Pakistan took control of the second Test in Wellington on day two, bowling out New Zealand before establishing a 229-run lead.
Pakistan took control of the second Test in Wellington on day two, bowling out New Zealand before establishing a 229-run lead.
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Pace bowler Mohammad Asif took four wickets for 40 runs and leg-spinner Danish Kaneria's six overs returned three for six as the Black Caps were routed for 99.
New Zealand lost their last five wickets for 14 runs and fell further behind as their opponents closed on 64 for two second time around at the Basin Reserve.
It represented an excellent day for Pakistan, who started well by taking their overnight first-innings score of 161 for six to 264.
Kamran Akmal, who scored his 11th Test half-century, and Umar Gul (31) added 64 for the eighth wicket after Mohammad Aamer had departed for 21.
But once the wicketkeeper went for 70 it did not take long for the final two wickets of Asif (four) and Gul to fall as New Zealand wrapped up the tail 20 minutes before lunch.
What followed was a disappointing batting display from the hosts, Ross Taylor top-scoring with just 30.
Imran Farhat scored 35 for Pakistan in their second innings before he was dismissed by Iain O'Brien, who also removed opening partner Salman Butt (18).
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