New Zealand dominates Ireland Test with strong performances from Blundell and Smith
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated May 28, 2026

New Zealand continues to assert its dominance over Ireland in the ongoing Test match in Dublin, making a formidable 490 runs. Tom Blundell and Ryan Foxcroft were pivotal in the first innings, contributing significantly to the total. Kyle Smith bolstered the team's position by taking six wickets, which allowed New Zealand to enforce a follow-on against Ireland. As the match progresses, New Zealand looks to capitalize on their substantial lead and secure a decisive victory.
- •New Zealand scored 490 runs in their first innings
- •Tom Blundell and Ryan Foxcroft led scoring efforts
- •Kyle Smith took six wickets, enabling the follow-on
- •Ireland faces significant pressure in their second innings
- •Match ongoing in Dublin, with New Zealand in a strong position
- 6:45 PMESPNcricinfo — Blundell, Foxcroft and Smith give New Zealand vice-grip on Ireland Test
"Blundell and Foxcroft helped New Zealand make 490 before Smith's six for helped them enforce the follow-on
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