New Zealand surrendered a rare position of dominance as costly misjudgments and a batting collapse provided Pakistan with the chance to claim the first cricket test at University Oval.

Shane Bond and Umar Akmal - the ageing but indefatigable warrior and the precocious teenager.

Jesse Ryder faced a misconduct charge on his return from South Africa, the latest chapter in a chequered two-year international career.

New Zealand should start favourites for their three-test series against Pakistan, but dangers lurk for the Black Caps, all the same.