Belfast, May 29 -- A 217-run partnership between Tom Blundell and Rachin Ravindra, followed by a six-wicket haul from seamer Nathan Smith, propelled New Zealand to a comprehensive victory by an innings and 79 runs over Ireland in their one-off four-day Test match at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.

New Zealand's victory, wrapped up well before tea on Day 3, underscored the Black Caps' dominance as Ireland, despite fightbacks from Andy McBrine, Mark Adair and Lorcan Tucker, fell well short on both fronts--batting and bowling.

Opting to bowl first, Ireland's decision initially looked inspired as Mark Adair (3/66) hit the ground running, exploiting early seam movement to reduce the tourists to a precarious 21 for 2, removing Devo...