Summary Pakistan won the first Test in Abu Dhabi by 248 runs while the second Test in Dubai was drawn.
SHARJAH (AFP) - New Zealand were bowled out for 690 in their first innings on the fourth day of the third and final Test in Sharjah on Sunday.
Resuming at 637-8, New Zealand increased their lead to 339 following Pakistan s 351 in their first innings.
It was New Zealand s highest Test total, beating the 680-8 scored against India earlier this year, and puts them in a strong position to square the three-match series.
Brendon McCullum plundered 202 off just 188 balls with 21 fours and 11 sixes, Kane Williamson made 192 and four other batsmen scored fifties in New Zealand s innings.
Paceman Rahat Ali finished with 4-99 while leg-spinner Yasir Shah took 4-193.
