Parore sets new mark

Matthew Bell: 11 short of a first Test century

Adam Parore became his country's most successful wicketkeeper as New Zealand dominated the opening day of the third and final Test against Pakistan.

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Needing victory to level the series, New Zealand dismissed the tourists for a meagre 104 and by the close had already established a lead of 56 without losing a wicket.

Parore broke Ian Smith's record eight minutes after lunch when he caught Fazl-e-Akbar off the bowling of Daryl Tuffey.

Parore: New record

It was his 177th dismissal since he made his debut against England at Edgbaston in 1990.

"Getting up to where Smithy was was always an ambition from when I started playing," Parore said.

Another contented Kiwi was Stephen Fleming, who enjoyed a dream day as captain.

"Winning the toss was a good start," Fleming said. "I haven't got a great record on that score, but it was a good one to win."

Fleming put Pakistan in on green Seddon Park pitch in Hamilton and saw Chris Martin claim the first four wickets as Pakistan slipped to 35 for five.

"There was a bit of sideways movement," Fleming said. "It was close to a typical New Zealand wicket and we are used to them more than Pakistan.

Fleming: Captain content

"They are vulnerable because their style often doesn't have a lot of foot movement and they are ripe for a nick."

Fleming was also keen to praise his openers, Matthew Bell and Mark Richardson.

"They are positive and aggressive," Fleming said. "They see off the new ball and create a great base for us."

The pair passed three figures for the third time in a row and this was also the fourth time running they had gone past 50.