New Zealand have declared before lunch on day five of the third test in in Abu Dhabi, setting Pakistan 280 to win the series decider.
After resuming at 272-4 - a lead of 198 runs - the Black Caps overcame the loss of skipper Kane Williamson to the first ball of the day to bludgeon some quick runs and set a difficult target.
Henry Nicholls ended unbeaten on 126, his third test ton, while Colin De Grandhomme spanked 26 from 19 balls and Tim Southee 15* from 10 to help in the push for quick runs,
They ended on 353-7 declared.