NZ v WI, 1st Test, Dunedin, 1st day
New Zealand make strong start to summer
New Zealand were put in on what seemed to be a grassy pitch in Dunedin, but their openers produced a solid start. Hamish Rutherford, playing on his home ground, made 62 off 83 balls, with 10 fours and a six•Getty Images
But a rush of blood from Rutherford and a brilliant catch from Narsingh Deonarine ensured that did not happen and New Zealand went to lunch at 100 for 1•Getty Images
Brendon McCullum had no trouble catching up to Taylor as both batsmen eased to their half-centuries•Getty Images
McCullum's three-year long century drought ended as well and New Zealand went to stumps at a commanding 367 for 3•Getty Images
Peter Fulton was more sedate, taking 145 balls for his 62, as New Zealand looked set to survive the morning session without any casualties•AFP
Tino Best found the edge of Aaron Redmond soon after lunch to leave the home side on 117 for 2•Getty Images
West Indies' frustration grew as the duo had a 182-run stand•Getty Images
Fulton could not convert his start either but Ross Taylor was his usual busy self and prevented West Indies from capitalising on the opening•AFP
Taylor reached his first century in a year with the 13th four of his innings•Getty Images