Source: Radio New Zealand
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The Black Caps have taken firm control of the first cricket test against the West Indies in Christchurch.
A five wicket haul for Jacob Duffy saw the Windies dismissed for just 167, handing New Zealand a first innings lead of 64.
The West Indies made a solid start to the day, Shai Hope and Tagenarine Chanderpaul taking them past three figures for the loss of just two wickets.
Hope notched fifty before he held out to Devon Conway at square leg.
It has been a forgettable test thus far for the Kiwi opener, who after getting out for a duck, dropped Chanderpaul twice at leg slip.
However, much like Kane Williamson in the first innings who was also given a reprieve from a no-ball, Chanderpaul reached his half century, before Conway finally managed to pouch one on third attempt.
With Chanderpaul in the sheds, the Windies tail offered little resistance, Duffy quickly mopping them up as the visitors lost their last four wickets for just 27 runs.
The Kiwis have yet to lose a wicket in their second innings, with Tom Latham, 14, and Conway 15, at the crease with the lead nearing 100.
Play is set to resume at 11am.
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