A five-wicket haul by Jacob Duffy yesterday gave New Zealand a 64-run first-innings lead over the West Indies after the tourists all out for 167 in the first Test.
At stumps on day 2 in Christchurch, New Zealand were 32-0 in their second innings to be 96 ahead. Devon Conway was 15 not out with Tom Latham on 14.
Once the forgotten man of New Zealand domestic cricket, Duffy found himself the enforcer in only his second Test.
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“There was a point in time I didn’t think I would be playing any Test cricket,” said the 31-year-old, who made his debut in the five-day game against Zimbabwe four months ago.
“It’s my second Test, the first at home, and it feels really cool to get a five-for,” he said. “And to put our team in a good position is pretty huge.”
In 16 deliveries following a rain break in the final session, Duffy removed the last four West Indies batsmen while conceding only two runs.
The fast bowler had earlier dismissed the Windies top scorer, Shai Hope, for 56 to finish with career-best figures of 5-34 off 17.4 overs.
Half-centuries from Hope and Tagenarine Chanderpaul provided the backbone of the West Indies innings in a 90-run stand for the third wicket.
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