Wellington: In the 2nd Test cricket match against New Zealand, England declared 435 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the first innings. The New Zealand team continued to play and lost 7 wickets for 138 runs. The team needs a further 97 runs to avoid the draw.
England scored 315 for the loss of 3 wickets in 65 overs on the rain-affected first day of the Test in Wellington. Zachrawley 2, Ally Pope 10, Pentucket 9 runs. At the loss of 3 wickets for 21 runs, Harry Brook and Joe Root played a great partnership and saved the team from the slump. Harry Brooke was unbeaten on 184 and Joe Root on 101.
Continuing the 2nd day yesterday, the England team declared the first innings after accumulating 435 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 87.1 overs. Harry Brook scored 186 off 176 balls with 24 fours and 5 sixes before being caught by Matt Henry. He added 302 runs with Joe Root for the 4th wicket.
After this, the captain Ben Stokes who entered the field was dismissed for 27 runs, Ben Fox for 0, Stuart Broad for 14 and Ally Robinson for 18 runs. Joe Root was unbeaten on 153 off 224 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes and Jack Leach was unbeaten on 6. Matt Henry took 4 wickets and Michael Bracewell took 2 wickets for New Zealand.
After that, the New Zealand team, who batted, saw the game at the beginning. Daven Conway 0, Kane Williamson 4, Will Young 2 runs on James Anderson’s ball. Tom Latham, who played a little defensively, 35, Henry Nicholls 30, Daryl Mitchell 13 runs were dismissed by the spin of Jake Leach. Action player Michael Bracewell took the wicket off Stuart Broad for 6 runs. Tom Blundell and captain Tim Southee played calmly while losing 7 wickets for 103 runs.
The rain interrupted the New Zealand team when they scored 138 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 42 overs. The 2nd day’s play was called off as the match could not be continued. Tom Blundell 25, Tim Southee 23 were in the field. James Anderson and Jake Leach took 3 wickets each for England.
The New Zealand team continues to play the 3rd day today with 297 runs behind with 3 wickets in hand. New Zealand need a further 97 runs to avoid a follow-on.
