New Zealand will arrive in Adelaide today in good shape for the historic first day-night pink ball test starting on Friday. In coach Mike Hesson's book, there was plenty to take out of New Zealand's two-day fixture against a West Australian XI at the Waca, which ended in a draw. Opener Martin Guptill's 103 was the star turn. He struck the ball impressively, faced only 109 deliveries hitting 12 fours and four sixes in an innings loaded with clean striking.
Cricket: Black Caps ready for pink ball
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