Tom Latham has lead the New Zealand Xl to a commanding 85 run victory over the Ireland Wolves in a 25 over warm-up match in Leinster.
New Zealand Xl captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat first.
BLACKCAPS XI: Latham (c), Ronchi, Broom, Taylor, Neesham, Munro, Worker, Kuggeleijn, Sodhi, Rance, Bennett #warmup #IrelandWolves #TriSeries pic.twitter.com/4iym4Rlxwf
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Opener Luke Ronchi got the visitors off to a flyer with 41 from 21 balls.
It was a chilly afternoon in Leinster.
Latham top scored with 52 as his side posted an impressive 234-6.
BLACKCAPS finish 234-6 from their 25 overs. Latham 52 retired, Broom 45, Ronchi 41, Worker 37*. Bowlers turn now #warmup #TriSeries ^WN pic.twitter.com/Axtccx0NB7
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Two early Hamish Bennett wickets saw the hosts slump to 15-3 in the third over of the chase.
Uncapped pace bowler Seth Rance also claimed a couple of early wickets as the Wolves struggled to get going.
Latham used seven different bowling options through the innings on a relatively low and slow pitch.
Seth Rance gets a hand shake from bowling coach Shane Jurgensen after taking 4-13 from four overs.
Ireland Wolves finishing their 25 overs at 149-9, 85 runs short of the target.
"Lots of positives with bat and ball. Good for the boys to also experience playing in the cold!" - bowling coach Shane Jurgensen #TriSeries pic.twitter.com/5plZCNvy9T
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