The NZ captain praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps wrapped up a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast.

The duo rescued New Zealand from a perilous position on day one in Stormont.

The pair struck centuries on a day the openers were out cheaply in Belfast.

All the action from day two of the one-off test at Stormont.

Tom Blundell's incredible 186-run knock powered New Zealand to 490/8d in the first innings of the one-off four-day Test against Ireland at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

The 27-year-old needed just 29 deliveries to take the fastest five-for by a Kiwi.

The Black Caps enforced the follow-on after Nathan Smith took six wickets in Ireland's first innings in Belfast.

New Zealand warmed up for next week’s England test series with an innings victory.

The tourists completed victory by an innings and 79 runs as Blair Tickner took five wickets at Stormont

May 30 : New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord's next week…

The NZ captain praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps wrapped up a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast.