Ireland v New Zealand (11:00 BST) - Day two
New Zealand declare on 490-8
Ireland struggling on 20-2 at lunch
Reuben Wilson gets first Test wicket as Tom Blundell falls for 186
Stephen Doheny and Cade Carmichael both out in first over for Ireland
Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector also fall as Smith takes five wickets
I fear Ireland's 100% win record in Tests at Stormont is looking at risk.
Colin, Belfast
Always a bit of a hospital pass this, given all the injury absences. Frustrated that Tector hasn't shown his class in tests yet. But let's not ignore the progress shown in the last two years.
Samuel, Nottingham (originally NI)
Ire 139-6
A superb unbeaten 100-run partnership between Andy McBrine and Mark Adair has given Ireland a glimmer of hope after a disastrous start to their innings.
Lets see how they do as we start the evening session.
Mark Adair and Andy McBrine's partnership reaches 100 with two runs in the over from Ben Sears.
Ireland recovered well after a tough start to the afternoon as we break for tea.
A maiden first over from Dean Foxcroft as we approach the end of the afternoon session.
Andy McBrine brings up his 50 as Ireland take four runs in total from Ben Sears' over.
In response to Joshua's reply to my initial point, I think Ireland should be looking to play teams a bit closer to them on the ladder. All they learn from this is that they are a long way off being good enough.
Rob, Fairford
Andy McBrine edges closer to the half-century mark as his shot from Daryl Mitchell's delivery races through the covers for four.
Image source, InphoThere's plenty of drama for the spectators to enjoy at Stormont
A quieter over for Ireland as they take three runs off Ben Sears.
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.
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.
Ireland digging in as they take three more runs from Daryl Mitchell's over.
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.
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.
A maiden over from Blair Tickner keeps Ireland at bay.
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.
Just one run in that over after some good bowling from Blair Tickner.
Image source, InphoIrish opener Stephen Doheny trapped leg-before on Thursday
Two runs for Ireland from Ben Sears' first over.
It's time for a quick drinks break.
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.
Andy McBrine drills it to the boundary for four and adds a single as Ireland take five from Nathan Smith's over.
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
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Latham,bowled M Adair Latham, bowled M Adair | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Conway,caught McCarthy, bowled M Adair Conway, caught McCarthy, bowled M Adair | 4 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 30.77 |
Williamson,leg before wicket, bowled McCarthy Williamson, leg before wicket, bowled McCarthy | 36 | 70 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 107 | 51.43 |
Ravindra,caught Mayes, bowled H Tector Ravindra, caught Mayes, bowled H Tector | 121 | 194 | 135 | 11 | 4 | 318 | 62.37 |
Mitchell,caught Tucker, bowled M Adair Mitchell, caught Tucker, bowled M Adair | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50.00 |
Blundell,caught substitute, bowled Wilson Blundell, caught substitute, bowled Wilson | 186 | 292 | 205 | 22 | 3 | 404 | 63.70 |
Foxcroft,caught Wilson, bowled McBrine Foxcroft, caught Wilson, bowled McBrine | 98 | 129 | 75 | 6 | 1 | 190 | 75.97 |
Smith,run out Tucker Smith, run out Tucker | 17 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 130.77 |
Foulkes,not out Foulkes, not out | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Extras, no balls 3, wides 3, byes 2, leg byes 19, total 27 Extras, no balls 3, wides 3, byes 2, leg byes 19, total 27 | |||||||
Total,490 for 8 declared 119.0 overs Total,490 for 8 declared 119.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M Adair | 20.0 | 6 | 66 | 3 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3.30 |
Mayes | 23.0 | 9 | 52 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2.26 |
Wilson | 25.0 | 2 | 89 | 1 | 107 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 3.56 |
McCarthy | 24.0 | 2 | 130 | 1 | 83 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 5.41 |
McBrine | 22.0 | 2 | 99 | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4.50 |
H Tector | 5.0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6.60 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
4 for 1(0.2 overs) | Latham |
21 for 2(6.1 overs) | Conway |
85 for 3(21.5 overs) | Williamson |
86 for 4(22.1 overs) | Mitchell |
303 for 5(77.1 overs) | Ravindra |
461 for 6(113.5 overs) | Blundell |
486 for 7(117.6 overs) | Smith |
490 for 8(118.6 overs) | Foxcroft |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Doheny,leg before wicket, bowled Smith Doheny, leg before wicket, bowled Smith | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Balbirnie,bowled Smith Balbirnie, bowled Smith | 13 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 81.25 |
Carmichael,caught Latham, bowled Smith Carmichael, caught Latham, bowled Smith | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
H Tector,leg before wicket, bowled Foulkes H Tector, leg before wicket, bowled Foulkes | 16 | 32 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 50.00 |
Campher,leg before wicket, bowled Smith Campher, leg before wicket, bowled Smith | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
Tucker,bowled Smith Tucker, bowled Smith | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
batting,McBrine,not out batting, McBrine, not out | 55 | 77 | 55 | 10 | 0 | 109 | 71.43 |
batting,M Adair,not out batting, M Adair, not out | 37 | 64 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 104 | 57.81 |
Extras, no balls 4, wides 0, byes 12, leg byes 7, total 23 Extras, no balls 4, wides 0, byes 12, leg byes 7, total 23 | |||||||
Total,144 for 6 32.4 overs Total,144 for 6 32.4 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Smith, bowling | 9.4 | 2 | 33 | 5 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3.41 |
Foulkes | 7.0 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3.71 |
Tickner | 6.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.66 |
Sears | 6.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.33 |
Mitchell | 3.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.00 |
Foxcroft | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
0 for 1(0.2 overs) | Doheny |
0 for 2(0.6 overs) | Carmichael |
26 for 3(6.6 overs) | Balbirnie |
34 for 4(8.1 overs) | Campher |
34 for 5(8.5 overs) | Tucker |
38 for 6(9.5 overs) | H Tector |
