New Zealand ended day one of the second Test in a good position after bowling out West Indies for just 205 runs in Wellington. At the end of the day, New Zealand were 24 for 0, still trailing by 181 runs.

The day really belonged to New Zealand, barring one sad moment when fast bowler Blair Tickner injured his shoulder and had to be taken off the field on a stretcher.

West Indies Start Well But Collapse Again

West Indies, asked to bat first, started confidently in the match. John Campbell and Brandon King added 66 runs for the first wicket, playing smoothly on a pitch that did not help the bowlers much.

New Zealand's new ball bowlers Jacob Duffy and Zak Foulkes did little to trouble the openers.

But the match turned out to be different once Blair Tickner and debutant Michael Rae came on to bowl. Both were quicker, more accurate, and made life difficult for the batsmen.

Tickner and Rae Turn the Match Around

Tickner carried off the first wicket, trapping King lbw before removing Kavem Hodge for a duck in his next over. In a trice, West Indies had advanced from a strong position into a struggle.

After lunch, Rae got Campbell out with a good delivery that Campbell edged to slip. West Indies were 93 for 3.

Hope and Chase Attempt to Fight Back

Shai Hope and Roston Chase attempted to restore the innings, putting together 60 runs. While Hope was positive in his approach, he looked utterly troubled by the short ball, being hit on the helmet twice.

Hope reached 48, but Tickner got him out with another sharp rising delivery. Soon, Tickner struck again, removing Chase, who had made 29.

Lower Order Collapse and Tickner Injury

Then the West Indies lower order collapsed, with Rae picking up more wickets by removing Greaves and Roach.

But the joy for New Zealand was dampened when Tickner hurt his left shoulder while diving near the boundary. He was in clear distress and was whisked away by ambulance. Early reports suggest that it could be a dislocated shoulder.

Eventually, West Indies were bowled out for 205, losing seven wickets for just 52 runs.

New Zealand Start Steady Response New Zealand opening batsmen Tom Latham and Devon Conway saw the remaining nine overs of the day without any troubles as they ended at 24 without loss, putting New Zealand in a commanding position heading into day two, when conditions are expected to be easier for batting.