Smith takes 6-40 as New Zealand dominate Ireland in Belfast Test
The Story
New Zealand took control of the one-off Test against Ireland on day two at Stormont, with Nathan Smith claiming a career-best 6-40. After declaring at 490-8, the Black Caps bowled Ireland out for 179 and enforced the follow-on, reducing the hosts to 65-2 at stumps, still trailing by 246 runs.
Key Facts
- New Zealand declared their first innings at 490-8 after Tom Blundell made 186 and Dean Foxcroft scored 98.
- Ireland were bowled out for 179 in their first innings, with Nathan Smith taking 6-40 — his best international figures.
- New Zealand enforced the follow-on; Ireland ended day two on 65-2, trailing by 246 runs.
- Smith dismissed Stephen Doheny and Cade Carmichael in the first over of Ireland’s first innings.
- Andrew Balbirnie top-scored for Ireland with 73 not out; Mark Adair made 40.
- Play resumes at 11:00 BST on Friday.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
No open questions identified in the source article.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Nathan Smith, New Zealand bowler
- Tom Blundell, New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter
- Dean Foxcroft, New Zealand batter
- Tom Latham, New Zealand captain
- Stephen Doheny, Ireland batter
- Cade Carmichael, Ireland batter
- Andrew Balbirnie, Ireland batter
- Curtis Campher, Ireland batter
- Lorcan Tucker, Ireland batter
- Harry Tector, Ireland batter
- Mark Adair, Ireland all-rounder
- Andy McBrine, Ireland all-rounder
- Tom Mayes, Ireland bowler
- Liam McCarthy, Ireland bowler
- Heinrich Malan, Ireland head coach
- Gary Wilson, Ireland batting coach
Sources: BBC News
