Rising cricket star Kane Williamson is proving his worth for the Black Caps.
Pakistan have collapsed in their first innings and still need eight runs to avoid the follow on.
Eoin Morgan hit his first test century as England took charge against Pakistan on Thursday by reaching 331-4 at stumps.
Opener Martin Guptill and youngster Kane Williamson, batting at No 4, were the standouts yesterday.
India was vulnerably placed on 243-4 at tea on day three needing 200 runs to avoid follow on.
He vowed when he retired from all cricket in May that he wouldn't be idle for long.
Kumar Sangakkara scored a classy 219 and Mahela Jayawardene struck 174.
Kumar Sangakkara and Tharanga Paranavitana both scored centuries for the second straight match.
Watling's 55 from 83 balls was the only innings of substance as New Zealand struggled to 173.
Pakistan beat Australia in a test for the first time since 1995 after winning by three wickets
Respected New Zealand administrator Sir John Anderson has ruled himself out as a nominee for International Cricket Council (ICC) vice president.
Pakistan is on the verge of its first test victory over Australia in 15 years, requiring 40 runs to level the two-match series with two days remaining
Baby Black Caps hope to gain experience in tri-series - Stand-in Black Caps captain Ross Taylor sees the positives in heading to Sri Lanka without Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum.
Muralitharan will be remembered for more than 800 wickets - Head and shoulders above the rest Mutiah Muralitharan held the ball with which he'd just set a record that's likely never to be broken.
Styris to return to ND - New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris will play his domestic cricket for Northern Districts next summer.
Watson takes career best 6 wickets as Aussie fight back - Shane Watson took a career-best 6-33 as Australia dismissed Pakistan for 258 in its first innings.
Muralitharan reaches record-breaking 800 wickets - Muttiah Muralitharan ended a glorious test career Thursday by becoming the first bowler to take 800 test wickets.
Pakistan in control against Aussies - Ricky Ponting won the toss and chose to bat and there was carnage with the Aussies rolled for 88.
Muralitharan claims 800th wicket with last ball of career - Muttiah Muralitharan became the first bowler to take 800 test wickets, reaching the milestone with the last ball of his career.
Muralitharan 1 away from 800 wickets - Muttiah Muralitharan, in his final match, was one wicket away from becoming the first bowler to take 800 test wickets.
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