The feat was a first for men's Test cricket! 😲 It was quickly forgotten though as the home side rebounded. 🏏 9WWOS
Babar Azam raises his bat after scoring another century for Pakistan. Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed by Bracewell for 24 and then Saud Shakeel went for 22 off the bowling of freshly minted captain Tim Southee.
New Zealand's Michael Bracewell celebrates after taking his third wicket of the match against Pakistan. Azam, who has enjoyed a rich vein of form, rose to the top of the pile for most Test runs scored in a calendar year.
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