Day Five of 2nd ANZ Test
The BLACKCAPS charged to an unfathomable late victory over Pakistan and became the first team in Test history to claim nine wickets in the final session of day five.
BLACKCAPS captain Kane Williamson said the 138 run win would "go down as a great Test victory."
How it happened
A day that started with all three results possible, quickly turned into a war of attrition as Pakistan battened down the hatches.
Requiring 369 to win the second ANZ Test and draw the series, the visitors could only muster 79 runs in the first session, scoring at less than two runs an over as the BLACKCAPS failed to make a breakthrough.
The stalemate continued into the second session with Mitchell Santner claiming the sole wicket of the day (Azhar Ali - 58), as the visitors crawled to tea at 158-1
With wickets in the bank, the final session seemed in the hands of Pakistan who would need to score at more than a run a ball to get the final 211 runs needed.
The visitors came out swinging, and Santner soon had the BLACKCAPS second wicket as Babar Azam was bowled for 16.
Pakistan kept attacking and promoted their aggressive wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed up to number four.
At the other end, man of the match Tim Southee (6-80 first innings) roared into the second innings, claiming the big scalps of Sami Aslam (91) and Younis Khan (11).
Then a big moment, as Ahmed was run-out trying to take on Colin de Grandhomme's arm at fine leg.
The run out would leave the visitors slightly exposed for the first time at 199-4 and the second new ball three overs away.
The BLACKCAPS sensed their opportunity and swooped in for the kill.
Matt Henry and Colin de Grandhomme claimed a wicket each before Neil Wagner blasted out the Pakistan tail, taking the three final wickets 
Pakistan lost their final four wickets for one run, in the space of 14 balls, to be bowled out for 230 with nine overs left in the day.
Day Four - In Short
Ross Taylor's 16th Test century has the BLACKCAPS in the drivers seat after four days of the second ANZ Test in Hamilton.
Taylor struck 16 boundaries and finished 102* as Kane Williamson declared at 314-5, setting Pakistan 369 to win.
The visitors were able to survive three overs before stumps and will return tomorrow with everything to play for.
Partnership
The 96 run stand between captain Kane Williamson (42) and his lieutenant Tom Latham was the largest of the match to date and took the early sting out of the Pakistani pace attack. Williamson looked set for a big one before Imran Khan got one to move away and take the edge of the right hander.
Normal service resumes
After missing out in the first three digs on the tour, the BLACKCAPS Mr Reliable was back to his steady best. Played well off his pads and cashed in on any width. Seemed destined for three figures before Wahab Riaz got him with a brute of a bouncer that he could only glove to the keeper.
What eye trouble?
Continued his strong first innings form and was at his ruthless best. Seemed to middle most shots and was particularly savage on the cut shot. Struck 16 fours in his 134 ball knocked which eventually ended on 102 not out. Later revealed he had changed his alignment slightly between Tests - TICK!
Day five thriller
Pakistan need another 368 runs to tie the series, the BLACKCAPS need 10 wickets to claim a 2-0 series victory. Both sides are going to go for it and in day five of a Test match, anything could happen. Also the lure of a second ever 10-wicket bag for Tim Southee, should he take four wickets in the second innings. Get ready for some tense viewing!
Day Three
In Short
The BLACKCAPS took another step closer to clinching an historic Test series victory over Pakistan by bowling them out for 216 to take a 55 run first innings lead.
Spearheaded by 6-80 from paceman Tim Southee, the BLACKCAPS cleaned up Pakistan in between showers, despite stiff resistance from visiting batsman Babar Azam who was left stranded on 90*.
Openers Jeet Raval and Tom Latham faced just one ball of the hosts second innings before rain washed out the remainder of the day.
Early action
Overnight batsmen Azam and Sarfraz Ahmed played positively early on and were rewarded with quick runs and some strokes of luck. Sarfraz was dropped at square leg and then nearly run out at the bowlers end as the BLACKCAPS made a sloppy start to the third day. Sarfraz would flay seven boundaries in total before becoming Neil Wagner's third victim for 41 off 44 balls.
Babar builds
While others came and went the 22-year-old was a picture of consistency. He left well and put away the bad ball when it presented. He also built useful partnerships throughout the innings as Pakistan eeked their way past 200 and towards the BLACKCAPS total. A supreme talent who seems ready to take over the guard once Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan call it quits.
Southee supreme
Easily the pick of the bowlers and he richly deserved his impressive figures. Bowled a nagging line to both right and left handers which resulted in all six dismissals being caught behind the wicket. Seems over his ankle injury and back to his best which is great news for BLACKCAPS fans.
Raval's hands
Claimed another two catches at second slip today to to take his series tally to seven. That's a great effort from just three innings. Moves well and watches the ball - making the position his own. Great to see.
Rain
Wouldn't go away today, interrupting every session and eventually bringing an early end to the day around five o'clock, allowing just 38.1 overs to be bowled in the day. Combined with the wind, proved a nasty cocktail and kept the punters at bay and the groundsmen busy. Hope it's the last we've seen of the wet stuff.
Day Two
In Short
The BLACKCAPS have taken charge of the second ANZ Test against Pakistan courtesy of some late runs with the bat and early strikes with the ball.
A half century by Jeet Raval and some cagey batting by BJ Watling helped the hosts eek their way to a respectable total of 271.
Pakistan's reply was stunted by three early Tim Southee wickets and later rocked by two wickets in two balls by Neil Wagner which left the visitors to scramble their way to stumps at 76-5.
Early wickets
Pakistan's improved bowling performance netted them 3-29 in little over an hour in the first session of day two. Sohail Khan got things going by seaming one back to nab Ross Taylor caught behind for 37 off the inside edge. The wickets of Raval (55) and Nicholls (13) would also fall to catches by the keeper as the lively Hamilton pitch continued to prove problematic for the batsmen.
Half century no.2 for Raval
In just his second Test Jeet Raval notched another half century. He was given a couple of lives by first slip Sami Aslam, but still played some lovely shots and looks the part at the top. He eventually edged one behind to depart for 55 and take his batting average to a handsome 73.
De Grandhomme counters
As he did in the first ANZ Test, Colin de Grandhomme came out and played with freedom. After losing 3-29 early on day two, de Grandame gave the BLACKCAPS innings some much needed momentum, thrashing his way to 37 by lunch. He put on 51 with Watling for the sixth wicket before perishing to the first ball of the second session.
Watling grit
Came to the crease with the BLACKCAPS innings idling at 119-5. Looked the pick of the Kiwi batsmen as he cut and drove with precision and power. Put together crucial partnerships with de Grandhomme, Santner (16), Southee (29) and Henry (15) to ensure the BLACKCAPS got a competitive total. Was left the last man standing on 49 not out.
Southee strikes
With Trent Boult laid up injured, Southee lead the bowling effort superbly. Put the ball in the right area and with the swing and seam about caused mayhem for the Pakistan top order. Had Sami Aslam caught at second slip trying to press forward in the third over and then picked up his partner Azar Ali in similar fashion. Nabbed the big wicket of Younis Khan not long after with one that went away and all of a sudden Pakistan were reeling at 12-3.
Wagner on a hatrick
The BLACKCAPS partnership breaker did it again late on day two. With a 39 run stand up and running the left armer came on and removed the dangerous Asad Shafiq, played-on for 23. The next ball was a perfect bouncer to debutant Mohammad Rizwan who hooked it straight down Matt Henry's throat at fine leg. The hat trick ball was on the money but kept out. Exciting stuff and two valuable late wickets to confirm it had been the BLACKCAPS day.
Day One
New Pakistan captain Azhar Ali won the toss in the 2nd ANZ Test in Hamilton and duly decided to field in favourable bowling conditions.
The decision reaped an early reward when Mohammad Amir had Tom Latham caught at first slip in the first over of the match.
Kane Williamson came to the crease and looked assured until Sohail Khan got one through his defences and the BLACKCAPS captain was controversially adjudged caught behind after a Pakistan review.
Ross Taylor joined Jeet Raval and the two played positively, putting on 38 before rain brought an early lunch with the game delicately poised at 77-2.
