WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Fast-scoring Harry Brook led England’s fightback Friday after New Zealand took three wickets in the first hour of the second cricket test at the Basin Reserve. New Zealand captain Tim Southee won the toss and combined with Matt Henry on a greenish pitch to have England 21-3 in the seventh over.
the trial follows a bbc survey which revealed almost 98% of the referees who responded had experienced verbal abuse from spectators, players, coaches or managers. new zealand proved to be stubborn opponents on the second day of the opening test against england, but ben stokes side did eventually find a way through and lead by 98 runs heading into day three. the lead could have been bigger, but for the batting of tom blundell. try as they might, england s bowlers had no answers to his brilliance as he powered past the century mark. he was running short of partners but continued to inflict damage on england, eventually hitting, 138 before james anderson, finally removed him, to end new zealand s innings.. england led by 19 runs at that point, but suffered the losses of openers ben duckett and then zac crawley here, before the close of play. nightwachman stuart broad, rode his luck at times, but survived until the close of play. england will resume on 79 for 2
england were enjoying themselves now they quickly scored a third before the ball fell to lauren james. it s james! her first england goal. 4 0, and head coach sarina wiegman s unbeaten record remains intact. jane dougall, bbc news, milton keynes. new zealand proved to be stubborn opponents on the second day of the opening test against england, but ben stokes side did eventually find a way through and lead by nearly 100 runs heading into day three. the lead could have been bigger, but for the batting of tom blundell. try as they might, england s bowlers had no answers to his batting brilliance as he powered past the century mark. he went on to hit 138 before james anderson, finally removed his threat, to end the kiwi s innings. england led by 19 runs at that point, but suffered the losses of openers ben duckett and then zac crawley here, before the close of play.
but continued to inflict damage on england, eventually hitting 138 before james anderson, finally removed his threat, to end the kiwi s innings. england led by 19 runs at that point, but suffered the losses of openers ben duckett and then zac crawley before the close of play. nighthawk stuart broad, rode his luck at times, but did his duty to close out the day, without further losses. let s take a look at the score card, then. new zealand were indebted to devon conway and in particular tom blundell with only three others making double figures during their first innings. ollie robinson taking four wickets. ollie pope and stuart broad will be at the crease when play begins on day three, with england on 79 2, that s a lead of 98 runs. i think it was pretty even in the end. the ball nipped around a little bit first session and then i think with these pink balls they can go
good afternoon. it s 1.33pm and here s your latest sports news. new zealand dug deep on the second day of the opening test against england, but ben stokes side did eventually find a way through. they lead by nearly 100 runs heading into day three. the lead could have been bigger but for the batting of tom blundell. england s bowlers had no answers to his batting brilliance, as he powered past the century mark. he went on to hit 138 before james anderson finally removed him, ending the kiwi s innings in the process. england led by 19 runs, but suffered the losses of openers ben duckett and then zac crawley before the close of play. nighthawk stuart broad rode his luck at times, but did his duty to close out the day without further losses. let s take a look at the scorecard. new zealand were indebted to devon conway and in particular tom blundell, with only three others making double figures