NZ beats WIndies by innings and 73 runs,

NZ beats WIndies by innings and 73 runs,
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Summary It was New Zealand's first test win in 12 months, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand won the second test against the West Indies by an innings and 73 runs on Friday, completing the victory inside three days and with paceman Trent Boult taking match figures of 10-80.

The Black Caps took 16 wickets in a little over two sessions on Friday as the West Indies were bowled out for 193 then 175 in reply to New Zealand's first innings of 441.

It was New Zealand's first test win in 12 months, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Boult took a career-best 6-40 in the first innings, including a spell of 5-15 in six overs of the morning session. He followed up with 4-40 in the second innings as the West Indies batsmen showed little resistance.

 

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