Black Caps crush Ireland in Stormont one-off Test
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New Zealand crushed Ireland in a one-off Test at Stormont, declaring 490-8 and then bowling Ireland out for 179 and 232-9 to win by an innings and 79 runs; Blair Tickner took 5-76 as NZ warmed up for a three-Test series with England. Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie praised NZ's quality and noted positives from debutants while stressing the need for more first-class cricket to improve.
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