Taylor ton makes it New Zealand's day

Jan 26, 2012

Zimbabwe players warm up ahead of the Test against New Zealand•Getty Images

Kyle Jarvis appealed for an lbw against McCullum but it was turned down•Getty Images

Guptill was debutant Shingi Masakadza's maiden Test wicket•Getty Images

Zimbabwe made a couple more inroads after tea, and in quick time•Getty Images

Taylor reached his sixth Test century to take New Zealand to 331 for 5 at stumps•Getty Images

Brendon McCullum began positively after the visitors chose to field•Getty Images

Martin Guptill gave McCullum good company•Getty Images

Zimbabwe struck twice in quick time after lunch; Kane Williamson was run out for 4•Getty Images

But Taylor took charge•Getty Images

The pair added 131 for the opening wicket before Guptill was dismissed following the lunch break•Getty Images

But McCullum forged another good stand, this time with Ross Taylor•Getty Images

Daniel Vettori counter-attacked in a stand of 82 with his captain•Getty Images