| 0.0 : West Indies, on the other hand, will be desperate to avenge for the T20I series loss and make a statement with a strong showing in the longest format. Jason Holder and his troops have shown promise in red ball cricket and will be eager to continue their progress. Both sides are completely different from the T20Is. An exciting contest awaits us. Can the team from Caribbean spring a surprise or will the Black Caps show their superiority? Stay tuned for the toss. |
| UPDATE 1036 local (2136 GMT, 2nd December) - Not the start any cricket fan likes to see. We are welcomed with an uninvited guest in the form of rain. Which inevitably means the toss is delayed. The groundsman  believes the weather to clear by 1300 local. Let's hope it clears out before that and we have action sooner rather than later. |
| Roston Chase is caught for a quick chat. Chase says they are looking forward to the tour and are eager to put on a better show than the last time. On being asked what he feels is different, Chase says that they were a lot inexperienced the last time they visited this country. Feels the guys are now more experienced and have played in different venues. Tells they were disappointed not to win the series in England. Chase says that he asked the groundsman if he was shaving off any but tells he was |
| Update 1115 local (2215 GMT, 2nd Decemeber) - We have some great news. The umbrellas are off, the rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. Hopefully the rain now stays away and we get started very soon. |
| PITCH REPORT - Ian Bishop is down for the pitch report. Ian Bishop says that the overhead condition means it is not too warm. Tells there is a cool breeze. Bishop says there is 15m grass on it. Bishop says that looking at the wicket one feels to continue the trend of winning the toss and bowling. |
| Update 1200 local (2300 GMT, 2nd December) - The umpires have shifted the toss to 1232 local after further inspection and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 1300 local. Let us hope there are no further delays. It will be a 2 hour 50 minute session with Tea scheduled at 1550 local. |
| Hello and welcome to the Day 1 of the first Test between New Zealand and West Indies. The hosts return to Test cricket for the first time after almost 9 months and the last time the hosts played a Test series at home, they whitewashed India. The Kiwis will be looking to do more of the same to the side from the Caribbean. They completely outplayed them in the shortest format and will look to do the same in the longest format too. |
| Update 1140 local (2240 GMT, 2nd December) - More good news! The rain has gone, the weather has warmed up a bit, the covers are completely gone and the players are out warming up. The toss is scheduled at 1210 local while the play is scheduled to start by 1240 local. |
| TOSS - After a long delay we are finally all set for the spin of coin. New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson and West Indies captain, Jason Holder are out in the middle. Up goes the coin. Holder calls Heads and it comes down as Heads. WEST INDIES OPT TO BOWL! |
| West Indies skipper, Jason Holder, says that looking at the wicket there is a lot of grass. Tells the bounce was inconsistent in the warm up games and hence the decision. Tells the guys spent some time in the middle in the warm ups and he is happy. Holder says there is always something for the bowlers on the first day. Holder informs Cornwall, Hetmyer, Keemo Paul and Chemar Holder are the ones missing out. |
| New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson, admits they would have bowled first had they won the toss. Tells they will look to stick to their plans. Says that the guys are excited as it has been a long time. Informs Watling and Conway miss out. Tells the context of WTC brings different dynamics. Tells every game is a tough one and it is all about addressing what is in front of them. |
| West Indies (Playing XI) - Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Shamarh Brooks, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Jermaine Blackwood, Shane Dowrich (WK), Jason Holder (C), Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph. |
| New Zealand (Playing XI) - Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult. |
| Both sets of players make their way out for their respective national anthems. We are not far away from the start. |
| 0.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, A strong, gutsy leave from Latham. A good length ball pitching outside off. It comes in. Latham shoulders arms to it and the ball was inches away from hitting the off pole. |
| 0.0 : Done and dusted with the national anthems and now we are all set for the action to begin. The West Indies players are in a huddle with their skipper, Jason Holder giving final words of motivation before his troops take the field. Tom Latham walks out along with debutant, Will Young to open the innings for the hosts. Kemar Roach is set to start the proceedings with the new ball. A very emotional moment for the West Indies pacer as he lost his father recently. The West Indies players are wearin |
| 0.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Full outside off. Latham has no problems leaving this alone as this was away from the stumps and shaping further away. |
| 0.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Another away swinger to the left-hander. It pitches outside off, Latham lets it carry to the keeper. |
| 0.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good length ball on off, Latham gets bat on ball for the first time as he defends this one. |
| 0.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Outside off and moving away. Tom Latham leaves it alone. |
| 0.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Slightly fuller outside off. Latham has nothing to do with it. Maiden to begin with. |
| Shannon Gabriel set to partner Kemar Roach with the new ball. |
| 1.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Will Young, Gabriel starts with a full ball outside off. Debutant Young keeps his nerves and leaves his first ball in international cricket alone. |
| 1.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Will Young, Full and wide outside off. Asking Will Young to have a feel at that but he is happy to keep his calm and leave it alone. |
| Review time! An appeal for LBW against Will Young has been turned down. Gabriel though is confident he has his man and the pacer has convinced his skipper to take the review. Holder obliges. Let's see what the replays have to say. |
| 1.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Will Young, Outside off and shaping away. Young leaves it alone. |
| 1.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Will Young, Good length delivery on the fourth stump line. Will is content to leave that. |
| 1.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Will Young, Full around off. Young taps it to point but cannot get his first run in Test cricket. |
| 1.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Will Young, NOT OUT! The pitching seemed to be an issue and it was the issue for West Indies. They lose one of their reviews very early on. Good length ball pitching outside off and it comes back in a lot. Young gets on his front foot and looks to defend but he misses and gets hit on the back pad. The West Indies players appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Shannon has a chat with his skipper and Holder backs his bowler and signals the 'T' Ultra Edge comes in and it detec |
| 2.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, New Zealand and Latham are up and running. Full around off, Latham leans on his drive and hits it through covers. The ball does not have the legs to get to the fence. The fielder cleans it up. Three taken. |
| 2.2 : Kemar Roach to Will Young, Good ball! Length ball which is in the channel of uncertainty around off. Young looks to defend but the ball shapes away and goes past the outside edge of Young's willow. |
| 2.3 : Kemar Roach to Will Young, On the pads, Young looks to flick but it goes off his thigh pad to fine leg and he takes a leg bye. |
| 2.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Length ball on off, Latham keeps it out. |
| 2.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good length delivery just outside off. Latham shoulders arms to it. |
| 3.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Will Young, Young is up and running in Test cricket! Full around off, Young leans on his drive and places it through cover-point for a single. |
| 2.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Edged but falls short! Good ball from Roach. Good length ball on off. He tempts Latham to come forward, The Kiwi batter does. He closes the face of the bat towards mid on. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards gully. Brooks there dives forward half-heartedly but the ball falls short of him. |
| 3.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, FOUR! First one of the game and it comes from the bat of Latham. Full around off, Latham leans forward and creams his drive through point for a boundary. |
| 3.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Down the leg side, Latham leaves it. |
| 3.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham leaves it alone. The ball keeps going away and Dowrich gets only a glove to it. Allowing the batters to take a bye. |
| 3.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Will Young, EDGED AND FOUR! Right between the keeper and first slip. A brilliant delivery from Gabriel. It pitches on off and shapes away just a tad. Young looks to defend but the ball straightens and kisses the outside edge of his willow. It goes to the right of the keeper. Dowrich initially goes for it but then decides to leave for Bravo at first slip. He does not react and the ball goes to the third man fence. First boundary for Will Young in international cricket. |
| 3.6 : Kane Williamson, New Zealand skipper, is the new batsman in. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Will Young, OUT! LBW! Young's debut does not last long. Shane Dowrich can breathe a sigh of relief. Excellent delivery and Gabriel's early effort has an early reward to show for it. A pacy ball which is full and comes back in sharply. Young looks to defend but his feet go nowhere. He misses it and gets hit on the pad. An appeal follows and the umpire raises his finger. No waiting from Young as he knows he is dead in front. Young's debut does not last long and West Indies |
| 4.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Length delivery down the leg side, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 4.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Back of a length on middle, Latham flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 4.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good length ball outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 4.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham lets it go. |
| 4.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham defends it off the back foot. |
| 4.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Length delivery on middle, Tom keeps it out. |
| The physio is out now to have a look at Latham. Looks like he has hurt his chin here and the magic spray is out. |
| 5.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 5.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Williamson is off the mark. On the pads, the Kiwi skipper flicks it to fine leg and gets a single to get his first run of the innings. |
| 5.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Length delivery outside off, Latham offers no shot to this one. |
| 5.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Back of a length on middle, Latham flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 5.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Classy from Williamson! Full outside off, Kane takes a long stride forward and drives it sweetly through point for a boundary. First one for the New Zealand skipper. |
| 5.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Length ball on middle, Williamson pushes it to mid on. |
| 6.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length delivery outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 6.2 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Full on middle, Latham flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 6.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Down the leg side, Latham lets it go. |
| 6.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham defends it off the back foot. |
| 6.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Back of a length outside off, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 6.6 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham lets it go. |
| 7.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 7.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Short of a length delivery outside off, Williamson sways away from it. |
| 6.6 : Some issue at the landing area and some sawdust is being applied there. |
| 7.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, NO BALL! Gabriel oversteps! Down the leg side, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson blocks it off the back foot. |
| 7.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on middle, Williamson flicks it to square leg. |
| 7.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 7.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Kane looks to chase at that one but misses it. |
| 8.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Latham offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 8.2 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length ball outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 8.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham does not bother to play at that. |
| 8.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Back of a length outside off, Latham offers no shot to this one. |
| 8.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Short ball outside off, Latham leaves it through to the keeper. |
| 8.6 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham,  Full delivery on middle, Latham flicks it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single. |
| 9.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good length delivery outside off, Latham lets it go. |
| 8.6 : Kemar Roach is back on. 3-2-3-0 are his figures so far. |
| 9.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Back of a length outside off, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 9.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Length ball on off, Latham defends it to covers. |
| 9.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham does not bother to play at that. |
| 9.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good length delivery outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 9.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Length delivery on middle, Latham flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 10.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham blocks it off the back foot. |
| 10.2 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Back of a length outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 10.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Outside off, Tom lets it go. |
| 10.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length ball outside off, Latham is not interested in playing at that. |
| 10.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham does not bother to play at that. |
| 10.6 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length ball outside off, Latham leaves it alone. |
| DRINKS! A very cautious start from the Kiwis. They have lost debutant, Will Young but have two of their best batters in Latham and Williamson. West Indies will be happy with their effort so far. They have kept things tight but will need to be patient. |
| 11.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Short, wide and punished! A poor delivery from Roach. He bowls a hit-me ball outside off. Williamson is quick to pounce on it. He punches it through covers and gets his second boundary of the innings. |
| 11.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 11.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 11.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 11.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Good shot! Full and outside off, Williamson drives it through point for a boundary.  |
| 11.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson lets it go. |
| 12.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Length delivery outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one.  |
| 12.2 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Down the leg side, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 12.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham keeps it out and goes for the single but Williamson does well to send him back. |
| 12.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, FOUR! Nicely played! Full delivery on middle, Latham flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 12.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham offers no shot to this one. |
| 12.6 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Latham plays it to covers. |
| 13.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 13.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson defends it off the front foot. |
| 13.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 13.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 13.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good length ball on off, Latham looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards first slip where it falls short of Holder. |
| 13.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, FOUR LEG BYES! Length ball on leg, Latham looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 14.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson defends it out. |
| 14.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 14.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson blocks it off the front foot. |
| 14.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Kane defends it out. |
| 14.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 14.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Kane defends it to covers. |
| 15.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Back of a length outside off, Latham does not bother to play at that. |
| 15.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Full delivery on off, Latham drives it to mid off. |
| 15.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Full on middle, Latham flicks it through square leg for a couple. |
| 15.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good length delivery outside off, Latham offers no shot to this one. |
| 15.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Back of a length outside off, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 15.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Length delivery on middle, Tom flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| Alzarri Joseph is into the attack. |
| 16.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on middle, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 16.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 16.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length ball on middle, Kane pushes it to mid on. |
| 16.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, On a good length on off, Williamson offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 16.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on middle, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 16.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson punches it through covers for a single. |
| Shannon Gabriel is back on. 4-1-16-1 are his figures so far. |
| 17.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Williamson looks to punch but misses it. |
| 17.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 17.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one.  |
| 17.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 17.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one.  |
| 17.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, On a length on off, Kane blocks it off the back foot. |
| 18.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length delivery on off, Latham plays it to covers. |
| 18.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Short and outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 18.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on middle, Latham flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 18.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Bouncer outside off, Williamson ducks under it. |
| 18.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Kane plays it to covers. |
| 18.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Down the leg side, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 19.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Full delivery on leg, Latham looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. |
| 19.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Length delivery on leg, Latham flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 19.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 19.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on middle, Williamson tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 19.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Terrific shot! Length ball on off, Williamson punches it through point for a boundary.  |
| 19.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Excellent shot! Full on off, Williamson drives it through mid off for a boundary. |
| 20.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Full on middle, Latham pushes it back towards the bowler. |
| 20.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham defends it off the back foot. |
| 20.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Tom pushes it to point. |
| 20.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham plays it to covers. |
| 20.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Full on off, Latham drives it to covers. |
| 20.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length ball on off, Latham pushes it to covers. |
| 21.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 21.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 21.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 21.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Short of a length delivery outside off, Williamson sways away from it. |
| 21.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Bouncer on middle, Williamson ducks under it. |
| 21.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 22.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham keeps it out.  |
| 22.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Latham pushes it to point. |
| 22.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Full delivery on off, Latham drives it to covers. |
| 22.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Latham pushes it towards covers for a single. |
| 22.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 22.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson plays it to covers. |
| 23.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Length delivery on off, Latham plays it to covers. |
| 23.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Gabriel bowls a bouncer, Latham does well to duck under it.  |
| 23.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Length ball on off, Latham pushes it to covers. |
| 23.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, FOUR! Good shot! Length ball on off, Latham guides it through point for a boundary. |
| 23.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, NO BALL! Gabriel oversteps! Back of a length on off, Latham blocks it off the back foot. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Down the leg side, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 23.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Full on middle, Latham flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| DRINKS! |
| 24.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length delivery on off, Latham pushes it to covers. |
| 24.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Full delivery on off, Latham drives it to covers. |
| 24.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Joseph bowls a bouncer, Latham ducks under it. |
| 24.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Short delivery on off, Latham cuts it to point where the fielder does well to stop it. |
| 24.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and wide outside off, Latham cuts it hard through point for a boundary. 50-run stand is up between Latham and Williamson! |
| 24.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length delivery outside off, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 25.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Full and outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 25.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson pushes it to mid on. |
| 25.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Short ball on off, Williamson cuts it to point. |
| 25.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 25.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it through covers for a couple. |
| 25.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson defends it out. |
| 26.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length delivery on off, Latham plays it to covers. |
| 26.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Latham blocks it off the back foot. |
| 26.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham keeps it out. |
| 26.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on leg, Latham pulls it over square leg for a boundary. |
| 26.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, SIX! That is hammered! Short again on leg, Latham pulls it over square leg for a maximum. |
| 26.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Good length ball outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 27.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 27.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson defends it towards the off side. |
| 27.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, NO BALL! Bouncer on middle, Williamson ducks under it. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Gabriel bowls another bouncer, Williamson does well to duck under it. |
| 27.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Good shot! Length delivery on leg, Williamson flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 27.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 27.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson defends it out. |
| 28.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length outside off, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 28.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length delivery outside off, Latham offers no shot to this one. |
| 28.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Full delivery on off, Latham drives it to covers. |
| 28.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, WIDE! Bouncer on middle, Latham ducks under it. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Down the leg side, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 28.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length delivery on off, Latham pushes it to point. |
| 28.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Latham pushes it to mid off. |
| Jason Holder is back on. 5-3-5-0 are his figures so far. |
| 29.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Good shot! Length delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 29.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 29.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 29.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Kane defends it off the back foot. |
| 29.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 29.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson blocks it well. |
| Kemar Roach is back on. |
| 30.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good length ball outside off, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 30.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Length ball on middle, Latham flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 30.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, OH DEAR... OVERTHROWS! Full and outside off, Latham pushes it through mid off. The batsmen take a quick single. Joseph fires a direct hit at the bowler's end but it goes for overthrows and goes for a boundary. |
| 30.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson defends it off the front foot. |
| 30.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Down the leg side, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 30.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson drives it to mid on. |
| 31.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham defends it off the back foot. |
| 31.2 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Back of a length on middle, Latham keeps it out. |
| 31.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Length ball outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 31.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham does not bother to play at that. |
| 31.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length delivery outside off, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 31.6 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Full on middle, Latham flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 32.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 32.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. |
| 32.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 32.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 32.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Nicely played! Length delivery on off, Williamson punches it through mid off for a boundary. |
| 32.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Kane lets it go. |
| 33.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, BEATEN! There was certainly a sound but neither Dowrich or Holder was interested. Length ball outside off. Latham slashes at it but misses. There is some noise as the ball goes into the mitts of Dowrich. Darren Bravo at first slip is confident and appeals in that manner but Holder is not interested at all and Dowrich puts in a muted appeal. Strange this as one would have expected the West Indies player to go after the slightest of calls. |
| 33.2 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Length ball on off, Latham keeps it out. |
| 33.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Full on off, Latham drives it through mid off for a couple. |
| 33.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Back of a length on middle, Latham blocks it off the back foot. |
| 33.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 33.6 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Good length delivery outside off, Latham offers no shot to this one. |
| 34.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson defends it out. |
| 34.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson defends it to covers. |
| 34.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Williamson blocks it off the front foot. |
| 34.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Good shape on this one! Good length delivery outside off, Williamson looks to defend but misses it. |
| 34.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Kane leaves it alone. |
| 34.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson pushes it to covers. TEA ON DAY 1! |
| After being put into bat on a lush green pitch, New Zealand lost debutant Will Young early. Skipper, Kane Williamson and his deputy, Tom Latham though have been solid and have showed great patience. The pair have added a calm 85 and are looking on course for a big stand. |
| Not the session West Indies would have hoped for after winning the toss. One cannot blame, Holder for opting to bat on a pitch that is showered with grass. The ball though did not do as much as expected. The tourists have also failed to hit the right areas as they have not bowled the right areas. Gabriel got an early success but that was it. |
| A solid session of play for the Kiwis. They have taken their time and laid a solid platform at the start of this Test. West Indies haven't been able to trouble New Zealand in the first session of this game and they will have to revisit their plan. |
| How will West Indies come out for the final session? They looked down and jaded at the end of the session and will need to find a way to respond. Williamson and Latham will look to continue more of the same and dominate the first day of this Test. What is in store for us in the final session of the day? Join us at 1610 local (0310 GMT) for the final session of the day. |
| Day 1, Session 3 ... |
| We are all set to begin the final session of Day 1. The West Indies players are out in the middle. Tom Latham and Kane Williamson will resume their innings for New Zealand. Jason Holder will start the proceedings for the final session of Day 1. |
| 35.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Starts off on a length and outside off, left alone. |
| 35.2 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, One more delivery on a length and outside off, not played at. |
| 35.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Slightly fuller this time but the line is outside off again. Easy leave. |
| 35.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, Shorter and on the body, Latham works it through square leg and takes one. First run of this session. It also brings up the 100 for New Zealand. |
| 35.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Outside off to the right hander too. Not fiddled with. |
| 35.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, So five leaves and a single from the over! Outside off, not played at. |
| 36.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Well bowled! This is angled in from around the wicket and on a length. Straightens a touch. Latham looks to defend but it goes off the outer half towards point. |
| Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, This one is angled into the batter, Latham pushes it to mid on. |
| 35.6 : Kemar Roach to bowl from the other end. 10-3-26-0 are his figures so far. |
| 36.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Good leave! Roach brings it back in nicely from outside off. Latham covers his off pole and lets it be. |
| 36.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Extremely full and on off, Latham jams it out towards covers. |
| 36.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Very full and on off, Latham pushes it through covers for one. |
| 36.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Angles it into the pads, Williamson works it through square leg and takes one. |
| 37.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Outside off, left alone. |
| 37.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, On off, this is defended nicely. |
| 37.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Lands it on a length again. Williamson defends it onto the ground. |
| 37.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, A little too straight, this is worked through square leg for one. |
| 37.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, On off, Latham keeps it out right under his eyes. |
| 37.6 : Jason Holder to Tom Latham, A short one to end, Latham does not fiddle with it. |
| 38.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Angles it into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one. |
| 38.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, FOUR! Fifty for Latham! Three fifties in three innings for him. Once again he has been as solid as one can be. A big score is on the offer here. He got there with a well controlled pull short. He gets on top of the bounce of this short one and pulls it behind square for a boundary. |
| 38.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Outside off, not fiddled with. |
| Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Fuller and on off, Latham pushes it to covers. |
| 38.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Nicely timed! Shorter and around off, Latham pushes it through covers and takes two. |
| 38.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Another two! Shorter in length and around off, Latham just puts bat to ball. It goes through covers for a couple. |
| 39.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Around off, Williamson plays it late and towards gully. |
| 39.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length and on off, Williamson is solid in defense. |
| 39.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Shorter in length and around off, Williamson evades it. |
| 39.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, On off, blocked. |
| 39.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Plays this one off the back foot, it is played nice and late and towards point. |
| Holder pulls out right at the end! He probably slipped just as he was going to jump. |
| 39.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Once again, Williamson lets the ball come to him. He drops it right next to him with soft hands. Solid. |
| 40.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham defends it off the back foot. |
| 39.6 : Alzarri Joseph is back on. 7-1-18-0 are his figures so far. |
| 40.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Down the leg side, Latham looks to flick but misses it. |
| 40.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Latham pulls it through square leg for a boundary. 100-run stand is up between Latham and Williamson! |
| 40.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length outside off, Latham leaves it alone. |
| 40.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Full delivery on off, Latham drives it to mid off. |
| 40.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Tom blocks it off the front foot. |
| 41.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Sheer timing! Fuller and around off, not very full. Williamson leans into it and strokes it through mid off. Races away. |
| 41.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good comeback by Holder! Length and around middle, it moves away after pitching. Williamson is squared up as he tries to defend. It goes past the outside edge and hits the thigh. |
| 41.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length and on off, blocked. |
| 41.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Shorter and on middle, Williamson hops and tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 41.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, On off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 41.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, EDGED BUT SHORT! That is why you should be playing with soft hands! Had Williamson gone hard at that one, he would have been a goner. This though is a lovely delivery from Holder. Length and around off, slightly fuller. It shapes away. Williamson looks to defend but the ball goes off the outside edge and lands short of first slip. A testing over from Holder. |
| 42.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on middle, Latham flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 42.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson pushes it to mid on. |
| 42.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson drives it through mid on. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 42.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Good length delivery on off, Latham keeps it out. |
| 42.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 42.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Down the leg side, Latham offers no shot to this one. |
| 43.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 43.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 43.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Kane looks to push but misses it. |
| 43.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson blocks it off the front foot. |
| 43.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Beauty of a delivery! Good length delivery outside off, Williamson looks to defend but misses it. |
| 43.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Kane defends it off the back foot. |
| 44.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Outside off, left alone. |
| 44.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, One more ball outside off, not played at. |
| 44.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Well bowled! This is fuller, it comes back in from middle. Latham looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 44.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, On off, Latham pushes it towards cover. |
| 44.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, One more ball outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 44.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length and on off, Latham wants to drop and run but there is no run available. Back-to-back maidens for the Windies. |
| 45.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, NO BALL! Holder oversteps! Length delivery outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 45.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it to covers. |
| 45.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 45.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 45.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off, Kane offers no shot to this one. |
| 45.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson blocks it off the back foot. |
| 46.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on middle, Latham blocks it off the back foot. |
| 46.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length delivery outside off, Latham offers no shot to this one. |
| 46.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, FOUR! Terrific shot! Full on middle, Latham flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 46.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length ball on off, Latham punches it to covers. |
| 46.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, FOUR! Nicely played! Length delivery on off, Latham punches it through point for a boundary.  |
| 46.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Outside off, Tom shoulders arms to this one. |
| Shannon Gabriel is back on. 10-3-38-1 are his figures so far. |
| 47.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Williamson defends it out. |
| 47.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on middle, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 47.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it to covers. |
| 47.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Down the leg side, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 47.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It lands safely towards gully. |
| 47.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Kane defends it off the back foot. |
| 48.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Full delivery on off, Latham drives it through covers for a couple. |
| 48.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Latham pushes it to point. |
| 48.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Full delivery on off, Latham drives it to covers. |
| 48.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Good length ball on middle, Latham defends it off the back foot. |
| 48.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Back of a length outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 48.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Latham, Length delivery on off, Latham punches it to covers. |
| 49.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Full on off, Williamson drives it to covers. |
| 49.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on middle, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 49.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Gabriel bowls a bouncer, Williamson ducks under it. |
| 49.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Gabriel bowls a bouncer, Williamson ducks under it. It goes towards the keeper where it goes over Dowrich. The batsmen steal a bye. |
| 49.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Length delivery on off, Latham keeps it out. |
| 49.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Back of a length on off, Latham defends it out. |
| DRINKS! Roston Chase is into the attack. |
| 50.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Finally, 50 for Kane Williamson! He was stuck on 49 for some time but he finally gets that single. Tossed up delivery on off, Williamson punches it through covers for a single. Another solid innings from the Kiwi skipper. He would be eyeing a big one too. |
| 50.2 : Roston Chase to Tom Latham, FOUR! Good shot! Short ball on off, Latham cuts it through point for a boundary. |
| 50.3 : Roston Chase to Tom Latham, Floated on off, Latham punches it to point. |
| 50.4 : Roston Chase to Tom Latham, Loopy delivery on off, Latham defends it off the front foot. |
| 50.5 : Roston Chase to Tom Latham, On off, Tom blocks it off the front foot. |
| 50.6 : Roston Chase to Tom Latham, Floated on middle, Latham sweeps it through square leg for a single. |
| 51.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, DROP? Don't think so! It is shorter and around off, moves away late. Latham looks to defend but the ball goes past the outside edge. Dowrich dives to his left and tries to take it but spills it. No edge there. |
| 51.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, On off, it is pushed to covers. |
| 51.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, FOUR! Misses his line and Latham makes him pay. On the pads, Latham nonchalantly works it fine on the leg side and bags a boundary. |
| 51.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, A short one on the body, ducked under. |
| 51.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Shorter and around off, Latham stands tall and defends it on the off side. |
| 51.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Down the leg side, Latham misses the flick. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, NO BALL! Gabriel has overstepped! Outside off, left alone. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Down the leg side, Latham misses the flick again. |
| 52.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Shorter and around off, Williamson slaps it but to covers. |
| 52.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one. |
| 52.3 : Roston Chase to Tom Latham, Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one. |
| 52.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Down the leg side, Williamson looks to flick but misses. |
| 52.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On off, Williamson defends it. |
| 52.6 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, FOUR! DEFT! Classy! Shorter and just outside off. Williamson lets the ball come to him and then guides it past point. Races away to the bondary. Good way to finish the over for the Kiwis. |
| 53.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Outside off, Latham lets it be. It swings away from Dowrich who makes a half stop. No runs conceded. |
| 53.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Gabriel has overstepped again! On the pads, Latham flicks but it is a sharp stop from the fielder at short leg. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Direct hit and Latham was a goner! Shorter and on the body. Latham works it towards short leg who misfields. Latham takes off but is sent back from halfway down the wicket. Brooks picks the ball up, turns and throws it in a hurry at the striker's end. He misses. He had more time than he thought. Should have taken aim and then fired it. Another life for Latham. |
| 53.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, LUCKY FOUR! Everything going New Zealand's way at the moment! This is short and outside off. Latham initially looks to poke at it but then tries to leave it. The ball hits the bat and goes over the slip cordon and to the third man fence. |
| 53.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, On off, defended. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Shorter and on the body, this is nudged on the leg side. |
| 53.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Latham, Shorter and on the body, Latham flicks it towards square leg and takes one. |
| 54.1 : Roston Chase to Tom Latham, Latham comes down the track but does not get to the pitch of it. He blocks it. |
| 54.2 : Roston Chase to Tom Latham, Shorter and around middle, this is worked towards mid on for one. |
| 54.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, FOUR! The 150-run stand is up! The two are taking the game away from the Windies. Once again this is slightly short and outside off. Williamson waits for it and then guides it past point for another boundary. |
| 54.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On off, defended off the back foot. |
| 54.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Up and over! Williamson takes a few steps down the track and then goes with the spin, over the man at mid-wicket and scores the second boundary in the over. |
| 54.6 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Tossed up delivery on off, Williamson drives it to mid off. |
| Kemar Roach is back on. |
| 55.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, Length ball outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. |
| 55.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Latham, OUT! TIMBER! Stop the press, the Windies have finally gotten a wicket! Latham's luck runs out. The change to get Roach on has worked! This is a lovely delivery. It lands on off and is on a length. Latham looks to defend but the ball just sneaks in a touch, takes the inside edge and then hits the stumps. Latham falls 14 short of a ton. Is this the opening the Windies needed? Will this open the floodgates? |
| Ross Taylor is the new batsman in. |
| 55.3 : Kemar Roach to Ross Taylor, FOUR! Good shot! Length delivery on off, Taylor cuts it over the slip region towards third man for a boundary. |
| 55.4 : Kemar Roach to Ross Taylor, Back of a length on off, Taylor keeps it out. |
| 55.5 : Kemar Roach to Ross Taylor, Good length delivery outside off, Taylor leaves it alone. |
| 55.6 : Kemar Roach to Ross Taylor, Length ball on middle, Taylor flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 56.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 56.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 56.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Kane shoulders arms to this one. |
| 56.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on middle, Williamson blocks it off the back foot. |
| 56.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length ball on middle, Williamson nudges it towards square leg for a single. |
| 56.6 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Good length delivery on off, Taylor defends it off the back foot. |
| 57.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson defends it out. |
| 57.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 57.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Classic shot! Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 57.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson blocks it off the back foot. |
| 57.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Wide outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 57.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Williamson looks to push but misses it. That swung too. Things have now started to happen for the Windies. They need to capitalize here. |
| 58.1 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Full on off, Taylor looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It lands safely towards point. |
| 58.2 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Full delivery on off, Taylor plays it to covers. |
| 58.3 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, FOUR! Lovely shot! Full on middle, Taylor drives it past the bowler through mid on for a boundary. |
| 58.4 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Length delivery outside off, Taylor offers no shot to this one. |
| 58.5 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, BEATEN! Good length delivery just outside off, Taylor looks to defend but misses it due to the seam movement on this one. |
| 58.6 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, FOUR LEG BYES! Full delivery on leg, Taylor looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes past the keeper towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 59.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 59.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a single. They thought of a second, Taylor also took off but was sent back in time. |
| 59.3 : Kemar Roach to Ross Taylor, Full delivery on off, Taylor drives it through covers. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 59.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Cracking shot! Short delivery on off, Williamson cuts it through point for a boundary. |
| 59.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 59.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Beauty of a delivery! Good length delivery outside off, Williamson looks to defend but misses it. |
| 60.1 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Full on middle, Taylor keeps it out. |
| 60.2 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Back of a length on off, Taylor pushes it to mid off. |
| 60.3 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, BEATEN! Short ball outside off, Taylor looks to cut but misses it. |
| 60.4 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Full on middle, Taylor flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 60.5 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Back of a length on off, Taylor blocks it off the back foot. |
| 60.6 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Good length ball outside off, Taylor lets it go. |
| 61.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Shorter and around off, Williamson pushes it through covers for two. |
| 61.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Angled into the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one. |
| 61.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, Angled into the pads, Taylor works it towards mid-wicket. |
| 61.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, FOUR! That is one of Taylor's favourite shots. 200 up for New Zealand. Short and wide outside off, Taylor cuts it past point and it races away. |
| 60.6 : Alzarri Joseph is back on. 12-2-36-0 are his figures so far. |
| 61.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, BEATEN! Extra bounce! This is short and wide outside off, takes off after pitching. Taylor looks to cut but misses. |
| 61.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, Half an appeal! Joseph goes wide of the crease and angles it into the off pole. He gets it to leave the batter. Taylor looks to work it on the leg side with the angle but is beaten. |
| 62.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Angled into the pads, it is worked through square leg for two. |
| 62.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and on middle, it is defended. |
| 62.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, One more ball on a length and around middle, Williamson is solid in defense. |
| 62.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson does not play at it. |
| 62.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and on off, Williamson guides it to point. |
| 62.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Short and well wide outside off. Left alone. |
| 63.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, Good length delivery on off, Taylor defends it off the back foot. |
| 63.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, Back of a length on middle, Taylor keeps it out. |
| 63.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, Length delivery on off, Taylor defends it towards the off side. |
| 62.6 : DRINKS! That is an indication that we will be having around an hour more to go till the close of play. 22 overs are scheduled but don't think we would be able to get all of those in. We could easily be 10-12 overs short. West Indies have found no luck this morning, save aside for that opening wicket and one feels that the grass on the deck has played on their minds. This is now looking a lovely pitch to bat on. However, the closing stages of the day always play on the batsmen's minds. Can the Wi |
| 63.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, Short delivery on middle, Taylor pulls it to mid on. |
| 63.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, Back of a length outside off, Taylor offers no shot to this one. |
| 63.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, Good length delivery on off, Taylor blocks it off the back foot. |
| Alzarri Joseph to Ross Taylor, Back of a length and on off, Taylor defends it. |
| 64.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Fuller and around off, Williamson plays it nice and late towards gully. |
| 64.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Once again, Williamson lets the ball do its bit, plays it late and defends it. |
| 64.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, An appeal but turned down! A stifled one! On the pads, Williamson misses the flick. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. Leg bye taken. |
| 64.5 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, Angled into Taylor. He watches it closely and works it to mid-wicket. |
| 64.6 : Jason Holder to Ross Taylor, On middle, it is worked to mid-wicket. |
| 65.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, On off, defended nicely. |
| 65.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Outside off, left alone. |
| 65.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Outside off again, it is not played at. |
| 65.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, On off, Williamson lunges and defends it onto the ground. |
| 65.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, FOUR BYES! That has taken off from nowhere! It is short and outside off. Williamson lets it be. It keeps on rising as it gets to the keeper. Goes over Dowrich's hands. Campbell from first slip hares after it and tries to pull it back in but fails to do so. |
| 65.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, One more ball on off, KW keeps it out. |
| Roston Chase is back on. |
| 66.1 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Tossed up delivery on off, Taylor drives it to mid off. |
| 66.2 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Floated on middle, Taylor pushes it to mid on. |
| 66.3 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Loopy ball on middle, Taylor blocks it off the back foot. |
| 66.4 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Floated on middle, Taylor sweeps it through square leg for a single. |
| 66.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On off, Williamson blocks it off the front foot. |
| 66.6 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On off, Williamson pushes it through covers for a single. |
| 67.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson defends it to covers. |
| 67.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on middle, Williamson defends it to mid-wicket. |
| 67.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Williamson looks to push but misses it. |
| 67.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Good shape on this one! Length delivery outside off, Williamson looks to defend but misses it. |
| 67.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 67.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson lets it go. |
| 68.1 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Floated on middle, Taylor pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 68.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 68.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 68.5 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Down the leg side, Taylor leaves it alone. |
| 68.6 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, On middle, Taylor flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 69.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson pushes it to covers. |
| 69.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Bouncer outside off, Williamson ducks under it. |
| 69.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length ball on off, Williamson pushes it to covers. |
| 69.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full on off, Williamson pushes it back towards the bowler. |
| The physio is out once again! Williamson is struggling with something! He pops in a couple of tablets and is now set to continue. |
| Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Loopy delivery on middle, Taylor flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 69.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full and outside off, Williamson lets it go. |
| 69.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. 4TH CONSECUTIVE MAIDEN FROM JOSEPH. Three of those have been to Williamson. |
| 70.1 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Tossed up delivery on middle, Taylor flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 70.2 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Floated on middle, Taylor pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 70.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Loopy delivery on off, Williamson blocks it off the back foot. |
| 70.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On off, Kane blocks it off the back foot. |
| 70.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flighted on middle, Williamson pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 70.6 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, FOUR! On middle and leg, Taylor flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 71.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Shorter and on off, this is guided to point. |
| 70.6 : Shannon Gabriel is back on. |
| 71.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Nicely pushed! Fuller and on off, Williamson strokes it through covers for two. Fifty-run stand up between the two. Another good stand for New Zealand. |
| 71.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Down the leg side, Williamson looks to flick but misses. |
| 71.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Shorter and on middle, Williamson stands tall and defends it. |
| 71.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Outside off, not played at. |
| 71.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Shorter and on middle, defended. |
| 72.1 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Flighted delivery on middle, Taylor flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 72.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Loopy delivery on off, Kane defends it off the front foot. |
| 72.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Floated outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 72.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flighted on middle, Kane defends it off the back foot. |
| 72.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On middle, Williamson flicks it to square leg. |
| 72.6 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On off, Williamson blocks it off the back foot. |
| 73.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Taylor looks to defend but misses it. |
| 73.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, Outside off, Taylor shoulders arms to this one. |
| 73.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and outside off, Taylor cuts it through point for a boundary. |
| 73.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, Back of a length on middle, Taylor flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 73.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 73.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 74.1 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Short delivery on off, Taylor cuts it through point for a single. |
| 74.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Floated on middle, Williamson blocks it off the back foot. |
| 74.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 74.4 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Floated on off, Taylor pushes it to mid off. |
| 74.5 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, On off, Taylor plays it to covers. |
| 74.6 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Flighted delivery on off, Ross keeps it out. |
| 75.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Down the leg side, Williamson looks to flick but misses. |
| 75.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, EDGY FOUR! A boundary after a long time for Williamson! It does not come in convincing manner but he won't care. It is a length delivery and on middle, straightens a touch. Williamson looks to defend with soft hands. It goes off the outside edge. Lands well short of the fielder at first slip and goes to the third man fence. |
| 75.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Angled into the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side for one. |
| 0.0 : Now then Bravo is in real pain after fielding the second ball. He is unable to walk and now is driven out. Err... driven out in the sense, driven out of the park through a golf cart. Not good signs. |
| 75.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, Shorter and on middle, blocked. Gabriel has overstepped. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, Back of a length and on middle, defended. |
| 75.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, BEAUTY! This lands on off and then moves away. Taylor looks to defend but is beaten. The Windies have not had a lot of luck on their side. |
| 75.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, Outside off, left alone. |
| 76.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Tossed up delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 76.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flighted ball on off, Williamson defends it off the front foot. |
| 76.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 76.4 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, Floated ball on off, Taylor blocks it off the back foot. |
| 76.5 : Roston Chase to Ross Taylor, On off, Taylor pushes it through point for a single. |
| 76.6 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Williamson moves to 96! Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| Kraigg Brathwaite is into the attack. |
| 77.2 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 77.3 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Ross Taylor, Outside off, Taylor offers no shot to this one. |
| 77.4 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Ross Taylor, Flighted ball on off, Taylor keeps it out. |
| 77.5 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Ross Taylor, Down the leg side, Taylor looks to flick but misses it. |
| 77.1 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Ross Taylor, Floated delivery on middle, Taylor flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 77.6 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Ross Taylor, Tossed up ball on middle, Taylor flicks it to short fine leg. STUMPS ON DAY 1! |
| New Zealand's day quite easily! They will be mighty pleased with where they stand in the game. Holder, on the other hand, will be very disappointed with how things went along. |
| He won the toss and elected to bowl on a green surface with the idea of picking early wickets. He did get one but that's it. It was all New Zealand after that. Tom Latham and Kane Williamson added a 150-plus run stand. Latham departed 14 short of his ton but Williamson and Taylor continued the good work. The former is nearing his ton and the Kiwis would hope he continues and along with the rest, they can post a huge first innings score. |
| The Windies bowling was quite wayward to begin with! They did not make most of the new ball. Also, they did not have a lot of luck on their side. There were times in the day where they did decently but without any success. They will now need to come out on Day 2 and take wickets quickly or they will fall well behind the 8-ball game. Do join us for that. Till then, goodbye and take care! |
| ... Day 2, Morning Session ... |
| Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the first Test between New Zealand and West Indies. The hosts are in a very dominant position led by their skipper. Williamson is just 3 away from another Test ton and the Kiwi skipper will be eager to make a big one. He is joined by the extremely experienced Ross Taylor. The two will look to build on their 75-run stand. |
| It was a forgetful Day 1 for the West Indies and they will hope to have a much better outing. They were poor with their line and length and will look to be better with it. This has the potential to be a long day for the tourists and they will have to come out with intent. Can Holder and co. stage a fight back or will New Zealand build on their dominant start? |
| 78.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Roach starts with a full ball around off. Williamson gets on his front foot and defends it to negotiate the first ball of the day. |
| 77.6 : We are all set for the action to begin on Day 2! The West Indies players are in a huddle with skipper, Jason Holder having a final word with his players before they take their respective positions in the field. Overnight batsmen, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor walk out to resume their innings. The New Zealand skipper will face the first ball. Kemar Roach is all set to bowl the first over of the day. |
| 78.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, First run of the day! On the pads, Williamson flicks it to deep backward square leg and gets a single. Moves to 98 with that. |
| 78.3 : Kemar Roach to Ross Taylor, Full and targetting the off pole. Good ball this from Roach. Taylor defends it to mid off to see off his first ball of the day. |
| 78.4 : Kemar Roach to Ross Taylor,  This is even better from Roach! Full, in the channel of uncertainity around off. Taylor looks to defend but the ball shapes away and beats the outside edge of Ross's bat. |
| 78.5 : Kemar Roach to Ross Taylor, Good length ball on middle and off. Taylor looks to defend but the ball once again shapes away. Taylor manages to defend it off the outer half of his bat towards point. |
| 78.6 : Kemar Roach to Ross Taylor, Taylor gets his first runs of the day. On the pads, Taylor flicks it in front of square on the leg side. The fielder from deep backward square leg has to cover a lot of ground. The fielder does that allowing the batter to get three. |
| Shannon Gabriel to partner Roach from the other end first up this morning. |
| 79.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, Down the leg side from Gabriel to begin with. Taylor looks to flick but it is well wide of him. |
| 79.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, FOUR! First boundary of the day! Poor ball, asking to be punished and punished it was. Full on the pads, Taylor is a strong player on the leg side. He flicks it through square leg and gets a boundary. |
| The umpires have a chat and has that ball bumped on its way to the keeper? The Soft Signal is OUT! Let's say what the replays have to say. |
| 79.3 : Henry Nicholls replaces Ross Taylor out in the middle. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Ross Taylor, OUT! Caught! No question about it being a bump ball and West Indies have their first wicket of the day. The first ball Gabriel has got right today and that has fetched him another wicket. Very good ball from Gabriel. He goes full around off. Taylor gets on his front foot to defend but the ball shapes away a tad and with good pace. It kisses the outside edge of Taylor's bat and goes straight into the mitts of the keeper. Shamarh Brooks, who is standing behind |
| 79.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Very full outside off to welcome Nicholls. He plays it straight to point. |
| 79.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Good length ball on off. It shapes in a bit to the southpaw. Nicholls looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 79.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Solid end to the over from Gabriel. A boundary and a wicket of this one. Good length ball on off, Nicholls keeps it out to see off Gabriel's first over of the day. |
| 80.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length ball around off. Williamson defends it with a straight bat. |
| 80.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full and it comes in with the angle. Williamson defends it off his front foot. |
| 80.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! HUNDRED FOR KANE WILLIAMSON! Tremendous innings from the New Zealand skipper. A classy knock from a classy player! Century number 22 in this format for the Kiwi captain. Phenomenal man with yet another masterclass in batting. The New Zealand skipper gets to his milestone in style! Length ball wide outside off, Williamson punches it through cover-point and gets to his ton. His teammates all get on their feet and applaud their talismanic skipper. William |
| 80.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, No run, the batsman lets the ball go outside his leg stump. |
| 80.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, No run. |
| 80.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, NO BALL! Slightly fuller outside off. Williamson gets back to business and leaves it alone. It is a no ball as well as Roach has overstepped his line. |
| Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Fuller and just outside off. Williamson looks to defend but the ball shapes away and beats the outside edge of the NZ skipper's willow. |
| 80.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Fuller on off, Williamson pushes it to cover. |
| 80.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length ball on off, Kane blocks it out. |
| 81.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Outside off, Nicholls shoulders arms to it. |
| 81.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Good length ball which comes in with the angle on off. Nicholls tucks it to mid-wicket with the angle. |
| 81.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Nicholls is off the mark! On the pads, Nicholls flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a couple to get underway! |
| 81.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Length ball outside off. Nicholls leaves it alone. |
| 81.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, On the pads, Nicholls flicks it but finds short mid-wicket. |
| 81.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, On middle, Nicholls tucks it to mid on. |
| 82.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 0.0 : Bowling change. Alzarri Joseph is into the attack for the first time today. Surprising as Roach has been given just two overs this morning. |
| 82.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Kane shoulders arms to it. |
| 82.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full on middle and leg. Kane flicks it to short mid-wicket and shouts wait on to his partner. |
| 82.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, On the pads. Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder gives it a chase and pulls it before the ropes with a slide. Saves a run for his side. |
| 82.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Outside off and slightly shorter. Nicholls lets it carry to the keeper. |
| 82.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Length ball on off, Nicholls looks to drive it through mid off but it hits the inner half of his bat and goes to mid on. |
| 83.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Delightful! Full and wide outside off, Williamson gets on his front foot and drives it with class through covers for a boundary. |
| 83.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Full on off, Williamson drives it straight to short extra cover. |
| 83.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Another classy shot. Full outside off, Williamson drives it to deep point and gets a single. |
| 83.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Dangerous! Length ball outside off. It keeps going away. Nicholls puts his bat out there hanging. Luckily for Henry, it goes past the outside edge. |
| 83.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, On the pads, Nicholls looks to tickle it but it goes off his thigh pad to fine leg and they take a leg bye. |
| 83.6 : Finally West Indies have decided to take the second new ball. Alzarri Joseph is set to operate with it first up. |
| 84.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Good length ball on middle. It shapes in just a bit. Nicholls defends it with a straight bat. |
| 84.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Length ball around off, Nicholls defends it to point. |
| 83.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Length ball around off. Williamson watchfully blocks it. |
| 84.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Full ball on the pads first up. Nicholls defends it to mid on. |
| 84.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, On the pads, Nicholls looks to flick but it goes off the thigh pad. Leg bye taken. |
| 84.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off. It comes in a bit. Williamson is aware of his off pole and offers a good leave to this one. |
| 84.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length ball around off, Kane defends it to cover and gets through the first over with the second new ball. |
| 85.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Good length ball on top of middle. Nicholls pushes it to mid on. |
| 85.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Length ball shaping away from the southpaw. Nicholls lets it carry to the keeper. |
| 85.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Spicy! A pacy ball which is bowled into the surface. This one is bowled at 144.6 kph. The ball bounces off the surface. Nicholls hops and looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 85.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, NO BALL! Gabriel continues hitting the length hard on off. Nicholls defends it. Has to rebowl that as Shannon has overstepped. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, On middle and leg. Nicholls blocks it. |
| 85.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Length ball around off. Nicholls defends it with a straight bat to cover. |
| 85.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Henry Nicholls, Full and just outside off. Nicholls taps it back to the bowler. |
| 86.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 86.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 86.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 86.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a couple. |
| 86.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it to covers. |
| 86.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| Kemar Roach is back on. |
| 87.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 87.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on middle, Williamson defends it out. |
| 87.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Excellent shot! Full ball on off, Williamson drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 87.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full again on off, Williamson drives it to covers. |
| 87.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 87.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it back towards the bowler. |
| 88.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Good length delivery on middle, Nicholls pushes it to mid on. |
| 88.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Length ball on off, Nicholls defends it off the back foot. |
| 88.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, FOUR! First boundary for Nicholls and it is a beautiful one. Fullish around off, Nicholls does not try to hit it hard. He just pushes it through mid off and gets a boundary. |
| 88.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Short delivery on off, Nicholls looks to pull but gets it off the shoulder. It goes safely towards the keeper. |
| 88.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Length delivery on off, Nicholls blocks it off the front foot. |
| 88.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Henry Nicholls, Back of a length on middle, Nicholls flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 89.1 : Kemar Roach to Henry Nicholls, Good length delivery on off, Nicholls keeps it out. |
| 89.2 : Kemar Roach to Henry Nicholls, Back of a length on off, Nicholls defends it off the front foot. |
| 89.3 : Tom Blundell is the new batsman in. |
| Kemar Roach to Henry Nicholls, OUT! Caught! Almost fumbled but takes it in the end. Nicholls stay in the middle comes to an end. Roach gets his second of the game. Fullish ball outside off. Asking Henry to drive. He goes for it. The ball though shapes away and takes the outside edge. It goes to Holder at second slip. The West Indies skipper initally takes it too casually and the ball pops out of his hand. he then outstretches his big left arm nad holds onto it one handed while going down t |
| 89.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Good length delivery on leg, Blundell looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 89.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on the pads, Williamson looks to flick but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. |
| 89.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 90.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 0.0 : Jason Holder is back on. |
| 90.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Kane leaves it alone. |
| 90.4 : Review time! An appeal for lbw! Kane Williamson is the man in question. Ball Tracker shows that impact is outside off. |
| 91.6 :  DRINKS! A good passage of play for the tourists. They have looked much better today than they did on Day 1! They have bowled fuller and that has seen them get rid of Taylor and Nicholls. The job is still not done though as Williamson is still out in the middle along with the talented, Blundell. |
| 90.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, FOUR LEG BYES! Too straight on the pads, Williamson looks to flick but the ball kisses his thigh pad and goes fine down the leg side to the fine leg fence. |
| 90.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 90.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, NOT OUT! West Indies have lost two of their reviews. The ball is not coming in enough to reverse the decision. Good length ball pitching outside off. It does not swing. Williamson shoulders arms to it assuming it to shape away  but it comes on with the angle and hits him on the front pad. There is an appeal from the West Indies players, the umpire though is unmoved. Holder has a word with Chase and a few of his teammates and decides to take it upstair |
| 91.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, FOUR! Blundell gets off the mark in style! Full on middle, Blundell drives it through mid on for a boundary. |
| Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Blundell looks to defend but misses it. |
| 93.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Full delivery on off, Blundell drives it to covers. |
| 93.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Length ball outside off, Blundell offers no shot to this one. |
| 91.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Good length delivery on off, Blundell defends it off the back foot. |
| 91.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Back of a length outside off, Blundell leaves it alone. |
| 93.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Back of a length on middle, Blundell looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It lands safely towards covers. |
| 93.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Good length delivery outside off, Blundell lets it go. |
| 91.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Length delivery on middle, Blundell flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 91.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Full on middle, Tom flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 93.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Outside off, Tom offers no shot to this one. |
| Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Back of a length on off, Blundell defends it off the back foot. |
| 94.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson defends it off the front foot. |
| 94.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson pushes it towards mid on for a single. |
| 94.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Back of a length on off, Blundell keeps it out. |
| 94.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Good length ball on off, Tom defends it off the front foot. |
| 94.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Outside off, Blundell shoulders arms to this one. |
| 90.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on middle, Williamson keeps it out. |
| Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Length delivery on off, Blundell defends it to covers. |
| 92.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson punches it through covers. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 92.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 92.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson blocks it well. |
| 92.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full ball on off, Williamson drives it through covers for a couple. |
| 92.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 92.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length ball on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a couple. |
| 95.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 95.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 95.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Williamson looks to poke at it but misses it. |
| 95.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Kane shoulders arms to this one. |
| 95.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full delivery down the leg side, Williamson looks to flick but misses it. |
| 95.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Beauty of a delivery! Good length delivery outside off, Williamson looks to defend but misses it. |
| 96.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Length delivery on middle, Blundell looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards square leg. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 96.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 96.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 96.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length delivery on off, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 96.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length ball on off, Williamson pushes it to point. |
| 96.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 97.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Back of a length outside off, Blundell offers no shot to this one. |
| 97.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Length delivery outside off, Blundell shoulders arms to this one. |
| 97.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Good length ball outside off, Blundell leaves it alone. |
| Review time! An appeal for lbw! Tom Blundell is the man in question. Ball Tracker shows it is missing the stumps. |
| 97.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, NOT OUT! Blundell survives and they have lost all three of their reviews. Good length ball pitching around off and it comes back in at pace. Blundell looks to defend but misses and gets hit a bit high on the front pad. The ball lobs and goes straight to Holder at second slip. There is an appeal but the umpire is not interested. Holder has a chat and kust at the nick of time he signals the 'T'. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge first shows no involvment of bat. |
| 97.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Back of a length outside off, Tom shoulders arms to this one. |
| 97.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Length delivery on off, Blundell plays it to covers. |
| 98.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 98.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Williamson pulls it through square leg for a boundary. 300 up for New Zealand! |
| 98.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson defends it out. |
| 98.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Kane defends it to point. |
| 98.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Williamson defends it off the front foot. |
| 98.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full on off, Williamson drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 99.1 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Good length ball on off, Blundell blocks it off the front foot. |
| 99.2 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Length ball outside off, Blundell offers no shot to this one. |
| 99.3 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Down the leg side, Blundell lets it go. |
| 99.4 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Good length delivery on off, Blundell defends it off the back foot. |
| 99.5 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Outside off, Blundell offers no shot to this one. |
| 99.6 : Kemar Roach to Tom Blundell, Length delivery outside off, Blundell shoulders arms to this one. |
| Alzarri Joseph is back on. |
| 100.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 100.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Williamson defends it off the front foot. |
| 100.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 100.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 100.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 100.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Kane defends it from within the crease. |
| Jason Holder is back on. 24-10-38-0 are his figures so far. |
| 101.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Short ball outside off, Blundell lets it go. |
| 101.2 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Good length ball outside off, Blundell shoulders arms to this one. |
| 101.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Full and outside off, Tom does not bother to play at that. |
| 101.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Back of a length outside off, Blundell looks to leave it but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 101.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Length delivery on off, Blundell defends it to covers. |
| 101.6 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Full on off, Blundell defends it off the front foot. |
| 102.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 102.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 102.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Good length ball outside off, Williamson lets it go. |
| 102.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 102.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full on off, Williamson drives it towards covers for a single. |
| 102.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Blundell, Outside off, Blundell does not bother to play at that. |
| 103.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Good shot! Full on middle, Williamson flicks it towards mid-wicket where the fielder misfields and concedes a boundary. |
| 103.2 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length ball on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a couple. |
| 103.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 103.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 103.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Williamson defends it out. |
| 103.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Kane plays it to point. |
| 104.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Blundell, Back of a length outside off, Blundell lets it go. |
| 104.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Blundell, Good length ball on off, Blundell defends it off the back foot. |
| 104.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Blundell, PLAY AND A MISS! Short delivery outside off, Blundell looks to pull but misses it. |
| 104.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Tom Blundell, Length delivery on middle, Blundell flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 104.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, FOUR! That is dispatched! Short delivery on middle, Williamson pulls it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 104.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Kane defends it to covers. |
| 105.1 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Good length ball on off, Blundell defends it off the back foot. |
| 105.2 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Back of a length on middle, Blundell blocks it off the back foot. |
| 105.3 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Length delivery on off, Blundell defends it to point. |
| 105.4 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Good length delivery down the leg side, Blundell looks to flick but gets it off the thigh pad. It goes safely towards the keeper. |
| 105.5 : Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Down the leg side, Blundell lets it go. |
| 105.6 : Roston Chase is back on. 9-0-42-0 are his figures so far. |
| Jason Holder to Tom Blundell, Length delivery on middle, Tom pushes it to mid on. |
| 106.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Tossed up delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 106.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flighted on off, Williamson defends it out. |
| 106.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Floated on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 106.5 : Roston Chase to Tom Blundell, On off, Blundell blocks it off the front foot. |
| 106.6 : Roston Chase to Tom Blundell, On middle, Blundell pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| Kraigg Brathwaite is back on. |
| 107.1 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Tom Blundell, Tossed up delivery on off, Blundell punches it to mid on. |
| 107.2 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Tom Blundell, Flighted ball on middle, Blundell comes down the track and pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 107.3 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Kane Williamson, Loopy delivery on middle, Williamson sweeps it towards fine leg for a couple. |
| 107.4 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Kane Williamson, Tossed up on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 107.5 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Kane Williamson, On middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 107.6 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Tom Blundell, Floated on off, Blundell blocks it off the front foot. |
| 108.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flighted delivery on off, Williamson punches it through covers for a couple. Chemar Holder in the deep does well to stop it. |
| 108.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Nicely played! Floated on middle, Williamson comes down the track and flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 106.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, 150 for Williamson! All class from the New Zealand skipper and he continues his brilliance. Shorter on off, Williamson punches it through covers. Substitute, Chemar Holder at sweeper cover does well to stop it with a dive and save a run. 7th time Williamson has crossed 150-run mark in Tests!  The New Zealand skipper raises his bat as once again his efforts are applauded. |
| 108.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Loopy delivery on off, Kane pushes it to covers. |
| 108.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Floated on middle, Williamson pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 108.5 : Roston Chase to Tom Blundell, On middle, Blundell flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 108.6 : Roston Chase to Tom Blundell, Tossed up delivery on off, Blundell pushes it back towards the bowler. |
| 109.1 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Terrific batting from the New Zealand skipper! Flighted on middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 109.2 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Kane Williamson, Floated on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 109.3 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Tom Blundell, Full delivery on off, Blundell plays it to covers. |
| 109.4 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Tom Blundell, On middle, Blundell flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 109.5 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Kane Williamson, On middle, Kane pushes it to mid on. |
| 109.6 : Kraigg Brathwaite to Kane Williamson, On off, Williamson punches it through point. The batsmen get two runs. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 2! |
| Outstanding Williamson once again leads as the players head out for lunch. 103 runs and 2 wickets off the first session. A much improved performance from the tourists but still it is a session that will please New Zealand more than West Indies. |
| A better performance with the ball from West Indies but still not as good as they would have wanted. They started it well and have bowled fuller than Day 1. That has reaped them rewards as they have managed to get 2 wickets in the morning session. The tourists though started to lose way and would look to regroup and reenergize at the break. Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel were once again the bowlers to get the wickets. |
| So New Zealand continue to dominate and will look to dictate terms. West Indies, on the other hand, will have a lot of work to do and will look to find some inspiration in the second session. What is in store in the Afternoon Session? Join us for that to find out. |
| New Zealand did not start the session well as they lost Ross Taylor early. Nicholls then joined his skipper. Williamson was once again brilliant and continued to dominate the West Indies bowlers. Getting to his 22nd Test ton. Nicholls too departed soon though. Kane continued his good work and has built a solid 65-run stand out of which Blundell has scored just 8. |
| ... Day 2, Session 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session of Day 2. The West Indies players are out in the middle. Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell will resume their innings for New Zealand. Roston Chase will start the proceedings for the second session. |
| 110.1 : Roston Chase to Tom Blundell, Floated on off, Blundell starts the session with a solid front foot defense. |
| 110.2 : Roston Chase to Tom Blundell, First run of the session! Flighted on off, Blundell milks it to long on for a single. |
| 110.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flighted on middle. Kane flicks it to mid-wicket and shouts a loud no. |
| 110.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, First run of the session for KW! Tossed up on middle, Williamson nudges it through mid on and takes a run. |
| 110.5 : Roston Chase to Tom Blundell, Loopy ball on the pads. Blundell flicks it to square leg and takes a run. |
| 110.6 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Floated on the pads. Kane looks to sweep but paddles it to short fine leg. |
| 111.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Blundell, Gabriel starts his new spell with a length ball outside off. Blundell lunges forward and shoulders arms to it. |
| 0.0 : Shannon Gabriel to start the new session with Roston Chase. |
| 111.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Blundell, FOUR! Easy pickings! Down the leg side, it keeps a bit too straight. Blundell gets enough bat on it to tickle it fine down the leg side for a boundary. |
| 111.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Blundell, Half an appeal. Inside edge saves Blundell there. Fuller around off and angling in. Blundell gets on his front foot and looks to defend. He gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| Review time! Blundell has been adjudged LBW but has decided to take it upstairs. Let's see what the replays have to say. |
| 111.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Tom Blundell, OUT! LBW! The review does not save Blundell and he has to continue his walk back to the pavilion. Good length ball that pitches on off and jags back in. Blundell looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. The West Indies players appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Blundell has a chat with his skipper and decides to take the review. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge first confirms no involvement of bat. Time for the Ball Tracker and it shows |
| Daryl Mitchell is the new batsman out in the middle. |
| 111.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, Length ball on off, Mitchell starts his innings with a defensive stroke. |
| 111.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, Length ball outside off. Mitchell lets it carry to the keeper. End of a successful over from Shannon. |
| 112.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flatter aorund off, Williamsn plays it through point for one. |
| 112.2 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Loopy ball on off. Mitchell blocks it. |
| 112.3 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Another loopy ball. This is darted full on off. Mitchell pushes it to mid on. |
| 112.4 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Floated on middle and off. Daryl blocks it. |
| 112.5 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up on off, Mitchell defends it with a straight bat. |
| 112.6 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, On the pads, Mitchell flicks it but finds square leg. His wait to get off the mark continues. |
| 113.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Beauty! Once again the line and length is perfect. It is in the corridor of uncertainty around off. Williamson looks to defend but the ball shapes away from him and goes past the outside edge. |
| 113.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Down the leg side, Williamson looks to flick but misses. |
| 113.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Smart batting from Williamson! On the pads, Williamson waits for the ball and then tickles it through backward square leg for a boundary. First one of this session. |
| 113.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Fullish on middle, Williamson defends it to mid on. |
| 113.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Another good one from Gabriel. Good length ball outside off, Williamson looks to defend but gets beaten. |
| 113.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Good length ball closer to the off pole. Williason gets behind it and blocks it. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, NO BALL! Good length ball closer to the off pole. Williamson gets behind it and blocks it. Gabriel's battle with the front crease continues as he is once again caught crossing his line. |
| Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, On the pads, Williamson flicks it to square leg and keeps the strike. |
| 114.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Floated on off, Williamson taps it back to the bowler. |
| 114.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Tossed up on off, KW defends it. |
| 114.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Short and spinning in. Williamson punches it against the spin to cover. |
| 114.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Tossed up on off, Kane defends it. |
| 114.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Short and on the pads. Williamson knocks it to mid-wicket and trudges to the other end. |
| 114.6 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Gives this one air and bowls it short. Mitchell looks to defend but misses and gets hit high on the pad. |
| 115.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it to mid off. |
| 115.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Gabriel bowls a bouncer, Williamson ducks under it. |
| 115.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, FOUR BYES! Short delivery down the leg side, Williamson leaves it alone. It goes past the keeper towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 115.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 115.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length on middle, Mitchell defends it off the back foot. |
| 115.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Nice shot! Length delivery on off, Mitchell looks to push but gets an outside edge. It goes between second slip and gully towards third man for a boundary. |
| 116.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Tossed up delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 116.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Flighted outside off, Williamson looks to defend but misses it. |
| 116.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Floated on middle, Williamson flicks it to square leg. |
| 116.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On off, Williamson punches it through point for a single. |
| 116.5 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up delivery on off, Mitchell pushes it through covers for a single. |
| 116.6 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On off, Kane defends it out. |
| 117.1 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length outside off, Mitchell leaves it alone. |
| 117.2 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, Length delivery on off, Mitchell defends it off the back foot. |
| 117.3 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, Good length delivery on off, Mitchell looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 117.4 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, Full on middle, Mitchell drives it to mid on. |
| 117.5 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, Length ball outside off, Mitchell shoulders arms to this one. |
| 117.6 : Shannon Gabriel to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length outside off, Mitchell leaves it alone. |
| 118.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Tossed up delivery on middle, Williamson pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 118.2 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Flighted ball on off, Mitchell blocks it off the front foot. |
| 118.3 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Floated on middle, Mitchell flicks it to mid on. |
| 118.4 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Full on middle, Mitchell flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 118.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 118.6 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up delivery on middle, Mitchell flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| Kemar Roach is back on. |
| 119.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Short delivery outside off, Williamson looks to cut but gets an outside edge. It goes over second slip towards third man for a boundary. |
| 119.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 119.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson lets it go. |
| 119.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length ball outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 119.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Kane defends it off the back foot. |
| 119.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 120.1 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up delivery on middle, Mitchell flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 120.2 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Down the leg side, Mitchell lets it go. |
| 120.3 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Floated delivery on off, Mitchell punches it to covers. |
| 120.4 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Flighted on middle, Mitchell flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 120.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On middle, Williamson pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 120.6 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, On off, Mitchell pushes it to mid off. |
| 121.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 121.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Kane leaves it alone. |
| 121.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, NO BALL AND FOUR! Roach oversteps! Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length delivery outside off, Williamson lets it go. |
| 121.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on off, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 121.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 121.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Kane keeps it out. |
| 122.1 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up delivery on middle, Mitchell flicks it uppishly towards mid-wicket where the fielder jumps to his right to take the catch but it goes wide of him. |
| 122.2 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, Flighted delivery on middle, Mitchell flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 122.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Loopy ball on off, Williamson guides it towards third man for a couple. |
| 122.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Floated on middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 122.5 : Roston Chase to Daryl Mitchell, On middle, Mitchell flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 122.6 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flighted on middle, Williamson pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 123.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson blocks it off the back foot. |
| 123.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length on middle, Williamson pushes it to mid on. |
| 123.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR LEG BYES! Length ball on leg, Williamson looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 123.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson lets it go. |
| 123.5 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Williamson looks to defend but misses it. |
| 123.6 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Exquisite timing! Brings up the 400 for New Zealand. Slightly overpitched around off. Williamson glances it through mid-wicket. He does not hit it hard just times it. Substitute, Chemar Holder gives it a chase and puts in a dive but the ball beats him to the fence. The Kiwi skipper moves to 197 with that! |
| Alzarri Joseph is back on. |
| 124.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Length delivery outside off, Mitchell shoulders arms to this one. |
| 124.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length outside off, Mitchell leaves it alone. |
| 124.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Good length delivery on off, Mitchell keeps it out. |
| 124.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Length delivery on off, Mitchell keeps it out. |
| 124.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Length ball on off, Mitchell pushes it to mid off. |
| 124.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length on off, Mitchell defends it off the back foot. |
| DRINKS! New Zealand and Kane Williamson continue to pile on the runs. West Indies have got one wicket in this session so far but are well behind in this game. Can they find a way to get the better of the New Zealand skipper who is just 3 shy from scoring a masterful 200? |
| 125.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full delivery on off, Williamson drives it to covers. |
| 125.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! DOUBLE HUNDRED FOR KANE WILLIAMSON! WOW! This man is a legend! What a fabulous knock this has been. It is not an easy pitch to bat on but Williamson has made it look like a walk in the park. Terrific from the New Zealand skipper who is once again leading from the front. Everyone on this ground is up on their feet applauding the genius of this  man. He gets to his milestone in style. Full outside off, Williamson leans forward and drives it exquis |
| 125.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Action replay! Once again overpitched outside off, Williamson is quick to cream his drive through covers. Jeez! This man is a poetry in motion when he bats! |
| 125.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full on off, Williamson drives it through point for a single. |
| 125.5 : Kemar Roach to Daryl Mitchell, Length delivery outside off, Mitchell offers no shot to this one. |
| 125.6 : Kemar Roach to Daryl Mitchell, OUT! CAUGHT! Roach gets his 3rd and he deserves this. He has been the best bowler in this innings so far. Has gone past the edge a lot of time but finally gets that. Good length ball on off, it is in the corridor of uncertainity. Mitchell looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge which goes straight into the palms of Jason Holder at second slip. |
| Kyle Jamieson is the new batsman in. |
| 126.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 126.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length ball on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 126.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Down the leg side, Jamieson lets it go. |
| 126.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, FOUR! Full delivery on off, Jamieson looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary. |
| 126.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Back of a length on off, Jamieson defends it out. |
| 126.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Good length delivery outside off, Jamieson looks to defend but misses it. |
| 127.1 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Short and outside off, Williamson looks to cut but gets an outside edge. It goes over the slip cordon towards third man for a boundary. |
| 127.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Gorgeous! This can be watched in loop a million times and it will just be as amazing as it was the first time. Full around off, Williamson gets on his front foot and drives it perfectly through mid on for a boundary. The toughest shot to play in cricket but this man makes it look like bread and butter. |
| 127.3 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, SIX! That is hammered! Full ball on middle, Williamson lofts it over mid-wicket for a maximum. |
| 127.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, OUT! CAUGHT! NO! IT IS A NO BALL! Kemar, Kemar, Kemar! What have you done? Willamson gets a lifeline and a big one. Roach has no one but himself to blame for this one. Good length ball pitching aorund off. Williamson goes for the big drive but gets a thick outside edge which goes straight into the mitts of Shamrah Brooks. The West Indies players celebrate but their celebration is cut short. The third umpire finds nothing behind the crease and signals it |
| Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson punches it through point for a single. |
| 127.5 : Kemar Roach to Kyle Jamieson, Outside off, Jamieson shoulders arms to this one. |
| 127.6 : Kemar Roach to Kyle Jamieson, Full on middle, Jamieson keeps it out. |
| 128.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 128.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Back of a length on off, Jamieson defends it off the back foot. |
| 128.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Length ball on off, Jamieson blocks it off the front foot. |
| 128.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Back of a length outside off, Jamieson leaves it alone. |
| 128.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Good length delivery on off, Jamieson defends it out. |
| 128.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Length delivery on off, Jamieson pushes it through covers for a single. |
| 129.1 : Kemar Roach to Kyle Jamieson, Length delivery on off, Jamieson punches it through covers. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 129.2 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 129.3 : Kemar Roach to Kyle Jamieson, Down the leg side, Jamieson looks to flick but misses it. It goes past the keeper towards fine leg. The batsmen steal a bye. |
| 129.4 : Kemar Roach to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 129.5 : Kemar Roach to Kyle Jamieson, Length delivery on off, Jamieson pushes it to mid off. |
| 129.6 : Kemar Roach to Kyle Jamieson, Good length delivery outside off, Jamieson leaves it alone. |
| 130.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Length delivery on off, Williamson pushes it to point. |
| 130.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 130.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Length ball on off, Jamieson pushes it to covers. |
| 130.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Full on off, Jamieson pushes it through covers for a single. |
| 130.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Outside off, Williamson leaves it alone. |
| 130.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 0.0 : Jason Holder is back on. |
| 131.6 : Roston Chase is back on. |
| 131.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full on off, Williamson drives it through covers for a single. |
| 131.2 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Length delivery on middle, Jamieson looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 131.3 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, BEATEN! Back of a length outside off, Williamson looks to defend but misses it. |
| 131.4 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Length ball on off, Kane punches it through point for a single. |
| 131.5 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Back of a length on off, Jamieson pushes it to mid off. |
| 131.6 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Full and wide outside off, Jamieson leaves it alone. |
| 132.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Tossed up delivery on off, Williamson pushes it to point. |
| 132.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flighted ball on off, Williamson punches it through covers for a single. |
| 132.3 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Floated on off, Jamieson pushes it through point for a single. |
| 132.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Loopy delivery on middle, Williamson pushes it to mid on. |
| 132.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Short delivery on off, Williamson punches it through point for a single. |
| 132.6 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, On middle, Jamieson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 133.1 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Jamieson pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 450 up for New Zealand! |
| 133.2 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, SIX! Amazing shot! Short ball on middle, Jamieson pulls it over square leg for a biggie. |
| 133.3 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Back of a length delivery on off, Jamieson defends it off the back foot. |
| 133.4 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Length delivery outside off, Jamieson leaves it alone. |
| 133.5 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Length ball on off, Jamieson punches it to covers. |
| 133.6 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Full on middle, Jamieson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 134.1 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Tossed up delivery on middle, Jamieson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 134.2 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Flighted ball on off, Jamieson pushes it to mid off. |
| 134.3 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Floated delivery on off, Jamieson keeps it out. |
| 134.4 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Loopy ball on off, Jamieson punches it through point for a single. |
| 134.5 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, On off, Williamson punches it through covers for a single. |
| 134.6 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, On middle, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 135.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full on off, Williamson pushes it towards mid off for a single. |
| 135.2 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Length delivery outside off, Jamieson offers no shot to this one. |
| 135.3 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Good length ball on off, Jamieson defends it off the back foot. |
| 135.4 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Full toss on off, Jamieson plays it back towards the bowler. |
| 135.5 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Good length delivery on middle, Jamieson keeps it out. |
| 135.6 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Yorker on off, Jamieson does well to dig it out. |
| 136.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flighted delivery on middle, Williamson drives it to mid on. |
| 136.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson drives it through mid on for a single. |
| 136.3 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, SIX! Jamieson continues his boundary galore! Tossed up on middle,  Jamieson clears his front leg and smokes it over mid on for a biggie. |
| 136.4 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, On middle, Jamieson flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 136.5 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Tossed up delivery on off, Jamieson pushes it to covers. |
| 136.6 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Flighted ball on off, Jamieson keeps it out. |
| 137.1 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Full on middle, Williamson pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 137.2 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Back of a length delivery on off, Jamieson defends it off the back foot. |
| 137.3 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Length delivery on middle, Jamieson pushes it to mid on. |
| 137.4 : Jason Holder to Kyle Jamieson, Full on middle, Jamieson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 137.5 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Good length ball on off, Williamson defends it off the back foot. |
| 137.6 : Jason Holder to Kane Williamson, Bouncer on leg, Williamson ducks under it. |
| 138.1 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, FOUR! Nicely played! Flighted delivery on off, Jamieson punches it through covers for a boundary. |
| 138.2 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Tossed up delivery on middle, Jamieson flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 138.3 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Floated on middle, Williamson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 138.4 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Loopy delivery on off, Jamieson defends it off the back foot. |
| 138.5 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, On middle, Jamieson flicks it to mid on. |
| 138.6 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Tossed up delivery on off, Jamieson defends it out. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 2! |
| Kane Williamson continues leading out the players. The New Zealand skipper's supreme, marathon knock continues as he heads into Tea just 6 runs shy of his best score in Tests. West Indies' nightmare continues as they are well and truly chasing this game. |
| ... Day 2, Session 3 ... |
| 139.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Run straightaway to begin the session! Short and wide outside off, Kane punches it to deep cover for one. |
| 139.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Shortish and just outside off, Jamieson punches it through cover-point and gets to the other end. |
| 139.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Beaten! Lovely line! Just outside and a hint of away movement. Williamson looks to defend but is beaten. |
| 139.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Short ball on the body, Kane pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one. |
| 139.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, EDGY FOUR! Luck not going West Indies' way at all! Joseph bowls it fuller and outside off, Jamieson reaches out and looks to drive. A thick outside edge is induced and the ball goes past the slip fielder and into the third man fence. |
| 139.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, FOUR! Consecutive boundaries to end the over. Shortish and just outside off, Kyle goes back and punches it through cover-point for a boundary. Jamieson moves to 44. |
| 140.1 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Tossed up and around off, Kane blocks it out. |
| 0.0 : Roston Chase to bowl from the other end. |
| 140.2 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Loopy and outside off, Williamson looks to go big but mistimes it towards long on for one. |
| 140.3 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Fuller and around off, this one is knocked down to long on for an easy single. |
| 140.4 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Flat and outside off, Kane punches it wide of the deep point fielder. He thinks for the second but the substitute fielder does well to get to the ball and keep it down to a run. |
| 140.5 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, On middle, pushed through mid on for one. |
| 140.6 : Roston Chase to Kane Williamson, Risky single! Floated full and on middle, it is pushed towards cover. Kane calls for the single. Jamieson responds and makes it in the end. |
| 141.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson offers no shot to this one. |
| 141.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Fine shot and that brings up Kane's highest score in Test match cricket. Good length and outside off, Kane manages to push it down to third man and beat the fielder to his left. That went little too fine but Kane won't care as he gets to his highest score in Tests. What an innings, what a player and guess what, it will continue for now. 300 on mind? |
| 141.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, Back of a length outside off, Williamson keeps it out. |
| 141.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, SIX! 250 for Kane Williamson! Short delivery on middle, Williamson pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum. |
| 0.0 : We are back for the final session of Day 2. The West Indies players are out in the middle. Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson will resume their innings for New Zealand. Alzarri Joseph will start the proceedings for the final session of Day 2. |
| 141.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kane Williamson, OUT! CAUGHT! Kane departs but what an innings. Abosulte gem of an innings from the Kiwi captain. He walks off to a standing ovation from the crowd and his teamamates in the dressing room. Williamson had to after the bowling. Jospeh runs in and bangs it short. Kane goes for the pull but fails to get the timing. It went straight down the throat of Chase at deep mid-wicket. He is not dropping it. End of a classy innings from Kane Williamson. |
| Tim Southee is the new batsman in. |
| 141.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tim Southee, Full on middle, Southee flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 0.0 : West Indies have not had any luck go their way and they have only themselves to blame for it. The tourists struck early but could not capitalise. Roach even got the better of Kane Williamson but only to overstep. Roach and Gabriel got one wicket apiece in this session as well. The visitors need other bowlers to step up and show some fight with the ball for the remaining time they bowl in this innings. Can West Indies do some damage control or will New Zealand get some more runs quickly? Join us |
| Another session that belongs to Kane Williamson and New Zealand. West Indies just like most of the sessions in this Test match, started off well. They got rid of Blundell early. Williamson stitched a tidy stand with Mitchell before the tourists saw his back. Williamson though after getting to his 3rd double ton has changed gears and Jamieson too has played with white ball intent. The pair has added 50 plus stand and it looks like they will add a few more before declaring. |
| 142.1 : Roston Chase to Tim Southee, Tossed up delivery on off, Southee punches it through point for a single. |
| 142.2 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Floated on middle, Jamieson flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 142.3 : Roston Chase to Tim Southee, Loopy delivery on off, Southee keeps it out. |
| 142.4 : Roston Chase to Tim Southee, Flighted ball on off, Southee defends it out. |
| 142.5 : Roston Chase to Tim Southee, SIX! That is hammered! Tossed up on off, Southee comes down the track and lofts it over covers for a maximum. |
| 142.6 : Roston Chase to Tim Southee, On off, Southee blocks it off the front foot. |
| 143.1 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Back of a length on off, Jamieson defends it out. |
| 143.2 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Full on middle, Jamieson flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 143.3 : Alzarri Joseph to Tim Southee, Length delivery on off, Southee punches it through mid on for a single. |
| 143.4 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, BEATEN! Length ball outside off, Jamieson looks to drive but misses it. The keeper appeals for caught behind but the umpire shakes his head. |
| 143.5 : Alzarri Joseph to Kyle Jamieson, Full on middle, Jamieson pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 143.6 : Alzarri Joseph to Tim Southee, PLAY AND A MISS! Good length ball outside off, Southee looks to swing at it but misses it. |
| 144.1 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, Tossed up delivery on off, Jamieson defends it off the back foot. |
| 144.2 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, FIFTY FOR JAMIESON! First one in Tests for him. Gets there with a fine cut shot. Short and outside off, he cuts it to deep point and gets to the landmark. Raises the bat to the dressing room. |
| 144.3 : Roston Chase to Tim Southee, Floated on middle, Southee punches it through mid on for a single. |
| 144.4 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, On off, Kyle defends it off the front foot. |
| 144.5 : Roston Chase to Kyle Jamieson, On off, Jamieson punches it through point for a single. |
| 144.6 : Roston Chase to Tim Southee, Full on middle, Southee pushes it through mid on for a single. NEW ZEALAND DECLARE AT 519/7! |
| There comes the declaration! Yes! New Zealand have declared! What a massive score on the board for the Kiwis. What an innings from Kane Williamson! The Windies will be tired already after bowling over 145 overs. They have toiled hard but when Kane is in that kind of a form, you just can't do much. |
| Earlier in the day, Williamson lost his overnight partner Taylor early but he knew what he had to do. He had to bat long and boy he did that and did it how. The marathon knock continued as he added 50-plus stands with Nicholls, Mitchell and Jamieson. He brought up his 200 and then his 250 before falling, trying to accelerate. Jamieson got his maiden half ton and that's when the declaration came. |
| West Indies bowlers tried hard with the ball. They threw everything that they had to Williamson but that man just was not ready to get out. Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel were the picks of the bowlers for the West Indies as they got 3 apiece. Skipper Holder didn't get any wicket but bowled really tightly in his 31-overs spell, giving away just 60. Jospeh got the massive wicket of Williamson but that came pretty late. Chase too failed to get any wicket and he was smashed for a few as he gave awa |
| Right! West Indies have a task in their hand now. They will look to bat out the day without any damage. New Zealand, on the other hand, would be aiming to get a couple of wickets before Stumps on Day 2. Will they be able to do so and end the day on a high on will West go unscathed? West Indies' innings coming your way shortly. |
| 0.1 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Southee is on the money straightaway! A length ball just outside off, moves a touch away as Brathwaite looks to defend but gets beaten. |
| 0.2 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Brathwaite is off the mark! A shortish ball on middle and leg, he works it towards deep square leg and scampers back for the second. |
| 0.3 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, In the channel outside off, Brathwaite lets it be. |
| 0.4 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Southee goes full and outside off, asking Brathwaite to go for the expansive drive but the West Indies openers stays back to defend it. |
| 0.1 : We are back for the second innings. The New Zealand players are out in the middle. Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell will open the innings for West Indies. Tim Southee will start the proceedings for New Zealand. |
| 0.5 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pokes this one through backward point and gets to the other end. |
| 0.6 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Fullish and around off for the left-hander from Southee. Campbell comes on the front foot and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| Who will partner with Southee from the other end? It is Trent Boult. |
| 1.1 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, WIDE! Boult starts with a bouncer, Brathwaite ducks under it. |
| Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length delivery on off, Brathwaite punches it to covers. |
| 1.2 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length delivery on middle, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot. |
| 1.3 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Beauty from Boult! Pitches this just around off and makes it go away. Brathwaite pokes at it but is beaten. |
| 1.4 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Around off on a length, blocked off the back foot. |
| 1.5 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length and around middle, worked past the short leg fielder. It was uppish but went past the fielder really fast. |
| 1.6 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ripper to end the over! Squared the batsman there did Boult. Just behind good length and around off, Brathwaite pokes at it with hard hands but the ball shapes away to beat the outside edge. |
| 2.1 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Good leave! Very good leave! It is pitched around middle and off, it goes away just a touch but Campbell covers his sticks and leaves the ball on length. |
| 2.2 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Campbell is up and running. Fuller and on the pads, he flicks it to deep square leg to open his account. |
| 2.3 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Appeal for a catch but not out says the umpire. Full ball down the leg side, Brathwaite looks to flick but misses. The keeper takes the catch and they appeal but not out says the umpire. There was a noise but it came off the pad. |
| 2.4 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fullish and around off, Brathwaite is solid in defense. |
| 2.5 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Little wide outside off, Brathwaite has nothing to do with it. |
| 2.6 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full and on middle, Brathwaite pushes it to mid on. |
| 3.1 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Back of a length and around off, Campbell defends it out. |
| 3.2 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Lovely delivery. Boult runs in and bowls it just behind good length. It pitches around off and then a touch of away movement is all it needs to beat the outside edge. Boult is not too far away from getting that outside edge it seems. |
| 3.3 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Goes a tad fuller and bowls it outside off, Campbell lets it be. |
| 3.4 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Good leave! Just outside off on a good length, Campbell covers his timber and shoulders arms. |
| 3.5 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Outside off, left alone. |
| 3.6 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Length ball on middle, Campell blocks it off his back foot. Maiden from Trent. |
| Campbell is not happy with his bat. The new willow is out for him. |
| 4.1 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, In the channel outside off, Brathwaite lets it be. |
| 4.2 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short ball but down the leg side. Brathwaite has nothing to do with it. |
| 4.3 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball around off, tucked towards the leg side. |
| 4.4 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller and around off, pushed towards the cover region. |
| 4.5 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Beaten! Outside off on a good length, Brathwaite looks to defend but fails to put bat on ball. |
| 4.6 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full and on middle, Brathwaite flicks it well but finds square leg. Maiden over from Southee. |
| 5.1 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Good length delivery outside off, Campbell offers no shot to this one. |
| 5.2 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Full delivery on middle, Campbell flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 5.3 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on middle, Brathwaite defends it towards the leg side. |
| 5.4 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bouncer on middle, Brathwaite ducks under it. |
| 5.5 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length delivery on off, Brathwaite punches it towards point for a single. |
| 5.6 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Outside off, Campbell leaves it alone. |
| 6.1 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length delivery outside off, Brathwaite offers no shot to this one. |
| 6.2 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length on middle, Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 6.3 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Down the leg side, Campbell looks to flick but misses it. |
| 6.4 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Good length delivery outside off, Campbell offers no shot to this one. |
| 6.6 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Outside off, Campbell lets it go. |
| 6.5 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Back of a length on off, Campbell pushes it to mid off. |
| 7.1 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot. |
| 7.2 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on middle, Brathwaite blocks it off the front foot. |
| 9.1 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Beaten! Good length and just outside off, Campbell looks to defend but misses. |
| 9.2 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, In the channel outside off, this time Campbell lets it be. |
| 9.3 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Ouch! Sharp bouncer from Boult. It is just outside off. Campbell is late in getting out of the way. The ball hits him on the chest. |
| 9.4 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Goes for the bouncer again but this time misses his line. This one is down the leg side. Campbell lets it be. |
| 9.5 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, On the leg stump line, tucked towards square leg for an easy run. |
| 9.6 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another delivery on the pads, this time Brathwaite works it towards fine leg and keeps the strike for the next over. |
| 10.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Nice start for him. Pitches this around off and goes away a touch. Brathwaite does well to defend it with soft hands. |
| 7.6 : Here's Kyle Jamieson with the ball. A half ton with the bat earlier in the day. Can he provide the breakthrough? |
| 10.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Gets to move it away again. This time it is just outside off, Kraigg thinks of playing at it but at the last moment pulls it out from doing that. |
| 10.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, left alone. |
| 10.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Just a hint of shape away and the bat is beaten again. Or maybe not. This one is fuller and just outside off, Brathwaite looks to play at it but looks like he pulled away his bat again, at the very last moment. |
| 10.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, On middle, this one is tucked towards the leg side. |
| 10.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, A couple of runs to end Jamieson's over. Shortish and on middle, Brathwaite tucks it wide of the fine leg fielder. Before he can come around, two taken. |
| Change of ends for Southee. |
| 11.1 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Good length and around off, Campbell defends it. |
| 11.2 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, In the channel outside off, John shoulders arms. |
| 11.3 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Another leave as this one is bowled outside off. |
| 11.4 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Outside off again, Campbell allows it to go to the keeper. |
| 11.5 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Gets closer to around off and bangs it short. Campbell drops his wrists and lets it go to the keeper. |
| 11.6 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Leave to end the over as Southee bowls this one outside off again. |
| 7.3 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on middle, Brathwaite looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pad. The ball goes to square leg and they take a leg bye. |
| 7.4 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Full on middle, Campbell drives it to mid on. |
| 7.5 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Fuller and on the pads, Campbell looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pad. |
| 7.6 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, On the pads again, Campbell clips it towards square leg and takes a single to keep the strike for the next over. |
| 12.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, That was a beauty! Good length and around off, Brathwait looks to defend but misses. |
| 12.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Gets behind this time and blocks it. |
| 12.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full delivery on off, Brathwaite pushes it to mid off. |
| 8.1 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Full and on the pads from Boult now. Campbell flicks it through mid-wicket and gets two. |
| 8.2 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Around off on a length, blocked. |
| 8.3 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, FOUR! SHOT! Fine shot. First boundary of the Windies innings. Full and wide outside off, Campbell creams it through the cover region and it races away to the fence |
| 8.4 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Good length but little too wide outside off for Campbell to play at it. |
| 8.5 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Fuller and on the pads, Campbell nudges it towards square leg and takes a run. |
| 8.6 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball around off, Brathwaite defends it towards cover. 7 off the over. |
| 12.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Four? Well, we thought so and so did the commentators on air. Brathwaite had slammed it off the meat of the bat and it was heading to the fence. But, but. The backward point had other things on his mind. He dived to his left and makes an excellent stop. |
| 12.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length delivery on middle, Brathwaite keeps it out. |
| 12.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite keeps it out. |
| Drinks! Good phase of play for West Indies. The openers have done well to see off the initial danger. The ball has beaten the outside edge a few times but Brathwaite and Campbell have done well. They will look to continue doing the same and end the day unscathed. New Zealand will want to have at least one wicket to their name. |
| 13.1 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, SIX! That is smashed! Short ball on leg, Campbell pulls it over fine leg for a maximum. |
| 13.2 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Length delivery outside off, Campbell offers no shot to this one. |
| 13.3 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Back of a length outside off, Campbell leaves it alone. |
| 13.4 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Good length ball outside off, John lets it go. |
| 13.5 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Full on off, Campbell drives it back towards the bowler. |
| 13.6 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Short delivery outside off, Campbell sways away from it. |
| 14.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length delivery on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot. |
| 14.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite punches it to point. |
| 14.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on off, Brathwaite pushes it to covers. |
| 14.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length delivery on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot. |
| 14.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on middle, Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 14.6 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Good length ball outside off, Campbell shoulders arms to this one. |
| Neil Wagner is into the attack now. |
| 15.1 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full delivery on leg, Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a single.  |
| 15.2 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Full on off, Campbell pushes it through mid off for a single. |
| 15.3 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms to this one. |
| 15.4 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, Brathwaite lets it go. |
| 15.5 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bouncer on leg, Brathwaite ducks under it. |
| 15.6 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, No run, played towards mid on. |
| Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, NO BALL! Wagner oversteps! Length ball on middle, Brathwaite pushes it to mid on. |
| Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length delivery on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot. |
| 16.1 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Good length delivery outside off, Campbell offers no shot to this one. |
| 16.3 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Bouncer on middle, Campbell ducks under it. |
| 16.2 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Full on middle, Campbell looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. |
| 16.4 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Full on middle, Campbell flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 16.5 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Back of a length on off, John keeps it out. |
| 16.6 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Good length delivery on off, Campbell defends it off the back foot. |
| 17.1 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite defends it off the front foot. |
| 17.2 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! Lovely shot! Full delivery on off, Brathwaite drives it through mid off for a boundary. |
| 17.3 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms to it. |
| 17.4 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, Brathwaite offers no shot to this one. |
| 17.5 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on middle, Brathwaite flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 17.6 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Well a bouncer it is but outside off so Campbell has no issues dealing with it. |
| 17.4 : Short leg comes on. Indication of what is going to come. |
| 18.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length delivery on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot. |
| 18.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball outside off, Kraigg offers no shot to this one. |
| 18.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Brathwaite looks to defend but misses it due to the seam movement on this one. |
| 18.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short and outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone. |
| 18.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, Brathwaite does not bother to play at that. |
| 18.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length delivery on middle, Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a couple. |
| 19.1 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Length delivery on middle, Campbell flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 19.3 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length delivery on middle, Brathwaite punches it to mid on. |
| 19.2 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Short ball on middle, Campbell pulls it through square leg for a single. |
| 19.4 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms to this one. |
| 19.5 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length outside off, Brathwaite lets it go. |
| 19.6 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length ball on off, Brathwaite keeps it out. |
| 20.1 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Length ball outside off, Campbell offers no shot to this one. |
| 20.2 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Length delivery on off, Campbell plays it to covers. |
| 20.3 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Back of a length outside off, Campbell shoulders arms to this one. |
| 20.4 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Length delivery outside off, Campbell offers no shot to this one. |
| 20.5 : Kyle Jamieson to John Campbell, Full on middle, Campbell flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 20.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on middle, Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 21.1 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length delivery outside off, Brathwaite offers no shot to this one. |
| 21.2 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on middle, Brathwaite flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 21.3 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length ball on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot. |
| 21.4 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short delivery on middle, Brathwaite pulls it through square leg for a single. |
| 21.5 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Length delivery outside off, Campbell lets it go. |
| 21.6 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Back of a length outside off, Campbell leaves it alone. |
| 22.1 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR BYES! Down the leg side, Brathwaite looks to flick but misses it. It goes past the keeper towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 22.2 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length and around off, pushed towards the off side for one. |
| 22.3 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, In the channel outside off, left alone. |
| 22.4 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Length ball on middle, tucked towards the square leg region for one. |
| 22.5 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another leave! This one is little too wide outside off. |
| 22.6 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length and around off, Brathwaite defends it out. |
| 23.1 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Bouncer from Wagner and it is on middle and leg. Campbell ducks. |
| 23.2 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Gets it around the ribcage. Campbell does well to block it wide of the short leg fielder. |
| 23.3 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Another shortish ball on middle and leg, worked on the leg side nicely. |
| 23.4 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, And again! Fine bouncer from Wagner but this one rises little too much to trouble Campbell. |
| 23.5 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Bouncer on middle, John hops and bunts it on the pitch on the off side. Sharp bowling and good response from Campbell so far. |
| 23.6 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Makes him uncomfortable this time. And gives him the stare too. Lovely stuff from Wagner. Remember him troubling Wade with the same line and length and that's what he is trying to do against Campbell here. He goes over the wicket for this ball and makes it come into him from just outside off, Campbell looks to fend it away but he takes his eyes off and gets hit on the elbow. |
| 24.1 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms to this one. |
| 24.2 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length outside off, Brathwaite offers no shot to this one. |
| 24.3 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Brathwaite looks to defend but misses it. |
| 24.4 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length delivery on off, Brathwaite keeps it out. |
| 24.5 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite keeps it out. |
| 24.6 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length delivery on middle, Brathwaite keeps it out. |
| 25.1 : Neil Wagner to John Campbell, Wagner runs in and bangs it short again from over the wicket. Campbell has had enough of him and he takes him on. Pulls him down to deep square leg for a single. |
| 25.2 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Poor from Brathwaite! Shouldn't be fiddling with balls that are so wide this late in the day. He would not want to lose his wicket right now. Fullish and wide outside off, going away. Brathwaite chases after it as he looks to drive but misses. Really lucky not to edge it behind. |
| 25.3 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite pushes it to covers. |
| 25.4 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short delivery on off, Brathwaite hops and defends it.  |
| 25.5 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bouncer on off, Brathwaite ducks under it. |
| 25.6 : Right! 49-run unbeaten opening stand! On Day 3, when these two will come out to bat, the target for them will be to bat as long as they could. West Indies bat long and would hope that all their batters do well and take the game deep. The hosts, on the other hand, would return on Day 3 and look to get rid of this stand first and then go about their business. Day 2 belongs to the Kiwis but the way these two are batting, the New Zealand bowlers might have to do the toil if they are to take the hono |
| Fine phase of play for West Indies! Their openers have managed to remain unscathed! But the day will belong to the Kiwis and especially to their skipper Kane Williamson for his classy knock of 251. |
| It was all about Kane Williamson! The day started with New Zealand losing Ross Taylor early. Nicholls didn't last long too but Kane continued as he got good support from the likes of Blundell, Mitchell, and Jamieson. He went past 250 and got out trying to up the ante. Jamieson got to his maiden half ton and the Kiwis declared after that. |
| Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length delivery on off, Brathwaite keeps it out. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 2! |
| ... Day 3, Session 1 ... |
| Hello and welcome to Day 3! The Kiwis put on a massive score the other day, courtesy, a brilliant double ton from skipper Kane Williamson. It is now up to the bowlers to do the job. They bowled 26 overs on Day 2 but Brathwaite and Campbell did well to negotiate that phase. A new day will bring new challenges for both sides. Will the Kiwis be able to strike or will the Windies openers be able to continue their stand from the last evening? We will know all these in a short while when the action re |
| Then came the Windies openers! They were tested by Southee and Boult in the first few overs but they weathered the storm. Jamieson too bowled well but couldn't produce the magic delivery. Wagner arrived and started bowling the bouncers but Campbell and Brathwaite did well to negotiate him as well. |
| Nothing much to talk about the Windies bowling. They weren't bad but just couldn't find the way to get the big wicket of Williamson. Gabriel struck early, Roach removed Nicholls but after that, it was hard work for the bowlers. Roach had managed to get the wicket of Williamson but he overstepped and gave Kane another chance. It was Joseph who eventually got the wicket of Williamson but not before the Kiwi skipper got to his first-ever 250 in Tests. Declaration eventually came and that would've g |
| We are all set to begin Day 3. The New Zealand players are out in the middle. Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell will resume their innings for West Indies. Tim Southee will start the proceedings for Day 3. |
| 26.1 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, FOUR! Runs straightaway and it brings up 50-run stand between the two. Southee goes searching for swing and bowls it full. He ends up bowling it on the pads. Campbell flicks it down to the fine leg fence for a boundary. |
| 26.2 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Southee corrects the line and bowls it around off, Campbell blocks it out. |
| 26.3 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Good length and around off, Campbell is solid in his defense. |
| 26.4 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, Length and around middle, pushed towards mid on. |
| 26.5 : Tim Southee to John Campbell, OUT! TAKEN! Southee strikes in the first over on Day 3. A very poor stroke from Campbell. He has thrown away a very good start. Full and wide outside off, Campbell goes chasing after it. He wants to hammer it over extra cover but mistimes it. Williamson there backs away a touch and catches it over his head. He can do no wrong. Top work from Southee already. He made Campbell play from ball 1 and then lured him with this slightly fuller ball. |
| Shamarh Brooks is the new batsman in. |
| 26.6 : Tim Southee to Shamarh Brooks, In the channel outside off, Brooks shoulders arms. End of a successful first over from Southee. Worst possible start for the Windies. |
| Trent Boult to bowl from the other end. |
| 27.1 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Brathwaite is underway on Day 3 too. A length ball around middle, he flicks it through mid-wicket for one. |
| 27.2 : Trent Boult to Shamarh Brooks, Outside off, left alone. |
| 27.3 : Trent Boult to Shamarh Brooks, Length ball around off, pushed towards cover. |
| 27.4 : Trent Boult to Shamarh Brooks, In the channel outside off, Brooks shoulders arms. |
| 27.5 : Trent Boult to Shamarh Brooks, Brooks is underway. Just around off on a good length, Brooks pokes it towards gully and takes a run. |
| 27.6 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Little too wide outside off on a good length, Kraigg lets it go to the keeper. 2 off Boult's first over on Day 3. |
| 28.1 : Tim Southee to Shamarh Brooks, Length delivery outside off, Brooks shoulders arms to this one. |
| 28.2 : Tim Southee to Shamarh Brooks, OUT! TAKEN! Southee gets the second wicket now. Terrific bowling from him. Brooks is the man to go. Fuller and just outside off, Brooks had to play at it. He gets on the front foot and looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge as the ball moves a touch. The ball goes to good height for Taylor at first slip. He makes no mistake. New Zealand are off to a perfect start here. |
| Darren Bravo is the new batsman in. He isn't 100 percent fit one would believe as he was out of the park for a long time on Day 2. |
| 28.3 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Good length delivery on middle, Bravo looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 28.4 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Back of a length outside off, Bravo offers no shot to this one. |
| 28.5 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Full on middle, Bravo flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 28.6 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Good length delivery on middle, Bravo defends it off the back foot. |
| 29.1 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, OUT! TAKEN! Boult joins the act now. And what a stunning take behind the wickets from Tom Blundell. Third wicket in the 4th over this morning. A length ball just outside off, Brathwaite pokes at it with hard hands. The ball is angled away from the right-hander. It moves good enough to take the outside edge. The ball goes flying towards the first slip but Blundeel dives to his right and snaffles the ball superbly. The morning just keeps better for the Kiwis |
| 0.0 : Roston Chase is the new batsman in. |
| 29.2 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Back of a length delivery on off, Chase keeps it out. |
| 29.3 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Length delivery on off, Chase pushes it to mid off. |
| 29.4 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Good length ball on off, Chase defends it off the back foot. |
| 29.5 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Back of a length delivery on middle, Chase keeps it out. |
| 29.6 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Good length ball on middle, Chase pushes it to mid on. End of a successful over from Boult. |
| 30.1 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Bravo looks to defend but misses it due to the seam movement on this one. |
| 30.2 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, BEATEN! Back of a length outside off, Bravo looks to defend but misses it. |
| 30.3 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Full and outside off, Bravo leaves it alone. |
| 30.4 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Good length ball on off, Bravo blocks it off the front foot. |
| 30.5 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Length delivery on off, Darren keeps it out. |
| 30.6 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, NOT OUT! Missing the stumps. Good review from Bravo. Southee after bowling on a length goes fuller. Bravo looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pad. They all appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Bravo goes to his partner at the other end and opts to take the DRS. And he gets saved by the technology as the Ball Tracker confirms it would've missed the leg pole. Bravo survives. |
| 31.1 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Good length delivery outside off, Chase looks to defend but misses it. |
| 31.2 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Back of a length outside off, Chase shoulders arms to this one. |
| 31.3 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Length delivery on leg, Chase looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 31.4 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Back of a length outside off, Chase looks to pull but misses it. |
| 0.0 : Review time! Has Southee got another one? The umpire thinks so. But Bravo wants to challenge the onfield call. No bat says the third umpire. Here comes the Ball Tracker. Missing! Missing the leg stump by a whisker of the margin. |
| 31.5 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Full on middle, Chase flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 31.6 : Trent Boult to Roston Chase, Full again on middle, Chase pushes it to mid on. |
| 32.1 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, FOUR LEG BYES! Length delivery on middle, Bravo looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the keeper where it goes past Blundell towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 32.2 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Bravo is off the mark! Full and outside off, he drives it through the covers. Williamson from mid off chases it down. Two taken. |
| 32.3 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Length ball outside off, Bravo lets it go. |
| 32.4 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Bouncer on middle, Bravo ducks under it. |
| 32.5 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Length ball on middle, Bravo flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 32.6 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, Back of a length on middle, Chase flicks it to square leg. |
| 33.1 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Short delivery outside off, Bravo sways away from it. |
| 33.2 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo,  Good length delivery outside off, Bravo looks to leave but gets a bottom edge on this one. |
| 33.3 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Full on middle, Bravo flicks it to square leg. |
| 33.4 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Good length delivery outside off, Bravo looks to defend but gets hit on thigh pad. |
| 33.5 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Outside off, Bravo leaves it alone. |
| 33.6 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Full on middle, Bravo flicks it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 34.1 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Full delivery on off, Bravo pushes it towards covers for a single. |
| 34.2 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, BEATEN! Beauty of a delivery! Good length delivery outside off, Chase looks to defend but misses it due to the inward movement on this one. |
| 34.4 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, Length ball on off, Chase plays it to covers. |
| 34.3 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, Back of a length delivery on off, Chase keeps it out. |
| 34.5 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, Full on middle, Chase pushes it to mid on. |
| 34.6 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, FOUR! Nice shot! Full delivery on off, Chase drives it through point for a boundary. |
| 35.1 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Length delivery outside off, Bravo shoulders arms to this one. |
| 35.2 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Bravo looks to defend but misses it. |
| 35.3 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Back of a length on off, Bravo defends it off the back foot. |
| 35.4 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Length delivery outside off, Bravo offers no shot to this one. |
| 35.5 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Length ball on middle, Bravo flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 35.6 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Bravo looks to drive but misses it. |
| 36.1 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, BEATEN! Length delivery outside off, Chase looks to defend but misses it. |
| 36.2 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, Full delivery on off, Chase drives it to covers.  |
| 36.3 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Chase looks to push but misses it. |
| 36.4 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, Back of a length outside off, Chase lets it go. |
| 36.5 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, Length delivery on middle, Chase flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 36.6 : Neil Wagner is into the attack now. |
| Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Good length delivery on off, Bravo defends it off the back foot. |
| 37.1 : Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, Full on middle, Chase flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 37.2 : Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, Back of a length outside off, Chase offers no shot to this one. |
| 0.0 : Neil Wagner is into the attack for the first time on Day 3. 6-1-11-0 from him so far. |
| 37.3 : Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, Length delivery outside off, Chase leaves it alone. |
| 37.4 : Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, Yorker on middle, Chase does well to dig it out. |
| 37.5 : Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, FOUR! Good shot! Full on middle, Chase drives it through mid on for a boundary. |
| 37.6 : Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, Full and outside off, Chase drives it to point. |
| Here's Kyle Jamieson! 6-2-7-0 are his numbers so far. |
| 38.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Darren Bravo, Full on off, Bravo drives it through covers for a couple. |
| 38.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Darren Bravo, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Bravo looks to defend but misses it. |
| 38.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Darren Bravo, Length delivery outside off, Bravo offers no shot to this one. |
| 38.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Darren Bravo, That was nasty! Short delivery on off, Bravo looks to defend but gets hit on the gloves. |
| 38.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Darren Bravo, Length delivery outside off, Bravo lets it go. |
| 38.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Darren Bravo, OUT! TIMBER! Jamieson knocks over Bravo with a ripper! What a delivery from him. Top work and Jamieson strikes in his first over. The decent-looking stand has been broken. After bowling a couple of shortish length and hitting the gloves with a steep bounce, Jamieson bowls it fullish and around off, it comes back in as Bravo looks to flick but is beaten all ends up with this inswinger. He gets to hear his sticks rattled behind. |
| Jermaine Blackwood is the new batsman in. |
| Review time! Has Wagner got his first wicket? The umpire doesn't thinks so. Let's see what the replays show. Looked pretty straight. And if there's no bat, Chase might be heading home. |
| 39.1 : Jason Holder is the new batsman in. |
| Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, OUT! LBW! Yes, Chase has to go! Three reds it is. And with that half the Windies side is back in the hut now. Length ball around off and middle, Chase looks to defend off his back foot and looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pad. A loud, loud appeal but nothing from the umpire. Williamson has a word with the bowler and the keeper and he signals the 'T'. Let's see what the replays have got to show. Is there any bat? Ultra Edge confirms it is pad first. |
| 39.2 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Good length delivery on middle, Holder looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. |
| 39.3 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Length ball outside off, Holder shoulders arms to this one. |
| 39.4 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Back of a length on off, Holder keeps it out. |
| 39.6 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, No run, played towards covers. |
| 39.5 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Length delivery on off, Holder blocks it off the back foot. |
| 0.0 : DRINKS! What an hour for the Kiwis! They bowled 26 overs last evening but failed to get any wickets but have struck 4 times already. West Indies are under the pump right now. With Bravo gone, Chase will be the key man for West Indies. |
| 39.6 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, NO BALL! Wagner oversteps! Full delivery on off, Holder pushes it to point. |
| Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Short delivery outside off, Holder lets it go. |
| 40.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Length ball outside off, Blackwood offers no shot to this one. |
| 40.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length outside off, Blackwood leaves it alone. |
| 40.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood plays it to covers. |
| 40.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Short delivery outside off, Blackwood ducks under it. |
| 40.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Blackwood looks to defend but misses it. |
| 40.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Full delivery on off, Blackwood drives it through point. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 41.1 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, NO BALL! Wagner oversteps! Full delivery on middle, Holder looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. The third umpire says that Wagner has overstepped. |
| Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Length ball around off, Holder pushes it towards the cover region for one. |
| 41.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Whipped! A length ball around off, Blackwood drills it through mid on for a boundary. |
| 41.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Fuller and around off, pushed towards mid on and they take a quick single. Good running. |
| 41.4 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Shortish and around middle, tucked towards mid-wicket. |
| 41.5 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Back of a length and around off, poked towards the off side. |
| 41.6 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Fuller and around off, this one is pushed towards mid on. |
| 42.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on off, Blackwood pushes it to covers. |
| 42.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length outside off, Blackwood looks to punch but misses it. |
| 42.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Full delivery on off, Blackwood drives it to covers. |
| 42.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Holder looks to defend but misses it. |
| 42.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Back of a length delivery on off, Holder keeps it out. |
| 42.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Bouncer on off, Holder ducks under it. |
| 43.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood plays it to point. |
| 43.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length delivery outside off, Blackwood offers no shot to this one. |
| 43.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood drives it towards mid off for a single. |
| 43.4 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Holder looks to defend but misses it. |
| 43.5 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Back of a length on middle, Holder defends it off the back foot.  |
| 43.6 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, On a good length and outside off, Holder shoulders arms to this one. |
| 44.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Jamieson bowls a bouncer, Blackwood does well to duck under it. |
| 44.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length and outside off, Jermaine leaves it alone. |
| 44.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery outside off, Blackwood looks to punch but misses it. |
| 44.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood drives it back towards the bowler. |
| 44.6 : Trent Boult returns. 10-3-11-1 from him so far. |
| 44.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on leg, Blackwood looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 44.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Back of a length on middle, Holder flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 45.1 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, Good length and around off, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 45.2 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, Beaten! Just outside off on a good length, Holder feels for it and goes for the drive but misses. |
| 45.3 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, This time he controls himself and allows the wide one to go to the keeper. |
| 45.4 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, Boult goes fuller and just wide outside off, Holder covers his stumps and shoulders arms. |
| 45.5 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, FOUR! Flicked nicely! Boult goes for the magic delivery and bowls it full on middle and leg, Holder flicks it superbly through mid-wicket for his first boundary. |
| 45.6 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, Boult bowls the last ball of the over from wide of the crease and makes it to go away. Holder lets it be. |
| 46.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Good stop near the fence! Full ball on middle, Blackwood flicks it through mid-wicket. There is no one in the deep and the ball is racing away. However, the mid-wicket fielder gives it a chase and manages to flick the ball before the ropes with a dive. Fine save. Three taken. 100 up for West Indies. |
| 46.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Good length and around off, blocked. |
| 46.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, In the channel outside off, Holder lets it be. |
| 46.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Fuller and around off, driven to the cover fielder. |
| 46.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Outside off, Jason allows it to go to the keeper. |
| 46.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, FOUR! Fine shot to end the over! Short ball on the body. Not too pacy. Holder swivels and pulls it over mid-wicket. It goes to the fence. |
| 47.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood drives it to mid off. |
| 47.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer on middle, Blackwood ducks under it. |
| 47.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood pushes it to mid off. |
| 47.4 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Good shot! Full and outside off, Blackwood drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 47.5 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer on middle, Blackwood ducks under it. |
| 47.6 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on off, Jermaine keeps it out. |
| Neil Wagner is back on. 10-1-26-1 from him so far. |
| 48.1 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Good length delivery on off, Holder defends it off the back foot.  |
| 48.2 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Length delivery outside off, Holder offers no shot to this one. |
| 48.3 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Back of a length on off, Holder blocks it off the back foot. |
| 48.4 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Wagner bowls a bumper, Holder ducks under it. |
| 48.5 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Length delivery on middle, Jason defends it out. |
| 48.6 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Bouncer outside off, Holder ducks under it. |
| 49.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and outside off, Blackwood leaves it alone. |
| 49.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on off, Blackwood punches it to covers. |
| 49.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Boult bowls a bouncer outside off, Jermaine ducks under it. |
| 49.5 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, Length ball on middle, Holder flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 49.4 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on middle, Blackwood flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 49.6 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, FOUR! Short of a length delivery on leg, Holder looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes over the keeper towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 50.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short delivery outside off, Blackwood sways away from it. |
| 50.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on off, Blackwood plays it to covers. |
| 50.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Full ball on off, Jermaine pushes it to covers. |
| 50.4 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Shortish and outside off, Blackwood punches it on the up but finds the point fielder. Wait, wait, says skipper Holder. |
| 50.5 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, A bouncer and Blackwood goes for the pull but gets a top edge that goes over the keeper. Short third man gets around. A single taken. |
| 50.6 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Wagner goes for the slower fuller ball but it goes down the leg side. Holder looks to flick but it is well down the leg side for him to make any connection. With that, it is LUNCH on Day 3. |
| What a session for the Kiwis! They were wicketless last evening but have got 5 in the 25 overs that they have bowled here. They made the ball talk in the first 30 minutes of the play and struck thrice in 4 overs to put West Indies on the back foot. |
| It was Southee who took the ball first up and struck in the first over itself as he removed Campbell. Brooks became his 2nd victim in the next over and Boult said I should join the party too. He got rid of Brathwaite and West Indies were in all sorts of trouble. Bravo and Chase then weathered the storm for a while but eventually fell to Jamieson and Wagner respectively. Holder, the Windies skipper, was dismissed for nothing but Wagner overstepped and gave him life. He along with Blackwood have n |
| ... Day 3, Session 2 ... |
| UPDATE 1344 local (0044 GMT) - Good news! The covers are coming off. We are not too far away from the resumption. It will start at 1350 local. |
| UPDATE 1337 local (0037 GMT) - We were just minutes away from the 2nd session on Day 3 but it has started to drizzle. The groundsmen quickly brings the covers on to protect the pitch. Let's hope this goes away quickly. |
| We are back for the second session of Day 3. The New Zealand players are out in the middle. Jason Holder and Jermaine Blackwood will resume their innings for the West Indies. Trent Boult will start the proceedings for the second session. |
| 51.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full ball down the leg side to begin the session. Blackwood looks to flick but misses. |
| 51.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and on middle, flicked towards mid-wicket. |
| 51.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer now! It is just outside off. Blackwood sways away. |
| 51.4 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length and around middle, Blackwood looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit high on the pad. |
| 51.5 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Outside off, Blackwood lets it be. |
| 51.6 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Goes full but way outside off. An easy leave for the batter. Maiden to begin from Boult. |
| Tim Southee to bowl from the other end. |
| 52.1 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Length delivery outside off, Holder leaves it alone. |
| 52.2 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Back of a length on off, Holder defends it off the back foot. |
| 52.3 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Holder looks to defend but misses it. |
| 52.4 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Length ball on off, Holder blocks it off the front foot. |
| 52.5 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Full delivery on off, Holder keeps it out. |
| 52.6 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Length delivery on off, Jason pushes it to covers. |
| 53.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Good shot! Length ball on middle, Blackwood flicks it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 53.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on middle, Blackwood flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 53.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full delivery on off, Jermaine drives it to covers. |
| 53.4 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Length ball on off, Blackwood punches it towards covers for a run. |
| 53.5 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, Good length ball on off, Holder defends it off the back foot. |
| 53.6 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Holder looks to defend but misses it. |
| 54.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Blackwood pushes it to covers. |
| 54.2 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length delivery outside off, Jermaine leaves it alone. |
| 54.3 : Alzarri Joseph is the new batsman in. |
| Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, OUT! CAUGHT! Southee strikes! He doesn't take long. Blackwood was playing his shots after getting his eyes and now that costs him his wicket. Southee lures him with a fuller one which is wide outside off. Blackwood throws the willow as he tries to drive but ends up getting a thick outside edge. Latham at second slip makes no mistake. |
| 54.4 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length outside off, Joseph lets it go. |
| 54.5 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Full and outside off, Alzarri leaves it alone. |
| 54.6 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, OUT! CAUGHT! Southee gets his 4th and Joseph departs without troubling the scorers. Southee goes wide of the crease and bowls it full and just outside off, Joseph looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge The ball goes low to Mitchell who takes a very sharp catch at third slip. |
| 55.1 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, Back of a length on off, Holder looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the slip region where it falls short of the fielder. |
| 55.2 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, Short delivery outside off, Holder looks to pull but misses it. |
| 55.3 : Trent Boult to Jason Holder, Full on middle, Holder flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 55.4 : Trent Boult to Kemar Roach, Length delivery on middle, Roach defends it off the back foot. |
| 0.0 : No Shane Dowrich! Here's Kemar Roach. |
| 55.5 : Trent Boult to Kemar Roach, Outside off, Roach leaves it alone. |
| 55.6 : Trent Boult to Kemar Roach, Good length ball outside off, Roach offers no shot to this one. |
| 56.1 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Good length delivery on middle, Holder keeps it out. |
| 56.2 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Full on middle, Holder flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 56.3 : Tim Southee to Kemar Roach, Back of a length on off, Roach defends it off the front foot. |
| 56.4 : Tim Southee to Kemar Roach, Full delivery on off, Roach defends it out. |
| 56.5 : Tim Southee to Kemar Roach, Length delivery on middle, Roach looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 56.6 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Length ball on middle, Holder pushes it to mid on. |
| 57.1 : Trent Boult to Kemar Roach, FOUR BYES! Boult bowls a bumper, Roach ducks under it. It goes over the keeper's head for a boundary. |
| 57.2 : Trent Boult to Kemar Roach, BEATEN! Length delivery outside off, Roach looks to defend but misses it. |
| 57.3 : Trent Boult to Kemar Roach, Back of a length on off, Roach defends it off the back foot. |
| 57.4 : Trent Boult to Kemar Roach, Length delivery on middle, Roach flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 57.5 : Trent Boult to Kemar Roach, Bouncer on middle, Roach ducks under it. |
| 57.6 : Trent Boult to Kemar Roach, Full on off, Roach drives it to mid off. |
| 58.2 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Holder looks to defend but misses it. |
| 58.1 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Bouncer on middle, Holder looks to pull but misses it. |
| 58.3 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Outside off, Holder offers no shot to this one. |
| 58.4 : Tim Southee to Jason Holder, Full on middle, Holder flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 58.5 : Tim Southee to Kemar Roach, Length delivery on off, Roach keeps it out. |
| 58.6 : Tim Southee to Kemar Roach, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Roach looks to defend but misses it. |
| 59.1 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Full on middle, Holder flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 58.6 : Neil Wagner is back on. 12-2-27-1 from him so far. |
| 59.2 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Holder looks to drive but misses it. |
| 59.3 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Back of a length on middle, Holder flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 59.4 : Neil Wagner to Kemar Roach, Length delivery on middle, Roach pushes it to mid on. |
| 59.5 : Neil Wagner to Kemar Roach, Roach is off the mark! A length ball outside off, he pokes it through backward point and gully with soft hands and gets a couple. |
| 59.6 : Neil Wagner to Kemar Roach, Length delivery on off, Roach keeps it out. |
| 60.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Length delivery outside off, Holder offers no shot to this one. |
| 0.0 : Change from the other end as well! Kyle Jamieson is into the attack now. 11-2-20-1 are his numbers so far. |
| 60.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, In the air but away from the fielder. Short ball outside off, Holder looks to hammer it over the leg side but he mistimes it. Luckily for him, it goes over the man at mid on who chases the ball and keeps it down to 2. |
| 60.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Good length delivery outside off, Holder leaves it alone. |
| 60.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Full on off, Holder drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 60.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Outside off, Jason offers no shot to this one. |
| 60.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Short delivery on middle, Holder pulls it through square leg for a single to keep the strike for the next over. |
| 61.1 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Back of a length on middle, Holder keeps it out. |
| 61.2 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Good length delivery outside off, Holder shoulders arms to this one. |
| 61.3 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Outside off, Holder offers no shot to this one. |
| 61.4 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Length ball outside off, Jason leaves it alone. |
| 61.5 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Back of a length outside off, Holder shoulders arms to this one. |
| 61.6 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Full delivery on off, Holder keeps it out. |
| 62.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Kemar Roach, OUT! TIMBER! Full, and fast and he goes through the defense of Roach. A beauty from Jamieson. A length ball around off, angled on. Roach looks to defend but the ball goes through and disturbs the woodwork behind. He was stuck in his crease there. |
| 0.0 : Shannon Gabriel is the new batsman in. |
| 62.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Shannon Gabriel, Length delivery outside off, Gabriel offers no shot to this one. |
| 62.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Shannon Gabriel, Back of a length on off, Gabriel defends it off the back foot. |
| 62.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Shannon Gabriel, Length ball on off, Gabriel keeps it out. |
| Short leg in place now! You know what is coming your way as a batsman when the opposition skipper puts a fielder there. |
| 62.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Shannon Gabriel, There's the bumper! It is right on middle but Shannon does well to sit under it. |
| 62.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Shannon Gabriel, WOW! What a nasty delivery. That took off after pitching. Shortish and outside off, Gabriel gets away from the firing line but that is not done. It took off and Blundell had to leap high in the air to collect the ball. |
| 63.1 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, Full on middle, Holder flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 63.2 : Neil Wagner to Shannon Gabriel, Swing and a miss! Gabriel clears his intention. He is not there to just block the balls. Goes for the mighty swing but misses. Had he connected, the ball would've landed somewhere in West Indies. Smile from the skipper from the other end. |
| 63.3 : Neil Wagner to Shannon Gabriel, Good length delivery on off, Gabriel looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 63.4 : Neil Wagner to Shannon Gabriel, Full on middle, Gabriel flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 63.5 : Neil Wagner to Jason Holder, DROPPED! Short of a length delivery, Holder looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes towards square leg where substitute Mitchell Santner tries to take the catch but spills it. The batsmen cross ends. |
| Review time! Wagner has got his man? The umpire thinks so but Gabriel signals the 'T'. That looked plumb. Let's see what the replays have to say. |
| 63.6 : Neil Wagner to Shannon Gabriel, OUT! LBW! Umpire's call on hitting the wicket. Wagner gets his second wicket. After bowling a bumper he goes for the fuller one to Gabriel. He looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pad. An appeal and the finger is raised. Gabriel refers it upstairs but it won't help as there is no bat which is confirmed by the Ultra Edge. And the Ball Tracker shows that it will be umpire's call on hitting the wicket. |
| The West Indies openers were able to weather the storm last evening and they probably needed to do something similar in the first hour but they failed to do so. The others who followed couldn't do much either and they were soon left reeling with the side gone with the score not crossing 100. Skipper Holder and Blackwood then added 40 runs between them to offer some resistance. However, Blackwood fell in the 4th over of the second session. Holder stayed till the end but lost partners from the oth |
| Windies batters just had no answers to the Southee masterclass who got good support from the others to wrap this innings up quickly. After getting no success in 26 overs last evening, the Kiwi bowlers decided to do the magic on Day 3. Southee struck in his first over and gave the team a perfect start. It was all about their swing bowlers after that. They got some sort of resistance only from Blackwood and Holder. Southee eventually ended up with a 4-fer while Wagner and Jamieson got two. Boult g |
| Right! Dowrich will not bat which means it is the end of the West Indies' innings. A sorry batting show from the Windies batters here in this innings and the bad news for them is that Kane Williamson has enforced the follow on. |
| Right! West Indies still trail by 381 runs. They will be batting again as Williamson has enforced the follow on. There's plenty of overs left in the day and the Kiwis will look to repeat what they have done so far in the day. Also, just to update, as soon as the Windies innings ended, it started to drizzle heavily and the covers were quickly brought on to protect the 22-yard strip. We will keep you posted. |
| UPDATE 1500 local (0200 GMT) - The rain seems to have stopped. The covers are being removed. Blue skies out of nowhere at the moment. The umpires are strolling out in the middle, inspecting the conditons. It shouldn't take long for the resumption of West Indies' second innings. |
| UPDATE 1505 local (0205 GMT) - Yes! We have the news. Play to begin at 1520 local. Just around 15 minutes from now. |
| 0.0 : And we are back for the action again! The two umpires stride out first and the Kiwi players follow them. Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell are the West Indies openers. Tim Southee is the man with the ball again. Here we go... |
| 0.1 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Southee is right on the money! A length ball outside off, this one comes back in but Brathwaite covers his stumps and lets it go to the keeper. Good leave in the end. |
| 0.2 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes full and around middle, Brathwaite flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 0.3 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Brathwaite is up and running with a couple. Southee dishes it full and on the pads, Brathwaite flicks it wide of the fine leg fielder and gets two. |
| 0.4 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length and around off, pushed towards mid on. |
| 0.5 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full again but this one is outside off, Brathwaite drives it towards the cover fielder. |
| 0.6 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Around off on a length, defended back to the bowler. Quality first over but equally well negotiated by Brathwaite. |
| Trent Boult to bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Good length and outside off, Campbell lets it be. |
| 1.2 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, Campbell is off the mark! Boult goes full and outside off, Campbell looks to drive but a thick outside edge is induced. Luckily for him it goes through the gap between gully and point. Two taken. |
| Has that carried to the slip fielder? The soft signal is out. The third umpire needs to have conclusive evidence to overturn the onfield call. It looks really tough but with soft signal is out, the third umpire might go that way. |
| 1.3 : Trent Boult to John Campbell, OUT! CAUGHT! Yes! There is no conclusive evidence for the third umpire to overturn the onfield call. Looked touch and go. An absolute ripper of a delivery from Boult. He pitches it just outside off, Campbell is squared up as he looks to defend with hard hands. The induced outside edge goes to the second slip fielder. Latham catches it really low and New Zealand celebrate. Campbell is not going anywhere. The two umpires get together and refer it upstairs. The so |
| Darren Bravo is the new batsman in. |
| 1.4 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Back of a length on off, Bravo defends it off the back foot. |
| 1.5 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Good length delivery on off, Bravo keeps it out. |
| 1.6 : Trent Boult to Darren Bravo, Length delivery outside off, Bravo lets it go. |
| 2.1 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, WIDE! Southee bowls a bouncer, Brathwaite ducks under it. |
| Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length down the leg side, Brathwaite leaves it alone. |
| 2.2 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length ball outside off, Kraigg shoulders arms to this one. |
| 2.3 : Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on middle, Brathwaite flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 2.4 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, FOUR! Whipped and whipped in style! Bravo is off the mark with a fine flick. Full and on middle, Bravo uses his wrists and whips it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 2.5 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Outside off, Bravo shoulders arms to this one. |
| 2.6 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Full ball on off, Darren keeps it out. |
| 3.1 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length delivery outside off, Brathwaite offers no shot to this one. |
| 3.2 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Brathwaite looks to drive but misses it. |
| 3.3 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, Brathwaite offers no shot to this one. |
| 3.4 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length on middle, Brathwaite pushes it to mid on. |
| 3.5 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bouncer on middle, Brathwaite does well to duck under it. |
| 3.6 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full on off, Brathwaite pushes it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 4.1 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Good length delivery on off, Bravo keeps it out. |
| 4.2 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Bravo looks to drive but misses it. |
| 4.3 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Back of a length on off, Bravo defends it off the back foot. |
| 4.4 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Length delivery outside off, Bravo lets it go. |
| 4.5 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Outside off, Darren offers no shot to this one. |
| 4.6 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Good length delivery on off, Bravo keeps it out. |
| 5.2 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length outside off, Brathwaite offers no shot to this one. |
| 5.1 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone. |
| 5.3 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! Wonderful shot! Full on middle, Brathwaite flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 5.4 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length delivery on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot. |
| 5.5 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, Kraigg shoulders arms to this one. |
| 5.6 : Trent Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length ball outside off, Brathwaite offers no shot to this one. |
| 6.1 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Good length delivery on off, Bravo defends it off the back foot. |
| 6.2 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, FOUR! SHOT! That is classy cover drive! One of the best shots in match. Full and wide outside off, Bravo leans into the shot and strokes it through the covers. Holds the pose for the camers there! |
| 6.3 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, FOUR! Have some of that now. Bravo, you beauty. Overpitched again and outside off as well. Bravo hammers it over extra cover for a boundary. Intent from Darren. |
| 6.4 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Back of a length outside off, Bravo offers no shot to this one. |
| 6.5 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Bouncer on middle, Bravo ducks under it. |
| 6.6 : Tim Southee to Darren Bravo, Good length delivery outside off, Bravo offers no shot to this one. |
| 7.1 : Neil Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball on middle, Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 0.0 : Neil Wagner is into the attack now. |
| 7.2 : Neil Wagner to Darren Bravo, OUT! TAKEN! Wagner strikes on the second ball of his spell and it is the massive wicket of Bravo. A couple of good shots and he is dismissed. Wagner is fired up. Good length and outside off, Bravo pokes at it without moving his feet. The outside edge goes to the left of Southee at second slip. He tumbles to that side and takes a fine catch. |
| Shamarh Brooks is the new batsman in. |
| 7.3 : Neil Wagner to Shamarh Brooks, Full and outside off, Brooks leaves it alone. |
| 7.4 : Neil Wagner to Shamarh Brooks, Brooks is off the mark with a fine flick. Full ball on middle, he flicks it through square leg. The fine leg fielder comes around but by the time he returns the ball to the keeper, two taken. |
| 7.5 : Neil Wagner to Shamarh Brooks, Bouncer on middle, Brooks ducks under it. |
| 7.6 : Neil Wagner to Shamarh Brooks, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one goes. Wagner gets second wicket in the over. He is delighted. Brooks fails again. A length ball on the pads, Brooks goes for the flick again. This time he hits it uppishly and there is a fielder at square leg. Conway, the substitute, there makes no mistake. |
| Roston Chase is the new batsman in. |
| 8.1 : Jermaine Blackwood is the new batsman in. |
| Tim Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust and it is Southee who gets a wicket now. Poor, poor stuff from Brathwaite. Short and wide outside off, Brathwaite looks to upper cut but gets a faint edge to the keeper. Blundell makes no mistake. New Zealand are on fire here. |
| 8.2 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and wide outside off, driven well but straight to the cover fielder. |
| 8.3 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on middle, Blackwood drives it to mid on. |
| 8.4 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Southee bowls a bumper, Blackwood ducks under it. |
| 8.5 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on middle, Blackwood flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 8.6 : Tim Southee to Roston Chase, Length ball outside off, Chase offers no shot to this one. |
| 9.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on middle, Blackwood flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 9.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery outside off, Blackwood offers no shot to this one. |
| 9.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short delivery outside off, Blackwood offers no shot to this one. |
| 9.4 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood drives it through covers. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 9.5 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Blackwood taps it to point. |
| 9.6 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Outside off, Jermaine offers no shot to this one. |
| 9.4 : UPDATE 1610 local (0310 GMT) - Rain is in the air. And it has also got really dark out there. The umpires have called for the covers. And we have another rain interruption. |
| 9.6 : So, as the drizzle continues, the umpires have called for an early Tea. Smart move. However, the moves from the Windies batters haven't been smart so far. Campbell got out playing an out of character shot while his opening partner did the same. Bravo and Brooks didn't last long either and West Indies are staring down the barrel at the moment. They are still 351 runs behind and have just 6 wickets remaining. They are reeling at 30/4 at the moment. |
| Trent Boult struck with the ball first this time and then Wagner's double wicket over forced West Indies on the back foot again. And you just can't keep Southee out of the picture so he took one himself. They will hope that they get on the field quickly and roll through the remaining batters. Let's hope that the rain goes away quickly and we are back for the final session. Stay tuned. |
| ... Day 3, Session 3 ... |
| UPDATE 1625 local (0325 GMT) - And the good news is that the rain has stopped and the covers are being removed. The umpires are out in the middle, having a word with the groundsman. Looks a lot brighter than what it was when the players went back. |
| 10.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, A good length ball outside off to begin, Chase shoulders arms. |
| 0.0 : Right! We are back for the final session. The rain has gone. The lights have improved too. Let's hope we don't have another interruption here. The Kiwi players walk out to the field first and Jermaine Blackwood and Roston Chase follow them out in the middle. Kyle Jamieson will start for New Zealand with the ball. Here we go... |
| 10.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Outside off, left alone. |
| 10.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Misses the line and bowls the full ball down the leg side. Chase looks to flick but misses. |
| 10.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Shortish and around off, this one comes back on. Chase does well to work it around the corner. |
| 10.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Lovely delivery! The last one came back in and this one goes other way after pitching. Chase looks to defend but misses. |
| 10.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, This one keeps low. But Chase does well to bring his bat down in time to defend. A maiden to begin the final session on Day 3. |
| Neil Wagner to bowl from the other end. |
| 11.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 11.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, NO BALL! Wagner oversteps! Length delivery on middle, Blackwood keeps it out. |
| Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Good shot! Full on middle, Blackwood lofts it over mid on for a boundary. |
| 11.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on off, Blackwood punches it towards covers for a single. |
| 11.4 : Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, Back of a length on off, Chase looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes past second slip towards third man. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 11.5 : Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, Bouncer from Wagner, Chase does well to duck under it. |
| 11.6 : Neil Wagner to Roston Chase, FOUR! Nice shot! Length ball on middle, Chase flicks it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 12.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Blackwood defends it off the back foot. |
| 12.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, WIDE! Length delivery wide outside off, Blackwood lets it go. |
| Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length ball on off, Blackwood pushes it to covers. |
| 12.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on middle, Blackwood flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 12.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Good length delivery outside off, Chase offers no shot to this one. |
| 12.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Chase looks to drive but misses it. |
| 12.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Outside off, Roston shoulders arms to this one. |
| 13.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Terrific shot! Full on off, Blackwood drives it through mid off for a boundary. |
| 13.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer on middle, Blackwood ducks under it. |
| 13.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Bumper again from Wagner, Blackwood does well to duck under it. |
| 13.4 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer from Wagner, Blackwood sits under it. |
| 13.5 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short delivery on off, Blackwood looks to play an upper cut but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Blundell appeals for caught behind and the umpire raises his finger. Blackwood reviews it! Ultra Edge shows there is a flat line when the ball passes the bat. The decision is overturned and Blackwood survives. |
| 13.6 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and outside off, Jermaine ducks under it. |
| 14.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Fuller and around off, blocked. |
| 14.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Length ball around off, kept out by Chase. |
| 14.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, FIVE WIDES! Jamieson goes short but it goes well over the batsman and the leaping keeper. Wided and it races away to the fence too. |
| Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Shortish and around off, pushed towards the off side. |
| 14.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Length ball around off, Chase flicks it towards mid-wicket. |
| 14.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, Good length and around off, Chase is solid in defense again. |
| DRS TIME! Chase has been given out LBW but he calls for the DRS. That looked really, really close and if there is no bat involved, Chase is walking back. |
| 14.6 : Jason Holder is the new batsman in. |
| Kyle Jamieson to Roston Chase, OUT! LBW! Yes, there is no bat and it is hitting the wicket too. Chase has been removed with an absolute ripper of a delivery from Jamieson. It is the inswinging yorker from him and Chase is all over the place as he tries to keep it out. He misses to get hit on the pad. A loud appeal follows and the umpire agrees. Chase opts to challenge the onfield call. But it won't really help him because Ultra Edge shows no bat and the Ball Tracker shows it to be crashing |
| 15.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length and just outside off, pushed towards the cover fielder. |
| 15.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short again, pushed towards mid on this time. |
| 15.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer but this one is down the leg side. Blackwood lets it be. |
| 15.4 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Good stop! Shortish and around middle, Blackwood pushes it to the right of the bowler. Wagner dives that side and pushes it towards mid-wicket. |
| 15.5 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, SIX! BOOM! Enough of your short stuff says Blackwood and takes Wagner on. Short and around off and middle, Blackwood swivels and hammers it way over the deep square leg fence. That went way back. |
| 15.6 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short again, this time he nudges it down to fine leg for one. |
| 16.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, EDGED BUT DROPPED! Short and wide outside off, Blackwood throws the willow at it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes high over Taylor at first slip. He leaps high and gets hands to it but the rebound drops away from him. Good effort. |
| 16.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Back of a length on off, Holder defends it off the back foot. |
| 16.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Good length ball on off, Holder keeps it out. |
| 16.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Full and outside off, Holder offers no shot to this one. |
| 16.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Length ball outside off, Holder shoulders arms to this one. |
| 16.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, FOUR! Good shot! Length delivery on middle, Holder flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 17.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Blackwood pushes it to covers. |
| 17.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! That is put away! Short ball on middle, Blackwood pulls it over the bowler's head for a boundary. |
| 17.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and just outside off, Blackwood sways away from the line. |
| 17.4 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short ball on middle, it is pushed back to the bowler. Wagner quickly picks the ball and threatens to throw the ball at the stumps. |
| 17.5 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length and on middle, Blackwood hops and keeps it out. |
| 17.6 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Short again and Blackwood hammers it. He is not going to bog down to this short stuff. He swivels and slams it over mid-wicket and it races away to the fence. |
| 18.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, In the channel outside off, Holder shoulders arms. |
| 18.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Beauty! Just outside off and on a good length, Holder pokes at it to get beaten. He played for the away swing but it went straight. |
| 18.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, This time he covers his sticks and offers no shot. |
| 18.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Goes to play this time as Jamieson pitches it fuller and around off, but this one moves away sharply to beat the outside edge. |
| 18.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Dropped! Full and wide outside off, Holder goes for the drive but ends up hitting it uppishly towards point fielder. Young there dives to his left, gets both the hands but spills it in the end. |
| 18.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jason Holder, Another one goes down! This time it is Blundell who puts it down. A length ball angled in. Holder looks to defend but the ball comes back in sharply. It takes the inside edge and goes to the left of the keeper. Blundell moves to that side and gets his gloves to it but it doesn't stick. Two drops in two balls. |
| 19.1 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Fuller and around off, pushed towards the off side. |
| 0.0 : Daryl Mitchell is on now. |
| 19.2 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Full again, Blackwood drives it towards cover. |
| 19.3 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Length ball around middle, pushed towards mid on for nothing. |
| 19.4 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Short this time, Blackwood forces it back to the bowler. |
| 19.5 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Length ball around off, poked towards the on side. |
| 19.6 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, EDGY! Length ball just outside off, Blackwood looks to defend but is squared up. The outside edge goes past the diving gully fielder. Before one of the fielder can do the mop up work, they take three. |
| 20.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, EDGED AND FOUR! Blackwood is going after the wide ones right now. Full and wide outside off, Jermaine throws his bat at it as he looks to drive but ends up getting a thick outside edge that goes well over the leaping slip cordon for a boundary. |
| 20.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length ball on middle and leg, Blackwood defends it out. |
| 20.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length and around off, this one rises awkwardly. Blackwood does well to defend it out. |
| 20.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and on middle, pushed towards mid-wicket. |
| 20.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Goes slightly full. Blackwood works it towards mid-wicket. |
| 20.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Up and over! Blackwood is playing a little gem of an innings here. Short and wide outside off, he slashes it over backward point and it races away to the fence. He moves to 40 in just 48 balls. |
| 21.1 : Daryl Mitchell to Jason Holder, Fuller and around off, defended towards mid off. |
| 21.2 : Daryl Mitchell to Jason Holder, NO BALL! Holder is caught at covers. Holder is shocked! He is not sure what he has done here. A soft dismissal. Mitchell is delighted. Full ball outside off, Holder drills the drive but straight to the cover fielder. Mitchell Santner, the substitute makes no mistake. But hang on. Mitchell has overstepped. And he will have to wait for his maiden Test wicket. |
| Daryl Mitchell to Jason Holder, Length ball around middle, it is clipped through square leg for a couple. |
| 21.3 : Alzarri Joseph is the new batsman in. |
| 21.2 : Mitchell has surely got his wicket now. Or has he? Holder has been given out LBW but the Windies skipper takes it upstairs. |
| 21.4 : Daryl Mitchell to Alzarri Joseph, Full and wide outside off, Joseph shoulders arms. |
| 21.3 : Daryl Mitchell to Jason Holder, OUT! LBW! Yes, Mitchell has got his man. He has his maiden Test wicket. Poor, poor batting from him. He got a life just 1 ball ago. He played a reckless shot then and he tried something similar but this time he has to go. Fuller and around off and middle, Holder looks to slog it on the leg side via a flick but he misses it completely. He is struck on the pads. A massive appeal and the finger goes up. Holder asks for the review straightaway but that looked ou |
| 21.5 : Daryl Mitchell to Alzarri Joseph, Length ball outside off, left alone by Alzarri. |
| 21.6 : Daryl Mitchell to Alzarri Joseph, Full and swinging in but it is wide outside off so Joseph lets it be. End of a successful over form Mitchell. |
| Trent Boult is back on. |
| 22.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length and on middle and leg, Blackwood looks to work it on the leg side but gets an inside edge on the pad. |
| 22.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, In the air... safe! That went miles in the air but Jamieson failed to get there. A length ball outside off, Blackwood looks to hammer it over the bowler's head but miscues it high in the air. Jamieson from mid on runs back and tries to catch but he fails to get there. Two taken. |
| 22.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer and on middle, Blackwood sits under it. |
| 22.4 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, In the air... safe! Chance for a run out. Missed. Who missed? Well, Kane Williamson. Probably for the first time he has done something and it has not gone his way. Fuller and outside off, Blackwood looks to hammer it over mid off but once again it goes off the toe end. It falls well shrot of Williamson. But West Indies want to get it done quickly it seems as they go for the risky single. Williamson collects the ball and has a shy at the non-strieker's end |
| 22.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Very full and outside off, Joseph squeezes it out towards backward point. |
| 22.6 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Good length and outside off, left alone. |
| 23.1 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, In the channel outside off, left alone. |
| 23.2 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Sharp bouncer around off, Blackwood does well to get away from the firing line. |
| 23.3 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Good drive but for no run. Full and wide outside off, driven straight to mid off. |
| 23.4 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Around off on a length, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 23.5 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Blackwood pushes it to mid off. |
| 23.6 : Daryl Mitchell to Jermaine Blackwood, Short delivery on off, Blackwood looks to cut but gets an outside edge. It goes towards first slip on one bounce. The fielder misfields and concedes a single. |
| 24.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer down the leg side. Blackwood ducks. |
| 24.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Short ball on middle, Blackwood hops and works it to fine leg for one. |
| 24.3 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Around off on a length, Joseph is solid in defense. |
| 24.4 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Bouncer on middle, Alzarri ducks under it. |
| 24.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Fuller and on middle, Joseph flicks it well but Jamieson moves to his right swiftly to stop the ball. |
| 24.6 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Play and a miss! Joseph is lured into the drive as he plays it away from his body. Beaten. |
| 25.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length and around off, punched towards the short cover fielder. |
| 0.0 : Neil Wagner is back on. 6-0-36-2 are his figures so far. |
| 25.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and wide outside off, Blackwood cuts it through cover-point. The third man fielder runs to his right and stops the ball but Blackwood gets three. |
| 25.3 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, EDGY! A length ball around off, Joseph looks to defend but gets an inside edge on the pad. The ball goes past the sticks and runs to the fence at fine leg. But Jamieson, the big man, runs to his left fine towards fine leg and makes a diving stop. Saves two for the side. Excellent commitment. |
| 25.4 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Full and wide outside off, Joseph lifts it over cover-point and gets a brace. |
| 25.5 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, A solid front foot defense from him this time. |
| 25.6 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Bangs it short and shows some aggression. Joseph ducks under it. Wagner keeps staring at him as he goes past the umpire. |
| 26.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! FIFTY FOR BLACKWOOD! He is the only positive for the Windies with the bat. He has done really well for these runs. Got himself in and then took the bowlers on. A short ball on the body, he clips it fine. The fine leg fielder runs to his right, dives and tries to pull the ball back in play but fails to do so. Blackwood raises his bat to his teammates. |
| 26.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, On the pads again, it is worked towards fine leg for one. |
| 26.3 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! Clipped through square leg from Joseph. Full ball on the pads, Joseph uses his wrists and flicks it through square leg and bags himself a boundary. |
| 26.4 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Beaten! Short and just around off, shapes away as Joseph pokes at it. |
| 26.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Shortish and on middle, worked towards mid-wicket. |
| 26.6 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! DRILLED THROUGH THE COVERS! That is some shot from Joseph. A low full toss around off, he creams the drive through the covers. Classic cover drive. 13 from the over. |
| 27.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer on middle, Blackwood ducks under it. |
| 27.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Outside off on a length. An easy leave for Blackwood. |
| 27.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Length ball around off, pushed to the left of the bowler. The ball goes to the right of mid off and they sneak a single. |
| 27.4 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Full and wide outside off, Joseph looks to go big but ends up slicing it over gully. Two taken. |
| 27.5 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, On off, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 27.6 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Full and wide outside off, Joseph drives it towards mid off uppishly. It bounces short of Williamson. A single taken. |
| DRINKS! These two are going hard at the ball and are scoring a few runs but are living dangerously. New Zealand need just 3 wickets to seal the deal on Day 3 itself. Plenty of time left in the day for them to knock the remaining wickets, weather permitting. Let's see if these two continue to battle out. |
| 28.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and on the pads, clipped to fine leg for an easy single. |
| 28.2 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Full and outside off, Joseph looks to drive but it takes the inner half and goes to deep mid-wicket. Before the fielder from the ring can get to the ball, three more for Joseph. |
| 28.3 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Short on middle, tucked away on the leg side for one. |
| 28.4 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! SLAMMED AWAY! This is good batting from Joseph here. He is enjoying the batting it seems. Full and wide outside off, he takes a long stride forward and drills the drive through backward point. It races away to the fence. Shake of the head from Southee. |
| 28.5 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Classy drive but for no run. Southee overpitches and Jospeh drives it well but finds mid off. |
| 28.6 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Terrific save from Wagner at the fine leg fence. A length ball on the pads, Joseph looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pad. A stifled appeal from the bowler but nothing from the umpire. The ball is racing away to the fence but Wagner from fine leg gets to the ball with a dive and keeps it into the play. Two leg byes taken. |
| 29.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and around off, pushed towards mid off. |
| 29.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and outside off, punched on the up to sweeper cover for one. |
| 29.3 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! Easy pickings for Alzarri. Wagner runs in and tries to bowl the yorker but ends up bowling a high full toss. Joseph helps it on its way to the deep mid-wicket fence via a well-timed flick. He moves to 25 in just 26 balls. |
| 29.4 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Good length and around off, pushed towards mid on. |
| 29.5 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Bouncer on middle and leg, Joseph ducks under it. |
| 29.6 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Fuller and around off, blocked towards cover for nothing. |
| 30.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and wide outside off, driven to the left of the mid off fielder for a single. |
| 30.2 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Short ball on middle, Alzarri ducks under it easily. |
| 30.3 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Fullish and on off, Joseph is solid in defense. |
| 30.4 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! It was in the air but wide of the third man fielder. Full and wide outside off, Joseph goes for the drive but ends up slicing it towards third man. Young there runs to his left and dives to catch. He gets fingertips to it but fails to hold on. That will go down as a drop but it was a very tough chance. Four more for Joseph by the way. |
| 30.5 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Length ball around middle, pushed towards mid on uppishly. |
| 30.6 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Fuller and around middle, pushed towards mid on again. |
| 31.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and around off, punched to mid off. |
| 31.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, A single and it brings up 50-run stand between the two, in just 59 balls. Good length and around middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for one. |
| 31.3 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Bumper on middle, Joseph ducks. |
| 31.4 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Put down? Is it? Don't tell me. Yes, another one goes down but this was hit with brutal force from Joseph. Full ball outside off, he drills it. The ball goes quickly to Latham at covers. He kind of goes for the evasive action instead of trying to catch. Gets both hands but fails to hold on. |
| 31.5 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! Flicked. What a shot that is. Full ball on the pads, Joseph flicks it through square leg and bags a boundary. |
| 31.6 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Length ball around off, a solid front foot defense from Joseph. |
| 32.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, SIX! Up and over! Runs coming thick and fast for West Indies. Short and wide outside off, Blackwood uppercuts it and it sails over the fence. |
| 32.2 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Appeal for LBW but turned down. Length ball on the pads, Jermaine looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pad. The ball goes to the leg side and they sneak a leg bye. 150 up for West Indies. |
| 32.3 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Around off on a good length, pushed towards the off side for a quick single. |
| 32.4 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Outside off, left alone. |
| 32.5 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and wide outside off, driven to deep point for one. |
| 32.6 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Southee goes for the yorker. Joseph manages to flick it down to deep mid-wicket for one. |
| 33.1 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Length delivery on off, Joseph punches it through covers. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 33.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on middle, Blackwood flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 33.3 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length outside off, Joseph offers no shot to this one. |
| 33.4 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Good length delivery on off, Joseph offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 33.5 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Full and outside off, Joseph lofts it over point for a couple. |
| 33.6 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Joseph looks to drive but misses it. |
| Change in bowling. |
| Kyle Jamieson is back on. |
| 34.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood drives it to covers. |
| 34.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Short delivery on off, Blackwood cuts it through point for a single. |
| 34.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 34.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Length delivery on off, Joseph pushes it to point. |
| 34.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! NAILED! What a shot! Joseph is telling his teammates how to do it. Full and wide outside off, Joseph creams it through the covers and it races away to the fence. |
| 34.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR LEG BYES! Full on the pads, Joseph looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| Trent Boult returns! 5-0-25-1 from him so far. |
| 35.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery outside off, Blackwood leaves it alone. |
| 35.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length outside off, Jermaine offers no shot to this one. |
| 35.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on middle, Blackwood flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 35.4 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, SIX! FIFTY FOR JOSEPH! What a way to get to the maiden half ton in Test match cricket. Brilliant ball striking. Short ball on middle, he swivels and hammers it over the fence at deep square leg. |
| 35.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! Short delivery on middle, Joseph looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 35.6 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Outside off, Alzarri offers no shot to this one. |
| 36.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery outside off, Blackwood punches it through point for a single. |
| 36.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Jamieson bowls a bouncer, Joseph looks to duck but gets hit on the helmet. |
| 36.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Good length delivery on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 36.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Bouncer on leg, Joseph does well to duck under it. |
| 36.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on middle, Joseph flicks it to short leg.  |
| 36.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Jamieson bowls a bumper, Joseph does well to duck under it.  |
| 37.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Nicely played! Full on leg, Blackwood flicks it through square leg for a boundary.  |
| 37.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full delivery on off, Blackwood drives it through covers for a couple. |
| 37.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Jermaine drives it to covers. |
| 37.4 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length delivery on off, Jermaine keeps it out. |
| 37.5 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer down the leg side, Blackwood ducks under it. |
| 37.6 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, WIDE! Short of a length delivery outside off, Blackwood lets it go. |
| Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Short delivery down the leg side, Jermaine lets it go. |
| 38.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on middle, Joseph defends it to mid-wicket. |
| 38.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Down the leg side, Joseph looks to flick but misses it. |
| 38.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Bumper on middle, Joseph ducks under it. |
| 38.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Bouncer again on middle, Joseph ducks under it again. |
| 38.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Good length delivery on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 38.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Alzarri keeps it out. |
| 39.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length delivery on middle, Blackwood defends it off the back foot. |
| 39.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Joseph keeps it out. |
| 39.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Blackwood looks to drive but misses it. |
| 39.4 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length ball on off, Jermaine defends it off the back foot. |
| 39.5 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, EDGY FOUR! And brings up 100-run stand between the two. What a stand this is turning out to be for the Windies. Full and wide outside off, Blackwood throws the bat at it. He gets a thick outside edge that flies over the slip cordon and into the thrid man fence. |
| 39.6 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, BEATEN! Length delivery outside off, Blackwood looks to drive but misses it. |
| 40.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! Good shot! Length delivery on leg, Joseph flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 40.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Good length ball on off, Joseph keeps it out. |
| 40.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Bouncer on middle, Joseph does well to duck under it. |
| 40.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 40.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Length delivery on off, Joseph pushes it towards point for a single. |
| 40.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer on middle, Blackwood does well to duck under it. |
| 41.1 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Yorker on middle, Joseph digs it out and it goes towards mid-wicket. |
| 41.2 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Length delivery outside off, Joseph offers no shot to this one. |
| 41.3 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Bouncer on middle, Joseph does well to duck under it. |
| 41.4 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Full on off, Joseph plays it to point. |
| 41.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 41.6 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Outside off, Joseph offers no shot to this one. STUMPS ON DAY 3! |
| Terrific counter-attack from Blackwood and Joseph and they have taken the game into Day 4. At one point, it looked like the Kiwis will be able to wrap up the things well before Stumps but these two had different ideas. They just went from strength to strength and kept on piling the runs. A few missed chances didn't help New Zealand's cause. |
| The day would still belong to the Kiwis as they have taken 15 wickets in this game. 9 in the first innings and 6 here. It was Southee show in the morning as New Zealand rolled over West Indies in the first innings. He got good support from the other bowlers as well. Apart from skipper Holder and Blackwood, none of the Windies batters could offer any sort of resistance. It was a sorry batting display from them. |
| Williamson enforced the follow on and West Indies were off to a worst possible start as Boult struck in the 2nd over of the innings. Things got bad to worse for them as Wagner got two in the same over. The score soon read 5/53 before Holder and Blackwood resisted again, but for just a short while. Holder got out playing a rash stroke and it looked like we will have the result on Day 3 itself, in spite of a few rain interruptions. And then Blackwood met Joseph and that was the start of a terri |
| Right! New Zealand well and truly on top, in spite of that superb unbeaten 107-run stand between Blackwood and Joseph. They are still ahead by 185 runs and need just 3 wickets to win the game. They will get good rest and would look to come back and knock the remaining wickets to take the lead in this 2-game series. The visitors, on the other hand, would want these to bat and bat and bat. It will not be easy for them in the first hour of Day 4. Will the Kiwis be able to get those wickets quickly |
| ... Day 4, Session 1 ... |
| Hello and welcome to the coverage of what could well be the last day or maybe even the last session of this Test. We saw 15 wickets falling on Day 3 and had it not been for the Joseph-Blackwood stand, the game would have probably ended yesterday itself. |
| The pair really fought back and have frustrated the Kiwis. Can they continue that though? Can they help the Windies avoid an innings defeat? They are still 185 runs away from that. |
| The hosts, on the other hand, are just the three wickets away and if we see Dowrich batting then 4 wickets away from claiming a 1-0 lead. They would be hoping to take the wickets quickly and finish the game. Will that be the case or the Windies still have some fight left in them? We will find out... |
| We are all set to begin Day 4. The New Zealand players are out in the middle. Jermaine Blackwood and Alzarri Joseph will resume their innings for the West Indies. Tim Southee will start the proceedings for Day 4. |
| 42.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Southee starts Day 4 with a good length delivery on off, Blackwood defends it off the back foot. |
| 42.2 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Blackwood looks to push but misses it. |
| 42.3 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Blackwood keeps it out. |
| 42.4 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full delivery on off, Blackwood drives it to mid off. |
| 42.5 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length delivery on off, Jermaine defends it off the back foot. |
| 42.6 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full delivery on off, Blackwood plays it towards the off side. |
| Trent Boult to bowl from the other end. |
| 43.1 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 43.2 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Length delivery on off, Joseph pushes it towards covers for a quick single. |
| 43.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood plays it uppishly towards mid off for a single. |
| 43.4 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Good length ball on middle, Joseph keeps it out. |
| 43.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Length delivery on middle, Joseph blocks it off the back foot. |
| 43.6 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length outside off, Joseph offers no shot to this one. |
| 44.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery outside off, Blackwood offers no shot to this one. |
| 44.2 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Length ball on middle, Blackwood flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 44.3 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph pushes it towards point for a run. 200 up for West Indies! They still trail by 181 runs! |
| 44.4 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length delivery on off, Blackwood defends it out. |
| 44.5 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full delivery on off, Blackwood drives it towards mid off for a single. |
| 44.6 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length delivery on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 45.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on middle, Blackwood flicks it through square leg. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen take a single. |
| 45.3 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 45.2 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Good length ball on off, Joseph pushes it to point. |
| 45.4 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Length ball outside off, Joseph shoulders arms to this one. |
| 45.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Full on middle, Joseph drives it to mid on. |
| 45.6 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot.  |
| 46.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length ball outside off, Blackwood leaves it alone.  |
| 46.2 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Short delivery on middle, Blackwood pulls it towards square leg for a single. |
| 46.3 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Short ball on middle, Joseph pulls it towards mid-wicket for a run. |
| 46.4 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Terrific shot! Full delivery on off, Blackwood drives it through point for a boundary. He moves to 89! |
| 46.5 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on off, Blackwood defends it off the front foot. |
| 46.6 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, PUT DOWN! That is a regulation catch for Taylor but he spills it. Fuller and around off, it shapes away. Blackwood looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge and straight to first slip who drops it. New Zealand’s frustration continues. |
| 47.1 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 47.2 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Boult bowls a bouncer, Joseph does well to duck under it. |
| 47.3 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Length delivery down the leg side, Joseph looks to flick but misses it. |
| 47.4 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Joseph looks to defend but misses it. |
| 47.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Full on middle, Joseph flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 47.6 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on off, Blackwood drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 48.1 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph defends it off the back foot. |
| 48.2 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Good length ball outside off, Joseph leaves it alone. |
| 48.3 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, SIX! Wonderful shot! Short ball on middle, Joseph pulls it over square leg for a maximum. |
| 48.4 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Outside off, Joseph shoulders arms to this one. |
| 48.5 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Full on off, Joseph drives it uppishly towards mid off where it falls short of the fielder. |
| 48.6 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Length ball on middle, Joseph flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 49.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length delivery on off, Blackwood keeps it out. |
| 49.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Blackwood blocks it off the back foot. |
| 49.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery outside off, Jermaine offers no shot to this one. |
| 49.4 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Blackwood punches it through covers for a single. |
| 49.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, SIX! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Joseph pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie.  |
| 49.6 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Good length ball on off, Joseph keeps it out. |
| 50.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on middle, Blackwood flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 50.2 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Length ball outside off, Joseph offers no shot to this one. |
| 50.3 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Full delivery outside off, Joseph shoulders arms to this one. |
| 50.4 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Full ball on middle, Joseph flicks it towards fine leg. The fielder in the deep slides and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 50.5 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on middle, Joseph offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 50.6 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Outside off, Joseph lets it go. |
| 51.1 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length delivery on middle, Blackwood defends it off the back foot.  |
| 51.2 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, BEATEN! Back of a length outside off, Blackwood looks to push but misses it. |
| 51.3 : Trent Boult to Jermaine Blackwood, Length ball on middle, Blackwood flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 51.4 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph defends it out. |
| 51.5 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Full on middle, Joseph blocks it off the back foot. |
| 51.6 : Trent Boult to Alzarri Joseph, Length delivery outside off, Joseph offers no shot to this one. |
| 52.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length ball outside off, Blackwood leaves it alone. |
| 52.2 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on off, Blackwood punches it through point for a single. He moves to 97! |
| 52.3 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Down the leg side, Joseph lets it go. |
| 52.4 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, Full on middle, Joseph flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 52.5 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, PLAY AND A MISS! Full and outside off, Joseph looks to drive but misses it. |
| 52.6 : Tim Southee to Alzarri Joseph, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Joseph looks to drive but misses it. |
| Neil Wagner to bowl for the first time on Day 4. 11-0-62-2 are his figures so far. |
| 53.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Back of a length on middle, Blackwood defends it off the back foot. |
| 53.2 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on off, Blackwood punches it through covers for a single. |
| 53.3 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Joseph looks to drive but misses it. |
| 53.4 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Good length delivery outside off, Joseph offers no shot to this one. |
| 53.5 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Outside off, Joseph leaves it alone. |
| 53.6 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length outside off, Alzarri offers no shot to this one.  |
| 54.1 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Good length delivery outside off, Blackwood shoulders arms to this one. |
| 54.2 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and outside off, Blackwood leaves it alone. |
| 54.3 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Length ball outside off, Jermaine offers no shot to this one. |
| 54.4 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on off, Blackwood drives it to covers. |
| 54.5 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Full again on off, Jermaine drives it to covers again. |
| 54.6 : Tim Southee to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on off, Blackwood pushes it towards point for a single. He moves to 99! |
| Kyle Jamieson is back on. |
| 55.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, 100 for Jermaine Blackwood! This has been a fantastic knock under pressure! Full on middle, Blackwood flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 55.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, BEATEN! Full and outside off, Joseph looks to drive but misses it. |
| 55.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph guides it towards third man. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 55.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Good length ball on off, Joseph defends it out. |
| 55.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, Back of a length on off, Joseph pushes it through point for a single. 150-run stand is up between Joseph and Blackwood! |
| 55.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Length ball outside off, Blackwood lets it go. |
| DRINKS! |
| 56.1 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Bouncer on middle, Joseph does well to duck under it. |
| 56.2 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Short delivery on middle, Joseph pulls it towards square leg for a single. |
| 56.3 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Bouncer on leg, Blackwood ducks under it. |
| 56.4 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, Short ball on leg, Blackwood pulls it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 56.5 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Short down the leg side, Joseph lets it go. |
| 56.6 : Neil Wagner to Alzarri Joseph, Wagner bowls a short of a length delivery on leg, Joseph fends it uppishly towards square leg for a single. |
| 57.1 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, DROPPED! Williamson is the culprit! Full on off, Joseph lofts it over mid off but does not get the timing on it. It goes towards the fielder where Williamson runs and tries to take it but fails to hold on. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 57.2 : Kyle Jamieson to Alzarri Joseph, OUT! CAUGHT! The partnership is finally broken. Joseph is a goner. Would have loved to see him get a ton here though, he has batted brilliantly. End of a very fluent knock by the pacer. Full delivery on off, Joseph lofts it over point but does not get the timing on it. It goes towards the fielder where substitute Mitchell Santner takes a good catch. |
| Kemar Roach is the new batsman in. |
| 57.3 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Length delivery on off, Blackwood punches it through point for a couple. |
| 57.4 : Kyle Jamieson to Jermaine Blackwood, Full on middle, Blackwood punches it through mid on for a single. |
| 57.5 : Kyle Jamieson to Kemar Roach, Full and outside off, Roach looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third slip where it falls short of Southee. |
| 57.6 : Kyle Jamieson to Kemar Roach, Outside off, Roach leaves it alone. |
| 58.1 : Neil Wagner to Jermaine Blackwood, OUT! Gone! Blackwood departs after a superb ton. New Zealand’s frustration finally comes to an end. Wagner is the man who has done the job. Can they now take the remaining wickets quickly? Short delivery on leg, Blackwood looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes towards square leg where Southee takes a comfortable catch. |
| Shannon Gabriel is the last man in. |
| 58.2 : Neil Wagner to Shannon Gabriel, Full on middle, Gabriel flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 58.3 : Neil Wagner to Shannon Gabriel, Bouncer on middle, Gabriel ducks under it. |
| 58.4 : Neil Wagner to Shannon Gabriel, Length ball on middle, Gabriel looks to pull but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. |
| 58.5 : Neil Wagner to Shannon Gabriel, OUT! BOWLED! Full on middle, Gabriel looks to swing at it but misses it and gets bowled. Wagner gets his fourth wicket! NEW ZEALAND WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 134 RUNS! |
| So just over an hour is what it took for the Kiwis to take the remaining three wickets however, it was not before Blackwood score his ton. Joseph also continued to show fight on Day 4 but once he fell, the other two wickets fell in no time. |
| It was all New Zealand in this game. First they put up a massive first innings total courtesy a double ton by their skipper. |
| Blackwood got to his ton. Joseph was eyeing one too. They frustrated the Kiwis. This stand is probably the only positive the Windies could take from this game. However, it was just a matter of one wicket and once the Kiwis got Joseph, they got the other two quickly. A comprehensive win for the hosts. |
| Kane Williamson, New Zealand skipper, is named the Player of the Match. He starts off by saying that it has been a brilliant victory for them. Adds that his knock was special and crucial for the team. Mentions it was great to spend time in the middle and build some partnerships. Credits Tom Latham for his excellent batting. Williamson says it was a collective effort from their batsmen to post a huge score in the first innings. Adds it was important for their bowlers to be patient and continue to |
| Jason Holder, West Indies skipper, says that he is disappointed with his team's batting. Adds that they will look to improve on their batting. Mentions they would look to improve their bowling and would look to work on the areas they need to bowl on. Holder also says that they need to start delivering and understand that they need to fight harder and find a way to bat well. Credits Blackwood and Joseph for batting well and putting up a fight. Informs Dowrich is doubtful for the next Test as he i |
| So that is it from this game. The hosts as expected have taken a 1-0 lead. One more Test to go though and that will be played on December 11, 2020 in Wellington. Join us for that at 1100 local (2200 GMT). Till then, goodbye and take care! |
| Windies did start off their innings well as their openers put up a fifty run stand but it all went wrong for them on Day 3. 15 wickets is what they lost. |
| They were bundled out for 138. The Kiwis enforced the follow-on and it seemed they would get all the 20 wickets on Day 3 itself but then came a fight back. Joseph and Blackwood amassed a 100-plus run stand. They took the game to Day 4. |
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