Black Caps dominate first day of second test in Wellington

Wednesday 10 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 10 Dec 2025, 7:48pm

In this story Black Caps, West Indies, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, Shai Hope

New Zealand bowlers dismissed the West Indies for 205 on the opening day at the Basin Reserve. While the Black Caps reached 24 without loss, seamer Blair Tickner was forced from the field with a shoulder injury.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 10 Dec 2025, 6:35pm

   Black Caps v West Indies: Blair Tickner injury overshadows New Zealand’s day as bowlers strike at Basin Reserve (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 10 Dec 2025, 6:50pm

   Black Caps v West Indies second test - day one (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 10 Dec 2025, 7:48pm

   Black Caps in the box seat at the basin (opens in new tab)