New Zealand defeat Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in Belfast Test

New Zealand defeated Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in the one-off Test in Belfast. Tom Blundell led the way with 186 as the visitors declared at 490 for 8. Ireland couldn't find answers to the New Zealand pace attack — Nathan Smith took 6 for 40 while Blair Tickner claimed five wickets across the two innings. The hosts were dismissed for 179 in their first knock, then 232 in the second.