New Zealand are closing in on victory

Black Caps posted 659 for 6 in their first inning as Pakistan ends the day with 8-1 as day three of their second and last test comes to an end in Christchurch. Kyle Jamieson cliched the wicket of opener Shan Masood in the 11 overs Pakistan got to play before stumps.

Though for Black Caps they made history as they managed to post the fifth-highest total in test matches with the help of trio, Kane Williamson hit his fourth test double century with 238 runs, his third-best so far before he was removed by Ashraf, he also put up with 369 run partnership with Henry Nicholls who scored 157 runs before falling, that was not all all-rounder Daryl Mitchell also posted his maiden test century at 102. After winning two matches against West Indies they are already 1-0 against Pakistan even if the match ends in a draw they would travel to the top of test ranking beating Australia and India.