Pakistan-NZ test perfectly poised

The second test between New Zealand and Pakistan was perfectly poised for either side to press for a result on the final day, New Zealand opener Brendon McCullum has said.

New Zealand were bowled out for 293 late on the fourth day at the Basin Reserve, giving Pakistan a victory target of 274 on Wednesday to wrap up the two-match series 2-0 after their crushing 10-wicket win in the first game in Hamilton.

"It's set up for what could be a great day of test cricket to finish off a test match," said McCullum, who scored 64 and combined with Martin Guptill in an opening stand of 120. REUTERS