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The day belonged to New Zealand

Published:Friday | December 11, 2009 | 12:59 PM

Pakistan opener, Imran Farhat carried his bat for an unbeaten 117, but New Zealand\'s bowlers dominated today’s first day of the deciding Test in Napier.



Iain O\'Brien, in his final match before quitting Test cricket, ripped through the tourists\' top order with a spell of 4 for 15 in only 8 overs.



Daryl Tuffey dismissed the last four batsmen caught behind, leaving Farhat stranded and Pakistan all out for 223.



Tim McIntosh and BJ Watling put on 47 before bad light ended play early.



After leveling the series at 1-1 with a comfortable 141 runs victory in Wellington last week, it was a disappointing way for Pakistan to open up the third and final Test.