New Zealand wrapped up victory in the rain-affected match at the Basin Reserve shortly before lunch on the fifth day on Tuesday to clinch the three-match series with a game to spare. The final Test starts on Saturday in Christchurch, although New Zealand coach Gary Stead said they would be cautious with Williamson, who is likely to be replaced by the uncapped Will Young. "Will has been in our Test squad as batting cover for the past two series and he should be confident following some strong performances domestically and for New Zealand A." The victory was New Zealand's fifth Test series win in succession and all the more remarkable with the entire first two days of play washed out, while an hour's play was also lost at the end of the third day due to rain and poor light. Despite Mahmudullah's resistance, Wagner ran through the tail to give New Zealand the win.

Source: bd News24 March 12, 2019 00:22 UTC