New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was close to scoring another Test century as the hosts finished the opening day’s play of the first Test against Pakistan.
The 30-year-old and Henry Nicholls were unbeaten at 94 and 42 respectively as the Black Caps managed to post 222-3 at Tauranga’s Mount Maunganui on Saturday.
The hosts, being sent to bat first, found themselves struggling at 13-2 as Shaheen Shah Afridi took the early wickets.
The side were then anchored by 120-run partnership by the veteran batsmen Ross Taylor along with his captain.
Taylor became the Shaheen’s third victim after scoring 70 with 10 boundaries and a six to his name.
The New Zealand skipper, who hit eight boundaries and a six, kept the scoreboard ticking with his 89-run partnership with Nicholls who hit four boundaries.
For Pakistan, Shaheen was the only successful bowler as he claimed all three wickets.
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