New Zealand recover from an early setback to finish the first day of the four-day Test against Ireland at Stormont on 361-5. The tourists start poorly, slipping to 88-4, before building a response through a central partnership. Ireland’s Mark Adair takes three wickets during that difficult period for New Zealand. Rachid Ravindra then plays a key role in the turnaround, scoring 142. Tom Blundell also contributes with a century of his own, reaching 142, as New Zealand move into a position of control by the close. The two centuries put the visitors back on top after their initial collapse, with New Zealand’s batting recovering from the loss of wickets to finish the day without further damage after reaching 361-5. The result on the first day leaves Ireland facing a significant target and a sizeable first-innings total as the match progresses.