Kiwis take flight in Wellington
Incredible scenes at Wellington, New Zealand as the Kiwis win the first test match by an innings and 67 runs against the West Indies.
New Zealand's innings began fairly watchful and a bit stumbly as they were left at 2/68 before a sparking middle order saw New Zealand firmly back on track. The likes of veteran Ross Taylor (93) and Henry Nicholls lawed the foundation for New Zealand to wreak havoc late in the innings. A rapid yet classy 74 ball 105 from Colin de Grondhomme and a glorious knock from debutant Tom Blundell (107*) saw the kiwis declaring at 9/520.
With a massive job at hand for the West Indies side, a win seemed virtually impossible. However, the innings of Kraigg Brathwaite (91) and a purposeful knock from Shimron Hetmyer (66) somewhat gave the Windies some hope. But it was all too good for them as Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry quickly sparked yet another collapse. A loss of 8/88 runs saw the West Indies all out for a somewhat fighting 319 considering their poor reputation. A lot can be taken from this match for the West Indies. It is that intent is key, and certainly, Shimron Hetmyer showed that runs can be scored if you look to score. Hence, the West Indies need to express themselves after being the so-called "easy-beat" of world cricket for a few years now. Their win against England in a recent test match showed that there is some hope for them and that when one of these players show intent the whole team lifts to the occasion and can produce some incredible performances.
Winning the toss and electing to bowl, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson may have begun to regret his decision after the West Indies were cruising at 1/75. Missing New Zealand star Tim Southee, there is no doubt that the bowling side was going to lack an extensive amount of experience and pace. However, with the introduction of Neil Wagner into the attack saw the West Indies spectacularly lose 9/59 runs to be dismissed for 134 runs in the first innings, courtesy of his 7/39 figures.
New Zealand's innings began fairly watchful and a bit stumbly as they were left at 2/68 before a sparking middle order saw New Zealand firmly back on track. The likes of veteran Ross Taylor (93) and Henry Nicholls lawed the foundation for New Zealand to wreak havoc late in the innings. A rapid yet classy 74 ball 105 from Colin de Grondhomme and a glorious knock from debutant Tom Blundell (107*) saw the kiwis declaring at 9/520. 
With a massive job at hand for the West Indies side, a win seemed virtually impossible. However, the innings of Kraigg Brathwaite (91) and a purposeful knock from Shimron Hetmyer (66) somewhat gave the Windies some hope. But it was all too good for them as Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry quickly sparked yet another collapse. A loss of 8/88 runs saw the West Indies all out for a somewhat fighting 319 considering their poor reputation. A lot can be taken from this match for the West Indies. It is that intent is key, and certainly, Shimron Hetmyer showed that runs can be scored if you look to score. Hence, the West Indies need to express themselves after being the so-called "easy-beat" of world cricket for a few years now. Their win against England in a recent test match showed that there is some hope for them and that when one of these players show intent the whole team lifts to the occasion and can produce some incredible performances.
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