New Zealand was well-placed at 177 for three at stumps but Taylor's injury is a major setback. He pulled up lame with a calf injury and needed assistance leaving the playing surface at the University Oval at about 5.30pm. That would have been a crushing blow for the Black Caps and the crowd of just over 2200. Williamson is undefeated on 78 and is the key to the Black Caps' prospects today, particularly if Taylor does not return. Earlier, the Black Caps finally managed to pry opener Dean Elgar from the crease for a career-best 140.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 09, 2017 17:15 UTC