Centurion Ross Taylor ensured a commanding New Zealand first innings total against the West Indies today, despite the loss of two further wickets including skipper Brendon McCullum.
New Zealand went to lunch on the second day of the first Test in Dunedin at 445 for five with Taylor on 144 and BJ Watling on 26.
McCullum added just four to his overnight total to be removed for 113 and Corey Anderson failed to score after New Zealand resumed the day at 367 for three.
The West Indies generated more fire and accuracy than on the opening day and Tino Best twice had McCullum in difficulty before Darren Sammy claimed the prized scalp with a ball that moved back between bat and pad to remove his off stump.
Anderson never looked settled in the 14 balls he faced before he edged a faint touch to a Best delivery heading down the leg side and wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin took a good one-handed catch diving to his right.
Watling also had anxious moments at the start of his innings before finding his rhythm and sharing in an unbroken 60-run stand with Taylor for the sixth wicket.
Taylor had earlier put on 195 with McCullum to set a record fourth-wicket partnership for New Zealand against the West Indies.
Sammy, who had to leave the field for treatment to an injured leg, had the best bowling figures for the tourists with two for 79 while Best had two for 101.
