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As it happened: Black Caps claim unlikely victory

The Black Caps have taken nine wickets in the final session to beat Pakistan in the second test in Hamilton.

Ross Taylor century sets up test

A top notch declaration from Kane Williamson has set up the prospect of a cracking final day of the second test against Pakistan at Seddon Park tomorrow.

As it happened: Taylor hits century, NZ declare

Ross Taylor scores his 16th test century and the Black Caps set Pakistan 369 to win in the second test.

Ross Taylor century sets up test for NZ

Led by Ross Taylor's 16th test century, New Zealand are poised to press for a series victory over Pakistan tomorrow.

Watch: Big-screen run out blunder

The scoreboard operator fluffed his lines on a major call on day four of the second test between New Zealand and Pakistan.

Raval candidate for top catchers' club

Much has been made of New Zealand opener Jeet Raval's batting in his two tests, but his hands have been as useful for snaring leather as wielding willow.

Seddon Park's six of the best for Southee

Tim Southee enjoys bowling at Seddon Park in Hamilton, and it showed again in Pakistan's first innings.

Black Caps in control but still work to do

New Zealand hold the whip hand going into the last two days of the second cricket test against Pakistan at Seddon Park.

As it happened: Black Caps v Pakistan, Day Three

All the action from Day Three of the test between the Black Caps and Pakistan from Seddon Park.

Taylor sets his sights on quick return

Ross Taylor will go under the knife next Wednesday in a bid to rid himself of an irritation in his left eye. Taylor has a pterygium

In A Spin: NZ still trying to get a grip in the post-Vettori era

Daniel Vettori was so good that New Zealand once turned to Vettori in the search for his own replacement.

Taylor to play but will need surgery

Ross Taylor and the Black Caps received both good and bad news in Hamilton this afternoon.

Mitchell Santner returning confident for second test

Mitchell Santner is relishing being back in the New Zealand test squad after missing the first test against Pakistan with a fractured wrist.

Ross Taylor to remain with Black Caps

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor will stay with the New Zealand squad for this week's second test against Pakistan, but cover has been

'As good as I've seen' - Hesson

New Zealand's winning performance against Pakistan has drawn lavish praise from their coach. Mike Hesson described New Zealand's

Leggat: Selectors bang on with sparkling newbies

COMMENT: Selectors cop plenty of flak, often deserved, but equally often over the top.

Intrigue surrounds state of Hamilton pitch

Intrigue surrounds the state of the Seddon Park pitch for Friday's second test in Hamilton.

Cricket: Ross Taylor to see eye specialist after vision concerns

Senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor is to see an eye specialist as concern grows over his vision in his left eye.