Guptill puts Kiwis in command against Ireland

Martin Guptill’s century helped New Zealand post a mammoth 311 for the loss of six wickets against Ireland in the first of two warm-up games for both sides prior to the World Cup, which starts on February 19.

Put into bat by Ireland at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground in Nagpur, the Kiwis recovered from the loss of an early wicket as opener Guptill led the charge with his 130, sharing in key partnerships with Jesse Ryder (48), Ross Taylor (33) and James Franklin (49).