New Zealand secured a magnificent win by an innings and 176 runs against Pakistan to win sweep the series 2-0 and also seal their No.1 ranking.
New Zealand ended their international home summer on the perfect high with their sixth consecutive win in Tests at home. After beating India and the West Indies 2-0, it was the turn of Pakistan to be blown away by the discipline of the New Zealand pacers in their home turf as they lost the final Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch by an innings and 176 runs. This was a huge blow for Pakistan as they won only one game in their entire tour which also included three Twenty20 Internationals. The win confirmed New Zealand as the No.1 ranked Test side in the world. For Pakistan, it was more misery as they failed to win any of their overseas trips to England and New Zealand as far as the ICC World Test Championship is concerned.
New Zealand are now in contention for a spot in the final of the ICC World Test Championship that will be played in Lord's in June 2021. Kyle Jamieson was the star of the New Zealand bowling line-up as he ended with 11 wickets in the match to notch up his maiden 10-wicket haul in Tests. Jamieson ripped through the Pakistan batting and it complimented the earlier efforts of Kane Williamson who hit a fantastic 238 and shared a record 369-run stand with Henry Nicholls for the fourth wicket. It was their partnership and the match-killing century by Daryl Mitchell which helped New Zealand establish their dominance over Pakistan as they secured their third consecutive series win against Pakistan.
1. Kyle Jamieson strikes
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Kyle Jamieson and Trent Boult started the fourth morning on a high as they continued to make inroads in the Pakistan batting line-up. The wicket was still assisting the pacers and the Pakistan batsmen were unable to cope with it. (Image credit: BLACKCAPS Twitter)
2. Hagley Oval Christchurch
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Fans enjoy a picteresque morning at Hagley Oval as New Zealand dominated Pakistan and came closer to achieving the 2-0 clean sweep and a contender's spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. (Image credit: BLACKCAPS Twitter)
3. Kyle Jamieson 11 wickets
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Kyle Jamieson ended with 11 wickets in the match as New Zealand thoroughly outplayed Pakistan in all departments to seal a memorable win. Combined with Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner, the New Zealand bowling seems incredibly strong. (Image credit: BLACKCAPS Twitter)
4. Kane Williamson
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Kane Williamson, who smashed 238 and shared a record 369-run stand with Henry Nicholls, also took a wicket and his average in the last three games has been a staggering 159. Kane Williamson won the Man of the Series award. (Image credit: BLACKCAPS Twitter)
5. Daryl Mitchell
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Daryl Mitchell also hit a century and was a vital back-up with the ball as he gets congratulated by Tim Southee for his century. New Zealand are now the No.1 ranked side in the world and they would be hoping some results go their way if they are to reach the final of the ICC World Test Championship. (Image credit: BLACKCAPS Facebook)
