Ross Taylor ended a poor run of form to score his 16th test century and bat New Zealand into a potentially series-winning position at the end of the fourth day of the second Test against Pakistan at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Already 1-0 up in the two-match series courtesy of an eight-wicket win in Christchurch, New Zealand declared their second innings at 313 for five, just after Taylor reached the milestone, setting Pakistan a victory target of 369. Taylor is now one century behind the New Zealand record of 17, held by Martin Crowe. Pakistan have not lost a Test series in the last two years while they have not lost a series to New Zealand since 1985. The wickets of Henry Nicholls (26) and Colin de Grandhomme (32 from 21 balls), fell after tea.

Source: Hindustan Times November 28, 2016 06:32 UTC