Black Caps in easy victory

NEW Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win over the West Indies in the first one-day international in Whangarei yesterday.

The tourists reached 9-248 after losing the toss and being sent in to bat, a target the Black Caps overhauled with four overs remaining.

Opening batsmen George Worker (57) and Colin Munro (49) laid the foundation for the hosts’ chase with a 108-run partnership. New Zealand paceman Doug Bracewell was named man of the match after taking 4-55.