Pakistan vs New Zealand, Day 4 of 3rd Test in Abu Dhabi, Live Score: Williamson and Nicholls Make Pakistan Toil

Day 3 report: Asad Shafiq and Azhar Ali restored some parity with individual tons after two attritional days where the ball did most of the talking, but the second half once again saw the bowlers dominate as Pakistan nosed ahead on Day 3 of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi. After a relentless 201-run stand between Azhar and Shafiq, New Zealand, led by debutant William Somerville's four-wicket haul, broke through picking up the last seven wickets for just 62 runs to bowl the hosts out for 348 and restrict the lead to 74 runs. Pakistan then struck back in the dying stages of the day to scalp two quick wickets leaving the game tantalizingly poised. By the time stumps were drawn, New Zealand were 26/2 in 14 overs still trailing by 48 runs with Kane Williamson unbeaten on 14 along with nightwatchman Somerville who was 1*.

Resuming on 139/3, Azhar and Shafiq, unlike on the second day, looked quite positive in their approach. Azhar slammed the first ball of the day off Trent Boult up and over backward point to make his intentions clear before getting the sweep to good effect against Ajaz Patel to collect four more. Shafiq too got his boundary counter for the day up and running with a pristine straight drive as the signs looked ominous for the visitors early. Pacer Tim Southee was the only one who asked questions often squaring the batsmen up. But with lesser pressure from the other end, both Azhar and Shafiq made merry. Four byes down leg brought the 100-run stand up for the duo before Azhar reached his 15th Test ton edging medium pacer Colin de Grandhomme through the vacant slips region. This was the right-hander's first century since his 127 against the West Indies 18 innings back. His partner Shafiq too reached his half-century taking 142 balls with a brace off Patel as the hosts continued to reduce the deficit. Williamson took the second new ball in the 81st over, but nothing worked for the bowlers on a flat Sheikh Zayed Stadium surface. At lunch, the duo helped Pakistan through to 224/3 adding 85 runs in the morning session without losing a wicket.

The hour after lunch saw Shafiq taking the aggressive route as he slammed four boundaries to get Pakistan within three runs of New Zealand's first-innings score of 274. The hosts attained the lead soon after the drinks break in the second session as a long day in the field beckoned for the visitors. However, a lapse in concentration from Azhar got New Zealand back into the game. The 33-year-old, looking for some runs down to the vacant square leg region, got the sweep out to a length ball only to top edge it straight to Patel at short fine leg giving Somerville his maiden Test wicket. Azhar fell for 134 in 297 deliveries which included 12 fours. Shafiq then got to his 12th Test ton with a sharp single off Somerville but fell at the stroke of tea lbw to a straighter one by Patel for 104. He hit 14 boundaries in his 259-ball innings as Pakistan went into the interval at 312/5 with a lead of 38.

"It's always nice to bat with Azhar," said Shafiq after the end of the third day's play. "But it was disappointing that we couldn't get a big lead. It happens in cricket and you have to give credit to the bowlers. "We need to get them out quickly tomorrow so that we don't need to chase a lot of runs." The final session of the third day was a critical one for the visitors and they ensured they did not let the game drift away. Somerville struck with his third ball after the break castling Babar Azam for 14 before Patel induced an outside edge off Bilal Asif's (11) blade to first slip where Ross Taylor completed an excellent reflex catch to his left. Sarfraz Ahmed struck a couple of crisp boundaries but with Pakistan losing wickets at regular intervals, found himself helpless. Yasir Shah (1) fell to a comical run out when, going for a second run, he lost his boot only to fall way short of the crease despite a dive. Hasan Ali was castled with a straighter one by Somerville who then wrapped up the innings with the wicket of Sarfraz to complete a four-wicket haul on debut. Pakistan, who were at one stage well settled at 304/4, lost their last six wickets for just 44 runs. Somerville was the pick of the bowlers finishing with figures of 4/75 in 36 overs while Patel and Boult too chipped in with two wickets each. New Zealand's second stint did not have the best of starts with the debutant Shaheen Afridi trapping opener Jeet Raval for a 15-ball duck. Yasir then got to wicket No. 199 when he had Tom Latham falling to a false shot for 10.

Commentary (New Zealand innings)

88.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, Loopy delivery on leg, the left-hander flicks it to the leg side. 241/4

88.5 Y Shah to Williamson, Tossed up on middle, the captain flicks it towards the leg side for a single. 241/4

88.4 Y Shah to Williamson, Floated on leg, Williamson flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple. 240/4

88.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Flighted delivery down leg, Williamson lets it go. 238/4

88.2 Y Shah to Williamson, Flighted delivery on middle, the skipper defends off the back foot. 238/4

88.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls hits it towards mid on for a single. 238/4

Drinks break. A very slow hour of play. The New Zealanders' run rate has dipped as compared to the previous sessions, mainly due to a negative line of attack from Pakistan spinners. The hosts seem to have run out of ploys and are waiting for a mistake from the batsmen. Even the new ball is available but hasn't been taken as it could become easier to score. The lead is 163 and the Kiwis will look to push on faster from here. What target do they have in mind?

87.6 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up outside off, Williamson easily blocks it off his front foot. 237/4

87.5 B Asif to K Williamson, Tossed up on middle, Kane pushes it towards the mid on fielder. 237/4

87.4 B Asif to Williamson, Drifts on the leg, the Kiwi skipper tries to flick it away on the leg side but the ball misses the bat and flicks his pads. 237/4

87.3 B Asif to Williamson, On a length outside off this time by Bilal. Williamson punches it off his back foot through covers and comes back for the second. 237/4

87.2 B Asif to Nicholls, A tad shorter and on middle this time, Henry pushes the ball off his back foot and the batsmen take a quick single. Good running by the batsmen there. 235/4

87.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on middle, the ball spins away from Nicholls who defends off his front foot. 234/4

86.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Well outside leg, padded away to bring the over to an end. Maiden over. 234/4

86.5 Y Shah to Williamson, Sharp turn on this flatter delivery pitching outside leg. Williamson defends off the back foot, hits the under part and goes on the bounce to Sarfraz. Lucky! The Pakistan skipper has his hands on his head, seems he has ran out of ideas. 234/4

86.4 Y Shah to Williamson, Williamson comes well ahead to dig this right into the ground. 234/4

86.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Flighted outside leg, padded away. No interest of playing at it. 234/4

86.2 Y Shah to Williamson, Shorter outside leg, the skipper is inside the crease as he keeps it out. 234/4

86.1 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and outside leg, Kane prods well ahead and defends it into the ground. 234/4

85.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Loopy delivery outside off, the southpaw offers no shot. 234/4

85.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on off, Nicholls looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. 234/4

85.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated outside off, the left-hander shoulders his arms to this one. 234/4

85.3 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on middle, Williamson flicks it towards mid on for a single. 234/4

85.2 B Asif to Williamson, BYES! Flighted delivery down the leg side, the skipper gets it off his pads. The batsmen get two runs. 233/4

85.1 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on middle, Williamson defends off the front foot. 231/4

84.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Taken on the full and pushed towards mid-wicket. Kane crosses over to the other end and retains strike. 231/4

84.5 Y Shah to Williamson, Another ball to which the skipper offers no stroke. 230/4

84.4 Y Shah to Williamson, Fuller outside leg, padded away. 230/4

84.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Flatter and on leg stump, Kane is back in his crease as he jams this towards mid-wicket. 230/4

84.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Nicholls attempts the reverse sweep again but the ball doesn't come off the middle and just runs to the front of point for a single. 230/4

84.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flighted on middle, Nicholls defends it back to the bowler. 229/4

83.6 B Asif to Williamson, Floated on leg, Kane pushes it to the leg side. 229/4

83.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on middle, the southpaw sweeps it towards mid-wicket for a single. 229/4

83.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls keeps it out. 228/4

83.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated on off, Nicholls defends off the front foot. 228/4

83.2 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on middle, the left-hander blocks it well. 228/4

83.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls defends off the front foot. 228/4

82.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Well outside leg and Williamson pads it away. Doing it very easily here. 228/4

82.5 Y Shah to Williamson, Shorter this time as the skipper rocks back and punches this through covers for a couple. But, well what has happened here? The throw from the deep by Shaheen is wide and Sarfraz cannot collect it. The back up is poor and there are overthrows here. A couple of them. Four runs on this ball. The Pakistan skipper isn't pleased. Very loose cricket from them here. Can't afford this! 228/4

82.4 Y Shah to Williamson, Similarly outside leg and similarly padded away again. 224/4

82.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Well outside leg, Kane has no interest to play at this one and pads it away. 224/4

82.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Another reverse sweep from the left-hander, there's protection now and it's just a single this time. The lead has touched 150 now. 224/4

82.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Outside off, Nicholls prods ahead and defends to short cover. 223/4

81.6 B Asif to Williamson, Full on off, the skipper drives it straight towards the bowler. 223/4

81.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on leg, Nicholls flicks it towards mid on for a single. 223/4

81.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated on off, Nicholls keeps it out. 222/4

81.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, the southpaw defends off the front foot. 222/4

81.2 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery outside off, the left-hander lets it go. 222/4

81.1 B Asif to Nicholls, BEATEN! Turns away from the batsman, Nicholls looks to defend but misses it and gets beaten on this one. 222/4

80.6 Y Shah to Williamson, The skipper shoulders arms to that one. 222/4

80.5 Y Shah to Williamson, Pitching outside off, Kane offers no shot to it and the ball hits his front pad. 222/4

80.4 Y Shah to Williamson, Tossed up outside off, Kane easily blocks it off his front foot. 222/4

80.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Outside leg, Williamson offers no shot to it. 222/4

80.2 Y Shah to Williamson, Flatter by Yasir, Williamson flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder. 222/4

80.1 Y Shah to Williamson, Round the wicket and pitches way outside leg, Williamson offers no shot and the ball goes straight to the keeper. 222/4

The new ball is available now. Pakistan have chosen not to take it yet.

79.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Loopy delivery outside off, the southpaw offers no shot. 222/4

79.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated outside off, Nicholls shoulders his arms to this one. 222/4

79.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, the left-hander looks to defend but gets beaten on this one. Good bowling by Bilal Asif. 222/4

79.3 B Asif to Nicholls, BEATEN! Flighted delivery on off, Nicholls looks to drive but misses it and gets beaten on this one. 222/4

79.2 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on middle, Williamson sweeps it towards square leg for a single. 222/4

79.1 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. 221/4

78.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up on middle, Henry blocks it off his front foot. 221/4

78.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, Shorter this time and Nicholls flicks it towards the short fine leg fielder. 221/4

78.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Yasir once again bowls way outside off and Henry tries third consecutive reverse sweep but this time he misses it and the ball hits on his pads, the impact was way outside off stump. 221/4

78.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, FOUR! Identical here. Nicholls has once again brings out the reverse sweep and once again hits it through backward point for a boundary. Yasir is bowling way outside off, he needs to bowl closer to the stumps here. 221/4

78.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, FOUR! Nicholls brings out the reverse sweep and times it brilliantly through backward point for a boundary. 217/4

78.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Pitching well outside off, Nicholls offers no shot and shows his pads to the ball. 213/4

77.6 B Asif to Williamson, Floated on middle, the skipper keeps it out. 213/4

77.5 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on off, Williamson defends off the front foot. 213/4

77.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Full on off, Nicholls drives it towards covers for a single. 213/4

77.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated on off, the southpaw cuts it to point. 212/4

77.2 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on middle, the left-hander defends off the back foot. 212/4

77.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up outside off, Nicholls lets it go. 212/4

76.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Kane pads this one away again to finish the over. Maiden. 212/4

76.5 Y Shah to Williamson, A leading edge, but the ball falls where there is no one. Kane has looked circumspect with his footwork this over. But nothing too dangerous so far. Good ploy from Pakistan this. 212/4

76.4 Y Shah to Williamson, The skipper offers no stroke again and gets hit on the pad. 212/4

76.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Well outside leg, Kane has no shot to offer to this and pads it away. 212/4

76.2 Y Shah to Williamson, Fuller this time and Kane is ahead to it. The ball takes an outside edge but alas, there is no slip. The ball rolls safely to the short third man fielder. 212/4

76.1 Y Shah to Williamson, Around the wicket, ball turns to outside off after landing outside leg. Williamson feels for it but doesn't get anything on it. 212/4

75.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Loopy delivery outside off, the southpaw shoulders his arms to this one. 212/4

75.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery outside off, Nicholls looks to sweep but misses it and gets beaten. 212/4

75.5 B Asif to Nicholls, NO BALL! Bilal Asif oversteps. Floated on off, the southpaw defends off the front foot. Very bad cricket from Pakistan. 212/4

75.4 B Asif to H Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls looks to drive but gets an outside edge towards slips where no slip fielder is there and it goes towards third man. The batsmen pick up a couple. It also brings up the 150 stand between Williamson and Nicholls. 211/4

75.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery outside off, the southpaw lets it go. 209/4

75.2 B Asif to H Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls gets an outside edge to point. 209/4

75.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Short outside off, Nicholls looks to cut but gets a bottom edge on that one. 209/4

74.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Safely kept out by Williamson to end the over. 209/4

74.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, Shorter ball aimed at the hips, the left-hander rocks back and works it away behind square on the leg side for a single. 209/4

74.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flatter ball outside off, it keeps low and Nicholls adjusts well as he defends it to short cover. 208/4

74.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flighted on middle and turning a little after landing, Nicholls defends into the ground on the leg side. 208/4

74.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flatter ball outside off again, pushed to mid off . 208/4

74.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, FOUR! Thick edge that runs away to the third man boundary. Flatter ball outside off, Nicholls goes to push the ball of the back foot but the ball goes off the edge and to the fence. 208/4

73.6 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on leg, Williamson pushes it to the leg side. 204/4

73.5 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on off, the skipper defends off the front foot. 204/4

73.4 B Asif to Williamson, Loopy delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. 204/4

73.3 B Asif to Williamson, Floated on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. 204/4

73.2 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on middle, the captain plays it to mid on. 204/4

73.1 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on leg, Williamson pulls it to square leg. 204/4

72.6 Y Shah to K Williamson, Williamson pushes it towards the mid off region for a single. 204/4

72.5 Y Shah to Williamson, Williamson has blocked this one off his front foot. 203/4

72.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Nicholls pushes it towards mid-wicket for a single. 203/4

72.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Chance and DROPPED. Tossed up on the line of the stumps, Williamson charges down the pitch and hits it straight back at the bowler. It's in the air and Yasir gets his hands to it but cannot keep hold of it and the ball moves towards long on and the batsmen take a single. Twice Yasir has dropped Kane this innings. Has Yasir dropped the series here? 202/4

72.2 Y Shah to Williamson, Tossed up once again by Yasir, but this time the ball finds the middle of Kane's defensive bat. 201/4

72.1 Y Shah to Williamson, Tossed up on the middle stump, Williamson tries to defend off his front foot but the ball finds the inner half of the bat. 201/4

71.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up again on off, Nicholls blocks it well. 201/4

71.5 B Asif to Williamson, Loopy delivery on leg, Williamson flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 201/4

71.4 B Asif to Williamson, Floated on leg, the skipper flicks it to square leg. 200/4

71.3 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up again on middle, the captain flicks it to the leg side. 200/4

71.2 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. 200/4

71.1 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on off, Williamson offers a forward defense on this one. 200/4

70.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, The southpaw is having no real trouble blocking Yasir's delivery once again. 200/4

70.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up on middle and off, Nicholls has no problems blocking it off his front foot. 200/4

70.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Drifts away on the leg side, Nicholls flicks it towards the short fine leg fielder. 200/4

70.3 Y Shah to Nicholl, Tossed up by Yasir, Nicholls defends it off his front foot. 200/4

70.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Good length delivery once again by Yasir, Nicholls charges down the pitch and defends. 200/4

70.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Good length delivery outside off, Nicholls blocks it away. 200/4

69.6 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on middle, Williamson blocks it well. 200/4

69.5 B Asif to Williamson, Loopy delivery on middle, the skipper defends off the front foot. 200/4

69.4 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on leg, Williamson pushes it to the leg side. 200/4

69.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated on off, the left-hander taps it towards point for a single. 200/4

69.2 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on off, Nicholls again defends off the front foot. 199/4

69.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on middle, Nicholls defends off the front foot. 199/4

The umpires and players are strolling on to the field of play. Henry Nicholls, batting on 54 to face the first ball from Bilal Asif. A minimum of 35 overs are remaining to be bowled in the day.

... Day 4, Session 3 ...

One would believe that now the Black Caps are slightly in the driver's seat and they might start being even more aggressive in the next session. As for the hosts, they have to hope for a massive collapse so that the target can be stopped to an achievable one in the fourth innings. With the ghosts of the first Test still fresh in their memory, Pakistan would be vary about chasing anything more than 170-180. Can they come back after Tea and pick up some quick wickets? Join us in a bit for the last session.

What a magnificent session it has been for the visitors. 29 overs, 87 runs and no wicket lost. Almost game-changing one could say. Terrific knock from the New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson and his partner Henry Nicholls. Their partnership is unbeaten and worth 139 at the moment. The lead has swelled to 125 and the whole momentum of the game has changed. Every question asked by the Pakistani bowlers has been answered with aplomb. Lots of tiring faces and dropping shoulders.

68.6 M Hafeez to Nicholls, Drifts on the pads, Nicholls comfortably flicks it towards square leg for a single. That's the end of this session and the players will walk in for TEA. 199/4

68.5 M Hafeez to Nicholls, Tossed up on the off stump and Nicholls blocks it away off his front foot. 198/4

68.4 M Hafeez to Williamson, A bit shorter in length this time by Hafeez, Williamson pushes it on his back foot towards the fielder at long on for a single. 198/4

68.3 M Hafeez to Williamson, Tossed up outside off Williamson blocks it off his front foot. 197/4

68.2 M Hafeez to Williamson, Once again drifts on to the pads of Williamson who tries to flick it but the ball misses and hits his pad. 197/4

68.1 M Hafeez to Nicholls, Drifts on the legs, Nicholls flicks it away on the leg side towards the square leg fielder for a single. 197/4

Mohammad Hafeez to roll his arm over. Should most probably be the last over before Tea.

67.6 A Ali to Williamson, Tossed up again on off, Williamson rocks back and cuts it to point. 196/4

67.5 A Ali to Williamson, Flighted delivery on off, Williamson defends off the front foot. 196/4

67.4 A Ali to Nicholls, Floated on leg, the left-hander flicks it towards the leg side for a single. 196/4

67.3 A Ali to Nicholls, Tossed up on leg, Nicholls pushes it to the leg side off his pads. 195/4

67.2 A Ali to Nicholls, Tossed up on middle, Nicholls defends off the front foot. 195/4

67.1 A Ali to Williamson, Short outside off, Williamson slaps it towards covers for a single. 195/4

Azhar Ali has been called to roll his arm over.

66.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, Floated on middle, Nicholls defends from within the crease. 194/4

66.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up on leg, the southpaw pushes it to the leg side. 194/4

66.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on middle, the left-hander flicks it to mid-wicket. 194/4

66.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up on leg, Nicholls blocks it well. 194/4

66.2 Y Shah to Williamson, Good bowling by Yasir Shah. Tossed up on middle, Williamson rocks back and cuts it towards point for a single. 194/4

66.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up on leg, Nicholls flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 193/4

65.6 H Ali to Williamson, Another dot ball to end the over. New Zealand looking really solid here. Lots of dropping shoulders among the fielding team. 192/4

65.5 H Ali to Williamson, A length delivery just outside off, Williamson defends it staying inside the crease. 192/4

65.4 H Ali to Williamson, Another short of a length delivery and pushed straight back with good timing but no run. 192/4

65.3 H Ali to Williamson, Punched straight to the cover fielder off the back foot. 192/4

65.2 H Ali to Williamson, Good length ball on off, he drives it towards mid off. 192/4

65.1 H Ali to Williamson, FOUR! Test match century no. 19 for King Kane! His first of this series but could just be the most important one. Short and outside off, the skipper rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. The ball races to the boundary. Well played and at such a crucial juncture! The first hundred by a Kiwi on this tour too. Might just turn out to be match-winning. 192/4

64.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up on middle, Nicholls blocks it well. 188/4

64.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on middle, Nicholls tucks it to mid-wicket. 188/4

64.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Floated on off, the southpaw defends off the back foot. 188/4

64.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up on middle, the left-hander defends off the back foot. 188/4

64.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on off, Nicholls hits it straight towards the bowler. 188/4

64.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Short on off, Nicholls drives it to covers. 188/4

63.6 H Ali to Williamson, Full this time outside off, Williamson pushes it towards the fielder at mid off. 188/4

63.5 H Ali to Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson pushes it towards the point. 188/4

63.4 H Ali to Williamson, Fuller this time and the skipper defends it off his front foot. 188/4

63.3 H Ali to Williamson, Good length delivery outside off, Williamson tries to defend it but the ball keeps low and misses his bat and goes to the keeper on the bounce. 188/4

63.2 H Ali to Williamson, FOUR! Classic Williamson! Hasan Ali pitches it on good length outside off no movement for the bowler there, Williamson is well settled and drives it through covers for a boundary. He is just 2 short of another brilliant and well deserved century. 188/4

63.1 H Ali to Williamson, Good length outside off from Hasan, Williamson blocks it away. 184/4

Hasan Ali back on for another spell.

62.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, Watchfully kept out by Nicholls on this occasion. 6 runs off the over. 184/4

62.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, DROPPED! Another one goes down! This was tough but no excuses. Flatter ball at the pads, Henry goes for the flick but gets the inner half. Imam dives to his left and the ball was always going away, but he gets his hand to it and should have held on. Frustration for Pakistan. 184/4

62.4 Y Shah to Williamson, Flatter and at the pads, Williamson works it towards fine leg for a run. 184/4

62.3 Y Shah to H Nicholls, Down the wicket again and pushed down to long on. That's the fifty for Nicholls! Brilliant innings and what a time to play it. 8th Test fifty and it is helping New Zealand get into a strong position here. 183/4

62.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, FOUR! The runs are flowing here now! Flighted generously, Henry is down the track seeing this and lifts it over mid on for a four. The ball just lands inside the fence. Moves to 49. 182/4

62.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, This one is flighted on middle, HN comes forward and defends it well. 178/4

61.6 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on leg, Williamson pushes it to the leg side. 178/4

61.5 B Asif to H Nicholls, Flighted delivery on leg, Nicholls looks to defend but gets an outside edge past slip. The batsmen take a run. 178/4

61.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Beautiful delivery from Bilal Asif. Turns into off, Nicholls looks to cut but gets beaten on this one. It missed the off stump by a whisker. Nothing going Pakistan's way. 177/4

61.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on middle, the left-hander defends off the back foot. 177/4

61.2 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery outside off, Nicholls lets it go. 177/4

61.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls defends off the front foot. 177/4

60.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, The ball does too much again and it beats everyone, including the keeper. Landing outside off and turns a mile to beat the batsman as he tries to work it on the leg side and the keeper who is blinded while going to collect it. The ball runs away fine but is stopped inside the fence. The batsmen come back for three. Valuable runs, all of these. 177/4

60.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, Another flat delivery outside off that turns into Henry. He flicks it away on the leg side towards square leg and picks up a couple of runs. The lead is 100 now. 174/4

60.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Pitches this well outside off and the ball spins a long way in. Nicholls tries to flick it but misses and gets hit on the pad. The ball was doing too much and hence no appeal. 172/4

60.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flatter ball outside off, Henry is well ahead as he keeps it out. 172/4

60.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flighted ball outside off, Nicholls prods ahead and defends it into the ground. 172/4

60.1 Y Shah to Williamson, Around the wicket, Kane pushes it to the vacant mid-wicket area for a single. 172/4

59.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated on off, the left-hander defends off the front foot. 171/4

59.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls keeps it out. 171/4

59.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery outside off, Nicholls lets it go. 171/4

59.3 B Asif to Williamson, Short on off, Williamson rocks back and slaps it through covers. The fielder chases it and the batsmen get three runs. Williamson moves into the 90s. 171/4

59.2 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on off, Williamson defends off the front foot. 168/4

59.1 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on off, Williamson pushes it to short mid-wicket. 168/4

58.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flighted delivery outside off, Nicholls blocks it away. 168/4

58.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, No sharp turn here for Yasir, Nicholls defends it off his back foot. 168/4

58.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Once again tosses it up outside off, Nicholls has no problem keeping that away. 168/4

58.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up outside off, Nicholls sweeps it away towards the short fine leg fielder. 168/4

58.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Fuller this time and Nicholls blocks it off his front foot. 168/4

58.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Shorter on length outside off Nicholls pushes it off his back foot 168/4

57.6 B Asif to Williamson, A big stride ahead to this loopy one on middle and pushed to short mid-wicket by the skipper. 168/4

57.5 B Asif to Williamson, Williamson remains in his crease and defends this. 168/4

57.4 B Asif to Williamson, Flatter delivery on middle, Kane shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. 168/4

57.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Just dropped this one onto the leg side and runs through for a single. 168/4

57.2 B Asif to Nicholls, Flatter delivery on off and middle, Nicholls flicks it towards the square leg fielder. 167/4

57.1 B Asif to Williamson, Looped up outside off, Kane pushes it towards mid-wicket for a run and gets to the other end. 167/4

56.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, FOUR! Good shot. Floated on middle, Nicholls sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. 166/4

56.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on off, Nicholls looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. 162/4

56.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up on leg, the batsman pushes it to the leg side. 162/4

56.3 Shah to Nicholls, APPEAL FOR LBW! NOT OUT! Turns in sharply, Nicholls looks to defend but gets hit on the back pad. The bowler appeals but the umpire shakes his head. Pakistan don't have any review. Replays show that impact was outside off. 162/4

56.2 Y Shah to Williamson, Flighted delivery on middle, Williamson plays it with soft hands towards third man for a single. 162/4

56.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up outside off, Nicholls sweeps it towards fine leg for a single. 161/4

Yasir Shah is called on to bowl again.

55.6 B Asif to Williamson, FOUR! What a shot! Timing at its best. Flighted delivery on middle, Kane dances down the track and just pushes this one through the gap on the leg side for four towards the mid-wicket fence. Such beautiful usage of the wrists here. The ball is timed so well that even on this slow outfield it reaches the fence with just a push. The 100-run stand also comes up between these two with this shot. 160/4

55.5 B Asif to Williamson, Another drop down by the NZ skipper towards fine leg but no run available this time. 156/4

55.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Nicholls nudges this one onto the leg side towards mid-wicket and picks up one. 156/4

55.3 B Asif to Williamson, Shorter delivery at the pads, Kane works it behind square leg and gets to the other end. The partnership is worth 95 now. 155/4

55.2 B Asif to K Williamson, DROPPED! Short and on middle, Williamson rocks back and pulls it away hard but in the air! Yasir at square leg seems to have lost the ball and reacts pretty late and cannot hold on to it. Was a regulation catch, should've been taken. How much will this go on to affect the hosts? The batsmen come back for a couple as the ball rolls to deep square leg. 154/4

55.1 B Asif to Williamson, Around the wicket to the skipper, he calmly pats it away to short mid-wicket. 152/4

Drinks break. New Zealand are slowly draining the life out of the Pakistani bowlers and along with it, taking this Test match away from them too. Solid stuff from the NZ skipper and Henry Nicholls. Since Lunch, there hasn't been an occasion where they looked really troubled. Pakistan need to do something here and in quick time.

54.6 S Afridi to Nicholls, Once again short by Shaheen, this time its quicker and Nicholls ducks underneath it. 152/4

54.5 S Afridi to Nicholls, Short by Afridi, Nicholls gets on his back foot ad plays the pull shot towards the fine leg region. They take a comfortable two by the time the ball is thrown back to the keeper. 152/4

54.4 S Afridi to Nicholls, Full and outside off once again by Afridi, Nicholls tries to defend it off his front foot but the ball finds the outside edge and move towards the third man region. The batsmen take 2 runs. This brings up 150 for New Zealand and extends their lead to 76. These two would like to continue their partnership and put on a good total for Pakistan to chase. 150/4

54.3 S Afridi to Nicholls, Fuller this time by Shahen, Nicholls gets behind it and defends it off his front foot. 148/4

54.2 S Afridi to Nicholls, Length delivery on off defended well by Nicholls. 148/4

54.1 S Afridi to Nicholls, Good length ball on top of off stump, Nicholls defends it back to the bowler. 148/4

53.6 B Asif to Williamson, Dot ball to end the over, Kane defends it onto the leg side with such soft hands again. Good over after the boundary on the first ball. 148/4

53.5 B Asif to Williamson, This one bounces a bit more but Williamson adjusts well and defends it into the ground with soft hands. 148/4

53.4 B Asif to Williamson, Another ball on and around off, KW is solid in defense though. 148/4

53.3 B Asif to Williamson, Much better from Asif, the skipper comes half forward and dead bats it. 148/4

53.2 B Asif to Williamson, Flatter ball at the pads and Williamson defends it watchfully. 148/4

53.1 B Asif to Williamson, FOUR! Williamson goes on his back foot and punches it towards the cover region for a boundary. Brilliant shot which was timed to perfection by the Kiwi skipper to move to 80. A very bad delivery by Bilal. If you give Williamson this much time and width he will punish you everyday. 148/4

52.6 S Afridi to Nicholls, A good 3 balls after being hit for the boundary. This one is on off stump and slightly coming in after landing. Nicholls deals with it easily though. 144/4

52.5 S Afridi to Nicholls, Another ball outside off that is let go through to the keeper. 144/4

52.4 S Afridi to Nicholls, Pitched fuller and outside off, left alone this time. 144/4

52.3 S Afridi to H Nicholls, FOUR! Wide, very wide. And it gets the treatment it deserves. Henry cuts it beautifully behind point and to the fence for four. Such important runs for the visitors these. 144/4

52.2 S Afridi to Nicholls, This one is attacking off stump, Nicholls comes half ahead to defend into the pitch. 140/4

52.1 S Afridi to Nicholls, Good length ball that reverses in after landing. Nicholls goes for the flick but gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad. 140/4

51.6 B Asif to Williamson, Loopy delivery on middle, the skipper defends off the back foot. 140/4

51.5 B Asif to Williamson, Floated on off, Williamson keeps it out. 140/4

51.4 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on middle, Williamson defends off the back foot. 140/4

51.3 B Asif to Williamson, Extra bounce on this one. The captain pushes it past short leg. 140/4

51.2 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up again on off, the skipper opens the face of the bat and hits it towards point. The batsmen pick up a couple. 140/4

51.1 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on middle, Williamson blocks it well. 138/4

50.6 S Afridi to Nicholls, Williamson blocks it off his back foot. 138/4

50.5 S Afridi to H Nicholls, Length delivery outside off, the ball moves in after pitching and finds the inside edge of the skipper's bat. 138/4

50.4 S Afridi to Williamson, Good length delivery once again but this time there is width for Williamson to push it off his back foot towards covers for a single. 138/4

50.3 S Afridi to Williamson, Once again the ball is bowled on length delivery on off, Williamson blocks it off his back foot. 137/4

50.2 S Afridi to Williamson, Pulls back his length this time and Williamson defends it off his back foot. 137/4

50.1 S Afridi to Williamson, FOUR! Driven and driven beautifully by Williamson. Typical Williamson drive there. He looks so comfortable out there in the middle. The ball is overpitched outside off and the Kiwi skipper gets on his front foot and drives it superbly through covers. 137/4

49.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Looped up outside off, Nicholls drives but short cover stops it with an outstretched left arm. 133/4

49.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Flatter delivery on middle, HN comes ahead and defends this into the ground. 133/4

49.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Outside off and the batsman shoulders arms to let that one through. 133/4

49.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Grip and turn! Nicholls is ahead in defense but the ball turns enough to beat the outside edge. Lots of oohs and aahs around the bat. 133/4

49.2 B Asif to Nicholls, Well outside off and straightens after landing, left alone by the batter. 133/4

49.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted outside off, overpitched. Nicholls jams it out towards cover. 133/4

48.6 S Afridi to K Williamson, Length delivery outside off, the ball jags back in and finds the inside edge of Williamson's defensive bat. 133/4

48.5 S Afridi to Williamson, Outside off by Afridi, Williamson has no problem letting that one go. 133/4

48.4 S Afridi to K Williamson, Fuller this time and the Kiwi skipper beautifully drives it towards cover region but unfortunately for him the ball is straight to the fielder. 133/4

48.3 S Afridi to Williamson, Length delivery once again. Williamson blocks it off his back foot. 133/4

48.2 S Afridi to Williamson, Length delivery outside off driven towards the cover fielder by Williamson. 133/4

48.1 S Afridi to Williamson, Afridi from over the wicket, bowls it on length on middle, Williamson blocks it off his front foot. 133/4

Shaheen Afridi has been called on to bowl. Can he break this partnership?

47.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated again outside off, Nicholls lets it go. 133/4

47.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Loopy delivery on off, the batsman blocks it well. 133/4

47.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated on off, Nicholls defends off the front foot. 133/4

47.3 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on middle, the skipper drives it towards mid on for a single. 133/4

47.2 B Asif to Williamson, Full on middle, the skipper drives it straight back towards the bowler. Bilal Asif makes a diving stop. 132/4

47.1 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on middle, Williamson dances down the track and looks to hit over long on but does not get the distance. The skipper is beaten by the flight there but luckily the ball lands in no man's land. Azhar Ali chases from mid on but does not get there. The batsmen pick up a couple. 132/4

46.6 H Ali to Williamson, Short of a length this time by Hasan, Williamson punches it off his back foot towards extra cover. The ball is timed beautifully but doesn't have the legs behind it to go to the boundary. The batsman come back for the third. 130/4

46.5 H Ali to Williamson, Once again length delivery outside off, Williamson defends it confidently off his front foot. 127/4

46.4 H Ali to Williamson, Length delivery outside off, KW pushes it towards the cover region. 127/4

46.3 H Ali to Williamson, Length delivery on middle and off stump, Williamson nicely flicks it away towards the mid-wicket region for a couple. A run after 20 consecutive dot balls. 127/4

46.2 H Ali to Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson defends it off his front foot. 125/4

46.1 H Ali to Williamson, Short of a length on the off, the ball comes in and Williamson flicks it away towards the square leg fielder. 125/4

45.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated outside off, Nicholls offers no shot. Third consecutive maiden over for Pakistan. 125/4

45.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls defends off the front foot. 125/4

45.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Loopy delivery outside off, the southpaw lets it go. 125/4

45.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery outside off, the left-hander offers no shot. 125/4

45.2 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up again outside off, Nicholls lets it go. 125/4

45.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on middle, Nicholls defends off the front foot. 125/4

44.6 H Ali to Williamson, A tad shorter this time on length delivery, Williamson keeps it away. 125/4

44.5 H Ali to Williamson, Hasan Ali is bowling a consistent line and length here but KW has easily defended it. 125/4

44.4 H Ali to Williamson, Length delivery outside off, KW defends off his front foot. 125/4

44.3 H Ali to Williamson, Once again a length delivery on off, Williamson pushes it towards the mid on region. 125/4

44.2 H Ali to Williamson, Length delivery outside off, the ball jags back and Williamson defends it off his front foot. 125/4

44.1 H Ali to K Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson drives it to mid off. 125/4

43.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated outside off, the left-hander offers no shot. 125/4

43.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up again on middle, the southpaw defends off the back foot. 125/4

43.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery outside off, Nicholls shoulders his arms to this one. 125/4

43.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls keeps it out. 125/4

43.2 B Asif to Nicholls, Flighted delivery on middle, the batsman blocks it well. 125/4

43.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Tossed up on off, Nicholls hits it to mid on. 125/4

42.6 H Ali to Williamson, FOUR! Adding insult to injury, one must say! Well outside off, Williamson gets in position and drives it beautifully through the gap on the offside for a boundary. The lead has gone above 50 with this four. 125/4

42.5 Ali to Williamson, NOT OUT! The ball is missing leg and Pakistan have lost their second review. It was a big wicket and it seemed the hosts were very desperate to get him. The ball landed on middle and was going down with the angle. Williamson goes for the flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. A loud appeal but the umpire is unmoved. After a long discussion, the bowling team goes up for a review. There is no bat involved but the Ball-Tracker shows us that the ball is missing leg. Review lost and Williamson survives. 121/4

Review Time! Kane Williamson is rapped on the pad and the ball seems to be going down leg to the naked eye. The Pakistanis after a lot of deliberation, decide to go upstairs.

42.4 H Ali to Nicholls, A little bit too straight on this occasion, beautifully worked away square of the wicket on the leg side. The batsmen can come back for three this time. Large boundaries but nevertheless, good running! 121/4

42.3 H Ali to Nicholls, Was outside off again, this time Henry pokes at it. It takes a thick outside edge that runs away to the left of gully. The batsmen come back for another couple. 118/4

42.2 H Ali to Nicholls, Well outside off and the ball holds its line after landing, the batsman lets it go. 116/4

42.1 H Ali to Nicholls, Short of a length and angling into the body, Nicholls works it away in the gap through mid-wicket for a couple. 116/4

41.6 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on leg, the skipper flicks it to the leg side. 114/4

41.5 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on middle, Williamson dances down the track and hits it towards mid on. The skipper goes for the single and the fielder fires a throw at the non-striker's end. The throw is very wayward and it goes as overthrows towards third man. The batsmen pick up a couple. 114/4

41.4 B Asif to Williamson, Bowls down the leg side, Williamson lets it go. 112/4

41.3 B Asif to Williamson, Tossed up on middle, the skipper pushes it to the leg side. 112/4

41.2 B Asif to Williamson, Flighted delivery on middle, Williamson blocks it well. 112/4

41.1 B Asif to Williamson, Bowls down the leg side, Williamson lets it go. 112/4

Bilal Asif to bowl from the other end.

40.6 H Ali to Nicholls, Maiden over to start off with. Slightly fuller ball outside off, the leftie is ahead in defense. 112/4

40.5 H Ali to Nicholls, Similar delivery, Nicholls comes forward to defend but the ball takes the inside half of the bat and rolls down to square leg. 112/4

40.4 H Ali to Nicholls, On a good length and top of off stump, the batsman is half-ahead as he defends again. 112/4

40.3 H Ali to Nicholls, Another one, slightly more outside off. Nicholls is comfortable in defense. 112/4

40.2 H Ali to Nicholls, Fuller and on off this time, Henry is well ahead in defense. 112/4

40.1 H Ali to Nicholls, Around the wicket, short ball and sliding down leg with the angle. Nicholls misses the flick and gets hit on the hips. 112/4

The players are back onto the field for the 2nd session. Henry Nicholls to face the first ball after resumption. Hasan Ali to bowl.

... Day 4, Session 2 ...

Full marks to Pakistan. They bowled to a set plan and have been rewarded. They will believe that they are just a wicket away from enforcing a collapse but they need that dismissal soon. Anything close to 150 could be tricky on this surface, as we saw in the first Test. Join us back at 12.40 pm local (0840 GMT) for the second session.

Kane Williamson is the centre of the Kiwi batting wagonwheel. In the first innings, his 89 kept New Zealand afloat while in the second, he has kept Pakistan at bay. However, the Black Caps are not out of troubled waters yet, with the lead well under 50.

In reality, the Kiwis have lost only one quality wicket. The fact that Somerville hung around for 34 balls was not bad for them but Ross Taylor's wicket was a big blow. They were lucky that Nicholls survived an LBW call which would have been out had it been reviewed but that is how the game goes.

Absorbing session of cricket. 26 overs, 86 runs and 2 wickets. Could have been more but Pakistan will still take it.

39.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Around off, spinning away, punched back defensively towards the bowler. LUNCH ON DAY 4, NEW ZEALAND LEAD BY 38! 112/4

39.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, On middle and leg, flicked through mid-wicket for a run. Moves to 20. 112/4

39.4 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and outside off, Kane reaches out to drive and gets it past short extra cover for a single. 111/4

39.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Outside off, a touch short, punched straight to cover. 110/4

39.2 Y Shah to Williamson, The googly, down the leg side, Kane misses his flick and is hit on the pads. 110/4

39.1 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and outside off, Williamson looks to drive but misses. 110/4

38.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 110/4

38.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. 110/4

38.4 B Asif to Nicholls, 50-RUN STAND IS UP. Fine fightback from these two. Short and around off, Nicholls works it wide of mid on to bring up the 50-run stand. 110/4

38.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Landed outside off, goes straight on, left alone. 108/4

38.2 B Asif to Nicholls, EDGED, BUT SHORT! Nearly the fifth wicket. Full and outside off, Nicholls looks to push but the ball takes the outside edge and drops short of Asad Shafiq at first slip! 108/4

38.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. 108/4

37.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and outside off, Kane dead-bats it. 108/4

37.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, Outside off, punched through mid on for a single. 108/4

37.4 Y Shah to Williamson, On middle and leg, worked through mid-wicket for three runs this time. 107/4

37.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Outside off, played straight to point. 104/4

37.2 Y Shah to Williamson, HALF CENTURY FOR WILLIAMSON! His 29th in Tests, 5th against Pakistan and third in the UAE. Nice knock to follow his 89 in the first dig. Around off, Williamson goes back and works it through mid-wicket for a couple. A solid knock. Can he get to a triple? 104/4

37.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Short and outside off, punched uppishly, wide of the man at silly point, who turns away for cover. A single taken. 102/4

36.6 B Asif to Williamson, A short ball outside off, Williamson looks to pull but misses. 101/4

36.5 B Asif to Williamson, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. 101/4

36.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Outside off, punched through the covers for a single. 101/4

36.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 100/4

36.2 B Asif to Nicholls, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 100/4

36.1 B Asif to Williamson, Full and outside off, Williamson drives it straight to short extra cover who fumbles and that results in three extra runs. 100 UP FOR NEW ZEALAND. Can they double this score? The lead is now 26. 100/4

35.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 97/4

35.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, FOUR! Finally he connects! Nicholls has tried out umpteen reverse sweeps, only to mistime or miss so far. This time, he connects sweetly and gets it past short third man for a boundary. The lead is now 23. 97/4

35.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Full and around off, watchfully pushed out. 93/4

35.3 Y Shah to Williamson, On middle, flicked wide of mid on, towards deep mid-wicket for a single. 93/4

35.2 Y Shah to Williamson, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 92/4

35.1 Y Shah to K Williamson, FOUR! A real half tracker, barely bounces, but Williamson rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket. Hasan Ali puts in a dive again but fails once more. Gets up gingerly and limps. The stand is now worth 32. 92/4

34.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Outside off, short in length, chopped straight to point. 88/4

34.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Full and around off, spinning away, watchfully blocked out. 88/4

34.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Floated outside off, driven straight to cover. 88/4

34.3 B Asif to Nicholls, Around off, watchfully kept out. 88/4

34.2 B Asif to Nicholls, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 88/4

34.1 B Asif to Nicholls, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 88/4

Bilal Asif returns. 4-0-8-0 so far.

33.6 Y Shah to Williamson, FOUR. 88/4

33.5 Y Shah to Williamson, Outside off, punched off the back foot. 84/4

33.4 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and outside off, spinning away, Kane feels for it but misses as the ball turns a mile. 84/4

33.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, Gets the flick shot away this time, for a single through mid-wicket. Both, the lead and Nicholls, move to 10. 84/4

33.2 Shah to Nicholls, NOT OUT! MISSING LEG! Excellent review from New Zealand. That looked dead plumb. But Hawk Eye disagrees with Ian Gould. Full and outside off, Nicholls goes back to play that one but the ball spins in a mile off the rough and hits him in front of the stumps. Yasir appeals and Gould raises his finger. It does not take long for Williamson to nod his head in response to Nicholls' inquiring look for the review and sure enough - the decision is overturned! 83/4

Nicholls has been adjudged LBW! He has taken the review though.

33.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 83/4

32.6 H Ali to Williamson, Full and just outside off, well blocked out. 83/4

32.5 H Ali to K Williamson, FOUR! That is a long hop, around middle. Williamson pulls it through mid-wicket and gets a boundary. The stand is now worth 23. 83/4

32.4 H Ali to Williamson, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 79/4

32.3 H Ali to Williamson, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 79/4

32.2 H Ali to Williamson, Around off, watchfully defended. 79/4

32.1 H Ali to Williamson, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 79/4

31.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, FOUR! IMPERIOUS! Slightly short from Yasir and Nicholls pounces. He rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. 79/4

31.5 Shah to Nicholls, Another shout for LBW, turned down again. Things continue to happen. This was much closer than the previous one. Full and outside off, spinning in, Nicholls looks to play the reverse sweep but misses and is hit on the pads. Impact was outside off on this occasion. 75/4

31.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, On middle and leg, flicked through mid-wicket for a couple. 'PAKISTAN WILL BAT AGAIN!' screams an excited Ramiz Raja on air. 75/4

31.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, Huge shout for LBW, no review taken. Probably doing too much. Full and outside off, Henry looks to play that from his crease but misses and is hit right in front of the stumps. That seemed to be going down leg. NO! HAWK EYE SHOWS IT TO BE HITTING LEG! If only had Pakistan reviewed... 73/4

31.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Full and outside off, Nicholls looks to play the reverse sweep but gets a bit of a bottom edge which rolls towards short third man. 73/4

Aha. The helmet is found. Both, the 12th and 13th men come out to give that ONE helmet. Azhar Ali goes under the lid at silly point.

31.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 73/4

Interesting. A bit of a delay. Sarfraz wants someone under the lid. He has signalled towards the 12th man who, in turn, signals to the 13th man! Eventually, he too, disappears inside and the field is not changed.

30.6 H Ali to Williamson, Very full, around off, nicely blocked out. 73/4

30.5 H Ali to Williamson, Full and around off, watchfully blocked out. 73/4

30.4 H Ali to Williamson, The batsman defends it from within the crease. 73/4

30.3 H Ali to Williamson, FOUR! Excellent shot! Fractionally short in length outside off, Williamson rocks back and cuts it through point for a boundary! Moves to 33 with his third boundary. 73/4

30.2 H Ali to Williamson, Full and around off, watchfully blocked out. 69/4

30.1 Ali to Williamson, Huge shout for LBW! Turned down! Could be height, could be angle. On a length around off, nipping back in sharply, Williamson looked to defend but was beaten by pace and got hit on the pads. Hasan roared in an appeal, even extended it but umpire Reiffel patiently waited for all that to die down and then shook his head with a NO. Hawk Eye shows that to be clipping the top of leg stump, so the umpire's call would have stayed. 69/4

Double change. Hasan Ali finally gets a look-in after a solitary over this morning. 5-3-5-0 so far in this innings.

29.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, Full and around off, dead-batted nicely. 69/4

29.5 Y Shah to Nicholls, Spins in a long way from outside off, Nicholls gets across, then goes back and looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. Comfortably missing leg, hence no appeal. 69/4

29.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Tossed up around off, spinning in, watchfully blocked out. 69/4

29.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, On middle and leg, flicked through square leg for a couple. 69/4

29.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Full and around off, spinning in, watchfully defended. 67/4

29.1 Y Shah to Williamson, On middle and leg, helped through mid-wicket for a single. 67/4

Yasir Shah is back on. Change of ends for him. 10-2-17-2 so far.

28.6 B Asif to Nicholls, Full and around off, well defended. 66/4

28.5 B Asif to Nicholls, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. 66/4

28.4 B Asif to Nicholls, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 66/4

28.3 B Asif to Nicholls, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 66/4

28.2 B Asif to K Williamson, Pushes this towards mid on, takes the fielder on and completes a quick single. 66/4

28.1 B Asif to Williamson, Full on middle, flicked straight to short mid-wicket. 65/4

Bilal Asif into the attack now. 3-0-7-0 so far.

27.6 S Afridi to Nicholls, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. 65/4

27.5 S Afridi to Nicholls, Full and around off, pushed towards cover. 65/4

27.4 S Afridi to Nicholls, One more leave outside off. 65/4

27.3 S Afridi to Nicholls, Outside off, left alone again. 65/4

27.2 S Afridi to Nicholls, Wide down the leg side, no trouble at all for the batsman. 65/4

27.1 S Afridi to Nicholls, Down the leg side, left alone. 65/4

DRINKS BREAK. What an entertaining hour of cricket. 13 overs, 2 wickets and 39 runs. Those runs came because of Taylor's counter-attack but otherwise Pakistan have been as frugal as they possibly could have been. The Kiwis are into the middle order now and only Williamson is their possible hope. Can they play around him and at least set a target of 100 for the home side?

26.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and around off, well blocked out. 65/4

26.5 Y Shah to Williamson, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 65/4

26.4 Y Shah to Williamson, On middle and leg, flicked straight to short mid-wicket. 65/4

26.3 Y Shah to Williamson, THAT IS A GRUBBER! Holy me, Williamson is surely lucky to still be out there. Full and around off, the googly, Kane stays back to work it to the leg side but the ball shoots low and just about takes the bottom half of his bat, enroute short leg. 65/4

26.2 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and outside off, driven through the covers where the fielder does well to stop it with a dive to his left. 65/4

26.1 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 65/4

25.6 S Afridi to Nicholls, One more leave outside off. 65/4

25.5 S Afridi to Nicholls, The batsman defends it from within the crease. 65/4

25.4 S Afridi to Nicholls, Outside off, pretty full, just outside off, but left alone. 65/4

25.3 Afridi to Nicholls, NOT OUT! The noise was of the bat hitting the back pad! Cannot blame Pakistan. On the first look, it seemed like there was a big edge. Full and outside off, Nicholls looked to drive but missed. There was a big noise and Sarfraz, along with the slip cordon, came charging towards the umpire in an appeal. But Ian Gould was as calm as a camel in a sandstorm. Did not panic at all. Shook his head and the skipper immediately went for the review. Sadly for him, Snickometer did not support his cause. 65/4

Howzzat? Howzzat? Howzzat? Pakistan are supremely confident that Nicholls has nicked one behind. He has not been given out though. The hosts take a review...

25.2 S Afridi to Williamson, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. 65/4

25.1 S Afridi to Williamson, A bouncer, around middle, Williamson ducks. 64/4

24.6 Y Shah to Nicholls, Pitches this miles outside off and Nicholls still goes after it, only to pad it away. Misses. 64/4

24.5 Y Shah to Williamson, On middle and leg, helped through mid-wicket for three runs. 64/4

24.4 Y Shah to Nicholls, Full and outside off, pushed through the covers for a single. 61/4

24.3 Y Shah to Nicholls, Around middle and off, well blocked out. 60/4

24.2 Y Shah to Nicholls, Comes down the track and watchfully blocks it out. 60/4

24.1 Y Shah to Nicholls, Full and around middle, chipped uppishly, but wide of the bowler towards mid on. 60/4

23.6 S Afridi to Williamson, Outside off, left alone. 60/4

Henry Nicholls walks in at number 6, replacing Taylor.

23.5 S Afridi to Taylor, OUT! Taylor has come and Taylor has gone! You live by the sword, so you die by it as well. Rosco's counter-attacking intent has not lasted long. A short ball, around middle, Ross has been looking to attack right from the time he arrived, so he does not bother to restrain himself. Goes after the pull but cannot quite keep it down. Gets a bit of a top edge which balloons in the air but hang on, where is Bilal Asif going? The ball is coming straight to him at deep square leg but he misjudges the catch. He comes running in but then goes back and has to adjust. Leaps and almost lets the ball slip out of his hands but thankfully for Pakistan, the ball sticks! Big wicket for the 'hosts.' Into the soft underbelly of a middle order now. 60/4

23.4 S Afridi to Taylor, Outside off, good change of pace, Rosco looks to cut but misses. 60/3

23.3 S Afridi to R Taylor, FOUR! Terrific shot! Taylor is taking the bull by the horns. A short ball, around middle, Taylor swivels and pulls it behind square leg. There is a man in the deep, at square leg, but he cannot get there! 60/3

23.2 S Afridi to Taylor, Around off, solidly defended. 56/3

23.1 S Afridi to Taylor, On a length outside off, slanting away, Taylor pushes but misses. 56/3

22.6 Y Shah to Williamson, The googly to end the over, Kane misses his defense and is hit on the pads. Pakistan straightaway appeal but that was missing leg. 56/3

22.5 Y Shah to Williamson, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 56/3

22.4 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 56/3

22.3 Y Shah to Williamson, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. 56/3

22.2 Y Shah to Taylor, Comes down the track and whips it wide of mid on for three. The deficit is now 19. 56/3

22.1 Y Shah to Williamson, Outside off, punched off the back foot for a single. 53/3

21.6 S Afridi to Taylor, Around off, blocked from the crease. 14 from the over! 52/3

21.5 S Afridi to Taylor, FOUR! Oh ho ho! This is even better! Third boundary of the over and already tea pots are boiling in Sarfraz' face. On a length around off, angling away, Taylor waits for the ball to come to him and then opens the face of his bat to guide it past gully towards third man! 50 UP FOR NEW ZEALAND! They trail by 22 now. 52/3

21.4 S Afridi to Taylor, FOUR! Counter-attacking, is he? Looks like we are gonna have fun. Full and outside off, Taylor reaches out this time and drives it between cover and mid off for the second boundary of the over! 48/3

21.3 S Afridi to Taylor, Full and straight, watchfully defended. 44/3

21.2 S Afridi to R Taylor, FOUR! Much better from Taylor. Afridi overpitches on this occasion and this time Taylor makes good use of his feet. Gets close to the pitch of the ball and drives it past mid off. 44/3

21.1 S Afridi to R Taylor, UPPISH, BUT SAFE! A bit loose from Taylor. He needs to stitch a partnership here. Full and outside off, a touch wide, shaping away, Rosco plays away from his body and nearly spoons a catch to short extra cover. Luckily for him, it evades the fielder and the batsmen get a couple. 40/3

20.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Comes out this time to block. Superb over from Yasir. 38/3

20.5 Y Shah to Williamson, Full and around off, watchfully defended. 38/3

20.4 Y Shah to Williamson, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads. 38/3

20.3 Y Shah to Taylor, CLOSE CALL! Full and around off, Taylor dances down the track and pushes it towards mid on. Takes the fielder on and is in a bit of a strife but beats the throw as it misses the stumps at the bowler's end. 38/3

20.2 Y Shah to R Taylor, Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off. 37/3

Ross Taylor walks in at number 5, replacing Somerville.

20.1 Y Shah to Somerville, OUT! 200TH TEST WICKET FOR YASIR SHAH! The fastest ever to do so! Take a bow, maestro. In just 33 matches. Only the 7th Pakistan player to achieve this feat. Pitched around leg stump, Somerville looks to play that from the crease but misses and is hit right in front. A big appeal ensues and the umpire raises his finger! The night watchman has a bit of a chat with his skipper but not for long. Is sent back. Plumb in front. 37/3

Has Yasir got his 200th? Somerville has been adjudged plumb in front. He has taken a review though. Oh no, he hasn't. He was just walking across to his skipper for a chat. Is sent on his way.

19.6 S Afridi to Williamson, A bouncer to end the over, Kane ducks. 37/2

19.5 S Afridi to Williamson, Around off, solidly defended. 37/2

19.4 S Afridi to K Williamson, FOUR! SWEET! Kane Williamson at his best. Full and outside off, Williamson leans into the shot, uses the angle from the bowler and drives it through the covers for a boundary. Textbook shot. The deficit is now 37. The skipper moves to 22 with his second boundary and the stand is now worth 13. 37/2

19.3 S Afridi to Williamson, On a length around middle and leg, angling away, pushed towards point. 33/2

19.2 S Afridi to Somerville, Punches this off the back foot for a single. 33/2

19.1 S Afridi to Somerville, Landed around off, shaping away, left alone. 32/2

18.6 Y Shah to Williamson, Yes, they can. Full and around middle, watchfully pushed towards mid-wicket. 32/2

18.5 Y Shah to Somerville, Sloppy from Pakistan. They have now allowed an easy single to Somerville. He just gets across and taps this to the on side, crossing over. Can they prevent Williamson from retaining the strike? 32/2

18.4 Y Shah to Somerville, Outside off, punched back to the bowler. 31/2

18.3 Y Shah to Somerville, Beauty. Full and around off, Will is drawn forward into the defense but the ball spins away past the outside edge. 31/2

18.2 Y Shah to Somerville, Full and around off, Somerville stays back and defends. 31/2

18.1 Y Shah to K Williamson, Full and outside off, eased through the covers for an easy single. That is a run given. Pakistan clearly want the night watchman facing as many balls as possible. 31/2

17.6 S Afridi to Somerville, This is pitched outside leg, with the aim of moving the ball away, but Somerville defends it watchfully. Consecutive maidens for Afridi. 30/2

17.5 S Afridi to Somerville, This time he watches the ball really closely and opens the face of the bat at the right time, pushing the ball to point. 30/2

17.4 S Afridi to Somerville, Another play and a miss from the night watchman. 30/2

17.3 S Afridi to Somerville, Beaten! This bloke is bowling really well. Lands this on the seam, around off, Will looks to defend but the late away movement squares him and beats the outside edge. 30/2

17.2 S Afridi to Somerville, Full and outside off, driven straight to cover. 30/2

17.1 S Afridi to Somerville, Ahh.... a play and a miss. Full and outside off, Somerville looks to drive but misses. 30/2

Ian Gould gets his scissors and takes some leather off the ball. Hey hey... we have a pacer from the other end! I thought it will be spin from both ends...

A bit of an issue with the ball.

16.6 Y Shah to Somerville, Full and outside off, Will looks to flick but misses and gets a leading edge towards cover. A single taken. 30/2

16.5 Y Shah to Somerville, A little bit of drift, coming into the batsman, Somerville gets across and defends. 29/2

16.4 Y Shah to Somerville, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. 29/2

16.3 Y Shah to Somerville, Around middle, worked straight to short leg. 29/2

16.2 Y Shah to Somerville, Looks to flick again but gets a bit of an inside edge onto his pads. 29/2

16.1 Y Shah to Somerville, Full and down the leg side, Somerville misses his flick and is hit on the pads. 29/2

Straightaway a change. Just the one over for Hasan Ali this morning. Here comes Yasir Shah. One away from becoming the fastest to 200 Test wickets...

15.6 S Afridi to Williamson, Around off again, watchfully defended from the crease. 29/2

15.5 S Afridi to Williamson, Around off, angling away, punched towards cover. 29/2

15.4 S Afridi to Williamson, Beauty. The length is a touch fuller and the skipper is beaten. Beautiful seam presentation, held upright, dangerous channel, around middle and leg, then getting it to seam away as KW feels for the ball. 29/2

15.3 S Afridi to Williamson, A slower bouncer, around leg, Kane ducks. 29/2

15.2 S Afridi to Williamson, Similar ball, once again a tight compact defense from the skipper. 29/2

15.1 S Afridi to Williamson, On a length around off, watchfully punched back to the bowler. 29/2

Shaheen Afridi to bowl from the other end.

14.6 H Ali to Somerville, Once again Will stays back to defend and this time, does so properly. 29/2

14.5 H Ali to W Somerville, Oohh... Somerville stays back to defend this but the ball stays a touch low, takes the inside edge and hits him on his pads. 29/2

14.4 H Ali to Somerville, Full and outside off, pushed straight to mid off. 29/2

14.3 H Ali to Williamson, Slightly wider outside off, which means Kane can free his arms a touch and punch it through then covers. First runs of the morning as the batsmen amble back for the third. Might have even run four, had they gone for it quickly. 29/2

14.2 H Ali to Williamson, Tighter line, closer to the off stump, Williamson defends stoutly. 26/2

14.1 H Ali to Williamson, Full and outside off, driven straight to cover. 26/2

The players are slowly making their way out to the middle. It will be Hasan Ali to start the proceedings today to Kane Williamson. Here we go!

Will Somerville is having a chat with Danny Morrison. The spinner says that he is extremely excited to contribute to the team's cause. Hopes that he now does some bit with the bat too. On his childhood days, he says that he grew up in Wellington and watched Martin Crowe play cricket, who was his inspiration. Then adds further that he went to Australia to improve his cricket and then came back and played for Otago. On the current surface, Somerville says that it is a good surface but very difficult to score. Adds that patience is the key as wickets are not easy to come by either. Hopes that the wicket deteriorates from today which gives New Zealand the edge as they will be bowling last.

That was from New Zealand's point of view. Let us now see how Pakistan view it. A wicket early this morning - that of Kane Williamson - and we have a realistic chance of getting a holiday tomorrow. The pitch is turning square and Yasir and Bilal become threats again. Do not forget the Professor, Mohammad Hafeez.

When Azhar and Shafiq raised their double century stand, one felt that they have batted the Kiwis out of this Test match. Or set the platform to. But a collapse from 285/3 to 348 all out meant that this game has now turned into a one-inning shootout. The Black Caps have lost their openers already but they still have some decent batting to come. A target of around 200 would be more than a handful.

The great Matthew Hayden had once remarked - 'In India, there could be hours of play where nothing seems to be happening. Then, all of a sudden, the Test match turns on its head.' Might as well change that part from India to Asia. For hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, it seemed like nothing is going to happen. And then suddenly, we are into a possibility of another quick finish. Hello and a warm welcome to the fourth day of the third Test between Pakistan and New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.

... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ...

48 more is what New Zealand trail by, they have their skipper out there and the tourists would hope, he bats long and the rest give him able support. Pakistan on the other hand, will want to bundle the visitors out quickly as anything above 150 could be a tricky chase with the wicket worsening. Will Pakistan continue their domination on Day 4 or will New Zealand fight back? Join us to find out at 1000 local (0600 GMT). Till then goodbye and take care.

They are in the driver's seat at the moment but could have been in an even better position had their middle and lower-order capitalized on the platform laid by Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq. The duo, earlier in the day, stitched a mammoth 201-run stand, with both scoring a ton. Pakistan looked set to take a huge lead but Somerville weaved his magic and helped New Zealand fight back. However, wickets from Yasir Shah and Shaheen Afridi has once again seen them go on the back foot.

A session of two halves, the first hour was dominated by New Zealand and the second by Pakistan. But it is surely the hosts who walk off the field as the happier side. After their remaining 5 wickets fell for not a lot, they had around 14 overs to have a go at the Kiwi batsmen and they have managed to get rid of the two openers.

13.6 Y Shah to Somerville, The last ball has been negotiated nicely! Floated up on off, Somerville meets it with the full face of the bat. STUMPS ON DAY 3! 26/2

13.5 Y Shah to Somerville, Floats it up outside off, the batsman drives it to covers. 26/2

13.4 Y Shah to Somerville, On the stumps again, another defensive shot on offer. 26/2

13.3 Y Shah to Somerville, On the stumps, it is kept out. 26/2

13.2 Y Shah to W Somerville, Tosses it up on off, Somerville strokes it to mid off. 26/2

13.1 Y Shah to Somerville, Flatter around off, Somerville goes back and defends it onto the ground. 26/2

12.6 B Asif to Williamson, Floated up on middle, it is kept out. 26/2

12.5 B Asif to Somerville, The batsman has punched that ball through the off side. They pick up a single. 26/2

12.4 B Asif to Somerville, A huge appeal but not given! This is tossed up around middle, William lunges and tries to defend with bat and pad close. Not sure what it hit first. The Pakistan players appeal. The umpire shakes his head. Bilal really likes it but Sarfraz says it seems to be going down leg. 25/2

12.3 B Asif to Somerville, Down the leg side, Somerville misses the flick, the keeper too fails to collect but no runs taken. 25/2

12.2 B Asif to Somerville, Tosses it up outside off, William blocks it out. 25/2

12.1 B Asif to Williamson, Works it with the turn towards short fine leg and the batsmen take a run. 25/2

11.6 Y Shah to Somerville, Pushes it into the same region to end the over. 24/2

11.5 Y Shah to W Somerville, Shorter and flatter outside off, forced away off the back foot to covers. 24/2

William Somerville is in as the nightwatchman.

11.4 Y Shah to Latham, OUT! Gone. That's actually a poor shot from Tom Latham. There isn't much time before end of day's play, should have been more cautious. Played right into Pakistan's hands really. Shah loops it up around off and it turns into the batsman, Latham gets low to sweep. Can't keep it down and it's straight towards Haris Sohail at deep square leg. He runs in, dives and takes a safe catch. 24/2

11.3 Shah to Tom Latham, Coming in once more, Latham looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 24/1

11.2 Y Shah to Latham, Loud shout for a leg before, turned down. The inside edge saves him there. Yasir comes from around the wicket and tosses it up outside off, it spins and catches Latham on the front pad. The appeal is denied though, as the ball first takes the inside edge. Good call from the umpire. 24/1

11.1 Y Shah to Williamson, Short, spinning away from outside off, it's placed through the covers from the back foot for a single. 24/1

10.6 B Asif to Latham, Outside off, left alone. 23/1

10.5 B Asif to Latham, On the stumps and it is kept out. 23/1

10.4 B Asif to Latham, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 23/1

10.3 B Asif to Williamson, Williamson walks right across and flicks it to square leg for a run. 23/1

10.2 B Asif to Latham, A little too full and outside off, the batter times it through covers for a run. 22/1

10.1 B Asif to Williamson, This is flatter and around off, pushed through covers for a run. 21/1

9.6 Y Shah to Latham, Tries to sweep but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal follows but the umpire shakes his head. The impact was outside off. 20/1

Babar Azam is going to come in close to the batsman. He's called for a helmet and extra shin guards.

9.5 Y Shah to Latham, Tosses it up outside off, the ball pitches and turns back in. Latham tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. 20/1

9.4 Y Shah to Latham, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 20/1

9.3 Y Shah to Williamson, Tosses it up on off, the batter pushes it to covers. 20/1

9.2 Y Shah to K Williamson, This is flatter and outside off, Williamson cuts it to point. 19/1

9.1 Y Shah to K Williamson, This is stroked towards mid off for no runs. 19/1

8.6 B Asif to Latham, On the stumps, it is kept out. 19/1

8.5 B Asif to Tom Latham, Just like that! The edge was induced but away from the first slip fielder. Floats it up on off, pitches and turns away. Latham tries to defend but gets an outside edge towards third man for a brace. 19/1

8.4 B Asif to Latham, A little more straighter this time, this is outside off, it is left alone. 17/1

8.3 B Asif to Latham, Nice! This is what he should be bowling. Loopy and lands it around off, it pitches and then turns away. Latham, however, keeps it out nicely. 17/1

8.2 B Asif to Latham, Flatter again on off, Latham is solid in defense. 17/1

8.1 B Asif to Latham, The slider on middle, Latham goes back and pushes it to mid-wicket. 17/1

Bilal Asif is into the attack now.

7.6 Y Shah to Williamson, The batsman drives this through the covers. 17/1

7.5 Y Shah to Williamson, Floats it up on off, the batsman is solid in defense. 17/1

7.4 Y Shah to Latham, Latham works it with the turn through mid-wicket for a run. 17/1

7.3 Y Shah to Williamson, It is slightly on the shorter side, it is slapped through covers for a run. 16/1

7.2 Y Shah to Latham, Brings out the paddle sweep towards fine leg for a single. 15/1

7.1 Y Shah to Latham, Flatter and around off, the batsman is solid in defense. 14/1

Yasir Shah is into the attack.

6.6 H Ali to Latham, A little too straight by Hasan, Latham tries to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. It goes towards fine leg. A leg bye is taken. 14/1

6.5 H Ali to Latham, Attacks the off pole, the batsman gets right behind the line and defends it onto the ground. 13/1

6.4 H Ali to Latham, On a length again and it is kept out nicely. 13/1

6.3 H Ali to K Williamson, Fuller and around off, Williamson strokes it towards wide mid off for a run. 13/1

6.2 H Ali to Williamson, Good length around off, the ball stays a touch low. Williamson does well to keep it out. 12/1

6.1 H Ali to Latham, Works it with the angle down to fine leg for a single. 12/1

5.6 S Afridi to Williamson, Length delivery on off, the Kiwi skipper blocks it off his back foot. 11/1

5.5 S Afridi to Williamson, Full outside off, Williamson defends it off his front foot. 11/1

5.4 S Afridi to Latham, Full on the middle stump and Latham punches it through the mid-wicket region. The fielder gives it a good chase and saves a run for his side. The batsman take three runs there. 11/1

5.3 S Afridi to Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson beautifully punches it off his back foot through cover-point for three runs. 8/1

5.2 S Afridi to Williamson, Length again and Williamson shoulders arms to it. 5/1

5.1 S Afridi to Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson doesn't get in the way of the ball. 5/1

4.6 H Ali to Latham, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 5/1

4.5 H Ali to Latham, On the stumps, it is kept out. 5/1

4.4 H Ali to Latham, The bumper on middle, the batsman ducks under it. 5/1

4.3 H Ali to Latham, Back of a length around off, Latham goes back and keeps it out. Hasan is not getting the same amount of movement like Afridi. 5/1

4.2 H Ali to Tom Latham, Very full this time on off, Latham does not get it through and finds the fielder at covers. 5/1

4.1 H Ali to Latham, Good length on off, the batsman is solid in defense. 5/1

3.6 S Afridi to K Williamson, FOUR! Wide outside off, Kane goes fishing and gets a thick outside edge that goes wide of the slips and to the fence for a boundary. Williamson gets off the mark in streaky fashion. 5/1

3.5 S Afridi to Williamson, A full ball outside off to welcome the NZ skipper, he defends it calmly to cover. 1/1

3.4 Afridi to Raval, OUT! Jeet Raval will have to go. The ball lands outside off and jags in late after landing. The leftie can't adjust and gets rapped on the knee roll. The umpire raises his finger after thinking for a bit. Jeet consults his partner and goes for the review. The Snickometer shows that there is no bat involved and the Ball Tracker shows that the impact and stumps would have been umpire's call. The decision stays and New Zealand lose their first wicket. The review is retained though. Also, Kane Williamson walks in next to bat. 1/1

Review time! Raval has been given out LBW. He has gone for a review. Looks out to the naked eye.

3.3 S Afridi to Raval, Outside off and the ball jags in after landing. Raval decides to leave it but the ball comes in and hits his knee roll on the way to Sarfraz. The Pakistanis appeal but the impact was outside off. Raval needs to be more careful with the ball swinging so much. 1/0

3.2 S Afridi to Raval, Just short of a good length outside off, Raval defends this from within the crease. 1/0

3.1 S Afridi to Raval, Short of a length and on middle, Raval pushes it to short mid-wicket. 1/0

2.6 H Ali to Latham, Length delivery outside off, jags back in and once again finds the edge f Latham's bat who tries to block it away. 1/0

2.5 H Ali to Tom Latham, Length delivery outside off the ball moves back in and finds the inside edge of Latham's bat onto the pads. A few shouts for lbw but not a confident appeal. 1/0

2.4 H Ali to Latham, Length delivery outside off, Raval leaves it alone. 1/0

2.3 H Ali to Latham, What A beauty! Coming around the wicket, Ali bowls it a bit shorter and it jags back in. Misses the stumps. 1/0

2.2 H Ali to Latham, Identical delivery, Jeet shoulders arms to it. 1/0

2.1 H Ali to Latham, Length delivery on the stumps angles away from the batsman, Jeet lets it alone. 1/0

1.6 S Afridi to Raval, Full and outside off, Raval prods ahead and defends it into the ground. 1/0

1.5 S Afridi to Raval, Short of a length outside off, Raval stands inside his crease and defends it. 1/0

1.4 S Afridi to Raval, This was coming in! And so close to the off pole. Raval decides to leave it again but luckily for him, the ball doesn't come back enough. 1/0

1.3 S Afridi to Raval, Length ball, well outside off this time. The batsman chooses to leave it. 1/0

1.2 S Afridi to Raval, Overpitched and outside off, Raval drives it straight to mid off. 1/0

1.1 S Afridi to Latham, Good length ball on off, Latham pushes it to mid on and gets off the mark. 1/0

Shaheen Afridi to share the new ball.

0.6 H Ali to Raval, Length ball outside off, Raval lets it go. Good start by Ali here. 0/0

0.5 H Ali to Raval, Length delivery once again this time Raval blocks it away with a straight bat off his backfoot. 0/0

0.4 H Ali to Raval, length delivery on middle and offs stump, the ball comes back in after pitching. Raval leaves it alone. 0/0

0.3 H Ali to Raval, Length delivery outside off, Raval shoulders arms to it. 0/0

0.2 H Ali to J Raval, Full this time and Raval drives it through covers. The fielder dives and saves a certain boundary there. 0/0

0.1 H Ali to Raval, Length delivery on the off stump, the ball moves away from the batsman after pitching. Raval lets it go. 0/0

First Published: December 6, 2018, 12:13 PM IST

Rank	Team	Points	Rating
1	India	4397	116
2	South Africa	3712	106
3	England	4722	105
4	New Zealand	2354	102
5	Australia	3663	102
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Rank	Team	Points	Rating
1	England	6918	126
2	India	7000	121
3	New Zealand	4803	112
4	South Africa	4985	111
5	Pakistan	4370	102
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Rank	Team	Points	Rating
1	Pakistan	4979	138
2	India	5064	127
3	England	2586	118
4	Australia	3014	116
5	South Africa	2502	114
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