the ground on the leg side, and that's Yousuf's 150 from 346 balls, 21x4, 2x6, and also gives Pakistan a 4-run lead 168.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked off the hip straight down to Richardson tumbling to his right at square leg to field End of over 169 (5 runs) Pakistan 480/6 (lead by 4 runs) CD McMillan 24-11-39-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 76* (175b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 152* (347b 21x4 2x6) 169.1 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across outside off stump, steered away to Bell at backward point 169.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer heading well down the leg side through to Parore 169.3 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, slower ball down the leg side, Saqlain awkwardly slips on the crease trying to reach after it to glance fine, missing through to Parore 169.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, bouncer, ducks well underneath, angling down the leg side through to Parore 169.5 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly pushes away towards Bell at cover point 169.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, shortish lifting ball on leg stump, tucked down off the hip towards vacant midwicket for an easy single as mid on's up to field End of over 170 (1 run) Pakistan 481/6 (lead by 5 runs) DR Tuffey 44-11-137-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 77* (181b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 152* (347b 21x4 2x6) 170.1 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer heading down the leg side, through to Parore 170.2 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, heading well down the leg side this time, Parore gloves to his left 170.3 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, (noball) no run, ducks underneath another short pitched ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore, and called no-ball for being the third of the over 170.3 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, shortish straight ball, shuffles across the crease, tucks it down through backward square leg out to Richardson in the deep 170.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, pushing towards Bell at backward point in defence 170.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, drives and misses at a full ball outside off stump, just moving away a little, was a bit wide to begin with, and just not quite of a perfect driveable length 170.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shoulder arms outside off stump to a shortish ball, straight through to Parore End of over 171 (2 runs) Pakistan 483/6 (lead by 7 runs) CD McMillan 25-11-41-1 (1nb) - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 78* (185b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 152* (350b 21x4 2x6) 171.1 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, shortish straight ball, tucked off the hip towards vacant midwicket for an easy single, Richardson across to field from square leg 171.2 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, strongly forced off the back foot straight to Bell at point 171.3 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, fuller, angling on the legs, well clipped away through backward square leg, Yousuf sprints back hard for the second, taking it well as Martin's in from the deep, firing back a fair return as Parore whips off the bails, but too slow for the speedy Yousuf 171.4 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, comes forward to a full ball outside off stump, firmly stroking up towards Bradburn at mid on with the clock just about to tick over to 3:10pm local time, it should be tea after these next two deliveries 171.5 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, no run, overpitched outside off stump, strongly driven but straight out to Sinclair at extra cover 171.6 Tuffey to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, terribly loose ball, short and sits up invitingly down the leg side, Yousuf pulls it well, getting it rather fine, too fine for Martin in the deep at long leg, and that's a good way for Pakistan to complete the session End of over 172 (7 runs) Pakistan 490/6 (lead by 14 runs) DR Tuffey 45-11-144-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 79* (186b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 158* (355b 22x4 2x6) that's two straight sessions today without a wicket falling as this pair march on, albeit in a mixed fashion with some spurts before lengthy dead periods, but their objectives are clearly being met a draw here is far more useful to Pakistan than it is to New Zealand, cancelling their chances of the possibility of winning the series, and will have to play for a drawn series by winning at Hamilton, at the rate this one is progressing Yousuf comfortably has his highest Test score, surpassing the 124 he made against England at Lahore earlier this season, in what is turning out to be a golden summer for Yousuf Saqlain too has now reached his highest Test score, equal with the 79 he made against Zimbabwe in 1996/97 at Sheikhupura, when he shared in a world record 8th wicket stand worth 313 with Wasim Akram funnily, this pair are still miles short of the record 7th wicket Pakistan partnership just against New Zealand! that's 308, between Waqar Hasan and Imtiaz Ahmed at Lahore in 1955/56 at present this pair have added 186 in the space of nearly two and a half sessions together at the crease their overall lead now stands at 14, and now the only modest hope of a positive result in this match would rely on Pakistan stretching the lead out to 120+ by the end of tonight, hitting out tomorrow morning, declaring and setting up a final day smash and grab type chase situation, but the ball is firmly in New Zealand's court, Pakistan don't need to win this Test to take the series, so there's no reason to suggest they'd even attempt this play will resume in just under 15 minutes time at 3:30pm local time (0330 GMT) Match State: Tea - Day 4 the players return after the tea break, with Bradburn to replace McMillan at the Port Hills End 172.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, shortish ball drifting down the leg side, flicked fine for a couple as Tuffey's around from deep backward square leg to field, and that's his highest Test score 172.2 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flatter, straight ball, defends back on the leg side of the pitch in defence 172.3 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, similar again, reaching forward, pushes it away towards Bell at short midwicket 172.4 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, and again, stretches forward in defence, dropping it down on the leg side of the pitch, Bell jogs up from short midwicket to field 172.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted fuller and straight, turned away to McMillan at a more conventional midwicket position 172.6 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up very full and straight on off stump, squeezed back out down the pitch to Bradburn End of over 173 (2 runs) Pakistan 492/6 (lead by 16 runs) GE Bradburn 39-10-98-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 158* (355b 22x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 81* (192b 10x4 1x6) McMillan switches ends after tea, replacing Tuffey at the Hadlee Stand End 173.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence, pushing a shortish ball on off stump back down the pitch to the bowler 173.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, floated slower ball outside off stump, rather full, driven straight up to Astle at mid on 173.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward, defending a shortish straight ball on off stump, defending with bat/pad down towards Oram at midwicket 173.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, forces off the back foot straight out to Fleming at extra cover, not usually his position in the field, but with the situation of the match being as it is, a ringed field is being employed, no slips in place 173.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball on off stump, pushing away towards Bell at point 173.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, squared around by a shortish ball angling on leg stump, taken high on the pad, rebounding away towards point End of over 174 (maiden) Pakistan 492/6 (lead by 16 runs) CD McMillan 26-12-41-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 81* (192b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 158* (361b 22x4 2x6) 174.1 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flat ball on leg stump, turned out to Tuffey at deep backward square leg 174.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly pushing back down the pitch to the bowler 174.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, flighted up too full outside off stump, very inviting and Yousuf pounces, square driving through cover point, racing away to the boundary, lovely shot that brings up Bradburn's 100, the 3rd New Zealand bowler and sixth in the match to reach the unfortunate milestone 174.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, shot! flighted up full outside off stump again, Yousuf drives immaculately through extra cover this time, too straight for Sinclair fielding in that region and it also brings up the Pakistan 500 from 1053 balls 174.5 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a flatter ball on off stump, playing it down in close on the leg side of the pitch 174.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly defends down into the covers End of over 175 (9 runs) Pakistan 501/6 (lead by 25 runs) GE Bradburn 40-10-107-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 82* (193b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 166* (366b 24x4 2x6) 175.1 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight, defends watchfully up towards mid on, Bell in from midwicket to field 175.2 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, short rising ball just outside off stump, Saqlain hops on the crease, fending it down safely towards Bell at point 175.3 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches well forward, slower ball, lets it come on and drop down towards Fleming at short cover 175.4 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish lifting ball on off stump, hops across to defend it down in close on the off side 175.5 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a short pitched ball, doesn't get up very high, taken low down by Parore 175.6 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, bouncer, angling on leg stump, ducks right back down towards off stump to avoid, through to Parore End of over 176 (maiden) Pakistan 501/6 (lead by 25 runs) CD McMillan 27-13-41-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 166* (366b 24x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 82* (199b 10x4 1x6) 176.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flatter ball on leg, turned away towards square leg, looking for a quick single but McMillan's quickly across to it from midwicket to field 176.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully drops it away from the legs towards McMillan at midwicket in defence 176.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, jumps down the track to a flat, straight ball, watchfully defending quietly back down the pitch to Bradburn as he has to bail out of an attempted big stroke being lined up 176.4 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted up full and straight on off stump, lapped around the corner out to Tuffey at deep backward square leg 176.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flat ball on leg stump, turned away out to Tuffey in the deep once more with ease 176.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball on leg stump, turned down fine for another easy single, Tuffey in from the deep to field, and that brings up a great 200 partnership from 460 balls End of over 177 (3 runs) Pakistan 504/6 (lead by 28 runs) GE Bradburn 41-10-110-1 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 168* (371b 24x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 83* (200b 10x4 1x6) 177.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward in defence to a full ball outside off stump, firmly stroking it back down the pitch to McMillan 177.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, shoulders arms through to Parore 177.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, stands tall on the crease, working it away towards Richardson at midwicket 177.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, very full ball outside off stump, strongly driven on the off side, McMillan fields well reaching low to his left on his follow through, dragging it back towards the stumps at the non-striker's end, scampering back after it as the batsmen half look for a quick single before staying back 177.5 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, leaves alone a short ball outside off stump through to Parore 177.6 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball on leg stump, tucked away through to deep backward square leg End of over 178 (1 run) Pakistan 505/6 (lead by 29 runs) CD McMillan 28-13-42-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 169* (377b 24x4 2x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 83* (200b 10x4 1x6) 178.1 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, beautiful shot from Yousuf, advancing to drive a flighted ball, wristily turning it through wide midwicket, playing it all the way along the ground, a long chase around for Martin from long on, but he can't get there, too well played 178.2 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, SIX, even better! dances down the track, smashing it hard and high over wide long off, the field just turn and look back to see it sail away into the construction site where the old embankment was a fair delay as there's nobody there to try and retrieve it, but a few people walk around from the adjacent stand, and manage to find it, after a bit of a hunt the box of new balls was about to be brought out, but not needed now 178.3 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flat ball angling on leg stump, pulled down through backward square leg, out to Tuffey in the deep 178.4 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, props forward on the crease to a flat ball outside off stump, opens the face and runs it neatly wide of slip for a couple, Astle chases from backward point 178.5 Bradburn to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, props forward to a flighted ball outside off stump, turned away towards square leg, quick single taken with the shot as it's fielded from midwicket, flung to the bowler's end, but the easy single is completed smartly 178.6 Bradburn to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence, dropping it down in close on the leg side of the pitch, the first of the over which ends up costing 14 End of over 179 (14 runs) Pakistan 519/6 (lead by 43 runs) GE Bradburn 42-10-124-1 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 86* (202b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 180* (381b 25x4 3x6) 179.1 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, just heading down the leg side through to Parore 179.2 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish lifting ball, hops on the crease to safely play it down towards Bell at point 179.3 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, short ball outside off stump, cuts and misses, straight through to Parore 179.4 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore 179.5 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, shortish ball on leg stump, glanced away fine off the legs, Martin around to field from long leg, just inside the rope 179.6 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer outside off stump, safely negotiated through to Parore End of over 180 (2 runs) Pakistan 521/6 (lead by 45 runs) CD McMillan 29-13-44-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 180* (381b 25x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 88* (208b 10x4 1x6) Astle replaces Bradburn at the Port Hills End 180.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, firmly pushes up towards Martin at mid on 180.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, full on the legs, strongly whipped away through backward square leg, another crisp classy stroke from Yousuf, now just 16 away from matching Mathew Sinclair, and a possible maiden Test double century 180.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, straighter, shorter ball, defends watchfully from the crease up towards mid on 180.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, forces off the back foot back down the pitch to Astle 180.5 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward, defending a shortish ball away towards cover point 180.6 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward in defence again, pushing up towards mid on to Martin End of over 181 (4 runs) Pakistan 525/6 (lead by 49 runs) NJ Astle 16-9-27-0 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 88* (208b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 184* (387b 26x4 3x6) 181.1 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, shortish straight ball on leg stump, tapped down towards vacant square leg, easy quick single taken with the shot as Richardson fields from midwicket 181.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer through to Parore 181.3 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump, moving further away through to Parore 181.4 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, fuller ball and a bit straighter, firmly forced down towards Astle coming in to field from long on 181.5 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, floated full, slower ball on off stump, digs it out back down the pitch to McMillan 181.6 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath a short ball, heading down the leg side End of over 182 (2 runs) Pakistan 527/6 (lead by 51 runs) CD McMillan 30-13-46-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 185* (390b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 89* (211b 10x4 1x6) 182.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, comes well forward to turn a full ball outside off stump away through square leg, Richardson in from the deep to field just behind umpire Harper, easy single jogged through 182.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full ball just outside off stump, forward in defence, dropping it away in close on the leg side, Richardson jogs in from square leg to tidy up 182.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, pushes forward to a shorter ball outside off stump, nudging it away towards point, bell in to field 182.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, playing it straight down to Bell at backward point once more 182.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight on middle and leg, turned away towards McMillan at midwicket 182.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props forward in defence to a shortish ball, dropping it down in close on the off side End of over 183 (1 run) Pakistan 528/6 (lead by 52 runs) NJ Astle 17-9-28-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 186* (391b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 89* (216b 10x4 1x6) 183.1 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full and straight, firmly driving straight down to Astle at mid on 183.2 McMillan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball on off stump, runs it down from the face to Tuffey down at third man 183.3 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducks underneath an attempted bouncer, doesn't climb up very far, straight through to Parore who takes low down 183.4 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, short pitched ball outside off stump, Saqlain sways back and out of the way, crouching to avoid it safely 183.5 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, and another short ball that doesn't get up overly high, Saqlain once more ducking beneath to let it go through to Parore he's not interested in swinging at this ones with deep square leg and long leg in place 183.6 McMillan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight, firmly driven straight up to mid on End of over 184 (1 run) Pakistan 529/6 (lead by 53 runs) CD McMillan 31-13-47-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 187* (393b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 89* (220b 10x4 1x6) 184.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushing forward at a shortish ball on off stump, steers it away to Bell at backward point 184.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushing forward, defends away towards Bell at point once more 184.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, pushing back down the pitch on the leg side in defence 184.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball drifting into the legs, flicked away out to Richardson at deep square leg 184.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across outside off stump, standing tall on the crease, defending back down the pitch to Astle 184.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, floated slower ball, watchfully leans forward to defend back down the pitch End of over 185 (1 run) Pakistan 530/6 (lead by 54 runs) NJ Astle 18-9-29-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 188* (397b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 89* (222b 10x4 1x6) and here's an interesting bowling change, Mark Richardson on to bowl a bit of slow left arm orthodox, the seventh bowler tried by New Zealand, now in the 186th over 185.1 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, coming over the wicket, flighted up full and straight, a little turn, watchfully defended back down the pitch 185.2 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, one run, floated full toss on the legs, clipping it away out to Oram at deep square leg 185.3 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flat ball on leg stump, drops it down just backward of square leg for an easy single 185.4 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball turning away outside off stump, stands tall, forcing it straight down towards Tuffey at mid off, quick single with the shot the crowd start a bit of clapping and chanting, in a bit of fun as a real part-timer is having a bowl, after being deathly quiet for the rest of the day so far 185.5 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flat ball turning away, runs it straight down to Sinclair at backward point as he flinches open the face of the bat with some unexpected turn coming 185.6 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up very full, watchfully drops it down in close on the leg side in defence End of over 186 (3 runs) Pakistan 533/6 (lead by 57 runs) MH Richardson 1-0-3-0 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 190* (400b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 90* (225b 10x4 1x6) 186.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward in defence to a shortish straight ball, pushing it away towards Fleming at cover 186.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shortish straight ball, pushing up towards mid on 186.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full and straight, quietly pushed up towards mid on, tight single sprinted through with the shot as Bradburn approaches it, but fails to pick up on the run, leaving it behind 186.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, pushing away towards Bell at point in defence 186.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props forward in defence, playing it down towards Fleming at cover 186.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, defending a shortish straight ball back down the pitch to the bowler End of over 187 (1 run) Pakistan 534/6 (lead by 58 runs) NJ Astle 19-9-30-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 191* (403b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 90* (228b 10x4 1x6) both batsmen in the 'nervous 90s' of sorts, though Youhana is just short of a double ton, rather than the single one that Saqlain is looking for - and what would be his first in first-class cricket also 187.1 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full on leg stump, turning in as Yousuf kicks it away, the crowd appeal for lbw, getting into it now 187.2 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, one run, short ball outside off stump, cutting hard down to Tuffey at deep point 187.3 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, bye: one run, full down the leg side, tries to sweep but misses, through Parore also for a bye as Sinclair fields from backward point 187.4 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly pushed away to McMillan in the covers 187.5 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a flat ball turning in on off stump, defending back down on the off side of the pitch 187.6 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flat ball, firmly forced on the leg side, Fleming palms it down coming across from midwicket to field End of over 188 (2 runs) Pakistan 536/6 (lead by 60 runs) MH Richardson 2-0-4-0 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 90* (229b 10x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 192* (408b 26x4 3x6) 188.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, firmly defends from the crease back down the pitch to Astle 188.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked away towards McMillan at midwicket 188.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, leaving a full and widish ball alone through to Parore 188.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props well forward to a full ball outside off stump, firmly pushing it back to Astle 188.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, FOUR, short ball down the leg side, wristily flicked away through backward square leg, well played and well placed as Tuffey's too slow to get around from long leg and the timing carries it all the way to the rope 188.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, squared right around by a shortish straight ball, watchfully defending back down the pitch to Astle End of over 189 (4 runs) Pakistan 540/6 (lead by 64 runs) NJ Astle 20-9-34-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 192* (408b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 94* (235b 11x4 1x6) time for the final drinks break of the day 189.1 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, pushing away towards McMillan in the covers 189.2 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted full outside off stump, eased away towards point, looking for a quick single but Sinclair's quickly up from backward point to field to prevent it 189.3 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly driven back down the pitch to Richardson 189.4 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flat ball on leg stump, whipped away off the legs to Bell at square leg 189.5 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, shuffles right back in behind a short ball, defends straight into the pitch at his feet, dropping down in close on the off side 189.6 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, one run, flighted up full and straight, driven up towards wide mid on, quick single taken with the shot End of over 190 (1 run) Pakistan 541/6 (lead by 65 runs) MH Richardson 3-0-5-0 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 193* (414b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 94* (235b 11x4 1x6) 190.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, full outside off stump, firmly driven up towards wide mid off, easy quick run taken with the shot as Martin fields to his left 190.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight, firmly drives back down the pitch to Astle 190.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props well forward in defence, dropping a shortish ball away to Fleming at extra cover 190.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defends from the crease away towards McMillan at midwicket 190.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, defends down on the leg side of the pitch 190.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, similar again, tucked away towards McMillan at shortish midwicket as he shuffles right across to off stump End of over 191 (1 run) Pakistan 542/6 (lead by 66 runs) NJ Astle 21-9-35-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 194* (415b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 94* (240b 11x4 1x6) 191.1 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball outside off stump turning away, nudged down towards cover point, quick single taken with the shot, they quickly scoot through safely as Sinclair fields from behind square 191.2 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props well forward in defence, turns in from outside leg stump, half-hearted appeal from Richardson, about the first one of the entire day, so the crowd join in! pitching outside leg 191.3 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props forward in defence, firmly driving back down the pitch to Richardson 191.4 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flighted up full well down the leg side, sweeps very fine reaching after it, Martin around from long leg to field 191.5 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flat ball on off stump, firmly driving from the back foot away to McMillan at extra cover 191.6 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full on the legs, turned away to Fleming at backward square leg End of over 192 (2 runs) Pakistan 544/6 (lead by 68 runs) MH Richardson 4-0-7-0 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 95* (243b 11x4 1x6) Yousuf Youhana 195* (418b 26x4 3x6) 192.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props forward in defence, dropping it away towards Fleming in the covers 192.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, steps well forward to a shortish ball outside off stump, quietly defending down in close on the off side with bat/pad together 192.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full outside off stump, firmly driven driven straight up to Martin at mid off 192.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, standing tall on the crease, defending quietly back on the off side of the pitch 192.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretches well forward, quietly defending straight back down the pitch to the bowler 192.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, stretching well forward, pushing back on the off side of the pitch back to Astle once more End of over 193 (maiden) Pakistan 544/6 (lead by 68 runs) NJ Astle 22-10-35-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 195* (418b 26x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 95* (249b 11x4 1x6) 193.1 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence to a flat ball outside off stump, drops it down in close on the off side 193.2 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, carved away through backward point, lovely shot and he's on to 199 193.3 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props forward in defence, dropping it down in close on the leg side, Fleming in to pick up from midwicket 193.4 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, one run, and there it is! a great 200 from Yousuf, from 422 balls, 27x4, 3x6, forcing it up towards Astle at deepish mid on, very quick single taken with the shot, the throw at the bowler's end just misses it was very tight but he's through, and he raises his bat to his team-mates behind the long off boundary, in the direction he's running through towards, then kneels to the ground in prayer and thanks, great scenes for the Pakistanis 193.5 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted ball on leg stump turning in, takes the front pad and draws a loud appeal from Richardson, given not out by umpire Harper, though the crowd boo a little upon seeing the replay on the big screen, looked to be pitching outside the line though 193.6 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props forward in defence, drops it down in close on the off side End of over 194 (5 runs) Pakistan 549/6 (lead by 73 runs) MH Richardson 5-0-12-0 - Hadlee Stand End Yousuf Youhana 200* (422b 27x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 95* (251b 11x4 1x6) 194.1 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, forward, defends back on the off side of the pitch 194.2 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, no run, props well forward in defence, firmly stroking it away towards cover point 194.3 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, comes well forward to a full ball, scooping it over the top of extra cover, not well timed but gets it away over Fleming's head, bringing up the Pakistan 550 194.4 Astle to Yousuf Youhana, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, steers it away through vacant gully, down towards Oram at third man 194.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, well squared around on the crease in defence, drops it down towards McMillan at shortish midwicket 194.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across the crease, firmly defending up towards mid on End of over 195 (3 runs) Pakistan 552/6 (lead by 76 runs) NJ Astle 23-10-38-0 - Port Hills End Yousuf Youhana 203* (426b 27x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 95* (253b 11x4 1x6) 195.1 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends stretching well forward, dropping it away towards McMillan in the covers 195.2 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flighted up on leg stump, defends down in close on the leg side with a dead bat 195.3 Richardson to Yousuf Youhana, OUT: amazing! Yousuf dances down the pitch, smashing it straight back down the ground, but Richardson clutches it above his head, tossing it up in the air in triumph, and starts running all the way through his team-mates, almost aeroplane-like, Pakistan 552/7, Partnership of 248 Yousuf Youhana c & b Richardson 203 (429b 27x4 3x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 95* (253b 11x4 1x6) MH Richardson 5.3-0-12-1 high-fiving everyone, running all the way down towards long leg, grinning as broad as anything in astonishment, his maiden Test wicket - and what could possibly be his only ever one! the demon partnership breaker does it, with the 248-run stand broken, what a great marathon effort, and Yousuf walks off to a standing ovation, an exhausting effort, superb stuff the crowd pep to life, laughing and joining in with Richardson's over-excited celebrations, this despite New Zealand seeing 552/7 on the scoreboard against them! and out comes Waqar Younis to the crease in the meantime, coming out to bat a long time after what he probably expected he would be, a long wait! 195.4 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flighted up on leg stump, defends down in close on the leg side 195.5 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, tries to sweep a flatter ball on leg stump, misses and is struck on the pad, half appeal for lbw but pitched outside the line 195.6 Richardson to Waqar Younis, one run, flighted full on leg stump, swept down to long leg to get off the mark End of over 196 (1 run) Pakistan 553/7 (lead by 77 runs) MH Richardson 6-0-13-1 - Hadlee Stand End Waqar Younis 1* (3b) Saqlain Mushtaq 95* (253b 11x4 1x6) 196.1 Astle to Waqar Younis, one run, short ball outside off stump, back cut strongly down to Oram at third man 196.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball, shuffles right across to off stump, getting right in behind it to defend back to Astle 196.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, leaving alone a fair full and wide ball through to Parore 196.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, goes right across to off stump to defend towards McMillan at midwicket 196.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, runs it away straight to Bell at backward point, Saqlain practices the shot again, trying to open the wrists more to run it finer next time 196.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, full on the legs, well turned out through backward square leg, Tuffey around from long leg to field End of over 197 (2 runs) Pakistan 555/7 (lead by 79 runs) NJ Astle 24-10-40-0 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 96* (258b 11x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 2* (4b) 197.1 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flat ball turning in from leg stump, worked away towards square leg, looking for a quick single but they hold off as Bell smartly scoots across from midwicket to field 197.2 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends down in close on the leg side, Bell quickly in to field again 197.3 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, Saqlain defends from the crease, dropping it down in front of him with a dead bat 197.4 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, flighted up full on the legs, turned away towards forward square leg for an easy single as Bell fields from midwicket Richardson switches to come around the wicket to Waqar, though bath batsmen are right handers 197.5 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flighted up full on off stump, props well forward, defending away towards point, Parore goes after it from behind the stumps 197.6 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flatter, quicker ball outside off stump, Waqar fishes after it but misses as Parore snaffles it up to his right End of over 198 (1 run) Pakistan 556/7 (lead by 80 runs) MH Richardson 7-0-14-1 - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 97* (262b 11x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 2* (6b) 198.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, full and straight, quietly taps it up towards mid on, quick single with the shot taken as Tuffey's up to field from a bit deeper backward point, point, cover, mid off, mid on, short midwicket, square leg, long leg and third man in place 198.2 Astle to Waqar Younis, no run, props forward in defence, quietly squeezing it back on the off side of the pitch 198.3 Astle to Waqar Younis, no run, props forward to a shortish ball on off stump, defending quietly down towards Sinclair in the covers three overs have to be bowled after this, and despite some lengthy delays throughout the day for all manner of reasons, we might even sneak in a bonus over can Saqlain get his maiden first-class century here in time? he's just two away, though presently off strike 198.4 Astle to Waqar Younis, no run, forward, defending a straight ball to McMillan at short midwicket 198.5 Astle to Waqar Younis, one run, pushing forward at a shortish ball outside off stump, opens the face to run it down to Oram at third man 198.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, Saqlain's unable to grab the strike, forced to defend back on the leg side of the pitch End of over 199 (2 runs) Pakistan 558/7 (lead by 82 runs) NJ Astle 25-10-42-0 - Port Hills End Waqar Younis 3* (10b) Saqlain Mushtaq 98* (264b 11x4 1x6) 199.1 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flighted up full from around the wicket, stretches well forward to defend quietly square on the off side, Parore tidies up from behind the stumps 199.2 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flighted up full and straight, defending down in close on the off side from bat/pad 199.3 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, stretches well forward, quietly defending down to McMillan at short cover a flighted ball on off stump 199.4 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flighted up full and straight, Waqar pads it away down in close on the leg side 199.5 Richardson to Waqar Younis, one run, slower, flatter ball outside off stump, cutting it out towards Tuffey at deep point Saqlain only has another solitary ball in the over to face, and try and get the strike back for the new over Richardson switches back to come over the wicket to Saqlain 199.6 Richardson to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, flighted up very full, Saqlain props forward with bat/pad tucked together tight, determined to keep it out, taken on the pad and draws a loud appeal for lbw from Richardson as it drifts back in, but he does so with a fair smile on his face, as has Saqlain grinning just as broadly End of over 200 (1 run) Pakistan 559/7 (lead by 83 runs) MH Richardson 8-0-15-1 - Hadlee Stand End Waqar Younis 4* (15b) Saqlain Mushtaq 98* (265b 11x4 1x6) 200.1 Astle to Waqar Younis, no run, forward, defending a full and straight ball down in close on the leg side 200.2 Astle to Waqar Younis, no run, forward, defending a shortish ball on off stump down in close on the off side 200.3 Astle to Waqar Younis, no run, props well forward, quietly defending a shortish ball back down the pitch to Astle 200.4 Astle to Waqar Younis, no run, props forward again, quietly defending away towards Sinclair at cover point 200.5 Astle to Waqar Younis, no run, forward, defending firmly away into the covers 200.6 Astle to Waqar Younis, one run, full on the legs, clipped away out to Richardson at deep square leg, Waqar retains the strike again off the last ball of the over, Waqar seems determined to deny Saqlain of a century tonight! End of over 201 (1 run) Pakistan 560/7 (lead by 84 runs) NJ Astle 26-10-43-0 - Port Hills End Waqar Younis 5* (21b) Saqlain Mushtaq 98* (265b 11x4 1x6) Waqar and Saqlain meet in the middle of the pitch at th end of the over, it looks like poor Saqqy gestured "why did you do that to me?!", but it was no doubt quite amiable, plenty of time tomorrow to get it if need be, as the match has been essentially killed off completely beyond any shadow of a doubt 201.1 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, props forward in defence to a flighted straight ball, dropping it down in close on the leg side from bat/pad Saqlain looks around the field, pointing out to Waqar around the field as to where he can find a single ... and Waqar gestures back to him that he can't, there are fielders everywhere! 201.2 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, quietly defends away towards Bradburn at point 201.3 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly defending straight back down the pitch to Richardson 201.4 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends down in close on the off side just one more ball for Waqar to get a single to give Saqlain a chance to get his ton tonight 201.5 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, flighted up full and straight, drops it down in close on the off side, and that's it for Saqlain tonight, he takes off his gloves! 201.6 Richardson to Waqar Younis, (noball) no run, amazing! Richardson bowls a bouncer! rearing up on leg stump, Waqar fends it down in close on the leg side, Saqlain looks on in surprise as it's no- balled, but they can't get a single, Parore to it quickly 201.6 Richardson to Waqar Younis, no run, and this is the last ball of the day last time, trying to slash a flat, quick ball outside off stump through the covers, drags an inside edge into the deck, away towards mid on End of over 202 (1 run) Pakistan 561/7 (lead by 85 runs) MH Richardson 9-0-16-1 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 98* (265b 11x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 5* (28b) the no-ball takes up a few more seconds so that the clock ticked past 5:30pm, and therefore we can't sneak in a bonus over tonight the players walk from the field, with Saqlain raising his bat to the crowd as he walks off to a smattering of applause, while a grinning Waqar follows closely behind him off the field Pakistan's day today, though sadly it was excruciating viewing as it went along at a snail's pace, definitely a day for the purists but there was the fine batsmanship of Yousuf Youhana to follow throughout the day, who continued to play classy strokes all around the wicket, and not giving anything remotely near a chance, posting the second double century of the match after Mathew Sinclair, sadly to fall just one run short of his counterpart's innings total when he lashed out after Richardson, his first injudicious stroke, and it cost him his wicket, much to the incredible delight of the bowler! the pair batted together for more than 5 hours today, looking not far off managing to last the entire day together, but after 312 minutes today it ended, a fantastic effort Saqlain however manages to last through the entire day's play, poised on 98 not out for his maiden Test, and indeed first-class, century, presuming Pakistan (almost unquestionably) elect to bat on tomorrow morning if he reaches it, one certainly can't say it's been the most wonderful Test century in history, as the No 8 man played some audacious strokes that continually paid off and steered clear of the frustrated fielders, but that is the way he plays and it's come off, bringing back memories of his support act to Wasim Akram's 257 at Sheikhupura against Zimbabwe in 1996/97 when he made his previous Test and first-class best of 79, mixing chancy attacking batting with solid, orthodox defence not much can be said on the bowling side of things, a great day of toil and containment once more, as just 220 runs were scored in 90 overs for the loss of Yousuf's wicket with no Drum available due to his shoulder injury, it put a greater burden on the two remaining pace bowlers Tuffey and Martin, while it also meant Bradburn, McMillan and Astle shouldered a fair bit of the bowling also McMillan suffering problems with his insulin levels when he began, and spent a fair time off the field, but was able to come back on mid-afternoon at the drinks break, and start bowling again soon after, thanks to a wavering of the normal restrictions in place for such things, with Moin Khan telling umpire Harper that it was fine, a kind gesture, though it helped New Zealand little as the ball beat the bat fewer times in the day than one can count fingers on two hands ironically, it was ultra-part-time bowler Mark Richardson who took the first and only wicket of the day, and his celebration once he got it was the home crowd's highlight of play today! he started his first-class career as a slow bowler, but got the yips and left cricket for a few years, only to come back as a batsman, steadily creeping up the batting order, now to open ... and takes a wicket with his 39th ball in Test cricket! Pakistan lead overall by 85 runs with one day to play, such has been the difficult to take wickets on this perfect batting deck (perhaps a little too perfect), that we haven't even completely two entire innings in 4 days so far 1037 runs have been scored in the match for the loss of just 17 wickets, an average of exactly 61 apiece - a high price to pay! there is no impetus from either side to get this match going anywhere, so expect things to meander even further tomorrow, with only psychological gains ahead of the third Test being the order of play, if anything at all 1848 people turned up today, roughly as many as have turned up on all the others, amazingly most stayed towards the end, despite how bland it got at times, though they were at least lucky enough to witness the wicket that fell! that's all from a pleasant Jade Stadium this evening, bathed in sunshine as the Pakistan team relax with a vigorous game of soccer on the outfield please join us again, if you dare, of the final day's play of this second National Bank Test, starting at 10:30am local time (2230 GMT) until then, it's goodbye from CricInfo in Christchurch - any comments about today's coverage can be sent to comms@cricinfo.com - all feedback is greatly appreciated Match State: Stumps - Day 4 welcome to Jade Stadium in Christchurch for the fifth and final day's play of this doomed-to-be-drawn second National Bank Test between New Zealand and Pakistan the conditions are overcast, but the players are out on to the field, we're ready to go immediately it'll be Nathan Astle to continue from overnight at the Port Hills End, bowling to Saqlain on 98 not out 202.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, forward to a shortish ball outside off stump, quietly pushes back on the off side of the pitch in defence 202.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full on the legs, firmly nudged away straight to Richardson at square leg 202.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, forward to a straight ball, working it away towards McMillan at shortish midwicket 202.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, forward, defending a straight ball back down the pitch on the off side 202.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, forward, nudging a straight ball drifting in into the legs away towards McMillan at midwicket 202.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, squared around on the crease by a shortish ball on off stump, defends with a dead bat away towards short cover End of over 203 (maiden) Pakistan 561/7 (lead by 85 runs) NJ Astle 27-11-43-0 - Port Hills End Waqar Younis 5* (28b) Saqlain Mushtaq 98* (271b 11x4 1x6) it'll be Daryl Tuffey to bowl from the Hadlee Stand End, replacing Richardson from there last night 203.1 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, FOUR, what a start from Waqar! first ball he faces today and sends it sailing back down the ground, a bit too full from Tuffey and he's given the stand-and-deliver treatment, lofting straight of mid on, pitching in the deep and away it goes 203.2 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, Waqar's intentions are clear, having a mighty swipe across the line at a short lifting ball outside off stump, dragging an inside edge into the pads, dropping at the crease 203.3 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, one run, shortish lifting ball on the legs, strongly whipped away out to Richardson out at deep square leg 203.4 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, pushing forward to a full ball outside off stump, nudges it away towards backward point, taking a quick single with the shot as Sinclair swoops to his left, firing at the bowler's end but it's wide, Saqlain on to 99 203.5 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, one run, very full on the legs, squeezed away towards vacant forward square leg for an easy run 203.6 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, Saqlain ducks underneath a bouncer, doesn't climb very high, straight through to Parore End of over 204 (7 runs) Pakistan 568/7 (lead by 92 runs) DR Tuffey 46-11-151-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Waqar Younis 11* (32b 1x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 99* (273b 11x4 1x6) 204.1 Astle to Waqar Younis, one run, shortish straight ball on off stump, leans well forward into it, stroking up towards Martin coming in from long off to field a very deep defensive field set for Waqar on strike, though it's very much a compact ring field for Saqlain, though still defensive, of sorts 204.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defends down in close on the off side 204.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, oooh my! Saqlain nudges a shortish ball outside off stump backward of point, they both start to come for a quick run before panic, and they hurry back to their own creases as Bell smartly fields, the run wasn't on Saqlain's wife is excited and worried all in one go on the boundary, watching 204.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, watchfully defends back down the crease to Astle 204.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, similar again, coming forward and quietly playing back on the off side of the pitch 204.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, runs it down off the face straight to Bell at backward point, no chance for a run this time! End of over 205 (1 run) Pakistan 569/7 (lead by 93 runs) NJ Astle 28-11-44-0 - Port Hills End Waqar Younis 12* (33b 1x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 99* (278b 11x4 1x6) nervous times for Saqlain on 99, almost mucking it up completely in that last over 205.1 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, Waqar shuffles in behind it, compactly defending straight back down the pitch to Tuffey third man, backward point, deep cover, extra cover, long off, long on, wide midwicket, deep square leg and long leg the field set for Waqar on strike! 205.2 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, short ball just outside off stump, Waqar has a wild swing across the line, missing as it doesn't quite climb as much as expected, taken high on the leg and drops down in close on the off side, Tuffey hurries up to field to prevent the single 205.3 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, short rising ball angling on leg stump, Waqar tries to hook but misplays it, climbing up on him rather late as he's through the shot, drops down off the back of the arms down in close on the off side 205.4 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, no run, very good very full ball, Waqar does well to squeeze it back out down the pitch on the leg side, fine diving stop by Tuffey falling to his right on his follow through to stop it getting past for a single 205.5 Tuffey to Waqar Younis, OUT: short rising ball angling on leg stump, Waqar tries to hook again, unsuccessfully, as he misses and it takes the back of the glove, flying up high, Parore leaps up and takes a god take above his head, nonchalantly, and Waqar walks Pakistan 569/8, Partnership of 17 Waqar Younis c Parore b Tuffey 12 (38b 1x4 0x6) Saqlain Mushtaq 99* (278b 11x4 1x6) DR Tuffey 46.5-11-151-2 (2nb) Fazl-e-Akbar the new batsman 205.6 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, leaves alone a full ball outside off stump straight through to Parore End of over 206 (maiden) Pakistan 569/8 (lead by 93 runs) DR Tuffey 47-12-151-2 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 99* (278b 11x4 1x6) Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (1b) 206.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball on off stump, defending watchfully back down the pitch to Astle 206.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, pushing forward, quietly defending back down the pitch on the off side to Astle again 206.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball just outside off stump, leans into it, quietly dropping it away towards Fleming at cover 206.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, comes well forward, defending back on the off side of the pitch to Astle who fields to his left on his follow through 206.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, watchfully comes forward, defending quietly towards Fleming in the covers again 206.6 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, full and straight, quietly pushes back on the leg side of the pitch, Astle fields again End of over 207 (maiden) Pakistan 569/8 (lead by 93 runs) NJ Astle 29-12-44-0 - Port Hills End Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (1b) Saqlain Mushtaq 99* (284b 11x4 1x6) Saqlain stays on 99! Fazl to face Tuffey in the new over, another wicket here would certain make Saqlain rather nervous 207.1 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, shortish lifting ball on middle and leg, tucks it down off the hip just behind square on the leg side, the batsmen look at one another but there's no run on there with Richardson close by 207.2 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, very full ball, probably the attempted yorker, but directed outside off stump, left well alone straight through to Parore who takes low down 207.3 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, this time he gets it on line, but Fazl was waiting for it, defending solidly from the crease with the bottom of the bat jammed in to his front toe to keep it out, dropping back on the off side of the pitch to Tuffey 207.4 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, quicker ball on leg stump, hops on the crease to defend it down in close on the leg side from the pad 207.5 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, another attempted yorker, Fazl just keeps it out, much straighter ball, pushing it away towards Bell at point one more ball for Fazl to survive to give Saqlain another chance facing Astle 207.6 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, very full ball on leg stump, turns it away down to Martin at long leg, but Fazl declines the single, whether under instruction from Saqlain first, one is not sure, so Saqlain keeps the strike for Astle's new over End of over 208 (maiden) Pakistan 569/8 (lead by 93 runs) DR Tuffey 48-13-151-2 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 99* (284b 11x4 1x6) Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (7b) 208.1 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, quietly defending into the covers 208.2 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked away towards McMillan at shortish midwicket 208.3 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props well forward, defending away towards Sinclair at cover point, still on 99! now a shot of Saqlain and his wife on the big screen together, Saqlain grinning, but his wife is more than serious! 208.4 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, props forward, defending away towards Fleming at cover again 208.5 Astle to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, full on the legs, glances it fine down to Tuffey at fine leg, and there it is! a huge cheer and Saqlain jogs through, kneeling to the ground to pray in thanks, his wife is most happy on the boundary! his maiden Test and first-class century comes up in 289 balls, 11x4, 1x6 208.6 Astle to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, full and straight, drives straight up towards mid on End of over 209 (1 run) Pakistan 570/8 (lead by 94 runs) NJ Astle 30-12-45-0 - Port Hills End Saqlain Mushtaq 100* (289b 11x4 1x6) Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (8b) 209.1 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, comes well towards it, pushing away towards Bell at point now the wide spread field is in action for Saqlain on strike and with his century 209.2 Tuffey to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, dances down the track, squeezed away towards extra cover, easy single taken with the shot as Astle fields to his left 209.3 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, wayward ball well wide down the leg side, left well alone through to Parore the big defensive field remains in place for Fazl on strike also, a declaration is almost certain set to come up and New Zealand want to concede as few runs as possible 209.4 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, fishes at a slower ball outside off stump, straight through to Parore who can't glove the bouncing ball cleanly, rebounding away off his pads but doesn't cost any byes 209.5 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, low full toss outside off stump, firmly pushed straight to Astle at extra cover 209.6 Tuffey to Fazl-e-Akbar, no run, very full ball drifting on leg stump, Fazl shuffles right inside the line, squeezing it out from his toes back on the off side of the pitch End of over 210 (1 run) Pakistan 571/8 (lead by 95 runs) DR Tuffey 49-13-152-2 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End Saqlain Mushtaq 101* (291b 11x4 1x6) Fazl-e-Akbar 0* (12b) and Moin calls his men in, that's all, Saqlain has his century and that's all that matters for Pakistan this morning, he raises his bat to the small throng of fans on the boundary near the players entrance for a warm round of applause for his 3 important runs added today so Pakistan sit with a first innings lead of 95, advancing their score by 10 for the loss of Waqar's wicket this morning, and in just under 10 minutes time New Zealand will come out for their second dig Match State: Innings Break the players return to the field, and it'll be Waqar Younis to open up from the Hadlee Stand End, bowling to Mark Richardson, with Matthew Bell at the non-striker's end three slips, gully, point, mid off, mid on, deep square leg and long leg in place 0.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, full and straight just outside off stump, comes well forward to drive back down the pitch past Waqar, but can't get it past Saqlain coming across to his left from mid off 0.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, very full ball just outside off stump, looks to drive, squeezing it straight into the deck in close on the off side, very quick single taken with the shot as the point fielder is in to field 0.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, just shying beneath it 0.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, a beauty! cracking back of a length ball from Waqar has Bell beaten all ends up as he plays inside it, seaming away from a perfect line from off stump 0.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, angling on leg stump, firmly clipped away down to Sami down at fine leg to get off the mark 0.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, short rising ball on off stump, Richardson stands tall to defend down from the crease, dropping it down in close on the off side with a dead bat End of over 1 (2 runs) New Zealand 2/0 (trail by 93 runs) Waqar Younis 1-0-2-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 1* (3b) MH Richardson 1* (3b) Mohammad Sami to bowl at the Port Hills End 1.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, legbye: one run, shortish ball on leg stump, dropped away down fine off the legs towards fine leg 1.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a fullish ball through to Moin three slips, gully, point, mid off, mid on, deepish square leg and long leg in place for the left-handed Richardson on strike to the right arm of the wicket Sami 1.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, leaves alone a shorter ball outside off stump straight through to Moin 1.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a fair length ball swinging back rather late, Moin ends up taking it down the leg side 1.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shuffles right across to off stump, shapes to defence before quickly raising the bat clear to leave through to Moin 1.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish and wide outside off stump, Richardson has a go at it, but never to it, swing and a miss as it angles further away, playing well over the top of it, through to Moin End of over 2 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 3/0 (trail by 92 runs) Mohammad Sami 1-1-0-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 1* (4b) MH Richardson 1* (8b) 2.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a fair length ball swinging further away through to Moin 2.2 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, very full and straight, firmly driven straight up to Fazl at mid off 2.3 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, short ball angling down the leg side, Bell happily lets it go straight through to Moin 2.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, full and straight, firmly defends back up towards Fazl at mid off 2.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, leaves alone a shortish ball outside off stump, straight through to Moin 2.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, very full and straight, squeezed out from the toes towards midwicket, easy single taken with the shot as Saqlain fields from mid on End of over 3 (1 run) New Zealand 4/0 (trail by 91 runs) Waqar Younis 2-0-3-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 2* (10b) MH Richardson 1* (8b) 3.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, one run, very full on the toes, squeezed away towards wide midwicket, another easy single as this time it's Waqar to field from mid on at the other end 3.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, Richardson defends from the crease, dropping it down on the off side of the pitch 3.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering arms outside off stump, leaving straight through to Moin 3.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering arms to a shortish ball outside off stump again 3.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, much quicker shortish ball outside off stump, Richardson tries to whip the bat back out of the way to leave but it hurries on, pinging into the deck from the underface of the blade 3.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball, tucked firmly away towards Yousuf fielding to his right at midwicket End of over 4 (1 run) New Zealand 5/0 (trail by 90 runs) Mohammad Sami 2-1-1-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 3* (11b) MH Richardson 1* (13b) 4.1 Waqar Younis to Bell, one run, shortish straight ball on off stump, Bell taps it down in close on the off side and they do well to sprint through for a comfortable quick single, as Ijaz is in from point to pick up, but holds on to it as Bell's easily through Waqar switches to come around the wicket to the left-handed Richardson 4.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball angling in on off stump, defends from the crease up towards Saqlain at mid on 4.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, leaving a full ball outside off stump through to Moin 4.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches forward again, leaving a slightly shorter, but no more worrying delivery well outside off stump through to the keeper 4.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, a low full toss, Richardson leans well into it, strongly driving away through vacant cover, Youhana chases from point but has no chance of overhauling it 4.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, quicker ball angling well in from around the wicket, but Richardson is able to leave once more, straight through to Moin End of over 5 (5 runs) New Zealand 10/0 (trail by 85 runs) Waqar Younis 3-0-8-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 4* (12b) MH Richardson 5* (18b 1x4) 5.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, full on his legs, firmly clipped away but straight to Ijaz at backward square leg 5.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, just heading down the leg side through to Moin 5.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, squares right around on the crease, leaving a short ball well wide outside off stump alone through to Moin 5.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, good shortish ball on off stump, Bell opens the face late, guiding it down to third slip on the bounce 5.5 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, forward, leaves a short ball outside off stump through to Moin again 5.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, comes well forward to a full ball outside off stump, dropping it away square on the off side, looking briefly for a quick single but the field's in smartly to prevent it End of over 6 (maiden) New Zealand 10/0 (trail by 85 runs) Mohammad Sami 3-2-1-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 5* (18b 1x4) MD Bell 4* (18b) 6.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, bouncer, heading down the leg side as it angles well in from around the wicket 6.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, ooh! Richardson chases after one, having a big attempted drive at a fair length ball outside off stump, playing and missing, not far from finding the edge through to the keeper there 6.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, short ball angling in from around the wicket, shoulders arms as it comes back in to Moin 6.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball angling in on off stump, defends from the crease, firmly stroking it up towards Saqlain at mid off 6.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, props well forward in defence, dropping a shortish ball on off stump down towards backward point 6.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish lifting ball honing in on off stump, defends from the crease, dropping it with a dead bat down in close on the off side End of over 7 (maiden) New Zealand 10/0 (trail by 85 runs) Waqar Younis 4-1-8-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 4* (18b) MH Richardson 5* (24b 1x4) 7.1 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, stretches well forward, defending a full ball just outside off stump with bat/pad tucked together firmly, dropping it away towards Fazl at mid off 7.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, (noball) no run, oversteps, squeezes a full ball just outside off stump into the deck, rolling up the pitch on the leg side 7.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, Bell shuffles inside the line of it, tucking it down towards Ijaz at square leg 7.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, heading well down the leg side, easily negotiated 7.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, one run, shortish straight ball, just angling on the legs, turned away towards vacant wide midwicket for an easy single with the shot as Saqlain fields from mid on 7.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, full outside off stump, leans well forward, quietly squeezing it away towards vacant cover for another easy single with the shot, again Saqlain to field 7.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, lovely short ball outside off stump, Bell has a nibble as he tries his best to play inside the line of it as it rises on him just outside off stump End of over 8 (3 runs) New Zealand 13/0 (trail by 82 runs) Mohammad Sami 4-2-4-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 6* (25b 1x4) MD Bell 5* (24b) 8.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, shortish ball angling in on off stump, watchfully defends from the crease, dropping it down in close on the off side 8.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, short rising ball just outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, strongly forcing it away to Yousuf at point 8.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, full and straight outside off stump, firmly strokes it away towards vacant cover for an easy single with the shot 8.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, (noball) no run, oversteps, full and quick on off stump, Bell firmly plays it out towards Ijaz at cover point with bat/pad together 8.4 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, full and straight, firmly drives down the ground on the leg side, straight up to Saqlain at mid on 8.5 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball, defends from the crease, playing it back down the pitch on the leg side 8.6 Waqar Younis to Bell, no run, props well forward in defence to a straight ball on off stump, dropping it down on the leg side of the pitch End of over 9 (2 runs) New Zealand 15/0 (trail by 80 runs) Waqar Younis 5-1-10-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 7* (28b 1x4) MD Bell 5* (28b) 9.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, full and straight, just drifting into the pads, tucked away towards vacant midwicket for a good quick single with the shot as Saqlain fields from mid on 9.2 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, straight through to Moin 9.3 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, quicker ball on leg stump, tries to defend but lets it pop off the pad down in close on the leg side 9.4 Mohammad Sami to Bell, FOUR, shot! short ball sits up outside off stump, Bell pokes the bat up at it, cleverly steering it down between the slips and gully safely through to the vacant third man boundary, nicely played, innovative 9.5 Mohammad Sami to Bell, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer, straight through to Moin 9.6 Mohammad Sami to Bell, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, neatly dispatched through backward point, through the fine gap between the gully and point men to the boundary End of over 10 (9 runs) New Zealand 24/0 (trail by 71 runs) Mohammad Sami 5-2-13-0 (1nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 8* (29b 1x4) MD Bell 13* (33b 2x4) Fazl replaces Waqar at the Hadlee Stand End after a spell of 0-10 from 5 overs 10.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, short lifting ball angling in on off stump, Richardson pulls hard, not perfectly timing it, but managing to drag it down towards vacant midwicket for an easy single as Waqar's up to field from wide mid on 10.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, very good short pitched ball outside off stump, threatens to climb up dangerously but stays down, making it awkward for Bell who has to crouch and sway right back out of the road to leave through to Moin 10.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, stretches well forward, shouldering arms to a shortish ball outside off stump through to Parore 10.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, good attempted yorker, digs it out from his toes on a line of off stump, squeezing it back on the leg side of the pitch 10.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, forces off the back foot up towards Waqar at wide mid off 10.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, jumps right across to off stump, leaving a shortish ball well alone through to Moin End of over 11 (1 run) New Zealand 25/0 (trail by 70 runs) Fazl-e-Akbar 1-0-1-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 9* (30b 1x4) MD Bell 13* (38b 2x4) Saqlain Mushtaq into the attack, replacing Sami at the Port Hills End after a spell of 0-13 from 5 overs Saqlain will be hoping to make it a doubly memorable day with a few scalps to go with his maiden Test century slip, silly point, short cover, backward point, point, mid off, short leg, mid on, deepish backward square leg in place 11.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight from around the wicket outside off stump, drops it down in close on the leg side in defence 11.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up on off stump, turning back in, glanced away off the front pad backward of square leg, half shout for lbw from Saqlain but not serious 11.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, shuffles right back to a shortish ball, defending down into the pitch 11.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretching well forward to a flatter, full ball on off stump, defending quietly back down the pitch 11.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, nicely flighted up on off stump, Richardson stretches forward, just defending down in close on the off side to the cries of the close in field trying to exert pressure 11.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, runs it away along the ground down to Waqar at backward point End of over 12 (maiden) New Zealand 25/0 (trail by 70 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 1-1-0-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 13* (38b 2x4) MH Richardson 9* (36b 1x4) 12.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shortish lifting straight ball just outside off stump, firmly defends from the crease up towards Saqlain at straight mid on 12.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shortish straight ball defends firmly up towards Saqlain at straight mid on 12.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, firmly pushes away towards Ijaz at point in defence 12.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, no run, shoulders arms to a short rising ball outside off stump through to Moin 12.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, one run, props forward in defence, dropping a shortish ball on off stump away towards midwicket for a quick single with the shot 12.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, full outside off stump, drives strongly straight up the ground to Saqlain at mid off End of over 13 (1 run) New Zealand 26/0 (trail by 69 runs) Fazl-e-Akbar 2-0-2-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 14* (43b 2x4) MH Richardson 9* (37b 1x4) 13.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full on off stump, Bell pushes forward in defence, letting it come on and rebound up from the front pad to short leg 13.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, two runs, flighted up full on the legs, well swept away fine, Waqar around from deep backward square leg to field, fires it back as Bell starts back for a tight second belatedly, but makes it well, just home as Moin whips off the bails 13.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, props forward in defence to a nicely flighted ball turning in a fair way from outside off stump, drops down in close on the leg side from the front pad as Bell keeps the bat outside the line of it, shouts and cries as short leg dives to try and catch i though he fails, no hint of bat whatsoever anyway 13.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, shortish ball turning in, tucked away towards backward square leg, initial thoughts of a quick single but they stay back wisely as it travels directly towards Ijaz 13.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, props forward in defence, turns into the front pad, rebounding up in the air from it to short leg who catches it 13.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends down in close on the leg side End of over 14 (2 runs) New Zealand 28/0 (trail by 67 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 2-1-2-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 9* (37b 1x4) MD Bell 16* (49b 2x4) 14.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, sways down underneath a bouncer, rather short, heading just down the leg side through to Moin 14.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, short rising ball on leg stump, swivels on the crease going for the hook, doesn't get it cleanly but safely pitches in the deep between the two outfielders converging towards it 14.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Bell, one run, straight ball just drifting into the pads, turned away towards wide midwicket for an easy quick single with the shot as Saqlain fields across from mid on 14.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, ducks underneath a short climbing straight ball on leg stump, straight through to Parore 14.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, powerfully punished away through backward point, cracking shot that leaves the field standing stationary to watch it rocket away 14.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease, coming forward late to defend down on the off side of the pitch End of over 15 (6 runs) New Zealand 34/0 (trail by 61 runs) Fazl-e-Akbar 3-0-8-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 17* (50b 2x4) MH Richardson 14* (42b 2x4) 15.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, Saqlain switches to come back over the wicket now, and almost has immediate results, Bell shapes to come forward before shuffling back to the mystery ('dosra') ball that goes the other way, taking him high on the back pad as he squares around, very loud appeal for lbw but missing outside off stump 15.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, stretches forward to a flighted ball, defending down in close on the leg side 15.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, flighted full on the legs, sweeps it rather fine, down to Waqar quickly around from long leg to field 15.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stabs forward in defence at a flighted ball outside off stump that turns away, lovely ball beating the outside edge low down through to Moin, who whips off the bails for dramatic effect amongst the groans from the close in fielders 15.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driven straight to Ijaz at cover from the crease 15.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, props well forward in defence, playing it down at his feet with bat/pad tucked well together to keep it out End of over 16 (1 run) New Zealand 35/0 (trail by 60 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 3-1-3-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 18* (53b 2x4) MH Richardson 14* (45b 2x4) Younis Khan comes on to replace Fazl at the Hadlee Stand End after a brief spell of 0-8 from 3 overs 16.1 Younis Khan to Bell, FOUR, beautiful shot! shortish ball outside off stump, Bell reaches for it, neatly back cutting through backward point with effortless ease, Ijaz tries his best to dive to his right to stop it, but it's too sweetly timed, away to the vacant third man boundary 16.2 Younis Khan to Bell, FOUR, too short and sits up, Bell pivots on the crease, savagely pulling down through square leg to the boundary once more, Sami runs around from deep backward square, but it travels to quickly past him to stop slip, silly point, cover point, mid off, short leg, mid on, wide midwicket, deep backward square leg and short fine leg in place for the right-handed Bell as the leg spinner comes around the wicket now 16.3 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, tries to pull again but this time misplays it as it doesn't come on, dropping it down in close on the leg side of the pitch 16.4 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight on the legs, watchfully defends down in close, square on the leg side 16.5 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, tries to pull strongly again, but again mistimes it, dragging it around the corner behind square, looking for a quick run but they stop and go back after initially starting to come, with Ijaz smartly to the ball from short fine leg 16.6 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, quicker, flatter ball just outside off stump, defends from the crease to play it down in close on the off side End of over 17 (8 runs) New Zealand 43/0 (trail by 52 runs) Younis Khan 1-0-8-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 14* (45b 2x4) MD Bell 26* (59b 4x4) this should be the last over before lunch 17.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted ball turning into the pads, drops it down in close on the leg side 17.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, flat ball angling in on off stump, firmly tapped up towards wide midwicket for a good quick single as Sami's up from mid on to field 17.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly defends back down the pitch on the leg side 17.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full just outside off stump, Bell quietly leans forward, defending down in close on the leg side with a dead bat 17.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flatter and quicker on off stump, defends down in close on the off side 17.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, shuffles right back in the crease to a shortish ball on off stump, opening the face to run it down backward of point, Bell immediately walks off the field for lunch while the close in field is busily whipping the throw back in to Moin, who misses it, End of over 18 (1 run) New Zealand 44/0 (trail by 51 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 4-1-4-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 15* (47b 2x4) MD Bell 26* (63b 4x4) but inconsequentially as the exit from the park is behind the wicket! a fairly 'nothing' first session of the final day of the Test, and it has proved beyond what must be the remotest shadow of some miniscule doubt that this match will be a draw the only highly being the three runs scored by Saqlain to bring up his maiden Test century, though he took a while to get through to them with defensive fields set deliberately to make it as hard as possible, and he nearly slipped up on 99 attempting the 100th run, but he got there in the end, much to the delight of his nervous wife watching on from the stands! Pakistan batted 8 overs in scoring just 10 runs, 7 of which came from the second over of the day, for the loss of Waqar's wicket, who was always keen to go after the bowling New Zealand's opening pair have quite comfortably seen out 18 overs to add 44, including four probing overs from the key man Saqlain, suggesting the rest have little to fear in ensuring this game plays out its expected conclusion, with New Zealand now trailing by just 51 runs with two sessions to play - though that is likely to be just one and three quarters if the middle session passes by uneventfully, to allow for an early end to this game at 5pm play is set to resume in just over 30 minutes time at 1:10pm local time (0110 GMT) Match State: Lunch - Day 5 the players return after lunch, it'll be Younis Khan to continue to Mark Richardson from the Hadlee Stand End 18.1 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly defended from the crease back on the leg side of the pitch 18.2 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted full outside off stump, leans well forward, easing it down square on the off side in defence 18.3 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, forward once more, as Younis flights it in on off stump from around the wicket, defends back on the leg side of the pitch 18.4 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, props well forward to a similar ball outside off stump, defending back on the off side 18.5 Younis Khan to Richardson, one run, flatter ball on leg stump, nudged away off the hip backward of square on the leg side 18.6 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defends back on the off side of the pitch End of over 19 (1 run) New Zealand 45/0 (trail by 50 runs) Younis Khan 2-0-9-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 16* (52b 2x4) MD Bell 26* (64b 4x4) Saqlain to continue after lunch at the Port Hills End, coming in around the wicket to the left-handed Richardson, with two slips, silly point and short leg in close 19.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up very nicely, dipping full on off stump, watchfully squeezes it down in close on the off side in defence 19.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly turns it down from his legs just behind square on the leg side, short leg fields 19.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up outside off stump, shoulders arms, leaving through to the keeper 19.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward to a flighted ball just outside off stump, dropping it down in close on the off side in defence 19.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up nicely, drifting in on off stump and sharply turning away, beating the defensive outside edge of the bat, through to Moin, lovely delivery End of over 20 (maiden) New Zealand 45/0 (trail by 50 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 5-2-4-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 26* (64b 4x4) MH Richardson 16* (58b 2x4) 20.1 Younis Khan to Bell, one run, flighted up full on the legs, turned away through backward square leg for an easy single 20.2 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, shortish ball going straight through outside off stump, Richardson shapes to play forward before going back, dropping it away towards backward point off the open face 20.3 Younis Khan to Richardson, two runs, flighted up full outside off stump, strongly driven through vacant cover for an easy two, a little mistimed, allowing Youhana to chase it down from squarer 20.4 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted ball on a good length outside off stump, defends down in close on the off side from the crease 20.5 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends firmly back on the leg side of the pitch 20.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, bye: two runs, flatter ball outside off stump, Richardson shoulders arms as it turns past the front pad, Moin fails to take cleanly and it goes straight through past slip as it deflects down from his gloves, just retrieved just inside the boundary End of over 21 (5 runs) New Zealand 50/0 (trail by 45 runs) Younis Khan 3-0-12-0 - Port Hills End MD Bell 27* (65b 4x4) MH Richardson 18* (63b 2x4) that brings up the third consecutive 50 opening stand between this pair 21.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, shuffles about on the crease, watchfully defending a flighted full ball down in close on the off side 21.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, flighted up full and straight, driven strongly straight back down the pitch to Saqlain 21.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, FOUR, shortish, flat ball outside off stump, slashes at it and gets a thick outside edge flying hard and just wide of Younis at slip, down to the vacant third man boundary 21.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, quicker, flatter ball on off stump, props forward to defend quietly down in close on the off side 21.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, pushing forward at a flighted straight ball, squirts it away from an inside edge through backward square leg 21.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, Richardson kicks away at it, dropping behind point End of over 22 (5 runs) New Zealand 55/0 (trail by 40 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 6-2-9-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 32* (70b 5x4) MH Richardson 18* (64b 2x4) 22.1 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, flighted up full down the leg side, tries to sweep but misses, straight through to Moin 22.2 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, quicker, flatter ball angling in from around the wicket, Bell awkwardly spears forward in defence at it, dropping down in close on the off side, the close in field get a little excited, maybe a hint of bat in it 22.3 Younis Khan to Bell, (noball) no run, oversteps, flighted full and straight, firmly pushes back down the pitch on the leg side in defence 22.3 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, flighted up full on the legs, turned quietly around the corner to Ijaz at short fine leg 22.4 Younis Khan to Bell, one run, flatter ball on off stump, Bell chops down on it, squeezing it away towards vacant midwicket for an easy single jogged through 22.5 Younis Khan to Richardson, FOUR, flighted up very full outside off stump, driving strongly at it, gets a thick outside edge fly low and wide of the slip and away to the vacant third man boundary 22.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward to defend a flighted ball just outside off stump, pushing away towards cover End of over 23 (11 runs) New Zealand 61/0 (trail by 34 runs) Younis Khan 4-0-18-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End MD Bell 33* (75b 5x4) MH Richardson 22* (66b 3x4) 23.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, no run, jumps down the track to a flighted ball, but Saqlain spots it and drops it down shorter, has to adjust the stroke, defending down in close on the leg side 23.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, flighted up full and straight on the legs, strongly sweeping down to Waqar at long leg 23.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, lovely ball! flighted up outside off stump, goes straight on, beating the groping outside edge of Richardson looking to defend one that turns 23.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defends down in close on the leg side to short leg 23.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, watchfully props forward to a shortish ball, defending down in close on the off side 23.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, dead bat defends it in close on the off side End of over 24 (1 run) New Zealand 62/0 (trail by 33 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 7-2-10-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 34* (77b 5x4) MH Richardson 22* (70b 3x4) 24.1 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, flat ball with plenty of bounce just outside off stump, Bell goes right back in the crease, firmly defending back down on the off side of the pitch 24.2 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, flighted up very full down the leg side, Bell tries to sweep but misses, just turning back in past the leg stump, Moin drags it on to the stumps as it rebounds out of his gloves, bringing anguished cries from the close in field 24.3 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends down in close on the off side 24.4 Younis Khan to Bell, one run, flighted up very full on the toes, firmly squeezed out towards vacant midwicket for an easy single, Yousuf fields from squarer 24.5 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted, full and straight ball on off stump down into the deck, to short leg under the helmet 24.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps, flighted up full outside off stump, squeezes it away towards backward point in defence 24.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flatter, shorter straight ball, defends down in close on the leg side End of over 25 (2 runs) New Zealand 64/0 (trail by 31 runs) Younis Khan 5-0-20-0 (2nb) - Port Hills End MD Bell 35* (81b 5x4) MH Richardson 22* (73b 3x4) 25.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Bell, one run, flighted up full and straight, driving away towards wide midwicket from the toes for a quick single with the shot as mid on's up to field 25.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and fairly wide outside off stump, mistimes the drive out to Ijaz at cover 25.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, shortish straight ball just outside off stump, stands tall on the crease, defending back on the leg side of the pitch 25.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted nicely just outside off stump, just squeezes it away towards Waqar at backward point in defence Saqlain switches to come around the wicket to Richardson now 25.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, quicker, flat ball angling in on off stump, defended solidly from the crease down in close on the off side 25.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly defending back on the leg side of the pitch End of over 26 (1 run) New Zealand 65/0 (trail by 30 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 8-2-11-0 - Hadlee Stand End MD Bell 36* (82b 5x4) MH Richardson 22* (78b 3x4) 26.1 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, props forward to a flat, straight ball in defence, dropping it down in close on the off side 26.2 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, flighted up full on leg stump, drops it down in close square on the leg side 26.3 Younis Khan to Bell, FOUR, flighted up very full down the leg side, swept very well, very fine, too good for Sami down at long leg 26.4 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, props forward in defence, dropping a flat, straight ball down in close square on the leg side, Moin tidies up from behind the stumps 26.5 Younis Khan to Bell, no run, flighted up very full and straight, watchfully squeezes it back down the pitch in defence to Younis 26.6 Younis Khan to Bell, OUT: Younis grabs the first breakthrough! it's the one that goes straight on, Bell is trapped creasebound, struck flush in front, huge appeal for lbw and up goes the finger from umpire Quested New Zealand 69/1, Partnership of 69 MD Bell lbw b Younis Khan 40 (88b 6x4 0x6) End of over 27 (4 runs) New Zealand 69/1 (trail by 26 runs) Younis Khan 6-0-24-1 (2nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 22* (78b 3x4) Mathew Sinclair the new batsman, at the non-striker's end 27.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, watchfully defends down in close on the off side 27.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, similar again, forward to a flighted ball, dropping it down in close on the off side 27.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up just on off stump, stretches forward, dead batting it in defence down in close on the off side 27.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, flighted up full and straighter, turned away through backward square leg for an easy single 27.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full on the legs, squeezes it into the ground around the corner straight to leg slip now in place 27.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, jumps back in the crease to a flat ball on off stump, turning it up towards mid on End of over 28 (1 run) New Zealand 70/1 (trail by 25 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 9-2-12-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 23* (82b 3x4) MS Sinclair 0* (2b) 28.1 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defends by propping forward, turns into the front pad and drops down in close on the leg side 28.2 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, stretches forward to defend down in close on the off side 28.3 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, quicker, flatter ball outside off stump, Richardson tries to cut but edgily plays it out towards Sami at backward point 28.4 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, shouldering arms to one turning in, kicks it away towards point 28.5 Younis Khan to Richardson, one run, flatter ball angling in from around the wicket on off stump, tucked away around the corner through backward square leg, Ijaz fielding from squarer Younis comes in over the wicket to the new batsman, right-handed Sinclair 28.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly driving into the ground, up towards mid off End of over 29 (1 run) New Zealand 71/1 (trail by 24 runs) Younis Khan 7-0-25-1 (2nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 24* (87b 3x4) MS Sinclair 0* (3b) 29.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up outside off stump, stretches well forward, dead bat defending down in close on the off side to silly point under the helmet 29.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, quicker, flatter ball angling in on off stump, defends with a vertical blade, pushing forward from the crease, playing firmly back on the off side of the pitch to Saqlain 29.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up wider outside off stump, Richardson pushes away from his body to defend out towards Waqar at backward point 29.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up nicely, angling in on off stump, Richardson watchfully props forward, defending back on the off side of the pitch 29.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up nicely on off stump, Richardson stabs forward in defence, just dropping it down in close on the off side short of the field, bringing a few loud cries 29.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, shorter ball just outside off stump, dead bats it down into the pitch at his feet End of over 30 (maiden) New Zealand 71/1 (trail by 24 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 10-3-12-0 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 0* (3b) MH Richardson 24* (93b 3x4) 30.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted, full ball down in close square on the leg side 30.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flatter ball on off stump, firmly defends straight back down the pitch from the crease 30.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, two runs, shorter ball outside off stump, opens the face to guide it away nicely through backward point, Ijaz has to chase back after it from slightly squarer, overhauling two-thirds of the way towards the vacant third man boundary 30.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full on the legs, dropping it away from the bat/pad just behind square on the leg side, Moin quickly tidies up from behind the stumps 30.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, stretches well forward, defending down in close on the off side 30.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, good tight ball floated up straight, Sinclair just opens the face late to guide it away to Ijaz at backward point End of over 31 (2 runs) New Zealand 73/1 (trail by 22 runs) Younis Khan 8-0-27-1 (2nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 24* (93b 3x4) MS Sinclair 2* (9b) Sami returns, replacing Saqlain at the Port Hills End after a spell of 0-12 from 10 overs three slips, gully, point, wide mid off, mid on, square leg and fine leg in place with the left-handed Richardson on strike 31.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, comes well forward into a fair length ball outside off stump, pushing firmly up towards Waqar at widish mid off 31.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump, leaving a shortish ball alone through to Moin 31.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps, full outside off stump, firmly squeezing it up to mid off in defence 31.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, full outside off stump, firmly drives, straight up to Waqar at widish mid off once more 31.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, short lifting ball on off stump, Richardson tries to pull but drags an inside edge down into his front pad, he furiously dances around in circles on the crease, trying to spot the ball to stop it from going back on to his stumps, amazingly it falls dead safely, just short of the wickets, could've almost kicked it back on to them! 31.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, gets a little reverse swing, coming back in, defends out from the toes back on the leg side of the pitch 31.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, FOUR, overpitched outside off stump, strongly straight driven up on the off side, down the ground, too good for Waqar placed wider at mid on End of over 32 (5 runs) New Zealand 78/1 (trail by 17 runs) Mohammad Sami 6-2-18-0 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 2* (9b) MH Richardson 28* (100b 4x4) Saqlain switches ends, replacing Younis after a spell of 1-27 from 8 overs 32.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, two runs, flighted up full outside off stump, nudges it away through backward point, Younis has to sprint back after it from slip, flinging it in to Moin while falling back as Sinclair sprints back for the second, sliding home as the throw is wide 32.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, lunges well forward to a flighted ball outside off stump, squirts an inside edge down to short leg on the bounce 32.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up teasingly full outside off stump, Sinclair pushes well forward at it, misplaying as it sneaks through, inside edging into the front pad, dropping away square on the off side 32.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flat ball turning in, whips it away towards Yousuf out at midwicket from the pads 32.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stretches forward, defending a flat ball on off stump, dropping it down in close on the leg side 32.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up outside off stump, watchfully defends with a dead bat down in close on the off side End of over 33 (2 runs) New Zealand 80/1 (trail by 15 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 11-3-14-0 - Port Hills End MH Richardson 28* (100b 4x4) MS Sinclair 4* (15b) 33.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, bye: FOUR, stretches well forward to a full ball outside off stump, leaving alone through to Moin who makes a real hash of a tricky low, bouncing take as he didn't get his whole body to it, straight through his legs to the boundary 33.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, full and fairly wide outside off stump, shapes to play at it but in the end just hangs the bat back out of the way to leave through to Moin 33.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, FOUR, loopy high full toss outside off stump, drives at it, getting a thick outside edge down between gully and the slips, to the vacant third man boundary 33.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps, stretches well forward, raising the bat well clear of a shortish ball outside off stump to leave through to Moin 33.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, leaves a very full, wide ball outside off stump well alone through to Moin 33.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, leaves a very similar ball again as Sami persists with coming around the wicket to the left- handed Richardson 33.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish ball on off stump, comes forward, tapping it away towards cover point, they look for a quick single but there's a quick call of 'no!', a wise one too, as the field is in smartly to it End of over 34 (9 runs) New Zealand 89/1 (trail by 6 runs) Mohammad Sami 7-2-23-0 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 4* (15b) MH Richardson 32* (107b 5x4) 34.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full on off stump, firmly strokes it straight back down the pitch to Saqlain 34.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, FOUR, overtossed outside off stump, strongly driven through extra cover, Waqar gives up the chase from mid off early 34.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, stretches well forward, nudging a flat ball outside off stump away backward of point for an easy single with the stroke as point is across to field to his left 34.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, props forward in defence to a quicker ball going straight on outside off stump, takes the front pad and draws a loud appeal for lbw, but it was never coming back in as it struck outside the line 34.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat, straight ball, tucks it firmly down into the ground to short leg on the bounce, Richardson has to quickly turn and whip his bat back in the crease as it's well fielded and thrown back towards the stumps, but misses 34.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, pushes away towards point in defence End of over 35 (5 runs) New Zealand 94/1 (trail by 1 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 12-3-19-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 9* (18b 1x4) MH Richardson 32* (110b 5x4) time for the mid-afternoon drinks break 35.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a good line and length ball, just outside off stump and swinging back in late, straight through to Moin, the slips show some interest as it doesn't pass by off stump by too much 35.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, hops on the crease, beaten all ends up by one that hurries through, fuller and lower, beneath the bat and swings back, just shaving past off stump through to Moin, loud anguished cries, particularly from the bowler 35.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, ooh! and again, Sami doing Sinclair nicely here, driving well away from his body on the crease with no footwork, plays and misses, just beating the outside edge through to Moin 35.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a good shortish ball just passing by outside off stump through to Moin 35.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, full on the legs, clipped away down to Saqlain at fine leg 35.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, quick shortish ball swinging well away down the leg side, Richardson plays at it but misses, through to Moin who takes many paces away to his right behind the stumps End of over 36 (1 run) New Zealand 95/1 (lead by 0 runs) Mohammad Sami 8-2-24-0 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 10* (23b 1x4) MH Richardson 32* (111b 5x4) 36.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flat ball on leg stump, tries to nudge it away but misses, straight through to Moin 36.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, three runs, flat ball on leg stump, glanced very fine off what looks like the legs, but is not signalled by umpire Quested, so runs to Sinclair, Sami sprints around from long leg, just getting a boot to stop it on the run inside the fine boundary Richardson sprints back for the third on the return to the danger end 36.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly pushes straight back down the pitch in defence 36.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full on off stump, leans well forward, defending down in close on the off side 36.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, defending down in close on the off side once more Saqlain switches to come around the wicket now to the left-handed Richardson 36.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump to defend, just trying to withdraw the bat inside the line of a lovely ball turning away, though in fairness to the bowler, he was more beaten as he shaped to defend it End of over 37 (3 runs) New Zealand 98/1 (lead by 3 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 13-3-22-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 13* (25b 1x4) MH Richardson 32* (115b 5x4) 37.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball on middle and leg, defends from the crease, dropping it away towards Fazl at wide mid off in defence 37.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, three runs, full outside off stump, firmly driven out through vacant extra cover, easy three runs taken as it slowly gets overhauled in the outfield by Fazl from mid off that brings up New Zealand's 100, as they extend their lead to 6 overall, with the game long gone from a possible result 37.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, two runs, shortish ball angling down the leg side, firmly tucked away off the hip down through backward square leg, Saqlain around from long leg to field in the deep 37.4 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, full and wide outside off stump, Richardson chases after it, going for a big cover drive, but gets it much squarer than he'd like, straight out to Ijaz at point 37.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps, Richardson tries to duck underneath a quick short pitched ball just angling in towards him, but it doesn't climb and ends up being taken high on the body as it drifts down the leg side 37.5 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump, shaping to play at a full ball before quickly lifting the arms well clear to leave through to Moin 37.6 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, good shortish rising ball just outside off stump, Richardson pushes at it from the crease, getting a thick inside edge down past the stumps towards backward square leg, streaky stuff End of over 38 (6 runs) New Zealand 104/1 (lead by 9 runs) Mohammad Sami 9-2-30-0 (4nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 16* (27b 1x4) MH Richardson 34* (120b 5x4) Fazl replaces Saqlain at the Hadlee Stand End after a spell of 0-10 from 3 overs 38.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, (noball) no run, oversteps, high full toss outside off stump, a real loosener, strongly drives down into the ground, straight to Imran at short cover on the bounce 38.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a fair length ball quite wide outside off stump, straight through to Moin shuffling across in front of first slip to take 38.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, quicker and full outside off stump, Sinclair leaves well alone through to Moin 38.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, (noball) FOUR, oversteps again, full and wide outside off stump, Sinclair strongly square drives through backward point, adding insult to injury, the chase from gully is abandoned early 38.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball angling down the leg side, Sinclair tries to whip it away, missing it straight through to the keeper 38.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball angling in to the body, firmly tucked away straight to Yousuf at forward square leg 38.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, quick short rising ball outside off stump, Sinclair sways back out of the way to let it go through untouched to Moin 38.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, full on the legs, strongly clips it away down to Sami at fine leg End of over 39 (7 runs) New Zealand 111/1 (lead by 16 runs) Fazl-e-Akbar 4-0-15-0 (2nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 21* (35b 2x4) MH Richardson 34* (120b 5x4) 39.1 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, hops on the crease, defending a shortish straight ball down towards Yousuf at point 39.2 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump to a short ball through to Moin 39.3 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump through to Moin, swinging away further, taken quite low down 39.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball angling well down the leg side, Sinclair plays inside it as it passes through low to Moin, taken on the bounce 39.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, quick and very full, swinging away wider outside off stump, left well alone through to Moin 39.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a short ball outside off stump, moving further away through to the keeper once more End of over 40 (maiden) New Zealand 111/1 (lead by 16 runs) Mohammad Sami 10-3-30-0 (4nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 34* (120b 5x4) MS Sinclair 21* (41b 2x4) 40.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, ducks underneath a short pitched ball heading away outside off stump through to Moin 40.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, (noball) two runs, oversteps, short lifting ball outside off stump, steers it down through the gap between the gully and the slips for an easy couple as third slip and gully go back to chase after it 40.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, strongly punched in the air, safely between gully and backward point, racing away to the boundary 40.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, good tight ball right on off stump, chops it down into the ground, to the slips on the bounce 40.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, sways back out of the way of a quick short rising ball outside off stump through to the keeper 40.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, left well alone through to Moin 40.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, tight ball on off stump, firmly punched down into the covers, quick single taken with the shot, bringing up the 50 partnership End of over 41 (8 runs) New Zealand 119/1 (lead by 24 runs) Fazl-e-Akbar 5-0-23-0 (3nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 41* (127b 6x4) MS Sinclair 21* (41b 2x4) 41.1 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, very full and straight, reversing back in to the toes, just squeezed back out down the pitch to the bowler 41.2 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, cuts hard at it, dragging a bit thick inside edge down into his boots, just bouncing up and away from the stumps, streaky stuff indeed 41.3 Mohammad Sami to Richardson, one run, short lifting ball just outside off stump, Richardson weakly hooks at it, not fully committed to the shot, and that may be just what saves him, as he top edges down towards Saqlain at fine leg, but drops well short of the fielder 41.4 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a fair length ball just outside off stump, leaving through to Moin as it arcs back late 41.5 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball on off stump, defends from the crease, quietly tapping it back down the pitch on the off side 41.6 Mohammad Sami to Sinclair, one run, hops on the crease, squeezing a shortish straight ball nipping back in, played towards vacant midwicket, good quick single taken with the shot as Waqar fields from mid on End of over 42 (2 runs) New Zealand 121/1 (lead by 26 runs) Mohammad Sami 11-3-32-0 (4nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 22* (44b 2x4) MH Richardson 42* (130b 6x4) Saqlain replaces Fazl at the Hadlee Stand End after a spell of 0-15 from 2 overs 42.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, two runs, shortish ball turning in, strongly whipped away off the legs through backward square leg, Sami around in the deep to field 42.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, floated up very full just outside off stump, props well forward to defend quietly down in close on the off side 42.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flat ball heading well down the leg side, Sinclair plays at it as it turns further away, missing through to Moin who whips off the bails with the back foot always anchored 42.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward, defending with the front pad outside off stump, dropping down in close, Younis fields from slip 42.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, quicker, flat, full ball on off stump, watchfully strokes it firmly back on the off side of the pitch to Saqlain 42.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flat ball drifting into the legs, strongly clipped away towards midwicket, Faisal dives across to his left from square leg, parrying it away wide of Yousuf coming across to field from midwicket, enabling the single End of over 43 (3 runs) New Zealand 124/1 (lead by 29 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 14-3-25-0 - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 25* (50b 2x4) MH Richardson 42* (130b 6x4) 43.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly defends down towards cover point 43.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, reaches well forward, watchfully pushing a flighted ball outside off stump to cover 43.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, short ball outside off stump, cuts it down from the crease, played straight out to cover again 43.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up very full and wide outside off stump, thrusts the front pad forth towards it in leaving alone through to Moin 43.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly leans forward to defend straight back down the pitch to the bowler 43.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, a beauty! flighted up straight on off stump and rips away past the defensive outside edge, straight through to Moin, extracting a little cry from the field as he just misses it End of over 44 (maiden) New Zealand 124/1 (lead by 29 runs) Younis Khan 9-1-27-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 42* (130b 6x4) MS Sinclair 25* (56b 2x4) 44.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly defends back on the off side of the pitch 44.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretching well forward, squeezing a full, flighted ball outside off stump away to backward point 44.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, beaten! flighted up beautifully just outside off stump and turning away, nibbles at it playing inside the line, just missing through to Moin 44.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps, shortish ball outside off stump, strongly cut straight down to cover 44.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward to a flighted ball outside off stump, shouldering arms through to the keeper 44.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, two runs, quicker, flatter ball on leg stump, strongly clipped down through forward square leg, a fair chase around the boundary for Ijaz at deep backward square, time for an easy two 44.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up outside off stump, taps it down just backward of point in defence End of over 45 (3 runs) New Zealand 127/1 (lead by 32 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 15-3-28-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 25* (56b 2x4) MH Richardson 44* (137b 6x4) 45.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms outside off stump, flatter ball passing through to Moin untouched 45.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, quick, flat, straight ball, defends down from the crease back on the leg side of the pitch, Younis fields himself 45.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, props forward to defend down in close, square on the off side 45.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, nicely flighted up straight and full, Sinclair defends away towards cover point again 45.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, shorter ball sits up, Sinclair stands tall on the crease, forcing it away to backward point 45.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, turned away off the toes straight to midwicket End of over 46 (maiden) New Zealand 127/1 (lead by 32 runs) Younis Khan 10-2-27-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 44* (137b 6x4) MS Sinclair 25* (62b 2x4) Pakistan's spinners getting through the overs quickly, but they're not grabbing any wickets as new Zealand push the lead out to 32 46.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, cuts away backward of point for an easy single 46.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends away towards Ijaz at point 46.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight on the legs, defends down in close on the leg side of the pitch 46.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, quicker, short ball on leg stump, strongly whipped away through square leg for an easy single jogged through 46.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, legbye: one run, stretches well forward to a flighted ball on the legs, glanced fine off the legs for an easy single, Younis chasing after it from slip 46.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward to a flighted ball on off stump, watchfully defends down towards Imran at shortish cover End of over 47 (3 runs) New Zealand 130/1 (lead by 35 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 16-3-30-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 45* (139b 6x4) MS Sinclair 26* (66b 2x4) 47.1 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flat ball turning into the legs, tucks it away straight to Yousuf at backward square leg 47.2 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, stretches forward outside off stump, thrusting the front pad at it, kicking it back on the leg side of the pitch to Younis 47.3 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, props well forward in defence to a flighted ball, balloons up from the front pad in close on the leg side, Moin charges around from behind the stumps to field, though doesn't take it as it drops to the ground, no hint of bat 47.4 Younis Khan to Richardson, bye: three runs, thrusts the front pad well forward to a flighted ball outside off stump, turns straight through and Moin again misses it completely, Imran does tremendously to chase it down from slip, just stopping it millimetres inside the rope to save a run 47.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends quietly back on the leg side of the pitch 47.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, similar again, this time outside off stump, pushed back to Younis End of over 48 (6 runs, maiden) New Zealand 133/1 (lead by 38 runs) Younis Khan 11-3-27-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 45* (143b 6x4) MS Sinclair 26* (68b 2x4) 48.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends down in close on the off side, stretching forward 48.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up outside off stump, strongly back cut down to Sami at backward point 48.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, props well forward in defence, dropping a shortish ball down in close on the off side 48.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, tight ball on off stump, chopped down to short cover from the crease 48.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, defending down in close on the off side with bat/pad tucked together 48.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight on off stump, stretches forward to defend back down the pitch End of over 49 (maiden) New Zealand 133/1 (lead by 38 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 17-4-30-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 26* (68b 2x4) MH Richardson 45* (149b 6x4) 49.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full on off stump, stretches forward, defending down in close on the off side 49.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, similar again, this time pushing away towards point 49.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, and yet again, on the same spot just outside off stump, pushing away towards point where Saqlain fields 49.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly defended back on the leg side of the pitch 49.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, shuffles right back in the crease, dangerously playing a quicker ball, inside edging down just past his pads, Moin quickly around from behind the stumps to field to his left 49.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, props well forward, defending a flighted ball outside off stump down in close on the off side End of over 50 (maiden) New Zealand 133/1 (lead by 38 runs) Younis Khan 12-4-27-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 45* (149b 6x4) MS Sinclair 26* (74b 2x4) and the clock just ticks over 3:10pm on the dot, and off the players go for tea another highly uneventful session, with just 1 wicket falling in the space of 32 overs, where 89 runs were scored New Zealand lead overall by 38 runs with nine second innings in hand, there's not much one can say about the match at this stage, it's predictable and simply going through the motions stuff, with Younis Khan getting a bit of a bowl, including his maiden Test wicket as duties at the bowling crease are shared around more liberally play is set to resume in just over 15 minutes time at 3:30pm local time (0330 GMT) Match State: Tea - Day 5 the players return for the final session of the match, it'll be Saqlain to continue at the Hadlee Stand End, though the keeper is no longer Moin! Imran Farhat having taken over the gloves 50.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full on off stump, defends firmly back on the off side of the pitch 50.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends straight down to Inzamam at short cover 50.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight just outside off stump, dropping it down in close in defence 50.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, quietly drops it down in close on the leg side in defence 50.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full on off stump, squeezes it down in close on the off side in defence 50.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full on off stump once more, defends straight to Inzamam at short cover End of over 51 (maiden) New Zealand 133/1 (lead by 38 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 18-5-30-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 26* (74b 2x4) MH Richardson 45* (155b 6x4) Younis to continue at the Port Hills End 51.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, squeezes it away towards backward point in defence 51.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, one run, flat ball on leg stump, firmly clipped away through vacant square leg, Waqar in from deep backward square leg to field 51.3 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up very full on off stump, squeezes back on the off side of the pitch in defence 51.4 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flat ball outside off stump, strongly cut but straight down to Ijaz at cover 51.5 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted, full ball down in close on the leg side with a dead bat 51.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, watchfully defends back down the pitch to the bowler End of over 52 (1 run) New Zealand 134/1 (lead by 39 runs) Younis Khan 13-4-28-1 (2nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 27* (76b 2x4) MH Richardson 45* (159b 6x4) 52.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up very full and straight, Sinclair leans forward, squeezing it down in close on the off side in defence 52.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight on leg stump, defends down in close on the leg side from the pad 52.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up flat and full, still coming around the wicket to the right hander, firmly pushed back on the off side of the pitch to Saqlain 52.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, squeezed down to shortish midwicket in defence 52.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, (noball) no run, oversteps, flat ball outside off stump, tapped away towards Ijaz at backward point 52.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward, defending a flighted, full ball on off stump to cover 52.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, two runs, flighted up very full outside off stump, turned into a very low full toss, strongly clipped away through wide mid on, poor attempt to field it by Fazl moving to his right and lazily reaching down at it, sneaks through his legs, has to go back after it End of over 53 (3 runs) New Zealand 137/1 (lead by 42 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 19-5-33-0 (2nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 45* (159b 6x4) MS Sinclair 29* (83b 2x4) as it slows right up in the outfield, Sinclair wants a third but has to settle for two as Richardson is almost overtaken between the wickets! 53.1 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight on the legs, turned away towards Yousuf at midwicket 53.2 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, props well forward with bat/pad together to drop it down in close 53.3 Younis Khan to Richardson, FOUR, short ball sits up outside off stump, punished duly, smashed off the back foot down through extra cover 53.4 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, shortish slower ball outside off stump, Richardson is foxed a little by it as he adjusts the stroke, weakly pushing it away straight to Waqar at backward point 53.5 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly pushed towards Inzamam who stops it reaching down to his left at short cover 53.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps, the spinners have been plagued by it, flighted up full outside off stump, eases it away to Waqar at backward point 53.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, pushes forth at it, misplaying it straight to short cover where Inzamam fields again End of over 54 (5 runs) New Zealand 142/1 (lead by 47 runs) Younis Khan 14-4-33-1 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 29* (83b 2x4) MH Richardson 49* (166b 7x4) 54.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full on the legs, turned away quietly towards square leg for an easy single ambled through as Yousuf fields from midwicket 54.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, props forward, defends a flighted ball down in close on the off side with a dead bat 54.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flat ball on off stump, forward in defence once more, pushing away towards point 54.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, short ball just outside off stump, a bit slower as Richardson sits on the crease waiting for it to come on, slashing it straight down to point 54.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, FOUR, lovely shot to bring up his fifty, laying away a short ball outside off stump, running it well off the face down to the vacant third man boundary, bringing up his 50 in 170 balls, 8x4 now two slips are brought into place as a result of that last cheeky, but well played stroke 54.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, quicker ball coming back in, cramped well up, defends down in close on the off side End of over 55 (5 runs) New Zealand 147/1 (lead by 52 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 20-5-38-0 (2nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 30* (84b 2x4) MH Richardson 53* (171b 8x4) 55.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends down towards cover 55.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flatter ball on off stump, Sinclair opens the face, nudging it away towards point 55.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, stretches well forward, defending away towards point once more 55.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, props forward in defence, squirting a flatter ball that comes back in, played away towards short midwicket 55.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, quicker, flatter ball just outside off stump, runs it away off the face straight to backward point 55.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, tight ball on off stump, stands tall on the crease, defending down into the covers End of over 56 (maiden) New Zealand 147/1 (lead by 52 runs) Younis Khan 15-5-33-1 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 53* (171b 8x4) MS Sinclair 30* (90b 2x4) 56.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, one run, shortish ball angling in from around the wicket, flicked around the corner for an easy single as Ijaz fields from square leg 56.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, leans forward on the crease, playing inside the line to defend towards extra cover 56.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flatter ball angling on off stump, strongly whipped away straight towards Yousuf at midwicket 56.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up very full and straight, Sinclair watchfully plays forward to squeeze it back down the pitch on the leg side 56.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted ball on the toes, turned away straight to Inzamam at short midwicket 56.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, shorter, flatter ball on leg stump, very neatly whipped fine, wristily played, but can't quite get it fine of short fine leg for a run End of over 57 (1 run) New Zealand 148/1 (lead by 53 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 21-5-39-0 (2nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 54* (172b 8x4) MS Sinclair 30* (95b 2x4) 57.1 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends down towards Yousuf at point 57.2 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward outside off stump to a flighted ball, padding away as it goes straight through past the front pad, Imran can't glove cleanly, spilling it out on the leg side of the crease 57.3 Younis Khan to Richardson, one run, flighted full and wider outside off stump, pushed away towards vacant point for an easy single 57.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, one run, flatter ball on off stump, Sinclair shuffles right across in behind it, clipped away across towards wide midwicket for an easy single to bring up New Zealand's 150 57.5 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, defends away towards midwicket 57.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, props well forward, defending with a dead bat down in close on the leg side End of over 58 (2 runs) New Zealand 150/1 (lead by 55 runs) Younis Khan 16-5-35-1 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 31* (96b 2x4) MH Richardson 55* (177b 8x4) 58.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball turning on leg stump, turned away around the corner behind square on the leg side for an easy single 58.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, defending down in close on the off side 58.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, goes right back to shoulder arms to a short ball outside off stump, bouncing right up to Imran just outside off stump 58.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, bye: one run, stabs forward in defence to a flighted ball outside off stump, plays inside it as he's beaten for turn, as is the inexperienced Imran behind the stumps with the gloves, straight through for a couple 58.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, driven from the bottom of the bat towards midwicket 58.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, props well forward, defending down in close on the leg side End of over 59 (2 runs) New Zealand 152/1 (lead by 57 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 22-5-40-0 (2nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 55* (180b 8x4) MS Sinclair 32* (99b 2x4) 59.1 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, shortish ball turning in from outside off stump, dead bat defends down in close on the off side, Inzamam fields from short cover 59.2 Younis Khan to Richardson, legbye: one run, flat ball turning down the leg side, glances it away from the pad fine for an easy single as Saqlain fields from backward square leg 59.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, props forward in defence, pushing away towards Saqlain at backward point 59.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, stretches forward, shouldering arms to a flighted ball outside off stump, left straight through to Imran 59.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, FOUR, too short and punished severely, swung away through vacant square leg, huge open expanses on the leg side in which to pick those ones off to and he did it with ease 59.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, props forward to a better flighted ball outside off stump, defends away off the face to Saqlain at backward point End of over 60 (5 runs) New Zealand 157/1 (lead by 62 runs) Younis Khan 17-5-39-1 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 55* (182b 8x4) MS Sinclair 36* (103b 3x4) 60.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, (noball) no run, oversteps for the third time, flighted up full and straight from around the wicket, defends with a dead bat in close on the off side 60.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up very full outside off stump, turns away from the defensive blade as he plays inside the line, beautifully bowled, kicks up and Imran can't glove cleanly, but Younis is there at first slip to tidy up 60.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full on off stump, stretches forward, smothering it into the pitch at his feet, Imran tidies up from behind the stumps 60.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up very invitingly and Richardson accepts, but is unable to make much of it as he squeezes it out to extra cover 60.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, dead batting it down in close on the off side in defence 60.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, similar again, dropping a flighted, straight ball back down into the pitch at his feet 60.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, forward, dead batting a flatter ball just outside off stump down in close End of over 61 (1 run) New Zealand 158/1 (lead by 63 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 23-5-41-0 (3nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 36* (103b 3x4) MH Richardson 55* (189b 8x4) 61.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flat ball just on off stump, firmly pushes back down the pitch in defence from the crease 61.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, FOUR, flighted up a bit too full, turned into a low full toss, powerfully whipped off the legs through wide midwicket 61.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, plays and misses, driving at a flighted ball outside off stump but plays all around it, straight through to Imran 61.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, pushed out towards cover 61.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, one run, shortish, flatter ball outside off stump, strongly cut straight out to Yousuf at deep point 61.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, defending down a flighted ball in close on the off side End of over 62 (5 runs) New Zealand 163/1 (lead by 68 runs) Younis Khan 18-5-44-1 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 41* (108b 4x4) MH Richardson 55* (190b 8x4) 62.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, no run, flighted up very full and straight, driven straight up to Fazl at deepish mid on 62.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Sinclair, one run, shuffles right back in the crease, working a ball off the legs down towards deep backward square leg for an easy single 62.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, defends down in close on the off side, Inzamam in from short cover to field 62.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, defending quietly back down the pitch to Saqlain with bat/pad tucked together 62.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, no run, stretches well forward, leaving a very flighted ball outside off stump, turning away through to Imran slowly 62.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Richardson, two runs, flatter ball angling right across him towards leg stump, well flicked very fine, Ijaz around from deep backward square leg to retrieve just inside the rope End of over 63 (3 runs) New Zealand 166/1 (lead by 71 runs) Saqlain Mushtaq 24-5-44-0 (3nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 42* (110b 4x4) MH Richardson 57* (194b 8x4) and a fun bowling change now, with Yousuf Youhana to have a go, replacing Younis at the Port Hills End 63.1 Yousuf Youhana to Sinclair, no run, his very first ball in Tests, slings in a quick, flat ball from a few paces outside off stump, strongly forced straight down to Inzamam at short cover 63.2 Yousuf Youhana to Sinclair, no run, and another, really shooting them through, forced down to Inzamam at extra cover again 63.3 Yousuf Youhana to Sinclair, no run, full and straight, quietly defends straight to Inzamam for a third time slip has been brought out and put in to a squarer cover position nearby to Inzamam to cover for this 63.4 Yousuf Youhana to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball on off stump, forced off the back foot up to Inzamam at extra cover 63.5 Yousuf Youhana to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, cut out to deep point 63.6 Yousuf Youhana to Richardson, two runs, very short ball down the leg side, an attempted leggie, a shocker, Richardson swings hard at it, dragging it down fine, a fair chase for deepish backward square leg to field, just stopping it inside the rope End of over 64 (3 runs) New Zealand 169/1 (lead by 74 runs) Yousuf Youhana 1-0-3-0 - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 43* (115b 4x4) MH Richardson 59* (195b 8x4) and now Waqar replaces Saqlain at the Hadlee Stand End ... to bowl off spin! it's all getting a bit silly now, as Waqar sets his own field, with a bit of a concertina ring field in place and the odd man in the deep 64.1 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball turning in from outside off stump, forced straight up to deepish mid off 64.2 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, flighted ball turning in, driven straight up to mid off again 64.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, flatter ball outside off stump, forced straight down to cover 64.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, good ball! the arm ball hurries straight through on Sinclair who just plays inside it as he reaches for it, through to Imran 64.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, flatter ball on leg stump, whipped away out to deep backward square leg 64.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, short ball outside off stump, strongly forced off the back foot into the covers, slightly misfield by Inzamam lets it through for a single End of over 65 (2 runs) New Zealand 171/1 (lead by 76 runs) Waqar Younis 6-1-12-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 60* (196b 8x4) MS Sinclair 44* (120b 4x4) now Faisal Iqbal gets a chance at the Port Hills End! replacing Yousuf Youhana 65.1 Faisal Iqbal to Richardson, one run, slow medium pacer, shortish in length and easily turned away out towards Fazl at deep backward square leg 65.2 Faisal Iqbal to Sinclair, no run, shortish straight ball, firmly pushed up towards wide midwicket 65.3 Faisal Iqbal to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball angling down the leg side, deftly glanced very fine down to Waqar 65.4 Faisal Iqbal to Richardson, FOUR, shot! shortish ball outside off stump, Richardson forces it through extra cover, bisecting the field very well considering how defensive it is 65.5 Faisal Iqbal to Richardson, no run, props forward, defending a fair length ball just outside off stump, defending down to shortish cover 65.6 Faisal Iqbal to Richardson, one run, forward, straight ball on the leg stump, turned out towards deep forward square leg End of over 66 (7 runs) New Zealand 178/1 (lead by 83 runs) Faisal Iqbal 1-0-7-0 - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 66* (200b 9x4) MS Sinclair 45* (122b 4x4) Waqar to continue with the off spin, coming around the wicket to the left-handed Richardson 66.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, FOUR, drops it in short, strongly pulled through wide midwicket, beating the deep midwicket sweeper to the rope 66.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, props forward in defence, flighted up full just outside off stump, taken on the pad, appeal for lbw but not really serious 66.3 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, beaten! nibbles at a quicker ball with extra bounce outside off stump, straight through to Imran 66.4 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, props forward in defence, pushing up towards extra cover 66.5 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, stretches forward, shouldering arms to a quicker, full ball outside off stump, straight through to Imran 66.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, flighted up outside off stump, shoulders arms through to Imran again End of over 67 (4 runs) New Zealand 182/1 (lead by 87 runs) Waqar Younis 7-1-16-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 45* (122b 4x4) MH Richardson 70* (206b 10x4) Younis Khan returns, bowling at the Port Hills End 67.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, driving at it, gets a thick edge straight down to slip, Faisal dives forward trying to catch it but can't quite grab it 67.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, pushed away towards Fazl at backward point 67.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, shoulders arms through to Imran who fumbles the take low down 67.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, squeezed back down the pitch to the bowler 67.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, shortish ball turning away outside off stump, Sinclair holds the bat just inside the line as he probes after it, beating the outside edge through to Imran 67.6 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, stretches forward outside off stump, leaves through to the keeper End of over 68 (maiden) New Zealand 182/1 (lead by 87 runs) Younis Khan 19-6-44-1 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MH Richardson 70* (206b 10x4) MS Sinclair 45* (128b 4x4) 68.1 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, flat ball on off stump, defends down from the crease, dropping it down in close on the off side 68.2 Waqar Younis to Richardson, one run, shortish ball outside off stump, cuts backward of point for an easy single 68.3 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, bye: FOUR, flighted up very full outside off stump, farcical stuff as Imran doesn't move a muscle behind the stumps and lets it race away a mile wide of him straight down to the straight boundary 68.4 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, Sinclair stretches well forward, defending quietly up towards mid off 68.5 Waqar Younis to Sinclair, one run, flighted up full on leg stump, turned out towards deep backward square leg 68.6 Waqar Younis to Richardson, no run, flighted up very full and straight, quietly defended back on the leg side of the pitch, Waqar scoots to his left to field End of over 69 (6 runs) New Zealand 188/1 (lead by 93 runs) Waqar Younis 8-1-18-0 (1nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 46* (131b 4x4) MH Richardson 71* (209b 10x4) 69.1 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, props forward in defence, guiding a flat ball away towards Fazl at backward point 69.2 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up very full outside off stump, firmly squeezed into the deck, straight to Inzamam at short cover 69.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flatter, straight ball, defends from the crease away towards point 69.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, one run, flighted up very full outside off stump, squeezed out through backward point to the cover sweeper 69.5 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up full and straight, props forward in defence, dropping it away towards forward square leg 69.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, flighted up very full outside off stump, strongly drives into the deck, away to short cover End of over 70 (1 run) New Zealand 189/1 (lead by 94 runs) Younis Khan 20-6-45-1 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 47* (135b 4x4) MH Richardson 71* (211b 10x4) time for the final drinks break of the Test match, the finish is near, thankfully so for the few souls who still remain to witness this form of torture Pakistan have probably been bowling their slower and part-time bowlers to boost their slow over rate from the first innings, to try and avoid getting fined the overs have been whisked through quickly, so we only have 10 left to complete the quota, but now that the last hour of the game has started, we start a required minimum of 15 from here on in Fazl replaces Waqar at the Hadlee Stand End, and we're happy to report that he's bowling the genuine stuff, medium fast 70.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shoulders arms to a shortish ball that does get up much from the track, straight through to Imran outside off stump slip, gully, deepish point, cover, wide mid off, mid on, midwicket, deep square leg and fine leg in place 70.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, sways back out of the way of a shortish ball moving away outside off stump, passing by at helmet height through to Imran 70.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, another short pitched ball, comes back at Sinclair, sways back out of the way as it passes through at chest height 70.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, shortish ball angling on leg stump, firmly clipped away down to fine leg 70.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, one run, shortish ball just outside off stump, taps it down in close on the off side, good quick single sprinted through as it's played short of the cover men 70.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, no run, shortish lifting straight ball, plays right back in behind it, dropping it down from the dead bat in close on the leg side End of over 71 (2 runs) New Zealand 191/1 (lead by 96 runs) Fazl-e-Akbar 6-0-25-0 (3nb) - Port Hills End MH Richardson 72* (212b 10x4) MS Sinclair 48* (140b 4x4) 71.1 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, lunges well forward outside off stump, pushing at a flighted ball and missing as it goes straight on through to Imran 71.2 Younis Khan to Richardson, one run, flighted up full on the legs, dropped down in close, square on the leg side, quick single run with the shot as square leg's in to field 71.3 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full outside off stump, firmly pushing away towards Saqlain at point in defence 71.4 Younis Khan to Sinclair, no run, flighted up full and straight, firmly driven straight up to deepish mid off 71.5 Younis Khan to Sinclair, one run, flighted up very full outside off stump, squeezed out through backward point along the ground to the off side sweeper 71.6 Younis Khan to Richardson, no run, shuffles right across in behind a flatter ball turning in on leg stump, drops it down in close on the leg side from the pad End of over 72 (2 runs) New Zealand 193/1 (lead by 98 runs) Younis Khan 21-6-47-1 (3nb) - Hadlee Stand End MS Sinclair 49* (143b 4x4) MH Richardson 73* (215b 10x4) 72.1 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, bye: one run, short pitched ball coming back in, just sways out of the way as it doesn't climb, Imran doesn't take an awkward bouncing ball cleanly, sneaks through for a bye 72.2 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, pushes away from the body towards backward point in defence 72.3 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, ducks underneath a bouncer that does get up a little higher, straight through to Imran 72.4 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, legbye: one run, quick and full on leg stump, tries to clip it away but it hurries on to the pads, rebounding away towards vacant square leg, a leg bye jogged as Fazl's weak appeal for lbw is ignored by umpire Quested 72.5 Fazl-e-Akbar to Sinclair, one run, full outside off stump, firmly driven out towards extra cover, quick run taken with the shot and that's Sinclair's 50 off 145 balls, 4x4 and given how long there's left in the match, it will be Sinclair's maiden Test 50 - despite having two double centuries and a 150 to his name! 72.6 Fazl-e-Akbar to Richardson, no run, shortish ball outside off stump, nudges it away towards point in defence End of over 73 (3 runs) New Zealand 196/1 (lead by 101 runs) Fazl-e-Akbar 7-0-26-0 (3nb) - Port Hills End MS Sinclair 50* (145b 4x4) MH Richardson 73* (219b 10x4) and there it is, Fleming declares the innings as it's 4:50pm, and with a 10 minute break for the innings changeover it means the end of the match as that is 5pm, the earliest time they can call it all off the players shake hands and walk off the field, Yousuf and Saqlain grabbing a stump each as they walk off the field umpires Quested and Harper are the last to leave the field, and receive a light round of applause from the throng of the remaining people hovering above the players tunnel, tipping their hats in acknowledgement, a nice touch to end what has been a tricky day for most people to endure! it provided Saqlain with his maiden Test century earlier this morning, before Pakistan declared 95 runs ahead, with any rough hopes that had of sending a scare through the New Zealand team (a la their sensational efforts on the final morning at Auckland), effectively ended when Richardson and Bell saw through 18 overs up to the lunch break without serious breech, including a fair sign of confidence against off spinner Saqlain to keep him at bay the middle session of the day meandered along, with only the wicket of Bell to Younis, his first, the real happening of any note, ending the third straight 50+ opening stand between he and Richardson first innings double centurion Sinclair came in and was similarly comfortable against the tame attack on such an easy pitch, before things turned into a free-for-all muck-about final session as Yousuf Youhana got an over, slinging a few through including a couple of wayward leggies, then Faisal Iqbal some ordinary medium pace, while Waqar delivered three overs of off spin to complete the fun and games, with Imran Farhat taking over the gloves from Moin (who stayed off the field) for the entire final session, in the end the innings saw 15 byes (shared between Moin and the naturally sloppy, inexperienced Imran), and 14 no- balls between all the regular bowlers, six between the two spinners there are two stand out candidates for Man of the Match, the two double centurions, Mathew Sinclair and Yousuf Youhana, with Sinclair's second innings bonus 50 probably tipping things in his favour official confirmation comes through, Sinclair is indeed Man of the Match, and says he's very happy with the way he played, and wishes he could roll up that pitch and take it with him wherever he went (and given it's a portable one, all he'd need is a very large knapsack!) that ends the second National Bank Series Test as a draw, with Pakistan holding on to their 1-0 series lead with just the final Test to play New Zealand will be much more happy with their efforts here than at Auckland, after their horror final day collapse, but in the bowling department struggled, not helped with Chris Drum being taken out of action on his debut, and after his remarkable maiden Test wicket - with Ijaz standing on his stump off Drum's first legitimate delivery, but at least he ends the Test with a career average of 21! they were handicapped by his loss towards the end of the third day, and the rest bore a big workload, which saw the Pakistanis take great advantage of for their first innings lead the quality of the pitch was such that 1243 runs were scored over the five days for just the loss of 19 wickets - not even the equivalent of two whole completed innings - at an average of over 65 per wicket unfortunately too often perhaps the batsmen just didn't get a move on in conditions that would've allowed a much higher scoring rates at many stages - the match average was a moderate 2.83 per over this can in part be put down to some defensive bowling at times, and as the match wore on, the increasing inevitability of the final result and the lack of impetus borne thereof from here it's a brief rest for New Zealand as a bunch of players next in line play a couple of warm-up games against Central Districts at Lincoln (presently being played) in the hope of impressing the selectors before the third Test while Pakistan go to Wellington to play a 3-day tour match against the home side, who happened to be crowned Shell Trophy champions three weeks ago - in their 125th anniversary season, so it's turned out to be a rather appropriate clash that match starts on Thursday the 22nd, starting at 10:30am local time (2230 GMT) and as always, we'll have full live ball-by-ball coverage of that game right here on CricInfo.com, powering nzcricket.co.nz the third Test begins at WestpacTrust Park in Hamilton on Tuesday the 27th, also starting at 10:30am local time, and of course that too will be live right here on CricInfo but until Thursday, that's a wrap from Jade Stadium in Christchurch, it's a wonderful sunny afternoon, it's just a pity the match didn't turn out to match it, which really drifted nowhere at all on the final two days we hope you've enjoyed our coverage of this truly 'testing' Test match, and bearing with us bravely through the last day (or two) - any feedback you have about our coverage would be gratefully received at comms@cricinfo.com