
Scorecard:
Ross Taylor and Scott Styris have started a rebuilding job.
The experienced duo are looking more to keep rotating the strike than to go for big shots.
Taylor, who turns 27 today, has ensured himself a perfect birthday gift - a well-made half-century.
It is his 20th ODI half century.
After 35 overs, New Zealand has made 140 for four.
Image: Ross Taylor raises his bat to celebrate scoring 50 (Reuters)