Pakistan landed three early blows after being bowled out for 297. Openers Tom Blundell and Tom Latham along with No. 4 Ross Taylor were back in the pavilion inside 30 overs. (AFP Photo)
2/8
A Partnership Blossoms
Captain Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls got together to repair the damage as they began settling down. (AFP Photo)
3/8
Williamson Starts Dictating
Williamson was mindful early on before he began playing his shots as steadily, New Zealand took control. (AFP Photo)
4/8
A Master Class
Williamson went on to hit a century - his 24th in Test cricket as he continued his blazing form in the format. (AFP Photo)
5/8
Magnificent Williamson
The 30-year-old has scores of 251, 129 and 112 not out since making return to Test cricket despite not playing a first-class match for almost nine months. (AFP Photo)
6/8
A Record Stand
Williamson and Nicholls have so far added 215 runs which is a record for New Zealand against Pakistan for the fourth wicket. (AFP Photo)
7/8
Nicholls Eyes Hundred
At the close of play on Day 2, Nicholls was batting on 89 off 186 with eight fours and eyeing a century of his own. (AFP Photo)
8/8
Another Daddy Hundred?
Williamson, who recently became a father, was unbeaten on 112 off 175 with 16 fours and will be eyeing another big individual score. (AFP Photo)
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