Tom Latham's first hundred as BLACKCAPS captain has helped lead his side to a commanding 190 run victory over Ireland in the ODI Tri Series.
Latham's century, along with a Ross Taylor half century and some late fireworks from Colin Munro (44 off 15) saw the visitors post an imposing 344-6 from their 50 overs.
In reply, the Irish chase struggled to get going at the hands of a disciplined BLACKCAPS bowling performance with returning paceman Matt Henry claiming 3-36.
The BLACKCAPS face Bangladesh in their final match of the ODI Tri Series on Wednesday (9:45pm NZT) at Clontarf.
Boys out on ground in Malahide. 15 mins until the toss. Weather forecast fine, looking forward to this one! New faces in the Xl? #TriSeries pic.twitter.com/feU8iC9CFX
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
News from Dublin. Adam Milne, Corey Anderson and Matt Henry all return to BLACKCAPS XI. Ireland having a bowl #TriSeries #🇮🇪v🇳🇿 ^WN pic.twitter.com/gmg9Ytjvw5
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Standard Luke Ronchi from the first over! Belts three boundaries to get the BLACKCAPS underway against Ireland in Dublin #TriSeries 🇮🇪v🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/gB210X8s6l
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Latham (29*) and Ronchi (34*) hurtling along at the top. 69 runs after 9 overs, 10 fours and 2 sixes so far! #TriSeries 🇮🇪v🇳🇿 ^WN pic.twitter.com/y2jFUrKu03
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Latham (42*) & Broom (19*) accumulating after Ronchi's (35) early onslaught. Partnership 34. BLACKCAPS 104-1, 18 overs #TriSeries 🇮🇪v🇳🇿 ^WN pic.twitter.com/9eZMM8kA8X
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Back to back 50s for captain Tom Latham. This one off 64 balls, 4 fours & 2 sixes.Warm applause from the Kiwis on bank! #TriSeries 🇮🇪v🇳🇿 ^WN pic.twitter.com/Exsd025r6L
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Ross Taylor finding his groove nicely, has moved to 21*. BLACKCAPS 194-2 with 16 overs remaining #TriSeries 🇮🇪v🇳🇿 ^CE pic.twitter.com/R73UlmghLh
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
ODI century no.3 for captain Tom Latham! 109 balls, 8 fours, 4 sixes. Superb knock, tho he's out 2 balls later. BLACKCAPS 212-3 🇮🇪v🇳🇿 ^WN pic.twitter.com/g4LtiFrCtL
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
BLACKCAPS 238-3 with 8 overs remaining in the innings. Taylor (40*) and Anderson (9*) the men in the middle #TriSeries 🇮🇪v🇳🇿 ^WN pic.twitter.com/PMQxg9Xifs
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Ross Taylor goes up and over cover to bring up his 35th ODI half century. BLACKCAPS 258-3, 6 overs to go #TriSeries 🇮🇪v🇳🇿 ^WN pic.twitter.com/pVqNaMq6zk
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Corey Anderson flat bats one for six over square leg but is bowled next ball for 20. BLACKCAPS 268-4, 45 overs #TriSeries 🇮🇪v🇳🇿 ^WN pic.twitter.com/40TMhXdbOd
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Colin Munro exploding - now 31* off 11 balls and just reverse swept a fast bowler for six #TriSeries ^CE pic.twitter.com/OtXB0TCDSp
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Out. Following two consecutive sixes, Munro skies one and departs for a ridiculous 44 from 15 balls #TriSeries ^CE pic.twitter.com/DrpNPmXvI9
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Late fireworks boost BLACKCAPS to 344-6. Latham 104, Taylor 57 & Munro 44 off 15! Last 5 overs went for 76 runs. #TriSeries ^WN pic.twitter.com/YgEuFw7ld0
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Out! Matt Henry strikes in the third over, removing Stirling for a duck with a sharp short ball. Ireland 1-1 chasing 344 #TriSeries ^WN pic.twitter.com/GKRtnunRTO
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
What a sight! Adam Milne back charging in with the new ball in his hand for the BLACKCAPS. Looks sharp even on a slower pitch #TriSeries ^WN pic.twitter.com/2AxLwmvTyD
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Corey Anderson with his 2nd wicket in his 2nd over.Pushes it across Balbirnie who edges to Taylor at 1st slip. 59-3, 13 overs #TriSeries ^WN pic.twitter.com/6tCjazmWIV
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Out. Superb low running catch on the boundary by Adam Milne. Kuggeleijn has his 1st wicket. Ireland 75-4, 19th over #TriSeries ^WN pic.twitter.com/xtfeBWb9GE
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
The finger goes up - Santner traps Singh lbw and Ireland are reduced to 90-6 in the 24th over #TriSeries ^CE pic.twitter.com/j09uRbKpK3
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
A wicket on return - Adam Milne traps Dockrell lbw for 16 and the BLACKCAPS have Ireland 119-7 #TriSeries ^CE pic.twitter.com/amJEZcLjdr
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Matt Henry takes two quick wickets and the BLACKCAPS are closing in on victory. Ireland 129-9 #TriSeries ^CE pic.twitter.com/5WujFYGhFj
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Victory for the BLACKCAPS by 190 runs. Matt Henry and Ish Sodhi finish off the tail as Ireland are bowled out for 154 #TriSeries ^WN pic.twitter.com/hn4bpGEdDu
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
Skipper of the winning side, a century and Man of the Match - good day for Tom Latham and the BLACKCAPS #TriSeries ^CE pic.twitter.com/zLI9Proakx
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017
BLACKCAPS make it 3 from 3 in the #TriSeries with a commanding 190 run victory over Ireland. Centurion Tom Latham named Man of the Match ^WN pic.twitter.com/CBlM6X2jtm
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 21, 2017