New Zealand Vs Pakistan 2020 21

From 45 all out to number one ranked side: How New Zealand turned tables in Test cricket

The Black Caps were confirmed in the top spot after a comprehensive victory over Pakistan by an innings and 176 runs in the second Test in Christchurch to sweep the two-Test series.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kane Williamson's double ton propels hosts to 354-run lead on Day 3 of second Test

Kane Williamson scored 238, the fourth double-century of his career and his second of the summer, as New Zealand declared with a 362-run lead over Pakistan on the third day of the second Test.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kane Williamson posts third ton of summer as Black Caps close in on lead on Day 2

Skipper Williamson and Henry Nicholls were unbeaten on 112 and 89 respectively at close of play on Day 2, having forged an unbroken 215-run stand to guide New Zealand to 286/3.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kyle Jamieson claims five-for as Kiwis bundle out visitors for 297 on Day 1 of second Test

Kyle Jamieson took a five-wicket haul as New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for 297, anchored by a sterling 93 from Azhar Ali on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Babar Azam ruled out of second Test, confirms team doctor

Babar has not played on the tour since breaking a thumb during a practice session after completing their Covid-enforced 14-day quarantine on arrival in New Zealand.

Pakistan's current pacers are nine to ten years older than what their birth certificate suggests, says Mohammad Asif

Asif's remarks came in the wake of Pakistan's 101-run defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Mount Maunganui this week.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Misbah-ul-Haq says visitors played with 'fatigued bodies and mindset'

Misbah stressed that it had been very tough for the players to remain in total quarantine where they couldn't even exercise properly.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Hosts' broken-toe hero Neil Wagner to miss second Test

Neil Wagner broke his toes while batting and needed pain-killing injections as he bowled 21 overs in Pakistan's first innings and 28 in the second to play a key role in New Zealand's win.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kane Williamson wants his team to play World Test Championship final

Williamson said World Test Championship means "you give yourself a chance to win a game, but also lose it."

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Neil Wagner hailed as ‘an inspiration’ for bowling Kiwis to win despite two broken toes

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said it was an incredible performance, although Wagner's heart was well known within the team.