New Zealand on top despite Farhat ton

Iain O'Brien and Daryl Tuffey bowled New Zealand into a dominant position in the deciding Test against Pakistan in Napier

Iain O'Brien and Daryl Tuffey bowled New Zealand into a dominant position in the deciding Test against Pakistan in Napier.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf opted to bat after winning the toss but was grateful for a near single-handed effort from opener Imran Farhat, who carried his bat to finish 117 not out in a total of 223.

O'Brien, in his final Test match, ripped through the top-order with a spell of four for 15 in eight overs in the morning session and Tuffey had the last four batsmen caught behind.

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