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NZ sweep series

Afp, Hamilton

Wed Nov 30, 2016 12:00 AM Last update on: Thu Dec 1, 2016 05:25 PM

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee . File Photo: AFP

New Zealand took nine wickets in a dramatic final session of the second Test against Pakistan to win by 130 runs in Hamilton on Tuesday and clean sweep their series 2-0.

It was New Zealand's first series win over Pakistan since 1985.

Pakistan were faced with an imposing 369-run target in their second innings but set themselves up for a run-a-ball slog when they reached tea on the final day at 158-1.

The match edged towards a cliff-hanger finish before Tim Southee removed Pakistan's leading run scorer Sami Aslam for 91.

SCORES IN BRIEF

NEW ZEALAND: First innings 271

PAKISTAN: First innings 216

NEW ZEALAND: Second innings 313

PAKISTAN: Second innings 230 (Aslam 91, Azhar 58, Azam b Santner 16, Sarfraz 19; Southee 2-60, Wagner 3-57, Santner 2-49)

Result: New Zealand won by 138 runs.

Player-of-the-match: Tim Southee.