Mohammad Asif took 4 wickets for 41 runs in the 2nd inning and brought back Pakistan in the match as New Zealand was struggling at 147-8 at the stump of day 4 with the total lead of 244 runs and 1 day to go.
New Zealand wrapped the Pakistan inning early in the morning with the addition of 25 runs and Shane Bond took 5 wickets for 107 runs well supported by Martin with 3 wickets and got a crucial 97 runs 1st inning lead.
Pakistan then back strongly with 2 wickets without a run but Ross Taylor again made a good contribution with 59 runs but Asif and Aamer bowled brilliantly with 4 wickets and 2 wickets respectively and restricted New Zealand to 147-8 with a total lead of 244 runs and 2 wickets in hand.
Match is still wide open with one day to go, if New Zealand set a target of around 300 runs on the final day it will be a good contest.
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