Gritty New Zealand 3 down, BlackCaps FIGHTBACK after England ENFORCE Follow-ON, Follow ENG vs NZ LIVE Updates
NZ vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: The 3rd session of Day 3 at the Basin Reserve is underway. New Zealand…
NZ vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: The 3rd session of Day 3 at the Basin Reserve is underway. New Zealand are 184-3 in their 2nd innings as Ben Stokes-led side enforced a follow-on. Openers Tom Lathan and Devon Conway smashed their respective 50s to lay a strong foundation. Kiwis were all out on 209 in 1st innings after the Three Lions declared at 435-8 on Day 2. Follow NewZealand vs England LIVE Updates or ENG vs NZ on Insidesport.IN.
Tom Latham (72*) and Devon Conway (53*) bat through the middle session in Wellington, the deficit 98 runs. Follow play LIVE with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz. Scoring | https://t.co/dFLWKU2gwb 📲 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/fpnUZnf3el
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 26, 2023
World No 1 James Anderson sent Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, and Will Young back to the pavilion in 1st innings. Jack Leach dismissed Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, and Daryl Mitchell. Stuart Broad was the other wicket-taker for the visitors as he bagged 4 wickets, 3 of which came on Day 3.
After Day 2, the hosts were trailing by mammoth 297 runs.
England reached the massive 1st innings total courtesy of Harry Brook (186) and Joe Root (153*) daddy centuries. This was Brook’s 4th Test Tons in his last five Tests, talk about consistency.
This is why he is the Number 1️⃣ ranked bowler in the world 🌍
Jimmy removes Williamson for 4️⃣
England now have 2️⃣ wickets before lunch…#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/7GwwC81ydg
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
NZ vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: New Zealand TRAILING by 186 runs after England ENFORCE Follow-ON, Follow ENG vs NZ LIVE Updates
The duo of Brook-Root stitched a 302-run partnership off 363 balls for England in the 2nd Test.
That’s enough….
England declare after Root reaches his 14th score over 150 🤯
Do England have enough? 🤔#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/LLtJI6hBBy
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
On Day 1, the visitors lost 3 early wickets after New Zealand opted to field. England are looking to attempt a clean sweep against NewZealand as both teams battle in 2nd and the final Test.
England named an unchanged Playing XI from the last Test while for the Kiwis Will Young and Matt Henry came in.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee(c), Matt Henry, Neil Wagner
England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson
#StatChat | Tim Southee joins Daniel Vettori (705) as the only New Zealanders to take 700 International wickets. Southee has represented the BLACKCAPS in 353 matches across the three formats 🏏 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/sF3joTF1UN
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 23, 2023
England crushed New Zealand by 267 runs in the opening Test at Mount Maunganui.
NZ vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: New Zealand TRAILING by 186 runs after England ENFORCE Follow-ON, Follow ENG vs NZ LIVE Updates
Speaking of NZ vs ENG 1st Day Night test, England batted first and made a stunning declaration on 325/9 with Harry Brook (89) and Ben Duckett (84) making key contributions. In reply, NZ posted 306 with Tom Blundell slamming 138, While Devon Conway struck 77. England, in their second innings, posted 374 thanks to half centuries from Brook, Root and Ben Foakes. Following a terrific spell from Anderson and Broad the hosts were bundled out for 126 in their second innings. Ahead of the NZ vs ENG 2nd Test match let’s take a look at top fantasy picks and probable playing XI of both teams.
The fastest ever England captain to 10 Test wins 🔥
Absolute legend @benstokes38 ❤️#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/xrlkFXeKaR
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 19, 2023
Match Details:
Match- New Zealand vs England 2nd Test
Date- Friday, February 24, 2023
Time- 3:30 AM
Venue- Basin Reserve, Wellington
NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Pitch Report:
Basin Reserve is known for windy and swinging conditions. The average scores for the first two innings is just over 300. It will be hard to bat at the latter stages, hence the side winning the toss might elect to bat first.
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