New Zealand’s bowlers raced through Pakistan on the final day of the third Test to win by 123 runs and claim the three-match series 2-1.

Pakistan were set 280 runs when the Blackcaps declared earlier in the day, but were dismissed for 156 in 56.1 overs. Spinners Ajaz Patel (3-42) and Will Somerville (3-52) caused the most damage in Abu Dhabi.

It was New Zealand’s first away series win against Pakistan in 49 years.

Pakistan’s Babar Azam top-scored with 51.

New Zealand won the first Test by four runs in Abu Dhabi, while a dominant Pakistan were victorious in the second by an innings and 16 runs in Dubai.