NZ in Battle For Survival After Asif Strikes

Wellington: New Zealand were set a daunting 405-run target after Pakistan collapsed dramatically on the third day of the second Test at the Basin Reserve.

New Zealand were 70 for 3 at stumps on day three and required another 335-runs in two days. Ross Taylor and Peter Fulton are on crease when close third day play.

Pakistan crumbled in the middle session, squandering seven wickets for just 59 as Chris Martin and Grant Elliott both sat on hat-tricks. However, neither bowler could complete the feat.

Pakistan were well set on 180 for three at lunch, with Yousuf settled and Umar in a destructive mood. Martin triggered the slide by ending Umar Akmal's explosive 52 from 33 balls. And then, snared skipper Yousuf, who top scored with 83.

Grant Elliott then claimed the wickets of Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal with successive balls of his first over.

Iain O'Brien also maintained the rage to close with four for 66.

Brief scores
Pakistan: 264 and 239 (Yousuf 83, Umar 52, Martin 4-52, O'Brien 4-66)
New Zealand: 99 and 70 for 3 (Asif 3-19)
Status: New Zealand need 335 runs to win.

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