Dublin [Ireland], May 28: New Zealand recovered from a poor start to reach 361-5 on the first day of the four-day Test match against Ireland at Stormont, reports BBC.com.
Mark Adair took three wickets as the Black Caps slipped to 88-4 before centuries from Rachid Ravindra and Tom Blundell put the tourists in control.
Ravindra hit 142 while Blundell is 142 not out - the pair put on a 217-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
In the first meeting between the two sides in Test cricket, Ireland won the toss and decided to field first in sunny Belfast.
Heinrich Malan's side, playing just their 13th Test match, enjoyed a superb morning session. Adair bowled out Tom Latham in the first over as the New Zealand captain opted to leave a fast delivery, only to see the ball hit the stumps.
Source: Qatar Tribune
