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Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
, May 27, 2026
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48.4
0
Thomas Mayes To Tom Blundell
Short and on off, Tom Blundell gets up on his toes and keeps it out.
48.3
3
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Three runs. Pitched up, around middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra nails the ondrive and the wide mid on fielder cuts it off just before the ball reaches the fence. Three runs taken.
48.2
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Good length, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra punches this straight back to the bowler.
48.1
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Full and around off, Rachin Ravindra drives this towards covers.
End Of The Over 48 : 181/4
4 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 047.3
- 047.4
- 047.5
- 447.6
T. Blundell
54 (87)
R. Ravindra
72 (117)
A. McBrine
5-0-22-0
47.6
4
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Tossed up, wide outside off, Tom Blundell brings out the reverse sweep and hits this well to the left of the fielder at short third for a boundary.
47.5
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Fuller on the pads, Tom Blundell flicks this towards mid-wicket for another dot.
47.4
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Fired in, on off, Tom Blundell tucks it to short mid-wicket.
47.3
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Quicker one around off, Tom Blundell nudges this towards the right of the mid-wicket fielder for no run.
47.2
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Pushed around off, Tom Blundell tucks this towards mid-wicket for no run.
47.1
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Short outside off, Tom Blundell blocks this out.
End Of The Over 47 : 177/4
5 Runs
- 046.1
- 046.2
- 046.3
- 046.4
- 146.5
- 446.6
R. Ravindra
72 (117)
T. Blundell
50 (81)
T. Mayes
10-3-35-0
46.6
4
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Pitched up, around middle and leg, Rachin stays leg side to the pitch of the ball, hammers this crisply past the bowler to his left for a boundary in front of the sight screen.
46.5
1
Thomas Mayes To Tom Blundell
FIFTY FOR BLUNDELL! Hard-length delivery, around middle, Tom Blundell gets on his toes and knocks it to mid on for a single. A round of applause from his dressing room and from the away fans as he raises his bat to soak it all in.
46.4
0
Thomas Mayes To Tom Blundell
Hard length, outside off, Tom Blundell gets up on his toes and punches this to cover-point.
46.3
0
Thomas Mayes To Tom Blundell
Thomas goes full again, wide outside off, Tom Blundell strides in line to the pitch of the ball and leaves it.
46.2
0
Thomas Mayes To Tom Blundell
Back of a length, around off, Tom Blundell defends this off his back foot.
46.1
0
Thomas Mayes To Tom Blundell
Full and around off, Tom Blundell covers his off pole and leaves it all alone.
End Of The Over 46 : 172/4
6 Runs
- 045.1
- 145.2
- 445.3
- 145.4
- 045.5
- 045.6
R. Ravindra
68 (116)
T. Blundell
49 (76)
A. McBrine
4-0-18-0
45.6
0
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Top-spinner, around off, Rachin Ravindra goes down on a knee and looks to play the sweep but misses out.
45.5
0
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Fuller and on off, Rachin Ravindra gets on top of the bounce and keeps it out.
45.4
1
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Short of a length, on middle and off, Tom Blundell rocks back and milks this through mid-wicket for a single.
45.3
4
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
FOUR! This has been smashed away to the fence for four more. Tossed up, around off, Tom Blundell brings out the reverse sweep and hits this into the gap through the point region for a boundary.
45.2
1
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up, around the pads, Rachin Ravindra flicks this away for a single.
45.1
0
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Fuller on off, Rachin Ravindra pushes this back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 45 : 166/4
5 Runs
- 044.1
- 044.2
- 044.3
- 044.4
- 144.5
- 4 LB 44.6
T. Blundell
44 (74)
R. Ravindra
67 (112)
T. Mayes
9-3-30-0
44.6
lb
Thomas Mayes To Tom Blundell
FOUR LEG BYES! Good length, down the leg, Tom Blundell gets inside the line of the ball and looks to flick this away but misses ot hit this off his bat and ends up clipping this off his pads to the fine leg fence for four leg byes.
44.5
1
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
A genuine outside edge and Andy Balbirnie fails to grab hold of it. Good length, around off, Rachin Ravindra prods onto his front foot and looks to punch this around covers but gets an outside edge that goes low to the left of Andy at second slip. Andy Balbirnie dives low to his left but fails to gather this cleanly. A single taken.
44.4
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Hard length, around off, Rachin Ravindra keeps it out.
44.3
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Thomas bowls it around that nagging length, on off, angling across the batter. Rachin Ravindra goes at it with soft hands and the ball takes an outside edge but drops in front of the fielder at second slip.
44.2
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Good length, around off, going across the batter, Rachin Ravindra defends this out.
44.1
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Full and way too wide of off, Rachin Ravindra doesn't bother poking at it.
DRINKS! It has been an excellent phase of play for the visitors as they have added runs at a quick pace and without losing any wickets in this session. Tom Blundell has looked really solid and so has Rachin Ravindra and both these batters are now looking to up the ante and are being very successful to this point. Ireland needs to break this partnership as soon as they can, else they'll be chasing shadows. Thomas Mayes has been called into action again.
End Of The Over 44 : 161/4
7 Runs
- 143.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 643.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
T. Blundell
44 (73)
R. Ravindra
66 (107)
A. McBrine
3-0-12-0
43.6
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Pushed through on the pads, Tom Blundell tucks this to the left of the short leg fielder.
43.5
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Floated around off, Tom defends this off his back foot.
43.4
6
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
SIX! Just a bit of flight on offer and Tom has smashed this out of the park. Flighted, around off, Tom Blundell goes down on a knee and slogs this into the crowd towards the cow corner region for a biggie.
43.3
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Quicker one, on off, Tom Blundell goes deep inside the crease and pushes this back to the bowler.
43.2
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Fuller on off, Tom Blundell defends this one.
43.1
1
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Tossed up, around off, Rachin Ravindra hits this well towards the left of covers. The fielder puts in a dive but only half-stops it and the batters cross for one as long off cuts it out.
Andy Balbirnie has turned to spin again as Andy McBrine has been called back into action.c
End Of The Over 43 : 154/4
1 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 142.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
T. Blundell
38 (68)
R. Ravindra
65 (106)
L. McCarthy
9-1-43-1
42.6
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Liam bowls this even fuller and around the pads, going down the leg side. Tom Blundell misses out on the flick and gets rapped on his front pad.
42.5
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Full and around off, Tom Blundell punches this past the bowler to his left. Mid off fielder cuts it off.
42.4
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
An excellent yorker around middle and leg, Tom Blundell jams this out around silly point.
42.3
1
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Short and into the batter, Rachin Ravindra goes for the pull but ends up hitting this from the toe of his bat through cover-point for one. Rachin had no clue where the ball had gone.
42.2
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, around off, going across the batter, Rachin Ravindra pokes at it but bails out at the end.
42.1
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Liam comes over the stumps, bowls it around off and takes it away from the batter. Rachin Ravindra leaves it.
End Of The Over 42 : 153/4
1 Runs
- 041.1
- 141.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 041.6
T. Blundell
38 (65)
R. Ravindra
64 (103)
R. Wilson
12-2-35-0
41.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Reuben goes even fuller and bowls it in the line of the stumps. Tom Blundell blocks this off his front foot.
41.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Full and wide of off, Tom Blundell shoulders his arms at it.
41.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Good length, on off, Tom keeps it out.
41.3
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Uneven bounce here for Wilson. Reuben hits the hard length around off, the ball hits the seam and kicks off, Tom Blundell waits for it on his back foot and gets surprised with the extra bit of bounce and leaves it.
41.2
1
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
A tad fuller, on the pads, Rachin Ravindra tucks this through square leg for a single.
41.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Good length, on the pads, keeps really low. Rachin does well to crouch low and tucks this to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 41 : 152/4
11 Runs
- 040.1
- 440.2
- 240.3
- 140.4
- 440.5
- 040.6
T. Blundell
38 (61)
R. Ravindra
63 (101)
L. McCarthy
8-1-42-1
40.6
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Full and on off, Tom Blundell drives this well but straight at mid off.
40.5
4
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
FOUR! 150 comes up for NZ! Short and around off, Tom Blundell jumps up on his toes and looks to push this towards the covers region but gets it edged off the outside edge and the ball races through the gap between the fielder at second slip and gully for four runs.
40.4
1
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Hard length, around off, Rachin Ravindra gets up on his toes and punches this towards sweeper cover for a single.
40.3
2
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Excellent work in the deep! Short of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra pulls it to the right of the deep square leg fielder, who does well to slide and keep the ball in play. Brace taken.
40.2
4
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! That's quite a shot from Rachin Ravindra. Back of a length, outside off. Rachin Ravindra rides the bounce and spanks it toward the left of the deep point fielder. The fielder sprints across the turf and slides, but fails to get the better, as the ball goes past him and hits the boundary fence for four runs.
40.1
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length around off, Rachin Ravindra keeps it out.
End Of The Over 40 : 141/4
6 Runs
- 039.1
- 439.2
- 039.3
- 239.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
T. Blundell
34 (59)
R. Ravindra
56 (97)
R. Wilson
11-2-34-0
39.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Good-length delivery, on off, Tom Blundell gets behind the line and blocks it back to the bowler.
39.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Takes the leading edge but landed safely! A touch fuller, just outside off, Tom Blundell looks to work it across the line, but plays the shot early. The ball hits the leading edge, but luckily, the ball bounces off toward the cover fielder.
39.4
2
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Short, outside off, Tom Blundell rides the bounce and eases it to the left of the backward point fielder for a couple of runs.
39.3
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
On a good length, around off, Tom Blundell pushes it back to the bowler.
39.2
4
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
FOUR! This time, Blundell gets the gap. Wilson pushes his length, a bit fuller than the previous delivery. Tom Blundell crouches a bit low and cuts it into the gap between backward point and cover for four more runs.
39.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Back of a length, outside off, Tom Blundell cuts at it but finds the point fielder.
End Of The Over 39 : 135/4
7 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 238.3
- 438.4
- 138.5
- 038.6
R. Ravindra
56 (97)
T. Blundell
28 (53)
L. McCarthy
7-1-31-1
38.6
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Another length delivery, angling in, around middle, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to the off side.
38.5
1
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
On a good length, on off, Tom Latham tucks it to deep square leg for one.
38.4
4
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
FOUR! SHOT! Short of a length from Liam McCarthy, but fails to generate much pace. Tom Blundell cracks a pull shot to deep mid-wicket for four runs.
38.3
2
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
MISFIELD! Back of a length, on middle, Tom Blundell hops and tucks it toward deep square leg. The batters runs hard for the first one and gets the two with ease as the fielder in the deep charges toward the ball, but fails to pick up through in one go.
38.2
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Just outside the off stump, on a good length, Tom Blundell stabs it to cover.
38.1
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Good-length delivery, outside off, Tom Blundell rides the bounce and dabs it to cover-point.
End Of The Over 38 : 128/4
2 Runs
- 037.1
- 237.2
- 037.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
R. Ravindra
56 (96)
T. Blundell
21 (48)
R. Wilson
10-2-28-0
37.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Pitches it up, does Wilson, around off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it away.
37.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
On a length, around off, Rachin Ravindra dabs it to cover.
37.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Fuller, outside off, left alone by the batter.
37.3
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
DROPPED! Good-length delivery, slanting it away from the left-hander. Rachin Ravindra looks to block it on his front but gets nicked on the outside edge. The ball flies low to the right of the second slip fielder, who dives to take a one-handed catch but fails to grab it.
37.2
2
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Fuller in length, around middle, Rachin Ravindra knocks it to mid on for a couple of runs.
37.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Full, around off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to the left of the bowler.
End Of The Over 37 : 126/4
7 Runs
- 036.1
- 036.2
- 636.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 136.6
R. Ravindra
54 (90)
T. Blundell
21 (48)
M. Adair
12-4-36-3
36.6
1
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Good-length delivery, around off, Rachin Ravindra taps it to cover and gets a quick single.
36.5
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
On a good length this time, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it to his front, but later he withdraws his willow to let the keeper collect it.
36.4
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Pitches it up, does Adair, outside off, Rachin Ravindra lets it through.
36.3
6
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
SIX! Hammered away! FIFTY for Rachin Ravindra. Back-of-a-length delivery from Mark Adair, on leg and middle. Rachin Ravindra gets on his back foot and pulls it flat and over the vacant deep square leg fence for half a dozen. There was a time when the wickets were falling on the other end, but he controlled his nerves, and now he has scored his sixth half-century in Test cricket.
36.2
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Adair pushes his length more fuller, on middle. Rachin Ravindra cautiously blocks it to cover.
36.1
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Hard-length delivery, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra dabs late at it to backward point.
End Of The Over 36 : 119/4
3 Runs
- 035.1
- 035.2
- 1 NB 35.3
- 135.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 1 NB 35.6
- 035.6
T. Blundell
21 (48)
R. Ravindra
47 (84)
R. Wilson
9-2-26-0
35.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
On a length, on off, Tom Blundell blocks it back to the bowler.
35.6
nb
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
NO BALL! A touch fuller, wide outside off, Tom Blundell is happy to leave it alone. Oh oh, the buzzer goes off once again as Wilson oversteps.
35.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Back of a length, outside off, Tom Blundell lets it through.
35.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
On a good length, on middle, Blundell blocks it down.
35.3
1
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Tight single! Pitches it up, does Wilson, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra eases it to short cover to take a quick single. The fielder in the region moves to his right and has a shy at the striker's end but misses. However, Blundell is well inside the pitch when the ball crosses the stumps.
35.3
nb
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
NO BALL! Fuller in length, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to the off side. Wilson has overstepped and the Kiwis will get a bonus run.
35.2
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Bangs hard on the good length, around the leg stump. Rachin Ravindra brings the willow to his front and blocks it down the track.
35.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, round off, Rachin Ravindra defends this off his front foot.
End Of The Over 35 : 116/4
0 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
T. Blundell
21 (44)
R. Ravindra
46 (80)
M. Adair
11-4-29-3
34.6
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Gloriously driven off the front foot but for nothing. Pitched up, around off, Tom Blundell strides to the pitch of the ball and drives this well off the middle of his bat. The ball is fielded by the short extra cover fielder, diving to his left. Another maiden by Mark Adair.
34.5
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Back of a length, around middle and leg, Tom Blundell tucks this towards the mid-wicket region for a dot.
34.4
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Hard length, in the line of the stumps, Tom defends this out.
34.3
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Good length, in the channel, wide of off, shaping away from the batter. Tom Blundell shoulders his arms at it.
34.2
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Andy bowls this on a good length, around off, the ball keeps low. Tom Blundell hops up on his toes and dead bats this around point.
34.1
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
On a good length, just outside off, Tom Blundell lets it away to the keeper.
End Of The Over 34 : 116/4
0 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
R. Ravindra
46 (80)
T. Blundell
21 (38)
R. Wilson
8-2-23-0
33.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra hangs back and stabs it with a cross-bat to the cover fielder.
33.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Hard-length delivery, outside off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it away to the keeper.
33.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
On a length, around off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to mid off.
33.3
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Beaten! Just inches away to find the edge.Good-length delivery, just outside off, angling away. Rachin Ravindra gets on his front foot and looks to drive at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
33.2
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Action replay of the previous delivery! On a good length, slanting it outside off. Rachin Ravindra once again shows his discipline by shouldering it.
33.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
On the back of a good length, angling way outside off. Rachin Ravindra isn't bother to offer any shot at it.
End Of The Over 33 : 116/4
10 Runs
- 432.1
- 232.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 432.5
- 032.6
T. Blundell
21 (38)
R. Ravindra
46 (74)
M. Adair
10-3-29-3
32.6
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Back of a length, outside off, Tom Blundell punches it to cover from his back foot.
32.5
4
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Streaky! Fuller in length, a shade outswinger. Tom Blundell, with no footwork, looks to block it down, but gets nicked on the outside edge. Luckily, the ball flies low and beats the left of the diving gully fielder, before the ball rolls away to the deep third region for four runs.
32.4
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
On a good length, just outside off, Tom Blundell blocks it on his front foot.
32.3
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Much fuller, on middle, Tom Blundell flicks it to short mid-wicket.
32.2
2
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Pitches it up, does Adair, on middle and leg, Tom Blundell tucks it to the left of deep backward square leg and gets a couple of runs.
32.1
4
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Oh, that has been gloriously driven by Blundell. Full-length delivery, outside off, swinging it away. Tom Blundell strides out and drives it along the carpet through the cover region for four runs.
Who will bowl from the other end? Mark Adair it is!
End Of The Over 32 : 106/4
2 Runs
- 031.1
- 131.2
- 031.3
- 131.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
R. Ravindra
46 (74)
T. Blundell
11 (32)
A. McBrine
2-0-5-0
31.6
0
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Andy McBrine drags his length back, just outside off. Rachin Ravindra goes deep into the crease and pats it to cover.
31.5
0
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
A touch fuller, around off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to the off side.
31.4
1
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Short, on middle, Tom Blundell tucks it to deep square leg for one.
31.3
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Full-length delivery, on off, Tom Blundell leans on it and works it to the short leg fielder.
31.2
1
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Short and outside off, Rachin Ravindra cuts it to deep point and gets a single.
31.1
0
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Andy bowls this full and wide outside off, Rachin Ravindra strides to the pitch of the ball and leaves it all alone.
We are back after the Lunch break! The umpires are striding toward the center of the park, and the Irish players are taking their respective fielding positions. Tom Blundell and Rachin Ravindra resume their inning. Ravindra is just five runs away from his sixth half-century in Test cricket. Andy McBrine will start with the proceedings with a slip and short leg in place. Let's play...
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
Rachin stood firm - Despite the quick double-blow, Rachin Ravindra stood firm and found an able partner in Tom Blundell. The duo absorbed the pressure well and ensured there were no further setbacks before the break. Thanks to their resilience, New Zealand managed to cross the 100-run mark, ending the opening session at 104/4. Ireland clearly took the honors in this session, and the game hangs beautifully poised. Can the hosts dominate the second session as well? Or will the Kiwis fight back? Join us at 1.10 pm GMT post the Lunch Break to find out...
The recovery from the Kiwis - With the visitors in deep trouble, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra joined hands to steady the ship. The duo showed immense composure and stitched together a crucial 64-run partnership for the third wicket. Just when New Zealand looked to be recovering, Liam McCarthy stepped up for Ireland. He broke the dangerous stand by taking the wicket of Williamson, and Adair again followed it up quickly by dismissing Daryl Mitchell, leaving the Kiwis reeling at 84/4.
A session that belonged to Ireland - Ireland made a dream start to this 4-day Test match. After opting to bowl first, their bowlers came out firing on all cylinders. Spearheading the attack, Mark Adair struck gold in the very first over, dismissing Kiwi skipper Tom Latham for a duck. Adair didn't stop there. He soon removed Devon Conway for just 4 runs, leaving the New Zealand opening pair shattered early on.
End Of The Over 31 : 104/4
4 Runs
- 030.1
- 130.2
- 230.3
- 030.4
- 130.5
- 030.6
T. Blundell
10 (30)
R. Ravindra
45 (70)
R. Wilson
7-1-23-0
30.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Hard-length delivery, on middle and leg. Tom Blundell prods halfway and brings out his solid defence. That will be Lunch on Day 1!
30.5
1
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Wilson pushes the length fuller, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra gets on his front foot and pushes it to deep point for an easy single.
30.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
On a hard length, just outside off, not much movement on this delivery. Rachin Ravindra blocks it to cover.
30.3
2
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Width to offer, wide outside off, on the back of a good length. Rachin Ravindra frees his arm and cuts it to the left of deep point and gets a brace.
30.2
1
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
A tad fuller this time, angling in, on middle and leg. Tom Blundell clips it to deep square leg and gets an easy single.
30.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Good-length delivery, on off, Tom Blundell rocks back and rests it down the deck.
End Of The Over 30 : 100/4
3 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 129.3
- 129.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
R. Ravindra
42 (67)
T. Blundell
9 (27)
A. McBrine
1-0-3-0
29.6
0
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Full, on leg, Rachin Ravindra blocks it down.
29.5
1
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Short, on middle, Rachin Ravindra nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single. 100 up for the Kiwis!
29.4
1
Andy McBrine To Rachin Ravindra
Short again, outside off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to deep cover for one.
29.3
1
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Pitches it up, does Andy McBrine, around off, Tom Blundell punches it to the right of deep cover for a single.
29.2
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Short, on middle, Tom Blundell tucks it to short leg.
29.1
0
Andy McBrine To Tom Blundell
Full, outside off, blocked by Tom Blundell.
Now we will witness some turn on the track as Andy McBrine joins the attack.
End Of The Over 29 : 97/4
1 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 128.6
T. Blundell
7 (23)
R. Ravindra
41 (65)
R. Wilson
6-1-19-0
28.6
1
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Just short of the fielder! Excellent change of length from Reuben Wilson. He drags his length back yet again, and nips it away. Tom Blundell looks to punch it away, but gets nicked on the outside edge. The ball flies and drops short of the third slip fielder, who dives to his right and parries it further. Single taken.
28.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Good length, attacking the off stump now. Tom Blundell pushes it back to the bowler.
28.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Beaten! Yet again, a touch shorter, outside off, and swings it away. Tom Blundell gets on his back foot and looks to punch it away, but misses on the swing of the delivery.
28.3
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Back of a length, around off, Tom Blundell stabs it to cover.
28.2
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
On the back of a good length, wide outside off, Tom Blundell isn't bothered to offer anything at it.
28.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Tom Blundell
Good-length delivery, shaping away, outside off, Tom Blundell covers the stumps and lets it travel to the keeper.
Reuben Wilson to continue.
End Of The Over 28 : 96/4
5 Runs
- 027.1
- 127.2
- 027.3
- 427.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
R. Ravindra
41 (65)
T. Blundell
6 (17)
L. McCarthy
6-1-24-1
27.6
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
On a hard length, shaping away from the left-hander. Rachin Ravindra leaves it away.
27.5
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, on leg, Rachin Ravindra bunts it to mid on.
27.4
4
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! You can't bowl a loose short delivery to Ravindra. Short of a length, around the shoulder of the batter. Rachin Ravindra transfers his weight on the back foot and pulls it hard to deep square leg for four runs.
27.3
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra dabs it to cover.
27.2
1
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Fullish, wide outside off, Tom Blundell nudges it with soft hands toward the right of mid-wicket and gets a single.
27.1
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Good-length delivery, pitching it outside off, threatening the batter that it might angle in, but swings it a bit away, to keep it straight. Tom Blundell hangs his willow in the air and offers no shot at it.
End Of The Over 27 : 91/4
0 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
R. Ravindra
37 (61)
T. Blundell
5 (15)
R. Wilson
5-1-18-0
26.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Nice and full, outside off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.
26.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Hard length, angling in from leg, Rachin Ravindra tucks it to the fielder at short mid-wicket.
26.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms at it.
26.3
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Angling in, on a length, on off. Rachin Ravindra covers his line and blocks it to short cover.
26.2
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Drags his length back, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra knocks it to the fielder at mid off.
26.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Reuben Wilson comes into the attack now. He keeps it full, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it watchfully.
End Of The Over 26 : 91/4
4 Runs
- 025.1
- 025.2
- 025.3
- 425.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
T. Blundell
5 (15)
R. Ravindra
37 (55)
L. McCarthy
5-1-19-1
25.6
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Back of a length, outside off, Tom Blundell leaves again.
25.5
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Short, outside off, Tom Blundell leaves the harmless delivery.
25.4
4
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Lovely bit of timing from Tom Blundell! Overpitched, just outside off, Tom Blundell makes room and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.
25.3
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Liam McCarthy bowls it on a good length, around off. Tom Blundell stays back and punches it to the fielder at short cover.
25.2
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Slightly shorter again, on off, Tom Blundell covers his line and blocks it to the left of the bowler.
25.1
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
That one nipped in! Back of a length, on off, and it nips in sharply. Tom Blundell hops a bit and looks to block it but wears it high on his pads. The ball rolls towards the point fielder. Dot.
End Of The Over 25 : 87/4
0 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
R. Ravindra
37 (55)
T. Blundell
1 (9)
M. Adair
9-3-19-3
24.6
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Good length, onto the pads, Rachin Ravindra tucks this well towards the mid-wicket region for a dot.
24.5
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Short and wide of off, Rachin Ravindra gives it a good look and leaves this one.
24.4
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Hard length, around off, angling back into the batter. Rachin Ravindra gets on top of the bounce and blocks this to the left of the bowler.
24.3
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Full and wide outside the off stumps, Rachin Ravindra gets onto his front foot and drives this really well but straight into the hands of extra cover.
24.2
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Short and around off, Rachin Ravindra keeps it out.
24.1
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Mark comes around the stumps, Rachin Ravindra gets right behind the line of the ball and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 24 : 87/4
0 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
T. Blundell
1 (9)
R. Ravindra
37 (49)
L. McCarthy
4-1-15-1
23.6
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Liam persists to bowl around that nagging length but outside the off stump this time around. Tom leaves it.
23.5
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Hard length, wide of off, Tom Blundell doesn't offer any stroke at it.
23.4
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Liam bends his back and hits the hard length, in the channel, nipping this back into the batter. Tom Blundell gets beaten to the inswing and the ball sneaks past his bat and hits him on his back thigh pad. A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down.
23.3
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Short and wide outside off, Tom Blundell presses onto his front foot and leaves it all alone.
23.2
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
Back of a length, around off, Tom Blundell jumps up on his toes and pushes this towards covers for a dot.
23.1
0
Liam McCarthy To Tom Blundell
McCarthy bends his back and hits the deck hard, around middle. Tom Blundell hops and dabs it down the track.
End Of The Over 23 : 87/4
1 Runs
- W 22.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 122.4
- 022.5
- 022.6
R. Ravindra
37 (49)
T. Blundell
1 (3)
M. Adair
8-2-19-3
22.6
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Full-length delivery, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back to the bowler.
22.5
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Pitches it up, fuller, around off, Rachin Ravindra defends it to mid-wicket.
22.4
1
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Tap and single! Back of a length, just outside off, Tom Blundell hops and bunts it toward point to take a quick single.
22.3
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
Good-length delivery, outside off, swinging it away from the batter. Tom Blundell lunges and hangs his bat in the air to make a leave at it.
22.2
0
Mark Adair To Tom Blundell
A hint of outswinger now! Fuller in length, just outside off, nips it a bit away. Tom Blundell jams it to the off side.
Two in a really quick succession for Ireland. Tom Blundell walks out with the bat in his hands.
22.1
W
Mark Adair To Daryl Mitchell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Two quick wickets for Ireland, and the Kiwis are in a spot of bother. Good length, on off, and this one shapes away a touch. Daryl Mitchell leans on and looks to block it, but misses. The ball kisses the outside edge of Daryl Mitchell's blade and goes towards the keeper, Lorcan Tucker, who makes no mistake. A short stay for Daryl Mitchell as he makes his way back into the shed.
End Of The Over 22 : 86/3
4 Runs
- 021.1
- 221.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 1 WD 21.5
- W 21.5
- 121.6
D. Mitchell
1 (1)
R. Ravindra
37 (47)
L. McCarthy
3-0-15-1
21.6
1
Liam McCarthy To Daryl Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell gets off the mark. Hard length, on off, Daryl Mitchell gets on his toes and taps it to short cover for a quick single.
Ireland breaks a crucial partnership. Daryl Mitchell is the new man at the crease.
21.5
W
Liam McCarthy To Kane Williamson OUT!
OUT! LBW! Appeal goes round and up goes the finger of the umpire. This is an exceptional piece of bowling from Liam McCarthy. He pitches it around the off stump, on a good length and angling in sharply toward the stumps. Kane Williamson hangs onto his back foot and looks to nudge it to the leg side, but gets beaten on the inside edge and thumps on the front pad. Kane Williamson departs after scoring 36 off 70 balls. New Zealand are 86 for 3 now.
21.5
wd
Liam McCarthy To Kane Williamson
WIDE! Way to short, just outside off. Kane Williamson leaves it away.
21.4
0
Liam McCarthy To Kane Williamson
Good-length delivery, just outside off, Kane hops and punches at it, but straight to the cover fielder.
21.3
0
Liam McCarthy To Kane Williamson
Around the off stump, on a good length, Kane Williamson dabs it to cover-point.
21.2
2
Liam McCarthy To Kane Williamson
Liam McCarthy drags his length back, just outside off. Kane Williamson gets on his toes and punches at it to the left of the backward point fielder for a couple of runs.
21.1
0
Liam McCarthy To Kane Williamson
Full-length delivery, on off, Kane Williamson nudges it across the line to short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 21 : 82/2
3 Runs
- 020.1
- 120.2
- 120.3
- 120.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
R. Ravindra
37 (47)
K. Williamson
34 (65)
M. Adair
7-2-18-2
20.6
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Pitches it up, fuller, outside off, Rachin Ravindra shoulders at it.
20.5
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, around off, Rachin Ravindra rides the bounce and dabs it to point.
20.4
1
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Fuller in length, around off, Kane pats it with soft hands toward the cover-point and gets a quick single.
20.3
1
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Good-length delivery, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra leans on the delivery, opens the face of the bat and guides it through cover-point for a single.
20.2
1
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, around leg, Kane Williamson pulls it to deep fine leg and gets an easy single.
20.1
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Full, around off, Kane pushes it to cover.
Change! Mark Adair gets back into the attack, replacing Thomas Mayes.
End Of The Over 20 : 79/2
10 Runs
- 019.1
- 419.2
- 019.3
- 119.4
- 119.5
- 419.6
R. Ravindra
36 (44)
K. Williamson
32 (62)
L. McCarthy
2-0-11-0
19.6
4
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Edged and over. The luck is just not favouring Ireland. Liam McCarthy bangs hard on the good length, slanting it away. Rachin Ravindra looks to pull, but induces the top edge. The ball loops over the slip cordon and bounces away to deep third for four runs.
19.5
1
Liam McCarthy To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, around off, Kane Williamson gets on his toes and bunts it to backward point.
19.4
1
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Short, on middle, Rachin Ravindra pulls it to deep square leg for one.
19.3
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Short, angling away from the batter. Rachin Ravindra sways away and makes a leave at it.
19.2
4
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! The bowler himself should have fielded that. Full-length delivery, on middle and off. Rachin Ravindra gets on his front foot and drives it, showing the full face of the bat toward the bowler. McCarthy fails to field it and the ball rolls away downtown for four runs.
19.1
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Full, around off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to point.
End Of The Over 19 : 69/2
7 Runs
- 218.1
- 418.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 118.5
- 018.6
K. Williamson
31 (61)
R. Ravindra
27 (39)
T. Mayes
8-3-29-0
18.6
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Edged but doesn't carry! Back of a length, just outside off. Kane Williamson thinks that the ball might angling in to attack his body, and for that reason, he looks to tuck it, but induces an outside edge. The ball drops well short of the gully fielder.
18.5
1
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Shaping in, around middle, on a good length. Rachin Ravindra dabs it to the left of mid on and gets across for a single.
18.4
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Full, outside off, Rachin Ravindra shoulder the delivery.
18.3
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Good-length delivery, angling away from the left-hander. Rachin Ravindra lets it travel to the keeper.
18.2
4
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! That's an excellent shot from Rachin Ravindra. This is a full-length delivery, around leg. Rachin Ravindra shuffles across the stumps and rolls his wrists, and flicks it to the left of the deep fine leg fielder, who sprints across the turf and offers a dive but fails to get the better.
18.1
2
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Overpitched, around the pads of the batter. Rachin Ravindra nudges it toward the right of wide mid on. The fielder dives but fails to make a stop. The mid off fielder back it up and the batter gets enough time to get double.
End Of The Over 18 : 62/2
1 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 117.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
K. Williamson
31 (60)
R. Ravindra
20 (34)
L. McCarthy
1-0-1-0
17.6
0
Liam McCarthy To Kane Williamson
Good leave! Back of a length, pitching it well outside off and angling in. Kane Williamson goes deep into the crease and covers the stumps at the same time, to offer no shot at the delivery.
17.5
0
Liam McCarthy To Kane Williamson
Much fuller, wide outside off, swings it a shade away from the wicket. Kane Williamson prods and looks to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge with a big gap.
17.4
1
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Back of the good length, on middle, Rachin Ravindra pulls it to deep square leg and gets a single.
17.3
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
On the hard length this time, angling it away from the left-hander. Rachin Ravindra looks to block it, but as he sees the trajectory of the delivery is moving away from him, he withdraws his bat and lets it travel to the keeper.
17.2
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Short of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra cuts it to backward point.
17.1
0
Liam McCarthy To Rachin Ravindra
Liam McCarthy comes over the wicket and bowls on a good length, slanting in, just outside off. Rachin Ravindra prods on his front foot but leaves it away.
End Of The Over 17 : 61/2
10 Runs
- 416.1
- 416.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 216.5
- 016.6
K. Williamson
31 (58)
R. Ravindra
19 (30)
T. Mayes
7-3-22-0
16.6
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Good-length delivery, outside off, Kane Williamson lets it travel to the keeper.
16.5
2
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Mayes hits the deck hard, on the good length, just outside off. Kane Williamson pushes it to the right of the backward point fielder, who rolls over his shoulder but fails to make the stop. The batter sees the window and gets a couple of runs, while the fielder gets back on his feet and backtracks to pick the ball.
16.4
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Angling in, around off and middle. Kane Williamson rocks back and blocks it down the deck.
16.3
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, outside off, Kane Williamson makes a leave at it.
16.2
4
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Nicely played! Full-length delivery, pitching it outside off, tries to swing it away, but Mayes fails to find any movement. Kane Williamson gets on his front foot and drives it crisply through cover for four more runs.
16.1
4
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
FOUR! That has been put away comfortably by Williamson! Back of a length, on the sixth stump. Kane Williamson rocks back on his back foot and punches it into the vast gap between short cover and point for four runs.
DRINKS BREAK! After losing two early wickets for just 21 runs, the duo of Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra have steadied the ship for the Kiwis. They have stitched together a partnership of 30 runs and will hope to end this session without losing any more wickets. The hosts will try to pick up more wickets and put the visitors under pressure. Let's see how it pans out.
End Of The Over 16 : 51/2
1 Runs
- 015.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
R. Ravindra
19 (30)
K. Williamson
21 (52)
R. Wilson
4-0-18-0
15.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Much fuller, outside off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to cover-point.
15.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Beaten! Pitched up, outside off, with a hint of away movement. Rachin Ravindra gets half forward and looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
15.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Nice and full from Reuben Wilson, on off, Rachin Ravindra gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler.
15.3
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
That's a beauty from Reuben Wilson! Good length, on off, shaping away a shade. Rachin Ravindra tries to drive it but gets beaten all ends up.
15.2
1
Reuben Wilson To Kane Williamson
Reuben Wilson keeps it on a length again, around the waist. Kane Williamson tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
15.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Kane Williamson
Good length, outside off, shaping away. Kane Williamson leaves the harmless delivery.
End Of The Over 15 : 50/2
4 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 314.3
- 114.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
R. Ravindra
19 (26)
K. Williamson
20 (50)
T. Mayes
6-3-12-0
14.6
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Past the edge! Fuller one again, outside off, and it shapes away. Rachin Ravindra looks to drive it but gets beaten on the away movement.
14.5
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Goes fuller, on middle, Rachin Ravindra covers his line and blocks it to the left of the bowler.
14.4
1
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, outside off, Kane Williamson hops a bit and punches it through point for a single. 50 comes up for New Zealand.
14.3
3
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Three runs! Overpitched, outside off, Rachin Ravindra takes a step forward and drives it through mid off. He doesn't connect it quite well. The fielder has a long chase to do as the batters collect three runs.
14.2
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Thomas Mayes goes full, outside off, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but gets a blow on his pads. The ball rolls back to the bowler. Dot.
14.1
0
Thomas Mayes To Rachin Ravindra
Edged, short again! Back of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra tries to block it but edges it. The ball lands short of the fielder at third slip. Dot.
End Of The Over 14 : 46/2
3 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 113.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 213.6
K. Williamson
19 (49)
R. Ravindra
16 (21)
R. Wilson
3-0-17-0
13.6
2
Reuben Wilson To Kane Williamson
Slightly shorter, outside off, Kane Williamson slices it through backward point for a brace.
13.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Kane Williamson
Edged, short! Hard length, on off, with a hint of inward movement. Kane Williamson tries to block it with soft hands but gets an edge. The ball lands just short of the fielder at slip. Dot.
13.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Kane Williamson
An appeal, turned down. Back of a length, on leg, Kane Williamson tries to flick it but misses and wears it high on his pads. A stifled appeal but nothing from the umpire.
13.3
1
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Drags his length back, on off, Rachin Ravindra rocks back and punches it to cover. The fielder dives to his right and stops it. Keeps it to a single.
13.2
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Good length, on middle, Rachin Ravindra flicks it to wide of mid on. Dot again.
13.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Too full from Reuben Wilson, on off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to the mid on fielder who moves to his right and makes a good stop. Dot.
End Of The Over 13 : 43/2
2 Runs
- 012.1
- 2 LB 12.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
K. Williamson
17 (46)
R. Ravindra
15 (18)
T. Mayes
5-3-8-0
12.6
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
A tad fuller, targeting the stumps, Kane Williamson blocks it with soft hands towards the point fielder.
12.5
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Another one outside off, Kane Williamson leaves the harmless delivery.
12.4
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
This one kept a bit low. Length, outside off, and it keeps low. Kane Williamson leaves it alone again.
12.3
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Keeps it on the fuller side, outside off, Kane Williamson shoulders arms at it.
12.2
lb
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
TWO LEG BYES! Thomas Mayes sways it down the leg side, Kane Williamson looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards fine leg. The fielder chases it as the batters collect two leg byes.
12.1
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Good length, outside off, and it keeps low. Kane Williamson reaches out to it and steers it to the fielder at point. Dot.
Change of ends for Thomas Mayes. Kane Williamson changes his gloves as well.
End Of The Over 12 : 41/2
6 Runs
- 011.1
- 611.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
R. Ravindra
15 (18)
K. Williamson
17 (40)
R. Wilson
2-0-14-0
11.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Reuben Wilson keeps it full, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra lunges and flicks it to the fielder at short mid-wicket.
11.5
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
A stifled appeal but nothing from the umpire. Back of a length, nipping in from leg. Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but misses and wears it high on the pads. An appeal but turned down.
11.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
A tad fuller, targeting the stumps, Rachin Ravindra blocks it solidly back towards the bowler.
11.3
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Hard length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.
11.2
6
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
SIX! That goes all the way and into the stands! Reuben Wilson bangs it short, on middle, Rachin Ravindra stays in his crease, swivels, and pulls it over deep square leg for a biggie.
11.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Better line from Reuben Wilson. A tad fuller, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra covers his line and leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 11 : 35/2
0 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
K. Williamson
17 (40)
R. Ravindra
9 (12)
M. Adair
6-2-15-2
10.6
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Angling in, on the pads, Kane Williamson tucks it to the fielder at short mid-wicket.
10.5
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Mark Adair keeps it full, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it back to the bowler.
10.4
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
That one kept low! Length again, outside off, and it keeps low. Kane Williamson looks to slap it but gets beaten on the lack of bounce.
10.3
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Hard length, outside off, shaping away. Kane Williamson leaves it alone.
10.2
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Drags his length back, on off, Kane Williamson rocks back and blocks it with soft hands back towards the bowler.
10.1
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Swing and a miss! Full, sliding down the leg side, Kane Williamson tries to flick it but misses.
End Of The Over 10 : 35/2
8 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 1 NB 9.3
- 39.3
- 09.4
- 49.5
- 09.6
R. Ravindra
9 (12)
K. Williamson
17 (34)
R. Wilson
1-0-8-0
9.6
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Good comeback from Reuben Wilson. A yorker, on off, Rachin Ravindra gets his bat down in time and blocks it to mid off.
9.5
4
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! That's a glorious shot from Rachin Ravindra! Pitched up, outside off, Rachin Ravindra clears his front leg and drills it down the ground and through mid on for a boundary.
9.4
0
Reuben Wilson To Rachin Ravindra
Length again, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to the point fielder.
9.3
3
Reuben Wilson To Kane Williamson
Three runs! Full and straight, on the pads. Kane Williamson leans on and flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder has a long chase to do as the batters collect three runs.
9.3
nb
Reuben Wilson To Kane Williamson
NO BALL! Nice and full from Reuben Wilson, outside off. Kane Williamson lunges and blocks it to short cover. It's also a front foot No Ball.
9.2
0
Reuben Wilson To Kane Williamson
Hard length, outside off, shaping away. Kane Williamson leaves it alone.
9.1
0
Reuben Wilson To Kane Williamson
Edged, short! Reuben Wilson keeps it full, with a hint of inward movement. Kane Williamson looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball lands just short of the fielder at slip, who makes a dive and makes a good stop. Dot.
End Of The Over 9 : 27/2
2 Runs
- 08.1
- 18.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
R. Ravindra
5 (9)
K. Williamson
14 (30)
M. Adair
5-1-15-2
8.6
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Nice leave from Rachin Ravindra. A tad fuller, outside off, shaping in. Rachin Ravindra covers his line and makes a good leave.
8.5
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Drags his length back, outside off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.
8.4
1
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Whipped away nicely. Hard length, on middle and leg, Kane Williamson whips it through square leg for just a single.
8.3
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Adair keeps it full again, on off, Kane Williamson leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
8.2
1
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Nice and full, outside off, Rachin Ravindra tries to block it but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls towards short fine leg for a single.
8.1
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Mark Adair keeps it on a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms at it.
End Of The Over 8 : 25/2
0 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
K. Williamson
13 (28)
R. Ravindra
4 (5)
T. Mayes
4-2-8-0
7.6
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Hard length, on off, Kane Williamson dead bats it. Another maiden for Mayes.
7.5
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Full and down the leg side, Kane Williamson tucks this grounded to mid-wicket.
7.4
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Short and wide of off, Kane Williamson leans back and looks to cut this square on off but gets it away off the under-edge around silly point.
7.3
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
On a length, going down the leg side. Kane Williamson defends this off his front foot.
7.2
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, around off, Kane Williamson gets onto his back foot and keeps it out.
7.1
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Good length, wide of off, Kane Williamson leaves it all alone.
End Of The Over 7 : 25/2
4 Runs
- W 6.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 46.6
R. Ravindra
4 (5)
K. Williamson
13 (22)
M. Adair
4-1-13-2
6.6
4
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
FOUR! Gorgeous stroke to get off the mark, Rachin Ravindra. Pitched up, around off, from around the stumps. Rachin Ravindra leans to the pitch of the ball, presents a full face of his bat and punches this through the covers region for a boundary to open his account.
6.5
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
On a length, wide of off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it all alone.
6.4
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Good length, wide of off, shaping away from the left-hander. Rachin Ravindra strides towards the pitch of the ball and pokes at it but bails out of the block just in time.
6.3
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
Full and around off, shaping away from the batter. Rachin Ravindra pushes this to covers.
6.2
0
Mark Adair To Rachin Ravindra
On a length, around the pads yet again, Rachin Ravindra flicks this and keeps it grounded this time. Rachin finds mid-wicket this time.
Rachin Ravindra walks out next to bat for New Zealand.
6.1
W
Mark Adair To Devon Conway OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! An absolute screamer from Liam McCarthy to send Devon Conway back. On a length, around the pads, going further down the leg side. Devon Conway stays leg side to the pitch of the ball and flicks this really well off his bat. The ball was flying away to the left of the fielder at short mid-wicket. Liam McCarthy dives to his left, grabs this with both hands and keeps hold of it as he falls onto the ground. Devon Conway departs for 4 and New Zealand are 21 for 2.
End Of The Over 6 : 21/1
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 45.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
K. Williamson
13 (22)
D. Conway
4 (12)
T. Mayes
3-1-8-0
5.6
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
On a length, wide of off, Kane Williamson gets right behind the line of the ball and keeps it out with a dab towards gully.
5.5
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Hard length, on top of middle and off, Kane Williamson gets up on his toes and tucks this to mid-wicket.
5.4
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Full and wide of off, Kane Williamson strides to the pitch of the ball and leaves it.
5.3
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Hard length, around off, Kane Williamson blocks this to silly mid on.
5.2
4
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Just a bit too straight from Thomas Mayes and Kane Williamson makes him pay. Pitched-up delivery, around the pads of the batter. Kane Williamson gets inside the line of the ball and flicks this through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.
5.1
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
On a length, around off, Kane Williamson blocks this underneath his eyeline.
End Of The Over 5 : 17/1
0 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
D. Conway
4 (12)
K. Williamson
9 (16)
M. Adair
3-1-9-1
4.6
0
Mark Adair To Devon Conway
Back-to-back maidens for Ireland. Pitched-up delivery, wide of off, Devon Conway leans into the stroke and drives this square but straight to point.
4.5
0
Mark Adair To Devon Conway
Hard length, on middle and leg, Devon Conway tucks this to mid-wicket.
4.4
0
Mark Adair To Devon Conway
Good length, wide of off, shaping away from the batter, Devon Conway pokes at it away from his body but the awayswing beats his bat.
4.3
0
Mark Adair To Devon Conway
Back of a length, around off, Devon Conway almost gets squared up but he keeps it out. Wasn't the best of the defensive strokes from Devon but he does well to keep it out.
4.2
0
Mark Adair To Devon Conway
Good length, around off, Devon Conway presses onto his front foot and blocks this towards mid-wicket.
4.1
0
Mark Adair To Devon Conway
Mark continues to bowl around the stumps against the left-hander. Bowls this wide outside off, and shaping it away from the batter. Devon Conway leaves it.
End Of The Over 4 : 17/1
0 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
K. Williamson
9 (16)
D. Conway
4 (6)
T. Mayes
2-1-4-0
3.6
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
A maiden for Thomas, his first in Test cricket. Good length, around off, Kane Williamson defends this right underneath his eyeline.
3.5
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Beauty from the debutant. Right in the channel, around off, and in that corridor of uncertainty. Kane Williamson steps onto his back foot and looks to keep it out but gets beaten out his outside edge.
3.4
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Full and around off, shaping away from the batter, Kane Williamson shoulders his arms at it.
3.3
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Good length, wide down the leg, Kane Williamson has a go at it but misses out.
3.2
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
Full and outside off, shaping away from the right-hander. Kane Williamson doesn't offer any stroke at it and leaves this one.
3.1
0
Thomas Mayes To Kane Williamson
On a length, around off, Kane Williamson presses towards the pitch of the ball and leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 3 : 17/1
5 Runs
- 02.1
- 42.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 12.6
K. Williamson
9 (10)
D. Conway
4 (6)
M. Adair
2-0-9-1
2.6
1
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Short and around off, Kane Williamson plays this late and dabs this to the left of the fielder at backward point for a quick single.
2.5
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, around off, nipping back into the batter. Kane Williamson gets up on his toes and keeps it out.
2.4
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Hard length, wide of off, Kane Williamson leaves this one all alone.
2.3
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Good length, around off, Kane Williamson dabs this to third slip for a dot.
2.2
4
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Another streaky boundary for Kane. Good length, around off, Kane Williamson prods onto his front foot and looks to keep it out. Gets it edged off the outside edge of his bat and the ball races through gully for four runs.
2.1
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
On a length, around off, shaping back into the batter. Kane Williamson gets right on top of the bounce and dead bats it.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/1
4 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 41.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
D. Conway
4 (6)
K. Williamson
4 (4)
T. Mayes
1-0-4-0
1.6
0
Thomas Mayes To Devon Conway
Full and on off, Devon Conway drives this well off his front foot but straight at covers.
1.5
0
Thomas Mayes To Devon Conway
Good length, going down the leg, Devon Conway looks to block this out but misses and gets rapped on his front pad. A gentle appeal but this was going down the leg side and the umpire turns it down.
1.4
4
Thomas Mayes To Devon Conway
FOUR! Glorious punch of the front foot. Pitched up, around off, Devon Conway prods onto his front foot and presents a full face of his bat. Hits this from the middle and the ball goes straight past the bowler to his left for a boundary in front of the sight screen.
1.3
0
Thomas Mayes To Devon Conway
Good length, around off, shaping back into the batter, Devon Conway presses onto his front foot and looks to block this one but the ball shoots a tad on the batter and it hits Devon around his thigh pad.
1.2
0
Thomas Mayes To Devon Conway
Full and wide outside off, Devon Conway doesn't offer anything and shoulders his arms at it.
1.1
0
Thomas Mayes To Devon Conway
On a length, wide of off, Devon Conway covers his off stump and leaves it.
Who'll be bowling from the other end? It will be the debutant, Thomas Mayes.
End Of The Over 1 : 8/1
8 Runs
- 4 LB 0.1
- W 0.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 40.6
K. Williamson
4 (4)
D. Conway
0 (0)
M. Adair
1-0-4-1
0.6
4
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
FOUR! First runs off the bat for NZ in this Test match. Short and around off, Kane Williamson gets up on his toes and looks to block this out, but gets it edged off his outside edge. The ball races between second and third slip and crashes into the boundary cushion around the third man region for four runs.
0.5
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, around off, Kane Williamson covers his off pole and leaves it all alone.
0.4
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Hard length, around off, Kane Williamson pokes at it with soft hands and gets it edged off the outside edge that drops in front of the fielder at first slip.
0.3
0
Mark Adair To Kane Williamson
Good length, around off, shaping away from the right-hander. Kane Williamson leaves it all alone.
Kane Williamson walks out at 3 for New Zealand.
0.2
W
Mark Adair To Tom Latham OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! This is exactly what Mark came around the stumps for against Tom. Good length, around off, shaping a long way back into the batter. Tom Latham doesn't offer any stroke at it and just shoulders his arms at it, misreading the swing on offer. The ball nips back in a long way and rattles the timber. Tom Latham departs for a duck.
0.1
lb
Mark Adair To Tom Latham
FOUR LEG BYES! Runs straightaway to get us underway. Mark starts around the stumps to Tom Latham and errs in line as he bowls it down his leg side. Tom Latham misses out on the flick and clips this off his pads for a boundary towards the fine leg region.
We are all set for this historic Test to get underway. The umpires have made their way out in the middle followed by the players of Ireland. The opening pair for New Zealand is out as well with Devon Conway and Tom Latham walking out with the bat for NZ. Mark Adair will take the new ball for Ireland.
The teams take the field for the pre-match ceremonies as the national anthems prepare to play. New Zealand's anthem sounds first, followed immediately by Ireland's anthem to wrap up the pre-game formalities.
PITCH REPORT ON DAY 1 - Isobel Joyce is pitchside and she says the weather is absolutely incredible today with temperatures hovering comfortably in the mid-20s, which means the 22-yard strip is a really good surface for cricket. Joyce notes that it feels nice and firm and the conditions are pretty even all the way around. Looking closely at the surface, Joyce points out that there is virtually no movement or structural cracks to worry about, and while there are a couple of very minor imperfections. Joyce does not expect them to affect how the ball behaves and she adds that the track offers much better, truer carry than is usually seen at this venue, which she calls a fantastic sign for this time of year.
The skipper of New Zealand - Tom Latham expresses happiness after getting his wish to bat first on a dry, high-quality surface boosted by a week of great weather. Since the NZ team last played a Test match in Tasmania, Latham notes that finding their rhythm quickly is their main goal before the series against England. Tom informs that Dean Foxcroft is making his debut as the team opts for a four-man pace attack.
The skipper of Ireland - Andrew Balbirnie acknowledges the honor of playing Test cricket against world-class teams and says that while Ireland have played good cricket in past matches, they must now focus on playing well for longer stretches. Balbirnie informs about the team changes by highlighting that families are present to watch their three debutants, Reuben Wilson, Liam McCarthy, and Thomas Mayes, who lead a three-man pace attack.
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Tom Latham (C), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner and Ben Sears.
Ireland (Playing XI) - Andy Balbirnie (C), Stephen Doheny, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Thomas Mayes, Reuben Wilson and Liam McCarthy.
TOSS - Ireland have won the coin flip and they have elected to BOWL first.
An exciting battle ahead - This unique match sets up a classic story of New Zealand's seasoned expertise against a depleted but fiercely proud Irish squad. It acts as a direct, real-world test to see if four-day cricket can still deliver the late-game drama, tension, and strategy of a five-day match. This special encounter promises to give fans a truly compelling narrative. It beautifully balances intense, hard-fought international competition with a live experiment that could change the very structure and future of Test cricket forever.
Brave new faces meet tough times - The home team faces an uphill battle as they step onto the field to meet one of the best teams in the world. Ireland is dealing with a severe wave of sudden injuries that has forced senior professionals like Paul Stirling out of action. Despite these massive setbacks, captain Andy Balbirnie leads a highly determined and hopeful side that includes several exciting, uncapped players ready to make their names known. To survive the bowling attack of New Zealand, Ireland will have to rely heavily on the steady bats of Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker to anchor their innings and fight for runs.
Black Caps prep for the English summer - New Zealand enters this historic match under the calm leadership of captain Tom Latham. The team views this unique game as the absolute perfect warm-up opportunity before they head off for their major, highly anticipated Test series against England. The deeply experienced Kiwi squad features world-class batting stars like Kane Williamson and welcomes back terrifyingly fast bowlers like Kyle Jamieson. A few of their regular players are away due to lucrative franchise commitments. Even so, the powerful Black Caps are incredibly eager to find their rhythm, adjust to the red ball, and dominate the pitch in this format.
A shorter Test for a bold new era - Hello and welcome to all the fans of this beautiful game. The historic first Test match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast is a monumental event for global cricket. This match is a crucial four-day experiment backed by the International Cricket Council. The main goal is to see if shortening the traditional five-day format can save time, cut costs, and make the game more exciting for modern fans. For the hosts, this rare four-day fixture is a deeply proud but highly challenging milestone. It marks only the 13th Test match Ireland has played in the game's longest and most respected format since they first earned their official Test status back in 2017.
... MATCHDAY ...
History beckons in Belfast - Test cricket arrives in Belfast with a sense of history attached to it. Ireland and New Zealand are set to meet in the longest format for the very first time, and while it may be just a one-off Test, there is plenty riding on it for both sides. For Ireland, it is another opportunity to prove they belong at this level and continue building their red-ball journey after memorable wins over Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in recent years. This will only be Ireland's 13th Test match since gaining Full Member status, with just three wins to show so far, highlighting both the challenges and growth of their journey in the format. For New Zealand, it is the beginning of another stretch of red-ball cricket after back-to-back 2-0 series wins over Zimbabwe and West Indies, and this game also serves as ideal preparation ahead of their upcoming Test series in England in similarly seam-friendly conditions. After finishing runners-up in the 2026 T20 World Cup not long ago, they now switch gears back to the grind of Test cricket. Stormont, with its cloudy skies, seam-friendly surface and intimate atmosphere, feels like the perfect venue for a contest that could reward patience, discipline and character just as much as skill. Underdogs with nothing to lose - Ireland enter this Test with a squad heavily hit by injuries, missing experienced names like Paul Stirling, Josh Little and Barry McCarthy, but that has also opened the door for exciting young talent. Andrew Balbirnie once again leads the side and remains the backbone of their batting, while Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker will carry much of the responsibility in the middle order. Curtis Campher's all-round value and Mark Adair's ability to make things happen with both bat and ball will be crucial in home conditions. Ireland have also handed opportunities to four potential Test debutants - Jake Egan, Thomas Mayes, Liam McCarthy and teenage quick Reuben Wilson, highlighting their intent to build for the future despite the inexperience in the squad. The likes of Craig Young and Andy McBrine bring valuable experience, while Matthew Humphreys could come into play if the surface begins to wear later in the game. Ireland know they will start as underdogs, but at Stormont, where they registered their second-ever Test win against Zimbabwe in 2024, they will believe they can push New Zealand hard. Black Caps return to familiar territory - New Zealand, meanwhile, arrive with a squad that still carries plenty of quality even with a few familiar names unavailable because of IPL and county commitments. Kane Williamson's calm presence and world-class ability against seam bowling naturally make him the centrepiece, while Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell provide further stability and experience to the batting lineup. Rachin Ravindra continues to grow into one of the most exciting all-format players in world cricket, and conditions in Belfast could suit his composed style perfectly. With the ball, the Black Caps once again look dangerous. Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson have the tools to exploit any movement on offer, while Will O'Rourke's bounce and aggression add another dimension to the attack. Mitchell Santner's absence means more responsibility on the seamers, but New Zealand are traditionally one of the best sides in adapting to these kinds of conditions, especially away from home. Stormont's conditions could shape the contest - Stormont itself could become one of the biggest talking points of the match. The venue generally offers assistance for seamers early on, particularly under overcast skies, but if batters manage to get through the first 30-40 overs, runs can flow quickly on what becomes a decent batting surface. Ireland's previous Test here against Zimbabwe showed just how quickly momentum can swing from session to session. Weather, as always in Belfast, could also play a role, with rain interruptions never too far away at this time of year. Form (Last 5 completed Tests, recent first) - IRE - LLWWW | NZ - WWDWW. A proper old-school Test awaits - There is something beautifully old-school about this contest, a four-day Test at a compact ground, a proud underdog trying to create history, and a heavyweight side looking to avoid becoming part of it. Ireland will feed off the home support and the emotion of the occasion, while New Zealand will know that in conditions like these, taking anything lightly can become dangerous very quickly. Either way, Belfast is set to witness a landmark week in Irish cricket history.
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Batsmen
- Tom Latham
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson
- Rachin Ravindra
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Blundell
- Dean Foxcroft
- Nathan Smith
- Zakary Foulkes
- Blair Tickner
- Ben Sears
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to field
- Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Roland Black (IRE)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Drinks: New Zealand 161/4 in 44.0 overs
- New Zealand: 152/4 in 40.5 overs
- R Ravindra 6th Test fifty: 50 runs in 87 balls (6x4) (2x6)
- Lunch: New Zealand 104/4 in 31.0 overs
- New Zealand: 100/4 in 29.5 overs
- 3rd wicket partnership: 50 of 80 balls between K Williamson (18) and R Ravindra (31)
- Drinks: New Zealand 51/2 in 16.0 overs
- New Zealand: 50/2 in 14.4 overs
- Dean Foxcroft make his Test debut for New Zealand
- Liam McCarthy, Reuben Wilson and Thomas Mayes makes their Test debut for Ireland
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