Yasir Shah produced the best Test performance by a Pakistan bowler for 36 years as New Zealand crashed to a comprehensive second Test defeat in Dubai.

The leg-spinner followed up his eight-wicket haul in the first innings by taking another six to finish with match figures of 14 for 184.

It was the finest Pakistan bowling display since former captain Imran Khan took 14 for 116 against Sri Lanka in 1982 and also the second best effort by a Pakistan bowler ever.

Pakistan levelled the three-match series in impressive fashion, with New Zealand, after being dismissed for 90 in their first innings replying to Pakistan’s 418 for five declared, always having a mountain to climb.

And despite dogged resistance from the likes of Ross Taylor (82), Henry Nicholls (77) and Tom Latham (50), New Zealand were bowled out for 312 during the final session on day four, losing by an innings and 16 runs.

Pakistan’s victory sets up a series decider in Abu Dhabi next week.