Ireland vs New Zealand, Only Test, New Zealand tour of Ireland, 2026 - HighlightsIRE vs NZ, Only Test, New Zealand tour of Ireland, 2026 - Highlights

Andy McBrine to Dean Foxcroft, out Caught by Reuben Wilson!! Taken at short fine. NZ declare as well. Was a tossed up delivery, on the sticks, Dean Foxcroft goes for the sweep and gets a top-edge. The ball balloons up and the fielder at short fine jumped up to take it. Heart breaking end for Dean Foxcroft who could have gotten a hundred on debut. He has to walk back here. Post drinks, he had upped his strike rate to get to that ton. Got a few chances as well but is unlucky to have fallen 2 short of the ton. Dean Foxcroft c Reuben Wilson b Andy McBrine 98(129) [4s-6 6s-1]

Harry Tector to Dean Foxcroft, out Nathan Smith Run Out!! Nathan Smith has made it? He didn't do so in time. But the keeper fumbled the throw but is the ball in the gloves when the sticks were broken! Yes, the third umpire thinks so. Smith ran as he wanted Dean Foxcroft on strike for the next over but he was well short. The on-field umpire had already signalled it as a leg-bye but had to change the call as it was referred to the third umpire. Nathan Smith run out (Jake Egan/Lorcan Tucker) 17(13) [4s-3]

Harry Tector to Nathan Smith, FOUR, tossed up delivery, Nathan Smith kneels down and slams the slog sweep between deep square and deep mid for a four

Reuben Wilson to Nathan Smith, FOUR, short ball, angled in, Nathan Smith got on top of the bounce and pulled it down and wide of the man at deep square for a four. That was well timed and placed by Nathan Smith

Reuben Wilson to Nathan Smith, FOUR, straight down the ground for a four as he managed to loft it over mid-off. Was a length delivery and Nathan Smith hit that on top of the bounce

Reuben Wilson to Blundell, out Caught by (sub)Matthew Humphreys!! Taken this time. Danced down to a length delivery and heaved it down to deep mid. Was an easy take in the deep. Was put away on to the on-side but sans any timing. The fielder back-tracked and took it easily in the deep. No double ton for Tom Blundell as he falls for 186. Maiden Test wicket for Wilson. Blundell c (sub)Matthew Humphreys b Reuben Wilson 186(292) [4s-22 6s-3]

Reuben Wilson to Blundell, FOUR, and dropped in the deep! The man at deep mid got a hand on it and drops it. He was a few paces in and got a hand on it. Tom Blundell moves to 186

Reuben Wilson to Dean Foxcroft, FOUR, lofted over mid-off! That was a length delivery, outside off, Dean Foxcroft charges out and sends it over mid-off. Moves to 86

Andy McBrine to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, charged down, patted down to mid-off for a single. Keeps the strike

Andy McBrine to Dean Foxcroft, FOUR, tossed up delivery, Dean Foxcroft drives against spin and sends that wide of mid-off for a four. That was hit on the up and into the gap

Andy McBrine to Dean Foxcroft, SIX, sails over after a dance down. Was a tossed up delivery, Dean Foxcroft got to the pitch of the ball and lofted it over long-on

Liam McCarthy to Dean Foxcroft, FOUR, Foxcroft premeditates as he backs away expecting the bouncer and it turns out that way. He flat-bats it through mid-on to find the fence. 15 runs off the over

Liam McCarthy to Blundell, FOUR, smartly played! Blundell backs away and Liam McCarthy follows him with a very full delivery. He does well to open his bat-face and carves it through cover-point for another boundary

Liam McCarthy to Blundell, SIX, what a strike! Blundell expected the short delivery and he takes a couple of steps down the track and also makes some room for himself. It sits up nicely for him. He flat-bats it brilliantly over cow corner for a flat maximum

Liam McCarthy to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, the 100-run stand comes up between the duo! Dean Foxcroft backs away to the shortish delivery and places the cut to deep point

Liam McCarthy to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, a bouncer outside leg from round the wicket, pulled to fine leg. 400 up for New Zealand

Liam McCarthy to Blundell, FOUR, predictable from Liam McCarthy and he has been dealt with! Blundell takes a couple of steps down the track and makes some room for himself. He was expecting the short delivery. It sits up nicely for Blundell and he flat-bats it powerfully through wide mid-on

Liam McCarthy to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, fifty for Dean Foxcroft in his Test debut innings! He raises his bat and soaks in all the applause. He has been solid as well as proactive. Was a full delivery well outside off, Foxcroft reached out and square drove it to deep point for a single

Thomas Mayes to Blundell, leg byes, FOUR, angled in, on a length, looks to tuck it away and misses. The ball though hits him high on the thigh pad and runs down past the slip fielder for a four

Thomas Mayes to Blundell, FOUR, 150 up for Tom Blundell! Back of a length, outside off, nips away, takes the edge and goes between gully and slips for a four. Has been a solid knock from Tom Blundell so far

Liam McCarthy to Dean Foxcroft, FOUR, shot! Slightly short outside off. Foxcroft picks the length up in a jiffy. He swivels across and pulls it nicely through mid-wicket. That was nicely controlled

Liam McCarthy to Dean Foxcroft, 1 run, nervy! Full delivery swinging in substantially from around off, Dean Foxcroft falls over a bit on the flick and gets it off the inner half through backward square leg. 350 up for New Zealand

Reuben Wilson to Dean Foxcroft, FOUR, lovely shot from Foxcroft! Very full on the stumps, Foxcroft shows full face of the bat and creams the drive all along the ground past the non-striker to his left

Reuben Wilson to Dean Foxcroft, FOUR, pitched up outside off, Foxcroft goes on the back foot and pushes at it with hard hands. The ball takes the outside-edge and runs away past the slip cordon and into the third man fence

Harry Tector to Rachin Ravindra, out Caught by Thomas Mayes!! A wicket against the run of play! It wasn't a wicket-taking delivery to be honest! A soft dismissal but it has been a terrific knock from Rachin nonetheless. A dragdown from Harry Tector that comes in with the arm on middle and leg. Rachin rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket but hasn't got the required elevation behind the shot. Thomas Mayes at deep mid-wicket dives to his right to take a well-judged catch. That was traveling but he made it look it simple. Looked like the ball skidded a bit after pitching and the southpaw got it off the bottom half of his bat. The mammoth 217-run stand comes to an end. Ireland will breathe a sigh of relief! With that, the players take Drinks as well. Rachin Ravindra c Thomas Mayes b Harry Tector 121(194) [4s-11 6s-4]

Andy McBrine to Rachin Ravindra, SIX, hit with authority! Rachin Ravindra dances down the track to the length delivery outside off. He lines it up and lofts it over long-on for a maximum

Harry Tector to Blundell, SIX, Blundell is putting on a show! In the slot around off, Blundell crouches in his stance and nails the slog-sweep over cow corner for a maximum. The 200-run stand comes up between the duo

Harry Tector to Blundell, FOUR, make that three boundaries in a row! A dragdown on off. Tom Blundell rocks back and pulls it hard over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep perhaps misjudges it as he is late to take off. Runs to his left but the ball flies past him

Harry Tector to Blundell, FOUR, back-to-back boundaries! Another short delivery. Tom Blundell rocks back and cuts it expertly against the spin through covers. Sweeper cover runs to his right but has no chance to stop it

Harry Tector to Blundell, FOUR, Tector is greeted with a boundary! A loosener to start with, it's short outside off. Bread and butter stuff for Blundell who rocks back and cuts it through point

Andy McBrine to Blundell, FOUR, Tom Blundell brings up his 6th century in Tests! He hadn't scored a hundred in this format since December 2024 but he has been brilliant today and he has brought up the milestone in style. He raises his bat and has a beaming smile on his face. Was a tossed up full delivery around off, Blundell switched his stance and reverse swept it with authority to third man for a boundary

Liam McCarthy to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, lovely stroke! Pitched up around off, Rachin leans towards it and essays a glorious cover drive. All timing and grace on this occasion

Liam McCarthy to Blundell, FOUR, Tom Blundell moves into the nineties! Short of a length delivery angling in from off, Blundell hops and works it past the left side of the keeper to find the fence

Andy McBrine to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, on the shorter side around off, Rachin rocks back and chops it past point. 250 up for New Zealand

Liam McCarthy to Rachin Ravindra, SIX, Rachin Ravindra gets to his century in style! He takes his helmet off, raises his bat and gets a warm round of applause from his mates. It has been an innings of substance from the young man. He came into bat when his side was in early trouble. He has batted with a lot of grit and determination and has also made sure that he has pounced on the loose deliveries. Coming back to the ball, it was a short delivery around off. Rachin swivelled across, got on top of the bounce and pulled it with authority over deep mid-wicket for a flat six

Liam McCarthy to Blundell, 3 runs, back of a length outside off, Tom Blundell waits for it, opens his bat-face and glides it to gully. The fielder takes the pace off the ball by getting a part of his hand to it. He hares after it and does well to save a run for his side

Mark Adair to Blundell, FOUR, smartly done! Blundell uses his feet and moves leg-side in the process. Adair shortens his length outside off. He has space to work with and slashes it nicely past the left of backward point

Mark Adair to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, Rachin moves into the nineties! Shortish and some room on offer this time. Rachin gets on top of the bounce and slashes it past second slip to pick up a boundary

Liam McCarthy to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, not that convincing but good enough! Shortish delivery angling in from round the wicket, sticks a bit on the surface. Rachin doesn't get hold of the pull shot that well but still manages to hit it through mid-wicket for a boundary

Liam McCarthy to Blundell, FOUR, shortish and some room on offer, Blundell rises with the bounce and punches it nicely behind backward point. The fielder in the deep runs to his left but has no chance to stop it

Andy McBrine to Blundell, 1 run, on a back of a length on the pads, tucked to the leg-side. 200 up for New Zealand

Andy McBrine to Blundell, FOUR, full delivery drifting across Tom Blundell. He switches his stance and once again employs the reverse sweep. The slip fielder had anticipated it early as he moved across to his right. He dives but it flies past him

Andy McBrine to Blundell, FOUR, struck with authority! Tossed up full delivery outside off, Tom Blundell reaches out and smashes it through mid-on. There's a long-on in place. He hares to his left but has no chance to stop it

Andy McBrine to Blundell, FOUR, the 100-run stand comes up between the duo! A half-volley outside off, Tom Blundell lines it up and drills it through wide mid-off for a boundary

Andy McBrine to Blundell, FOUR, full floaty delivery well outside off, Blundell switches his stance and reverse sweeps it through third man to find the fence. That was struck firmly

Thomas Mayes to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, sublime! Pitched up on off, Rachin leans ahead, presents the full face of the bat and drives it with beautiful timing past the bowler. High elbow and good flow of the bat from Rachin

Thomas Mayes to Blundell, 1 run, hard length delivery around off, Blundell rises with the bounce and works it to mid-wicket for a single. That brings up Blundell's fifty! He has been very good so far. He raises his bat and acknowledges the applause from his mates

Andy McBrine to Blundell, FOUR, well played! Slow through the air and full on off, Blundell switches his stance and reverse sweeps it expertly past the left side of backward point to get the desired result

Thomas Mayes to Blundell, leg byes, FOUR, short of length delivery angling down leg, Blundell tries to work it across but it deflects off his thigh pad and beats the keeper to his left

Thomas Mayes to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, did that carry? A fullish delivery shaping across Rachin. He goes for a booming drive but gets a thick outside edge. Balbirnie at second slip dives to his left but it lands in front of him and he can only half-stop it

Andy McBrine to Blundell, SIX, super strike! A tossed up full delivery outside off, in the arc for Blundell. He clears his front leg and smashes it over long-on for a flat maximum. That one came right off the screws

Liam McCarthy to Blundell, FOUR, smartly done! Shortish delivery outside off, Blundell rises with the bounce and steers it in the gap between gully and second slip. Found the placement nicely there

Liam McCarthy to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, that's sloppy! Shortish delivery well outside off, Rachin Ravindra cuts it through point. Doheny in the deep runs across to his left and gets low to stop it but lets it through his hands

Reuben Wilson to Blundell, FOUR, lovely shot! Shortish and a bit of width on offer this time. Tom Blundell cashes in as he gets on top of the bounce and cuts it expertly past the right side of point to find the fence

Liam McCarthy to Blundell, FOUR, stand and deliver! Shortish and well outside off, sits up nicely for Tom Blundell. He reaches out and pulls it with authority through mid-wicket for a rocketing boundary

Mark Adair to Rachin Ravindra, SIX, what a way for Rachin Ravindra to get to his fifty! He has been proactive as well as solid from the start. He raises his bat and soaks in all the applause. Was a shortish delivery around off, Rachin stood tall, swivelled across and pulled it with aplomb over deep mid-wicket for a maximum

Mark Adair to Blundell, FOUR, edged and in the gap! Full outside off, Blundell seeks to drive and gets a thick outside-edge that flies away in the gap to the right of gully

Mark Adair to Blundell, FOUR, overpitched outside off, Blundell shows full face of the bat and drives gorgeously all along the ground in the gap through covers

Andy McBrine to Blundell, 1 run, offbreak on middle and leg, Blundell camps back and clips it off his pads to bring up the 100 for New Zealand

Liam McCarthy to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, that is a stroke of authority from Rachin Ravindra. Swivels against the short ball and smacks the pull with disdain through mid-wicket

Liam McCarthy to Blundell, FOUR, first boundary for Tom Blundell. Overpitched outside off, Blundell times the drive superbly and puts it in the gap through cover

Mark Adair to Daryl Mitchell, out Caught by Lorcan Tucker!! One brings two. Good length shaping away in the channel outside off, Mitchell went poking and sent a healthy edge through to the keeper. Becuase Mitchell was standing outside off, he was lured into playing at a delivery that he could have so easily ignored to the keeper. Daryl Mitchell c Lorcan Tucker b Mark Adair 1(2)

Liam McCarthy to Williamson, out Lbw!! Huge wicket for the debutant. He will remember this for a long, long time. Went short, wide and then came up with a full ball that curved in from a fullish length to trap Kane Williamson plumb in front of the stumps. It went past his inside-edge and looked dead. No hesitation from Rod Tucker. Williamson lbw b Liam McCarthy 36(70) [4s-5]

Liam McCarthy to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, bumper down leg, Ravindra swivels across and nails the pull in the gap through short fine

Liam McCarthy to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, pitched up on the stumps , Ravindra nails the drive and beats the bowler in his followthrough to his right. No chance for the fielder at mid-on

Thomas Mayes to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, a gimme on leg stump, Ravindra flicks and times it well enough to beat the diving fielder at fine leg to his left

Thomas Mayes to Williamson, FOUR, Thomas Mayes overcorrects and bowls it very full outside off, Williamson leans into the drive and creams it all along the ground through covers

Thomas Mayes to Williamson, FOUR, poor delivery first up right after the break. Short and wide, Williamson jumps on the back foot and slaps it in the gap through covers

Thomas Mayes to Williamson, 1 run, short of length outside off, Williamson hops and dabs it into the covers for a quick single

Reuben Wilson to Rachin Ravindra, SIX, smashed! Rachin Ravindra loves the short ball. He picked it early and swiveled to maul it over deep square for the first maximum of the game

Reuben Wilson to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, full and just outside off, Ravindra drives crisply and manages decent contact to get it racing in the gap through mid-on

Mark Adair to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR, shot! Overpitched outside off, Ravindra leans into it and creams the drive through covers to find the fence

Mark Adair to Devon Conway, out Caught by Liam McCarthy!! That's an exceptional catch from the debutant! Talk about getting in the thick of things early and Liam McCarthy has pulled off a blinder. Pitched up delivery swinging towards the pads. Devon Conway flicks it with good timing but doesn't bother to keep it down. Liam McCarthy at short mid-wicket leaps to his left like a goalkeeper and grabs it with both hands before tumbling down. He had very less time to react but he showed razor sharp reflexes and made it look simple. The young man will savour this moment for a long long time. Devon Conway c Liam McCarthy b Mark Adair 4(13) [4s-1]

Thomas Mayes to Williamson, FOUR, easy pickings! Half-volley on leg-stump, Williamson flicks it nicely through mid-wicket. The timing was spot on

Mark Adair to Devon Conway, no run, nicely played! Slightly overpitched outside off, Devon Conway drives it crisply through covers to find the fence

Mark Adair to Williamson, FOUR, in the corridor of uncertainty, straightening a bit, Kane Williamson covers the line as he opens his bat-face and guides it in the gap between third slip and gully. Looked like he tried to play it squarer. Wasn't in complete control but he did well to control it and find the gap

Thomas Mayes to Devon Conway, FOUR, lovely! Fractionally overpitched outside off, Devon Conway shuffles across a bit, presents the full face of the bat and drives it beautifully past the non-striker. The timing was spot on and he gets the desired result

Mark Adair to Williamson, FOUR, streaky but counts! A hard length delivery in the channel, pitches and straightens to open Kane Williamson up in his stance. He hops and has a poke at it but gets a thick outside edge. It bounces in front of the cordon and goes past

Mark Adair to Tom Latham, out Bowled!! Knocked him over! Mark Adair has struck early and he is cock-a-hoop! He keeps it on a back of a length outside off from round the wicket and gets it to seam in nicely. An error in judgement from Tom Latham as he lifts his bat to let it through. He didn't expect that much seam movement and he gets exposed. The ball goes onto hit the top of off-stump. Tom Latham b Mark Adair 0(2)

Mark Adair to Tom Latham, leg byes, FOUR, on a back of a length and angling down leg, Tom Latham tries to work it across but it deflects off his thigh pad and flies past the right side of the keeper