Blundell debut century powers Kiwis: 1st Test, Day 3 (Wellington)

Wicket keeper Tom Blundell smashed a century on his Test debut as New Zealand dominated the Windies.

When New Zealand eventually declared at 520-9, Blundell was not 107 off 180 deliveries while Boult faced 60 for his 18. Blundell and Boult had plundered 78 runs for the last wicket.

Kraigg Brathwaite and Hetmyer struck fifties as the visitors reached 214-2, still trailing by 172 runs.

West Indies 134 and 214 for 2 (Brathwaite 79*, Hetmyer 66, Hope 21*) trail New Zealand 520 for 9 dec. (Blundell 107*, de Grandhomme 105, Taylor 93, Nicholls 67) by 172 runs.

Dec 2017.