More than a 1-0 lead in the series, it will be some solid Super League points which West Indies will be desperately seeking in a chase of 191. But with Boult, Southee and Ferguson around, who knows? Join Ekanth for the second innings soon.
Andrew: "I understand what Pooran always speaks of its a young team finding their way. On page the raw talent this lot has can be difficult to any team when every department fires. Absolute clinical bowling performance. These moments make the Caribbean proud"
Liam: "8 players into double digits, but a score of only 190. WI always able to get their man before anyone got really going."
Here's debutant Cariah: "Great feeling [of that first wicket]. Took longer than expected, but grateful for the opportunity. I was trying to just express myself... We utilised the wicket. Akeal bowled well. We'll look to put pressure on the New Zealand bowlers."
5.35pm A day of starts not getting converted by New Zealand batters. Six of their top eight got to at least 20, but the highest remained Williamson's 34. It was a slower-than-expected pitch with also some turn and bounce for the spinners, and no wonder that Hosein's 3 for 28 led the way for West Indies. Joseph's double-wicket over of Mitchell and Williamson mattered as much, with the visiting batters ruing throwing away good starts.
TA Boult b Joseph 1 (3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33
Mark : "Now we know which Southee walked out to the crease. Sigh!"
Joseph returns
END OF OVER:45 | 2 Runs 2 Wkts | NZ: 190/9 | RR: 4.22
- Lockie Ferguson0 (2b)
- Trent Boult1 (1b)
- Jason Holder8-1-39-2
- Akeal Hosein10-0-28-3
Can New Zealand get to 200?
Boult to face the hat-trick ball.
TG Southee b Holder 12 (17b 1x4 0x6) SR: 70.58
Ferguson the new man, but off strike since the batters crossed
MJ Santner c Blackwood b Holder 25 (38b 3x4 0x6) SR: 65.78
Andrew: "Akeal has been pin point accurate today. Excellent maturity from him"
Holder back
END OF OVER:44 | 2 Runs | NZ: 188/7 | RR: 4.27
- Tim Southee11 (15b)
- Mitchell Santner25 (37b)
- Akeal Hosein10-0-28-3
- Yannic Cariah9-0-49-1
Slip for Southee, as Hosein comes around the wicket
Hosein to bowl his final over. He has 3 for 26 so far.
END OF OVER:43 | 11 Runs | NZ: 186/7 | RR: 4.32
- Tim Southee10 (14b)
- Mitchell Santner24 (32b)
- Yannic Cariah9-0-49-1
- Jason Holder7-1-37-0
The rain seems to have stopped now...
Looks like Cariah wants the ball to be dried. He now has a slip for Southee.
Mark: "A lot for NZ depends on which Southee is at the crease today. He has the ability to stay for the remainder of the innings playing judiciously with some big shots through the innings. The other Southee could be out in the next few deliveries playing an ugly slog."
Cariah into his ninth
END OF OVER:42 | 7 Runs | NZ: 175/7 | RR: 4.16
- Mitchell Santner18 (29b)
- Tim Southee5 (11b)
- Jason Holder7-1-37-0
- Yannic Cariah8-0-38-1
The rain has got heavier, but play continues...
Fred: "Southee with a decent time to bat here. But let's see how many balls he can face before the brain-explosion..."