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Alvin McCaig, Lauren McCann and Jonny Martin

  1. Ire 126-6

    Six runs in the over for Mark Adair, including a good hit for four from Daryl Mitchell's delivery.

    His partnership with Andy McBrine is now into the 80s - good news for Ireland.

  2. Ire 120-6

    A more fruitful over for Ireland as they get nine runs off Blair Tickner.

    It includes four leg byes and a nice hit for four from Andy McBrine, who swipes the ball out to the boundary.

  3. Ire 112-6

    Ireland digging in as they take three more runs from Daryl Mitchell's over.

  4. Ire 109-6

    Ireland finding their groove as Andy McBrine whacks it leg side to the boundary for another four.

    McBrine then hurries through for three more to bring in seven runs from Blair Tickner's over.

  5. Ire 102-6

    Another good over for Ireland from Ben Spears.

    Mark Adair with a lovely cover drive to the boundary for four.

    He then hits a powerful four shot into the ground to bring up the century for Ireland.

  6. Ire 94-6

    A maiden over from Blair Tickner keeps Ireland at bay.

  7. Ire 94-6

    A good over for Ireland off Ben Sears as they finish with nine runs.

    Andy McBrine brings up the 50 partnership with Mark Adair courtesy of a four, which is just what Ireland need.

    He follows that up with a well-weighted shot which is square of the wicket and runs to the boundary.

  8. Ire 85-6

    Just one run in that over after some good bowling from Blair Tickner.

    Irish opener Stephen Doheny trapped leg-before on ThursdayInpho

    Irish opener Stephen Doheny trapped leg-before on Thursday

  9. Ire 84-6

    Two runs for Ireland from Ben Sears' first over.

    It's time for a quick drinks break.

  10. Ire 82-6

    A nice ramp shot from Mark Adair for four from a wicked Blair Tickner delivery as Ireland finish the over with seven overall.

    Adair (18) and Andy McBrine (19) have certainly steadied the ship.

  11. Ire 75-6

    Andy McBrine drills it to the boundary for four and adds a single as Ireland take five from Nathan Smith's over.

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    I can see Rob from Fairford’s point but if Ireland don’t play more Test matches, particularly against sides of the calibre of New Zealand, how can they learn and develop?

    Joshua, Kidderminster

  13. Ire 70-6

    A better over from Ireland off Blair Tickner. The highlight a cut shot for four from Andy McBrine.

  14. Get Involved

    Five wickets fall to balls on the stumps! Feels like a bit of a technique issue here. Too much short format hitting across the line?

    Richard, Kent

    At least Ireland have scored more than their 38 all out against England 7 years ago...

    Aaron, Abergavenny

  15. Ire 61-6

    Just the two runs for Ireland in that over from Nathan Smith.

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    Does anyone benefit from a Test match like this?

    Rob, Fairford

    I've tickets for tomorrow and was keeping my fingers crossed for good weather, now they're crossed hoping the game's not over by then...

    Iain, Belfast

    NZ were in a similar position… look where they got to, come on Ireland!!

    Thomas, Leeds

  17. Ire 59-6

    A maiden over from Zak Foulkes as the Black Caps nullify Ireland.

  18. Ire 59-6

    Andy McBrine with another four as Ireland start to settle. Four byes follow from Nathan Smith's over.

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    Nathan Smith boasts impressive figures of 5-21 at Stormont

  19. Ire 51-6

    Andy McBrine hits a four to take Ireland to the 50 mark. He then adds a single as Ireland survive two overs without losing a wicket.

  20. Ire 45-6

    Mark Adair is back in the fray after missing the morning session and hits it straight down in the ground for four as Ireland get seven from Nathan Smith's over.