New Zealand are in complete control of their opening Test against Bangladesh at Hamilton
The hosts have racked up a lead of 217 after finishing the second day's play on 451 for 4.
Openers Jeet Raval and Tom Latham Tom Latham both made centuries while skipper Kane Williamson is not out on 93.
Day three gets underway at 2 AM UAE time on Saturday morning.
Iraq and Oman share points in Gulf Cup
Iraq and Oman opened their Arabian Gulf Cup campaigns with a 1-1 draw at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah.
Jeddah welcomes eight nations for Arabian Gulf Cup
The 27th Arabian Gulf Cup gets under way in Jeddah on Wednesday, bringing together eight national teams for one of the region's most prestigious football tournaments.
Alonso calls for changes after 'assassination' of F1 circuits
Spanish driver Fernando Alonso on Wednesday called on Formula One to make races more fun next year, saying many of the current circuits had lost their traditional character.
Agassi tells Raducanu not to judge effort by results in comeback journey
Andre Agassi advised former US Open champion Emma Raducanu to avoid judging her effort by her results and be comfortable with herself, after she said his autobiography inspired her attempts to shake off a five-year performance slump in the majors.
UEFA boss Ceferin says trust in world football remains broken after FIFA investment row
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said trust in world football had not been restored following the collapse of FIFA’s controversial private-investment plan, in his first public comments since FIFA President Gianni Infantino offered a review of the governing body’s decision-making.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, continued to receive condolences at Zabeel Majlis on Wednesday following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The UAE has welcomed a United States statement supporting efforts to achieve peace in Sudan, including a call for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian truce and a commitment to a comprehensive political dialogue leading to civilian rule.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with other Rulers, offered their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
