NZ's Nathan Smith claims his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests

In a one-off Test match, New Zealand are well on their way to victory against Ireland. The visitors have established a commanding position at Stormont, leading by 246 runs with eight wickets in hand. Tom Blundell's career-best score of 186 and debutant Dean Foxcroft's impressive innings of 98 helped New Zealand declare their first innings at an imposing total of 490/8. Pacer Nathan Smith then floored hosts Ireland in Belfast with six wickets.

Smith was the chief destroyer in Ireland's first innings with his swing and seam bowling. He took just 29 balls to complete his five-wicket haul, breaking Shane Bond's record of being the fastest New Zealander to take five wickets in Test cricket. He ended up clocking figures worth 6/40 from 14 overs. Smith bowled three maidens.

Smith handed NZ a dream start, reducing Ireland to 26/3 and then 34/5, taking all five wickets. Mark Adair was his final victim. Smith has raced to 16 wickets for the Kiwis from 5 matches (8 innings) at 28.56.

In addition to a four-fer, he has recorded his maiden five-wicket haul. As per ESPNcricinfo, Smith has amassed 190 First-Class scalps from 66 matches at 25-plus. He managed his 9th five-wicket haul in the longest format.