SHARJAH, Nov 29 (AFP): Brendon McCullum smashed a double-hundred but Kane Williamson missed his by eight runs as New Zealand posted their highest total against Pakistan in the third Test in Sharjah Saturday.
McCullum hit 188-ball 202 while Williamson made 192 as New Zealand closed the third day at 637-8 with a world record of 19 sixes to pulverise hapless Pakistan.
That gave New Zealand a mammoth lead of 286 runs over Pakistan's first innings total of 351, setting them up strongly for a series-levelling win.
Pakistan lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test in Abu Dhabi by 248 runs and drawing the second in Dubai.
New Zealand surpassed Australia's record of 17 sixes in a Test innings against Zimbabwe at Perth in 2003.
This also becomes the highest total by New Zealand against Pakistan, beating the 563 they made at Hobart in 2003.
Ross Taylor, Corey Anderson and Tim Southee all made 50 each to enjoy a dominating day for their team.
New Zealand 637 for 8 (McCullum 202, Williamson 192, Rahat 4-89) lead Pakistan 351 by 286 runs.
McCullum, Williamson lead run-feast against Pakistan
FE Team | Published: November 30, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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