Hamilton: A record-equalling 17th century by
Ross Taylor had New Zealand closing in on a series sweep
against the West Indies after day three of the second Test in
Hamilton today.
The West Indies, set a world-record target of 444 to win,
were in trouble at 30 for two by stumps with two full days of
play remaining.
It was New Zealand's day as they shut down the West
Indies for 221 to lead by 152 on the first innings.
New Zealand were 263 for eight when Taylor brought up his
hundred and with tailender Tim Southee (not out 22) plundering
more boundaries they added a further 28 runs before declaring.
The West Indies first innings folded quickly on the third
morning with Trent Boult taking the last two wickets to fall
in successive balls.
But he missed out on a hat-trick when the West Indies
batted again -- needing a wicket first ball he removed Powell
on his third delivery.