A ray of sunshine for the Black Caps on the opening day of the second test against the West Indies at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

New Zealand newbie Michael Rae has stepped up on debut, taking his maiden test wicket - luring West Indian opener John Campbell into flashing an edge to first slip Daryl Mitchell after lunch - Campbell made 44.

Blair Tickner had earlier stalled the tourists' progress after an opening stand of 66 - securing the lbws of recalled batters Brandon King and Kavem Hodge.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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