Neil Wagner finished with five for 45 off 18 overs. Photo /Getty Images
A five-wicket bag from Neil Wagner has taken New Zealand to a 107-run victory against Derbyshire in the opening match of their England tour.
Derbyshire were dismissed for 227 in their second innings shortly after tea. New Zealand declared without adding to their overnight total of 199 for five, enabling
their bowlers to be put under a touch of pressure defending the 334-run lead. It is New Zealand's fourth win in 11 encounters against Derbyshire, dating back to 1927.
In taking five for 45 in the second innings - including the openers, despite bowling first change - Wagner went past 300 first-class wickets and appeared to cement his test place. He sacrificed his right big toenail in getting his 13th first-class five-wicket bag.
A month training with the English Duke ball at home paid off with Wagner making the most of reverse swing on an abrasive surface.
"The ball swings for longer periods here, even when the lacquer comes off after 10-15 overs," Wagner, who has previously played in the Lancashire leagues and for the Sussex second XI, said.
