Vettori, McCullum put New Zealand in control

Nov 25, 2009

Daniel Vettori weathered the early storm to dig in for New Zealand•Getty Images

McCullum was the more sedate of the two but ensured New Zealand took control after a closely-fought first day•Getty Images

Play was delayed for an extended period of time but resumed once the rain stopped•Getty Images

Together with Brendon McCullum, he added 164 for the seventh wicket•Getty Images

Umar Gul, however, broke the stand with a lethal yorker to which McCullum, who made 78, had no answer•Getty Images

Pakistan got the important breakthrough in the limited play that was possible, Gul getting rid of Vettori just one short of his century•Getty Images

Vettori was unbeaten on 87 and New Zealand had reached 381 for 7 before rain interrupted proceedings•Getty Images

Gul was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers but New Zealand had the advantage at the end of day two, reaching 404 for 8•Getty Images