Rutherford became only the ninth New Zealander to reach a century on debut. PHOTO: AFP
Rutherford, 23, posted the seventh highest debut in Test history as he carved up the England attack, exceeding the tourists’ total of 167 single-handedly as New Zealand opened up a 235 innings lead.
The Black Caps were 402 for seven when rain halted play, with captain Brendon McCullum unbeaten on 44 and Bruce Martin 17 not out. James Anderson ended the day with figures of four for 108, with Stuart Broad taking two for 89.
Starting the day at 131 without loss, the New Zealanders piled on the pain for England as Rutherford nervelessly added 94 to his overnight total of 77.
“There was a lot of relief,” said Rutherford. “It’s very special to do it in front of my home fans and family and friends.”
McCullum, carefully working the strike with the tail-enders, was extending New Zealand’s lead in typically belligerent fashion before rain stopped play almost two hours before stumps were due to be called.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 9th, 2013.
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