Live Cricket Score - New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 3, Christchurch

Join us back tomorrow for what promises to be an intriguing Day 4. Till then, ciao!

STUMPS

Pakistan have survived the 11-over period without a whole lot of damage. They've lost Shan Masood, and nearly lost Abid Ali as well if not for an excellent use of a review. But they have managed to see this period off without scoring much but also without losing more than that one wicket. Still a mammoth task ahead of them as they trail NZ by 350-plus. A day that belonged solely to the hosts, thanks to KW's fourth double, Daryl Mitchell's maiden Test century and Henry Nicholls' 157. Their lead was 362, now reduced to 354. Plenty of work for Pakistan to do.

Masood's wretched tour continues

Edged and taken at third slip. New Zealand aren't going to drop those! And it's that man again - Kyle Jamieson - getting the early breakthrough for the hosts.

Back for Pakistan's reply

INNINGS BREAK: NZ declare after Mitchell ton

Daryl Mitchell raced away to a maiden Test ton after the Tea interval, moving from 69 to 102 in just 20 balls. That has paved way for New Zealand's declaration too with a massive lead of 362 runs. Pakistan will have a tricky 11-over period to see through on the third evening.

Back for the final session of the day and Kyle Jamieson starts off with a boundary!

TEA: NZ 599/6

New Zealand's lead is now 302 and that's Tea on Day 3. Thorough domination this, led by Williamson. He's scored a record-equalling fourth Test double, while Daryl Mitchell has injected some momentum in the innings with a brisk 69*. The home team is probably looking to have a crack at a tired Pakistan unit for like an hour before stumps, which could mean they'll come out all guns blazing after tea in search of quick runs before they can declare. Join us back in 20 to find out how much they end with.

Williamson falls

Faheem Ashraf has done what had started to look like the impossible - dismiss Kane Williamson! Literally each one of the Pakistan players, even those carrying a quick drink to the middle, take some time to applaud Williamson. Tries to ramp the short ball outside off for a six and is caught by the the fielder at third man. Shan Masood with a good diving effort. Williamson walks off to s standing ovation, a rousing applause and plenty of handshakes. He's disappointed, he wanted more. But any more runs from him here would have literally killed Pakistan... if his 238 hasn't already.

Fifty for Mitchell

...off just 71 deliveries. He's playing a vital hand here. No respite for Pakistan as NZ look set for 600. Maybe more...

Fourth Test double for Williamson

A single to get to the mark off the first ball he faces after this slight rain delay. He's scored 40% of NZ's total!

And the covers are off!

Rain delay

We'll have a break here as the rain's falling again. Seems like a passing shower only. Williamson still that one run away...

Drinks break

500 is up for New Zealand but Kane Williamson is still one shy of his double hundred as the players get a drink.

A historic moment for Hagley Oval as the floodlights come on for the very first time at the venue. Were installed in the preparation for the Women's ODI World Cup that was due in Feb-March but has now been postponed.

Pakistan burn another review

Unhappy after the lbw appeal against Daryl Mitchell is turned down, Pakistan decide to review. But it's missing leg stump, as confirmed by ball tracking. Mitchell survives and Pakistan have only one review left now.

Watling departs

An eventful first over after the rain delay. Watling is put down by Azhar Ali off the very first ball, hits a nice cover drive to bring up the 450 for NZ and then Pakistan hold on to one catch finally! Full delivery, Watling looks to drive and edges it straight to first slip who makes no mistake this time.

Revised timings: Second session: 15:15-17:10, Tea: 17.10-17.30, Final session: 17:30-18:57 + 30 minutes extra if needed

Right then, Williamson and BJ Watling stride out. Slightly overcast as we resume.