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IRE vs NZ Only Test: New Zealand Tighten Grip After Smith’s Career-Best 6-40

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Nathan Smith’s 6-40 puts New Zealand in control after enforcing follow-on vs Ireland

By AFP News May 29, 2026 • 09:00 AM View: 685

Nathan Smith took career-best international figures of 6-40 as New Zealand made Ireland follow-on in a one-off Test in Belfast on Thursday.

Ireland were dismissed for 179 in reply to New Zealand's first-innings 490-8 declared, with paceman Smith doing the bulk of the damage as only Andy McBrine (73 not out) and fast bowler Mark Adair (40) offered much resistance after their side collapsed to 38-6.

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