New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 2, Christchurch

Latham and Blundell got New Zealand off to a solid start in seamer-friendly conditions.

Starting with Tom Blundell, New Zealand lost three wickets in quick succession on either side of the Lunch break after a solid opening stand worth 52.

Haris Sohail and Shan Masood were involved in an unintentional tag-team effort to cut short Tom Latham's knock.

Williamson and Nicholls put on a record-breaking 215-run stand for the fourth wicket to weather the storm and steady New Zealand's ship.

Williamson led the way with his 24th Test century.

Kane Williamson went from 10 off 48 balls to 103 off 140.

Henry Nicholls made an unbeaten 89 in the unbroken 215-run stand for the fourth wicket.