http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 – One off Test – Match Update
New Zealand made the most of the flat track at McLean Park, Napier to end the first day of the One off Test on a commanding 331 for 5 against Zimbabwe, with skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LRPL-Taylor-c1849 remaining unbeaten on 111.
In their first away assignment since regaining Test status, the Rhodesians showed nerves early on with their bowlers failing to counter the threat of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Guptill-c1980 as the Kiwi opening pair added an intimidating 124-run partnership.
The new ball held key under conditions which tend to support the aggressive nature of the duo, who made easy work of their opponents bowling line despite skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BRM-Taylor-c1200 opted to have a field first after winning the toss.
McCullum was the aggressor, complimented proficiently by Guptill as the pair made most of the lacklustre bowling display of the tourists. To the Rhodesians defense, the pitch offered little in terms of movement but the erratic show was duly capitalized.
After a wicket less first session, Shingi Masakadza finally got the much needed breakthrough as he got the ball to bounce a tough higher than Guptill’s liking, who departed shortly after reaching his half-century.
Another scalp followed in the shape of a run out after a miscommunication led to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KS-Williamson-c1813 walking of the park for 4.
However, Ross Taylor and McCullum again restored parity with an attacking display as the hosts went into the tea interval at 194 for 2.
McCullum was destined to reach triple figures but perished on 83 after the resumption brought further luck for the touring party. The opener was scooped up by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kyle-Malcolm-Jarvis-c71974 as the pacer got the ball to angle in to hit the player in front of the stumps.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dean-c53369 Brownlie’s Test career started on an impressive note which included a half century against the same team on debut, but his stay at the crease lasted a total of seven deliveries as his tentative push away from the body resulted him being caught behind
off http://www.senore.com/Cricket/H-Masakadza-c1517.
Daniel Vettori’s brisk 38, which included seven boundaries, allowed Kiwis to maintain dominancy and despite him falling, Taylor’s impressive century just before the end of play ensured that his side posted a healthy total on Day 1.
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