Live Cricket Score: New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 3, Hamilton

CENTURYJermaine Blackwood took advantage of the dropped catch early in the day to register his second Test century. Tim Southee continued to tease him, but he wasn't lured into the drive thereafter. The partnership is now closing in on the 150-run mark.

STUMPSJermaine Blackwood and Alzarri Joseph's unbeaten century stand for the seventh wicket has helped West Indies take the game to Day 4. Even as New Zealand continue to remain in command of the contest after picking 15 wickets on Day 3 and finding themselves sitting pretty with a lead of 185 runs, the seamers didn't find ample answers in the final session of the day, where West Indies picked up 166 runs for the loss of only two wickets to go to stumps on 196 for 6.

HALF CENTURYAlzarri Joseph has made up for his duck in the first innings, earlier in the day, with an attacking fifty in the second. The partnership between Joseph and Jermaine Blackwood, which is nearing a century, is frustrating New Zealand as they look to complete the formalities. 175 for 6.

HALF-CENTURY With New Zealand closing in on a win, it may not be enough of resistance but Jermaine Blackwood's attacking play has helped him score a fifty. 105 for 6

WICKETJason Holder finally runs out of luck. After getting caught off a no-ball, he gets trapped lebefore off Daryl Mitchell. He takes the review but it goes in favour of the umpire's call. Holder isn't impressed. Mitchell gets his maiden Test wicket.89 for 6.

Holder Holding on:While New Zealand bowlers have constantly generated chances, the fielders have backed them up well so far, taking most of them. However, Jason Holder has survived two chances, getting dropped off consecutive deliveries by Will Young and Tom Blundell. Despite providing three opportunities so far (including the LBW off Neil Wagner in the first innings) he is yet to be dismissed in this Test.

WICKETAnother poor return for Roston Chase. Kyle Jamieson pitches the ball full and Chase is in no position to play that. Gets trapped legbefore and even the review doesn't come to his rescue.53 for 5

Rain has stopped play and Tea has been taken with West Indies on 30 for 4.

WICKETWest Indies are collapsing quicker than even New Zealand would've imagined! This isn't just about good bowling anymore. Shamarh Brooks flicks to the square leg fielder and Kraigg Brathwaite gets a top edge to a cut to the 'keeper. 27/4