NZ complete emphatic win over Ireland in one-off Test
New Zealand achieved a decisive victory over Ireland in a one-off Test match, winning by an innings and 79 runs. Ireland struggled to meet the challenge, being bowled out for 179 in their first innings and managing only 232-9 in their second. Blair Tickner was a standout performer for New Zealand, claiming a five-wicket haul in the match.
- ▪New Zealand declared their first innings at 490-8, with Tom Blundell scoring 186 runs.
- ▪Ireland was bowled out for 179 in their first innings and 232-9 in their second.
- ▪Blair Tickner took 5 wickets for 76 runs, marking his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
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NZ complete emphatic win over Ireland in one-off TestImage source, InphoImage caption, Blair Tickner claimed a five-wicket haul in the second innings against Ireland at StormontByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI Journalist, AtCivil Service Cricket Club, StormontPublished29 May 2026, 15:58 BSTUpdated 11 minutes agoOne-off Test, Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont (day three of four)New Zealand 490-8 dec (119 overs): Blundell 186, Foxcroft 98; Tector 1-16Ireland 179 all out (45 overs) Balbirnie 73*, Adair 40; Smith 6-40 & 232-9 (63.2 overs) Doheny 57, Tucker 50; Tickner 5-76New Zealand won by an innings and 79 runsScorecardNew Zealand completed a straightforward victory in their one-off Test against Ireland, wrapping up the win on day three by an innings and 79 runs.Ireland, bowled out for 179 in…
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