Overview
- At stumps on Day 2, New Zealand led by 73 on first innings with 278, and West Indies were 32-2 in their second innings, trailing by 41.
- New Zealand confirmed Blair Tickner dislocated his left shoulder and will not bowl or field again in this match, and will bat only if required.
- Tickner had earlier taken 4-32 to help dismiss West Indies for 205, with debutant Michael Rae adding 3-67.
- Debutant wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay top-scored with 61 and Devon Conway made 60 as the hosts secured a first-innings lead.
- New Zealand’s depth is under strain with Tom Blundell, Matt Henry and Nathan Smith already sidelined, while West Indies seamer Anderson Phillip took 3-70 to check the hosts’ total.