New Zealand ended day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan at 222 for 3, in Mount Maunganui.
Skipper Kane Williamson struck an unbeaten 94 and Henry Nicholls was not out on 42 as the hosts recovered from 13-2.
Following the loss of openers Tom Latham (4) and Tom Blundell (5), Williamson and Ross Taylor (70) pulled New Zealand back into the game with a 120-run stand.
Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Afridi ended the day with 3-55.
India win Australia series after fifth T20 is washed out in Brisbane
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Norris on pole for Sao Paulo sprint, Piastri third
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Sabalenka books WTA Finals title clash with Rybakina
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Thrilling start to Dubai Racing Carnival
The Dubai Racing Carnival got underway on Friday evening at Meydan Racecourse, featuring over 70 horses across seven races with a total prize purse of AED 1.33 million.
Aaron Rai, Tommy Fleetwood share halfway lead in Abu Dhabi
Tommy Fleetwood and fellow Englishman Aaron Rai share the lead at the halfway stage of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after wowing the crowds at Yas Links on day two.
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