Kiwis always in control but Porterfield enjoying learning curve
Despite a number of injuries, the Kiwis stormed to an 83-run victory at Trent Bridge just 24 hours after the Irish had been thumped by India at the same venue. Aaron Redmond, drafted in to replace Jesse Ryder, did the greatest damage for New Zealand after they were inserted to bat, hitting seven boundaries off the first 10 deliveries on the way to a top score 63.
Porterfield admitted his side had made some elementary mistakes early on, but remained upbeat about his team’s performance at this elite level.
