NAPIER: The third and final Test between Pakistan and New Zealand has begun here today.

PAKISTAN was reeling after losing seven wickets at 198 runs. Earlier, Pakistani skipper Muhammad Yusef opted to bat after wining the toss.

Ianin O”Brien, who is emerging as the wrecker took four wickets. Opener Imran Farhat remained at the crease with 104 runs whereas Muhammad Aamir was another prominent batsman of Pakistani innings with 23.

Faisal Iqbal caught for 6, after Salman Butt was bowled by Tim Southee for 9. Muhammad Yosuf, Umer Akmal and Misbahul Haq back to the pavilion without scoring a single run.