Mitchell Hay scored 61 in his first Test innings Thursday to help New Zealand to a 73-run first-innings lead over the West Indies on the second day of the second Test.

The wicketkeeper-batter who cut his teeth in seven one-day internationals and 12 T20Is was called into Test cricket as a replacement for the injured Tom Blundell. He followed Devon Conway’s 60 at the top of the innings to guide New Zealand to 278.

New Zealand then claimed two wickets in 10 overs before stumps, leaving the West Indies 32-2, still 41 behind. John Campbell (14) was bowled by Michael Rae, leaving a ball which cut back from outside off and nightwatchman Anderson Phillip (0) was trapped lbw by Jacob Duffy.

“At that time of day their batters have got nothing to gain and we’ve got all to gain so it was cool to ge

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