New Zealand

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is keen to use the upcoming One-Day International series against New Zealand to cement his place in the national squad.

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult is likely to feature in the first One-Day International against Australia in Sydney on Thursday after recovering from a knee discomfort.

After Sami Aslam scored a fluent 91, the rest of the Pakistan batting line-up collapsed in a bid to chase down the target of 369 runs in the final day as New Zealand completed a 138-run victory in the second Test in Hamilton.

Riding on a blistering century from Ross Taylor, New Zealand declared their second innings with a score of 313 for five thereby setting a target of 369 runs for Pakistan in the final innings in the second Test in Hamilton.

Babar Azam led Pakistan's fightback on day three with an unbeaten 90 as they went on to post 216 in their first innings following which rain played spoilsport restricting New Zealand's second innings to just one delivery at stumps of the second Test in Hamilton.

After a fifty from Jeet Raval and an unbeaten 49 from BJ Watling helped New Zealand post 271 in their first innings, their seamers were all over the Pakistan batsmen and had them restricted to 76 for five at stumps on day two of the second Test in Christchurch.

New Zealand selectors have included uncapped duo of Lockie Ferguson and Colin de Grandhomme in the 14-man squad that will take on Australia in Chappell Hadlee Trophy next month.

Rain played spoilsport on day one of the second Test in Hamilton with only 21 overs of play possible in which New Zealand managed to score 77 for two.

New Zealand speedster Trent Boult has been ruled out of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Hamilton following a knee injury.

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor is all set to take part in the second Test against Pakistan in Hamilton after obtaining necessary clearance from specialists on his eye condition.

The Australian selectors have recalled all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and fast bowler Patrick Cummins in the 14-man One-Day International squad for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against New Zealand.

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been added to the squad for the second Test against Pakistan in Hamilton after recovering from a wrist injury.

After three-wicket hauls from Lea Tahuhu and Amelia Kerr rattled Pakistan Women's top-order, New Zealand Women successfully overcame fight from the lower order to register a 14-run win in the solitary Twenty20 International in Nelson.

Kane Williamson scored a brisk 61 while Jeet Raval supported him with an unbeaten knock of 36 as New Zealand chased down 105 with eight wickets in hand on day four to win the first Test in Christchurch and claim an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the series.

Amy Satterthwaite continued her good form and notched her third consecutive century as New Zealand Women chased down 221 against Pakistan Women in 38.3 overs with five wickets in hand in the fifth One-Day International in Nelson to complete a 5-0 series whitewash.

Trent Boult and Neil Wagner shared five wickets between them as New Zealand restricted Pakistan to 129 for seven in their second innings at stumps on day three of the first Test in Christchurch.

Colin de Grandhomme registered the best figures by a New Zealand bowler on debut as Pakistan were bowled out for 133 in their first innings following New Zealand knocked down 104 runs off the deficit riding on an unbeaten fifty from Jeet Raval on day two of the first Test in Christchurch.

After Holly Huddleston's four-wicket haul restricted Pakistan Women to 158, fifties from Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine helped New Zealand Women chased down the target in just 22.3 overs to ensure a seven-wicket win and claim a 4-0 lead in the series.

Steady and continuous rain played spoilsport as the first day of the first Test between New Zealand and Pakistan in Christchurch was washed out without even a toss.

New Zealand have confirmed former Australian seamer Shane Jurgensen as the full-time bowling coach of the team.