Live Cricket Score of New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 5 at Hamilton

The Hamilton Test has certainly turned into a game comprising, resolute batting, incisive seam bowling, dropped catches (Sami Aslam) and also a century compiled under immense pressure. Yes, we are referring to Ross Taylor who erased the fine lines of pain and distress to compose a splendid hundred on Day 4 of the second and final Test.

It was a rather sketchy start, but once Taylor got himself attuned into the rhythm of Test match batting, he played with more assueredness. More importantly, he would be relieved that he was able to break his barren stretch of poor form that extended to 12 innings and it came in the backdrop of him having to play with vision problems.

Taylor also was backed up by Latham and Williamson as the hosts declared at 313 for 5 to set Pakistan an imposing target of 369. For the visitors, Imran Khan bowled zestful spells to snare three wickets. Pakistan's openers also waded through the last three overs of the day without any damage.

To overhaul the target, it is going to be an uphill task. Pakistan (perhaps) have no other choice but to go for it as they are 1-0 down in the series. Hopefully, we will have a cracker of a final day.