Ireland Cricket

New Zealand's batting stars delivered magnificent centuries to transform a potential disaster into a position of strength on the opening day at Belfast.

Ireland welcome New Zealand to Belfast for a four-day Test match, seeking their most impressive victory yet in the longest format.

Tom Latham emphasises New Zealand's complete focus on Ireland's Test challenge at Stormont, dismissing any thoughts of the upcoming England series.

Paul Stirling will miss Ireland's home Test against New Zealand next week after suffering a grade two calf strain during preparation matches.