Mitch Hay's Stellar Debut Boosts New Zealand's Lead Over West Indies

Mitch Hay's impressive 61-run debut led New Zealand to a significant 73-run advantage over the West Indies in the second test at the Basin Reserve. His performance, following Devon Conway's contribution, demonstrated resilience against a challenging pitch. New Zealand now eyes a strong position in the series with two games remaining.

Mitch Hay scored a remarkable 61 runs in his test debut, propelling New Zealand to a commanding 73-run lead over the West Indies during the second day of the second test at the Basin Reserve.

Stepping in for the injured Tom Blundell, Hay's innings followed Devon Conway's 60 at the top, guiding New Zealand to 278.

The West Indies faced difficulty as they concluded the day at 32-2 with setbacks from Michael Rae and Jacob Duffy. The third test is set to start on December 18 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

(With inputs from agencies.)