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Alvin McCaig, Lauren McCann and Jonny Martin

  1. NZ 106-4

    A steady start from New Zealand after lunch with just two runs from the over.

  2. Get Involved

    My earlier text is a prime example of commentators curse it seems. Keep the banter going I appreciate it. I wonder if NZ are purposely batting below par and will bat with full force against England? I hope not I want an easy series win for the England boys.

    Zayan, Dagenham

  3. Afternoon session

    Welcome back for the afternoon session of the first day of this Test match, with the sun still shinning in Belfast.

    It was a great morning session for Ireland, who took those four wickets, but everything can change in the next two hours of play.

  4. NZ 104-4 - LUNCH

    Four runs off that final over before lunch from Reuben Wilson and the players leave the field for a bite to eat.

    It's been an excellent morning session for the Irish with four wickets and tight bowling frustrating the New Zealand batters.

    Rachin Ravinda goes to lunch on 45 with Tom Blundell on 10.

    We'll be back in plenty of time for the restart at 14:10.

  5. NZ 100-4

    Time for a bit of spin before lunch with Andy McBrine going for three runs from his opening over.

    New Zealand bring up 100 runs but at the cost of four wickets.

  6. NZ 97-4

    Reuben Wilson goes for a single off his final ball but the 19-year-old is beginning to find his feet in Test cricket with two solid overs.

  7. NZ 96-4

    Rachin Ravindra releases the pressure with a wonderful shot to the mid-wicket boundary.

    Five runs from Liam McCarthy's over

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    I’m prepared to bet good money that the Kiwis won’t bat like this against England

    Rob, Derby

    Saving the runs for the series against England!

    Graham, Southampton

  9. NZ 91-4

    Ireland have chalked up eight maidens so far in an impressive bowling display, with the latest coming from debutant Reuben Wilson.

  10. NZ 91-4

    Tom Blundell hits a Liam McCarthy delivery through cover for his first boundary as the Black Caps look to rebuild.

  11. Get Involved

    Injuries have allowed Ireland to blood new younger talent. They're showing that they can bowl. We always knew Adair is talented but the others are backing him up. Can they bat as well is the question? NZ were not expecting to be under this sort of early pressure in the 1st session. They will be lucky to get to lunch 4 wickets down. Adair could be on for a fiver?

    Daithi, London

    Well timed text from Zayan!

    Wilf, London

  12. NZ 87-4

    Ireland's pace attack is doing the business in this opening session - Mark Adair has figures of 3-19 off his nine overs after another maiden.

  13. NZ 87-4

    A maiden over from Liam McCarthy, who has already removed Kane Williamson.

    Not bad on your Test debut!

  14. NZ 87-4

    Ireland have the momentum after two wickets in three balls, including the vital wicket of Kane Williamson.

    Mark AdairInpho
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    WICKET

    Mitchell c Tucker b Adair 1 (NZ 86-4)

    Another one for the Irish and this time it's Daryl Mitchell with the long walk back to the pavillion.

    The new batter edges a Mark Adair delivery and it's a simple catch for wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker.

    Ireland now on top.

    Daryl WilliamsonInpho
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    WICKET

    Williamson lbw McCarthy 36 (85-3)

    A huge wicket for the hosts as Kane Williamson departs for 36.

    It's a first Test wicket for Liam McCarthy, who arrowed into the pads and there was no review as Williamson walked off.

  17. Get Involved

    If you don’t get Williamson out early you’re in big trouble. His batting against Ireland right now proves it. England bowlers despite their talent should be worried.

    Zayan, Dagenham

  18. NZ 82-2

    Mark Adair returns after taking two early wickets and he goes for three runs.

    Kane Williamson moves on to 34 with Rachin Ravindra on 37.

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    Williamson is just pure class, so elegant on the eye.

    Sam, Oxford

    Kane WilliamsonInpho

  20. NZ 79-2

    Rachin Ravindra smacks Liam McCarthy's delivery straight past the bowler and down for four.

    That brings up the 50-partnership with Kane Williamson but Ravindra then gets lucky as he top-edges the final ball for four.