By David LeggatNew Zealand's preparations for the Champions Trophy remain hitch-free after they clinched the tri-series cricket title in Ireland yesterday. The 190-run flogging of Ireland yesterday leaves only the second game against Bangladesh at Clontarf tomorrow night to achieve a clean sweep. In 25 ODI innings in New Zealand, he's averaging 22, with one century; put him on an overseas flight and in 26 innings he's going at 39.82, with three tons and six fifties. Related Content Cricket: Who will open with Martin Guptill for the Black Caps? Cricket: Black Caps ease to another win in Ireland Cricket: Mitchell Santner magic leads Black Caps to win over IrelandYesterday he hammered 44 off 15 balls, overseeing 76 runs off the last five overs to give New Zealand a late shove.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 22, 2017 17:00 UTC