New Zealand complete crushing win over Pakistan

He had just quickly taken the field amid New Zealand’s pursuit on the fourth day and was planned to leave the nation on Sunday evening.

The result ended New Zealand’s Test drought, having drawn to South Africa in August before losing the second match against the Proteas, while they were swept 3-0 by India in September.

They will need to fend off a handful of overs before lunch.

Ali was gone for 15 and what was to be Pakistan’s second highest partnership of 31 was over.

The ban will not be carried over to the next Test or the next series.

De Grandhomme, a 30-year-old Zimbabwe-born allrounder who had only one five-wicket bag in 84 first class matches before Friday, set the tone of the second day as he returned the best-ever figures by a New Zealander on test debut. While Wagner took 35 wickets in 10 matches in 2013, the last year he was consistently in the team, but this year he has been in arguably career-best form. But the way that four seamers got into spells and held their areas for long periods at a time, it was world-class.

The second test in the two-match series begins in Hamilton on November 25.

New Zealand: Jeet Raval, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson (captain), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Colin de Grandhomme, B.J. Watling, Todd Astle, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult.

However, it was the other debutant Colin de Grandhomme, who won the man of the match award after his brilliant performance in the first innings, picking up six wickets.

The tourists played out 25 maidens in a defensive approach which eventually backfired against a persistent New Zealand attack. But (one of the) reasons why they’re number two (in the world) is because they have depth and experience.

“I’m sure they’ll challenge us and they’ll learn from this game and come hard at us. It’s about making sure we are prepared for that”.

Azhar Ali, the 50-over captain, has been named to lead Pakistan in Misbah’s absence during the second Test.

Raval then made 55 to help New Zealand reach 200 in its first innings and take a lead of 67.

Azhar added Misbah would be a big loss for his side, if he did not make it back in time for the match.