Today is day two as the Blackcaps take on Pakistan at the Bay Oval for the Boxing Day Test.

On Saturday, the first day of the first test at Mount Maunganui, the NZ team set a target of 222 runs for Pakistan.

Pakistan had won the toss and elected to field first.

A 120-run third-wicket stand between Taylor and Williamson was broken by Shaheen Afridi.

Pakistan bowler Yasir conceded 56 runs in 16 overs to end the day. Naseem, who was unpredictable in his first three-over spell conceded 51 in 15 overs.

New Zealand's chances of sweeping the series has been boosted by the return of top batsman Williamson.