Pakistan v New Zealand 2014 - match reports, live scores, news

Reports, live scores and news as New Zealand take on Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in three Tests, two Twenty20 Internationals and five One-Day Internationals.

Player Of The Week - Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson has been named as the Cricket World Player Of The Week after helping New Zealand beat Pakistan in their One-Day International series in the United Arab Emirates.

Williamson Steer New Zealand To Grab 3-2 ODI Series Win

Black Caps Win ODI Series Decider

Kane Williamson marshaled his troops towards a stellar 68-run victory in Abu Dhabi as New Zealand grabbed the ODI series 3-2.

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Sohail Tanvir bowls, Kane Williamson looks on

New Zealand Set Up Decider

Kane Williamson scored a century and Matt Henry delivered a steady final over as New Zealand beat Pakistan by seven runs to win the fourth One-Day International in Abu Dhabi and level the five-match series at 2-2.

Afridi, Shehzad Set Up Big Victory

All-rounder Shahid Afridi smashed a 21-ball half-century and then took three wickets as Pakistan thrashed New Zealand by 147 runs in the third One-Day International in Sharjah.

Call Ups For Anwar Ali, Yasir Shah

Pakistan have called up all-rounder Anwar Ali and leg-spinner Yasir Shah for the remainder of the five-match One-Day International series against New Zealand.

NZ Hit Back With Four-Wicket Win

New Zealand levelled their five-match One-Day International series against Pakistan by scoring a four-wicket win in the second match in Sharjah.

Ross Taylor Joins Select Group

By scoring 105 not out against Pakistan in the first One-Day International in Dubai, Ross Taylor became the sixth man to score three ODI centuries in consecutive matches.

Sohail Guides Pakistan To Victory

Haris Sohail scored an unbeaten 85 in 109 balls to steer Pakistan to a three-wicket win over New Zealand in the first One-Day International in Dubai.

Hafeez Banned From Bowling

The International Cricket Council has banned Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez from bowling after independent analysis revealed his bowling action is illegal.

New Zealand Tie T20 Series

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 17 runs in the second and final Twenty20 International in Dubai to ensure the two sides drew the series 1-1.

Sarfraz Sets Up Landmark Win

Sarfraz Ahmed marked his recall with an unbeaten half-century as Pakistan became the first side to claim 50 Twenty20 International victories, beating New Zealand by seven wickets in Dubai.

Player Of The Week - Mark Craig

Mark Craig has been named as the Cricket World Player Of The Week after his all-round efforts helped New Zealand win the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah.

Williamson To Lead New Zealand

Kane Willliamson will captain New Zealand during their Twenty20 and One-Day International series against Pakistan as Brendon McCullum, Tim Southee and Trent Boult return home from the United Arab Emirates.

Gul, Younus Return For Pakistan

Fast bowler Umar Gul and batsman Younus Khan have been handed recalls as Pakistan named their Twenty20 and One-Day International squads to take on New Zealand.

New Zealand Complete Innings Win

New Zealand levelled their three-match Test series against Pakistan by winning the third and final match in Sharjah by an innings and 80 runs on day four.

New Zealand Acquire Sizable Lead

New Zealand acquired a sizable lead of 286 runs at the close of play on day three of the Sharjah Test as a possibility of Innings defeat looms upon the perplexed Pakistan side.

McCullum Ton As NZ Fight Back

Brendon McCullum hit a rapid unbeaten century as New Zealand closed day two of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah on 249 for one replying to 351 all out.

Play Suspended In Sharjah

The second day's play between New Zealand and Pakistan in Sharjah has been suspended as a mark of respect following the death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.

Hafeez Outshines Vettori On Day One

Mohammad Hafeez scored an unbeaten 178 for Pakistan as they closed day one of the third and final Test in Sharjah on 281 for three despite the best effort of recalled New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori.

New Zealand, Pakistan Draw In Dubai

New Zealand took six Pakistan wickets on the final day but were unable to force a win in the second Test in Dubai, with the resulting draw maintaining Pakistan's 1-0 series lead.

Taylor Responds To Sarfraz Century

Ross Taylor scored an unbeaten half-century to help New Zealand build a lead of 177 runs on day four of the second Test in Dubai after Sarfraz Ahmed hit a century for Pakistan.

Younus departed an hour after lunch for 72 in 160 balls to a loose drive off Neesham that was taken well by Craig in the covers.

Spirited New Zealand Upset Pakistan

New Zealand bagged another day's play as gritty bowling and fielding display helped them to upset Pakistan on day three of second Test match in Dubai.

New Zealand Strike After Hitting 403

New Zealand enjoyed another good day in Dubai as they reduced Pakistan to 34 for two at stumps on day two of the second Test after being bowled out themselves for 403.

Latham Puts New Zealand In Charge

Tom Latham's second century of the series helped New Zealand close day one of the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai on 243 for three.

Hafeez Reported For Suspect Action

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been reported for bowling with a suspected illegal action following his side's first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan Wrap Up Handsome Win

Pakistan took the final two wickets they needed to complete a 248-run win over New Zealand on day five of the first Test in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan Close In On Big Victory

Pakistan need just two New Zealand wickets on the final day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi after they reduced the Black Caps to 174 for eight having earlier set them a target of 480 runs to win.

Ross Taylor’s return from injury proved ineffective

Pakistan Continue To Dominate

Pakistan continued to dominate the proceedings on day three at Abu Dhabi as the visitors failed to make a single session count.

Misbah, Younus Score Tons Again

Pakistan batsmen Misbah-ul-Haq and Younus Khan continued their century-scoring spree as both players reached triple figures on day two of the first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan Pile On The Runs

Pakistan made an outstanding start to the first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi as an Ahmed Shehzad century helped them close day one on 269 for one.

Misbah Deserves All The Plaudits...And More

First-class cricketer Jibran Khan Niazi pays tribute to Misbah-ul-Haq following Pakistan's recent Test series win over Australia and argues that he now deserves to play an even bigger role in Pakistan cricket.

Pakistan Unchanged For First Test

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named an unchanged squad for the first Test against New Zealand, which gets underway on Sunday in Abu Dhabi.

Anderson, Sodhi Impress In Draw

Corey Anderson with the bat and Ish Sodhi with the ball were New Zealand's most impressive performers as they drew a three-day tour game against Pakistan A in Sharjah.

Junaid To Miss New Zealand Tests

Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan faces another six weeks on the sidelines recovering from a knee injury that will rule him out of at least the Test series against New Zealand.

Pakistan A Squad Named

The Pakistan Cricket Board have included four players with Test experience in a 15-man Pakistan A squad to take on the touring New Zealanders next month.

Bracewell Back For New Zealand

Fast bowler Doug Bracewell has been recalled by New Zealand ahead of their Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates next month.

New Zealand will now play two Twenty20 Internationals against Pakistan

Pakistan Change Series Dates

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed changes to fixture dates and venues for the upcoming series against Australia and New Zealand in the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan Confirm NZ Series Dates

Pakistan will take on New Zealand in three Tests, a Twenty20 International and five Twenty20 Internationals in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah in November and December.