Christchurch [New Zealand], December two: A 1/2-century from Kane Williamson was once the highlight of latest Zealand’s innings as West Indies took wickets at regular durations on day one of the first take a look at at Christchurch on Tuesday.
at the give up of day one, New Zealand have been 231/9, with Zak Foulkes (4*) and Jacob Duffy (four*) unbeaten.
West Indies received the toss and opted to field first, and their pacers justified the decision by using placing the Kiwis beneath consistent stress. After a returning Kemar Roach (2/forty seven) removed Devon Conway early for a duck, a ninety four-run stand between skipper Tom Latham (24 in 85 balls, with 2 fours) and Kane (52 in 102 balls, with six fours) provided a piece of balance.
constant wickets from Justin Greaves (two/35), Ojay Shields (two/34), and Jayden Seales (1/forty four) put Kiwis in a big spot of hassle at 148/6. From there, all-rounder Michael Bracewell (forty seven in 73 balls, with six fours) and Tom Blundell (29 in 39 balls, with two fours) took New Zealand to the200-run mark, earlier than the Caribbean bowling unit got here alive once more, reducing the hosts to 9 wickets down on the end of day one.
teams:
New Zealand (playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will young, Tom Blundell(w), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
West Indies (playing XI): Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Shai hope, Roston Chase(c), Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach(w), Kemar Roach, Johann Layne, Jayden Seales, Ojay Shields.
