Ross Taylor brought up his 16th test century against Pakistan on the fourth day at Hamilton. Image Source: twitter@BlackCaps[/caption]Internet Desk: New Zealand rode on a century from experienced batsman Ross Taylor to set Pakistan a stiff victory target of 369 runs on the final day. The hosts declared their second innings at 313/5 immediately after Taylor scored his 16th test ton at Seddon Park.
Azhar Ali and Sami Aslam negotiated safely the three overs bowled at them.
Taylor finished on 102 not out, with BJ Watling on 15. Taylor is now one century behind the New Zealand record of 17, held by Martin Crowe. Opener Tom Latham had earlier scored 80 to anchor the New Zealand innings.
Taylor brought up his test century by cutting Imran Khan towards backward point for a boundary.
Captain Kane Williamson declared one run later.
Latham, who survived a close run-out chance while on 22 when substitute fielder Yasir Shah hit the stumps from side on, moved to his 11th test half century in the over before lunch with three fours off Mohammad Amir to take his side to 97 for one.
However, just when he looked well set to score his sixth test century after lunch, he got an unplayable short delivery from Wahab Riaz and ballooned a catch to wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed to be dismissed for 80.
Williamson was the only other wicket to fall after lunch when he received a delivery from Imran that angled in then straightened off the seam and was caught by Sarfraz for 42.
Jeet Raval was earlier trapped in front by Amir for two.
The wickets of Henry Nicholls (26) and Colin de Grandhomme (32 from 21 balls), fell after tea.
Pakistan have not lost a series since they were beaten 2-0 in Sri Lanka in August 2014, winning five and drawing two, which included one drawn series in England earlier this year that gave them the top test ranking before India moved past them.
The hosts lead the two match series 1-0 up courtesy an eight-wicket win in Christchurch
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