Hamilton (New Zealand): Fast bowler Tim Southee left the West Indies struggling for survival with only four wickets left and a 185-run deficit after the third day of the first Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday.
At stumps, they were 196 for six in their second innings in reply to New Zealand’s formidable 519 for seven.
A century partnership by Jermaine Blackwood and Alzarri Joseph stalled New Zealand’s hopes of dismissing the visitors twice in one day.
It was difficult for the Windies batsmen to tackle the New Zealand’s swing attack after they started the day at 49 without loss but lost 15 wickets for 285 runs.
They were crushed in their first innings for 138 for nine, with Shane Dowrich — who suffered a hand injury on the first day — not batting.
Blackwood was 80 not out, his 13th Test half century, with Joseph on 59, his highest score and their partnership worth 107 runs.
Southee relished the conditions with five wickets in the day, four in the first innings where the West Indies managed 138, and one in the second.
The remainder of the pace attack also cashed in to back up New Zealand’s domination with the bat for most of the first two days when Kane Williamson forged a majestic 251.
