Taylor maiden double-ton powers NZ to 609

Dec 04, 2013

New Zealand resumed the second day on 367 for 3, with overnight batsmen Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum having already scored their hundreds. McCullum added just four runs to his total before Darren Sammy snuck through his defence on 113 •Getty Images

BJ Watling came in next and immediately struck a partnership with Ross Taylor, as the pair looked to accumulate further•AFP

Taylor enjoyed a special moment as he brought up a maiden double-century off 295 balls•Getty Images

Tim Southee joined in the action as well, removing Kieran Powell, as West Indies finished the day on 67 for 2, still trailing by 542 runs•AFP

West Indies didn't have to wait long to celebrate the next wicket as Tino Best had Corey Anderson caught behind just three overs later •Getty Images

the batsmen added 84 runs for the sixth wicket, with Taylor bringing up 150 in the process•Getty Images

Taylor forged useful partnerships with Ish Sodhi and Neil Wagner to help New Zealand declare on a strong 609 for 9•AFP

Watling's resistance ended on 41 when he was caught by Kirk Edwards off Best•Getty Images

New Zealand struck early with the ball as Edwards survived just seven balls before falling to Trent Boult •AFP