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New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test Commentary, Live Updates

NZ vs ENG, 2023 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
Basin Reserve, Wellington , Feb 24, 2023
New Zealand New Zealand
(f/o) 209&483
England England
435/8d&256 (74.2)
New Zealand beat England by 1 run
  • Player of the Match
    Kane Williamson
  • Player of the Series
    Harry Brook
Right then, that is it from the series then. England had a lead and was well on track to winning the series but the hosts bounced back from nowhere and leveled. The trophy has been shared between Stokes and Southee. We hope you enjoyed our company. Until next time, goodbye and take care. Cheers!
Ben Stokes the skipper of England says this was a game of the highest quality and he was mesmerized by the quality on display all around the game. On a game-changing moment, he said that it was Wagner who blew this game wide open and won them this game. He added that we knew once caught up in that situation that the bouncer will be attempted more often on us and we had a plan for that too but we failed to execute that and the opponents won as they deserve to win. On his knee, he said that the knee is bad but it is okay. He closes by saying disappointed to end like this but the team would have taken 4 wins out of 5 with both hands.
Tim Southee the skipper of New Zealand says this game is right up there, to bounce back after a follow-on is something special and pleasing. He adds that this will take some time in soaking in as it takes a lot of character to bounce back after follow-on. He also adds the guys are top quality and nothing much was said between us after the defeat in the first game as the belief and trust in each other is still there in the team. He also lauded senior players like Kane, Wagner, and Blundell to showcase their experience at a time when the team needed it the most. He closes by saying that it is brilliant for test cricket the way England plays and we are looking forward to more such games as such games will keep the format alive.
Harry brook is the player of the series. He says It feels bittersweet right now, the track did not seem this good but this was a really nice track for both sets of players. On his bowling, he says that he is happy to be called a part-time bowler and doesn't consider himself a bowler. He closes by saying that if anybody would have given him this game before the start he would have taken it on a personal level but he would have loved to change the result of this game in their favor.
Kane Williamson is the player of the match. He says it feels so proud to be standing here after such a game, congratulations to both teams for putting up a game like this for the spectators. He adds that the team saw some valuable partnerships and that injected momentum in the side which is needed after a display as we did in the first innings. He also adds that the quality of the opponent was really good and even the track was perfect as it had everything from partnerships between the batters to a fifer from Jack Leach, such tracks are really good for the game.
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Tom Blundell is in for a chat. He says he is really happy that he took the catch cleanly and it all went well. He adds that after the bad performance in the first inning, it was important for the team to work in partnerships and they managed to do that well. He closes by saying that it was tough keeping out in the middle as it was challenging but such situations make a player better and it worked well in his favor.
Neil Wagner is in for a quick chat. He says he is feeling over the cloud t this moment and hats off to the team for pulling out such a performance. He adds that credit goes to the team to pull back a victory in a game where follow-on was inflicted on them and the team was below par in the first innings but they bounced back brilliantly and that gave them the momentum to pull up the unthinkable.
Phew! What a rollicking performance this has been from both sides. England at the start came out all guns blazing and declared at 435. They bundled the hosts for 209 and gave them a follow on having a lead of 226 runs. The hosts overcame their lead and gave England a challenging target of 258 to chase and defended the total where the visitors just fell short of one run.
Chasing a total of 258 runs, England lost early wickets earlier in the day but were rescued by Joe Root who was the star. England was cruising till he was on, but when he lost his wicket, the wickets kept on tumbling for them and New Zealand certainly took advantage of it. Ben Foakes stood firm at the end but fell for a shorter delivery. For the hosts, Neil Wagner was the pick of the bowlers as he picked 4 wickets and turned the game on its head. He was ably supported by Tim Southee who picked up 3 wickets. Matt Henry got a couple of wickets to his name as New Zealand came from behind to win this epic Test match.
Coming to the game now, it was England who was in the driver's seat when Day 4 started, and New Zealand needed something magical if they were to pull a victory here, and boy did New Zealand not put on a dominating show here. The momentum of the game just shifted from one corner to another like a pendulum and at the end, it came down the wire where New Zealand clinched a victory by just 1 run!
What a remarkable game of Test cricket we have noticed here at Basin Reserve, Wellington! The series is level and what a finish this has been for this game. Pure emotion from New Zealand and it does not get any better. This surely goes down as one of the greatest Test cricket matches in history. Brendon McCullum exchanges a smile with his former teammates.
74.2
W
Neil Wagner To James Anderson OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Unbelievable scenes from Wellington. What a finish to this test match. Back of a length drifting down leg, James Anderson looks to flick this towards fine leg but gets a faint edge and Tom Blundell dives to his right and collects the most important catch of the match. England loses the wicket of James Anderson and this match by 1 run.
74.1
0
Neil Wagner To James Anderson
Bouncer not directed well as it flies down to leg, James Anderson lets this go.
End Of The Over 74 : 256/9
0 Runs
  • 073.1
  • 073.2
  • 073.3
  • 073.4
  • 073.5
  • 073.6
J. Leach
1 (31)
J. Anderson
4 (4)
T. Southee
20.1-5-45-3
73.6
0
Tim Southee To Jack Leach
Short-pitched delivery outside the line of stumps, Jack Leach ducks down to this one.
73.5
0
Tim Southee To Jack Leach
Fuller delivery around middle, Jack Leach drives this towards mid on. The fielder makes a good stop diving to his right. Dot.
73.4
0
Tim Southee To Jack Leach
On a length outside off, Jack Leach decides not to poke at this.
73.3
0
Tim Southee To Jack Leach
Slightly shorter and right in middle, Jack Leach blocks this out.
73.2
0
Tim Southee To Jack Leach
On a length going down the leg, Jack Leach survives.
73.1
0
Tim Southee To Jack Leach
Bouncer attempted and Jack Leach ducks down this.
End Of The Over 73 : 256/9
5 Runs
  • 072.1
  • 072.2
  • 072.3
  • 172.4
  • 072.5
  • 472.6
J. Anderson
4 (4)
J. Leach
1 (25)
N. Wagner
15-0-62-3
72.6
4
Neil Wagner To James Anderson
FOUR! James Anderson swings and connects perfectly for a boundary. On the charge Anderson pulls this wide of Kane at short mid-wicket for a boundary. England just one shot away. Just 2 needed now for the win.
72.5
0
Neil Wagner To James Anderson
Bouncer right on target and James Anderson manages to defend this awkwardly and it keeps down luckily.
72.4
1
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Short-pitched delivery gets a leading edge and falls in between the keeper and third man fielder. Single taken. Jack Leach is finally off the mark!
72.3
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Back of a length going down leg, Jack Leach lets this go.
72.2
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Short-pitched delivery going down leg, Jack Leach ducks down to this.
72.1
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Bouncer following Jack Leach, He swings his bat but misses.
End Of The Over 72 : 251/9
2 Runs
  • 071.1
  • 071.2
  • 271.3
  • W 71.4
  • 071.5
  • 071.6
J. Anderson
0 (2)
J. Leach
0 (21)
T. Southee
19.1-4-45-3
71.6
0
Tim Southee To James Anderson
Short-pitched delivery around middle, James Anderson taps this down brilliantly to survive.
71.5
0
Tim Southee To James Anderson
Back of a length around pads, James Anderson nudges this to short leg.
71.4
W
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Just one more effort and the hosts get a result here. The bouncer does the trick for them, Ben Foakes loses control over this for once and it has chipped off the top edge all the way to the fine leg. Neil Wagner collects a good catch to dismiss the set batter Ben Foakes
71.3
2
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes
Full and wide outside off, Ben Foakes pushes this to backward point and runs a couple here.
71.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes
On a length outside off, Ben Foakes pushes this to cover.
71.1
0
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes
Short and wide outside off, Ben Foakes pulls this to deep square leg and refuses the single on offer.
End Of The Over 71 : 249/8
1 Runs
  • 070.1
  • 070.2
  • 070.3
  • 170.4
  • 070.5
  • 070.6
J. Leach
0 (21)
B. Foakes
33 (53)
N. Wagner
14-0-57-3
70.6
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Short-pitched delivery angling down leg, Jack Leach ducks down at this.
70.5
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Short-pitched delivery body bound, Jack Leach offers his body on this as he deflects this off his chest to the keeper for no run. DRS taken by New Zealand but the decision remains to stay.
70.4
1
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Short-pitched delivery around ribs, Ben Foakes pulls this to fine leg for a single.
70.3
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Short-pitched delivery outside off, Ben Foakes pulls this to deep square leg.
70.2
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Change of pace from Wagner, Ben Foakes flicks this to fine leg and refuses the single.
70.1
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Yorker around toes, Ben Foakes pushes this to mid-wicket region for no run.
End Of The Over 70 : 248/8
4 Runs
  • 069.1
  • 1 WD 69.2
  • 069.2
  • 069.3
  • 269.4
  • 169.5
  • 069.6
J. Leach
0 (19)
B. Foakes
32 (49)
T. Southee
18.1-4-43-2
69.6
0
Tim Southee To Jack Leach
Fuller delivery wide of off, Jack Leach drives this past the silly point fielder for no run.
69.5
1
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes
Clever batting from Foakes as he manages to rotate strike here. Full and wide outside off, Ben Foakes pushes this to backward point for a single.
69.4
2
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes
Full and wide outside off, Ben Foakes drives this to sweeper cover for a couple.
69.3
0
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes
Full and wide outside off, Ben Foakes leaves this for the keeper to collect.
69.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes
Fuller one around off, Ben Foakes pushes this to short cover for no run.
69.2
wd
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes
Wide signaled for head-high delivery.
69.1
0
Tim Southee To Ben Foakes
Back of a length around the waist, Ben Foakes pulls this towards deep square leg.
End Of The Over 69 : 244/8
10 Runs
  • 468.1
  • 468.2
  • 068.3
  • 1 WD 68.4
  • 168.4
  • 068.5
  • 068.6
J. Leach
0 (18)
B. Foakes
29 (44)
N. Wagner
13-0-56-3
68.6
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Another one down leg, Jack Leach leaves it alone.
68.5
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Bowls it down leg, Jack Leach lets it go.
68.4
1
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Shorter and on middle, Ben Foakes pulls it to deep backward square leg for one.
68.4
wd
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Wide! A wayward bouncer outside off, Ben Foakes lets it go.
68.3
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Bowls it on off, Ben Foakes eases it to backward square leg.
68.2
4
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
FOUR MORE! Lands it slightly shorter and on off, Ben Foakes hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for another boundary. 16 needed now!
68.1
4
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
FOUR! Fine shot. Shorter and on off, Ben Foakes slaps it down the ground as the ball races away from the fence like a rocket.
End Of The Over 68 : 234/8
2 Runs
  • 1 NB 67.1
  • 067.1
  • 067.2
  • 067.3
  • 167.4
  • 067.5
  • 067.6
J. Leach
0 (16)
B. Foakes
20 (40)
M. Bracewell
17-2-73-0
67.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Jack Leach
Too full and on off, Jack Leach blocks it to mid off.
67.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Jack Leach
Slightly shorter and outside off, Jack Leach looks to cut it but misses.
67.4
1
Michael Bracewell To Ben Foakes
Fuller and on off, Ben Foakes sweeps it to mid-wicket for one.
67.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Foakes
Slightly shorter one, this is played towards mid-wicket.
67.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Foakes
Lands it on middle, Ben Foakes blocks it to square leg.
67.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Foakes
Fuller and on off, Ben Foakes eases it to mid-wicket.
67.1
nb
Michael Bracewell To Ben Foakes
Bowls it on off, Ben Foakes flicks it to mid-wicket. Oh, its a no ball.
End Of The Over 67 : 232/8
7 Runs
  • 066.1
  • 066.2
  • 466.3
  • 266.4
  • 166.5
  • 066.6
J. Leach
0 (14)
B. Foakes
19 (35)
N. Wagner
12-0-46-3
66.6
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Shorter and on off, Jack Leach ducks under it.
66.5
1
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Another one on off, Ben Foakes pulls it to mid-wicket for one. 26 needed now!
66.4
2
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Bowls it on off, Ben Foakes pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
66.3
4
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
FOUR! Shorter and on off, Ben Foakes pulls it but doesn't get the power right. It carries and drops behind Michael Bracewell who attempts it diving behind but misses it. It races away from the square leg fence.
66.2
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Shorter one this time, Ben Foakes ducks under it.
66.1
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Lands it on middle, Ben Foakes pulls it to deep backward square leg. Denies for a single.
End Of The Over 66 : 225/8
3 Runs
  • 065.1
  • 065.2
  • 265.3
  • 165.4
  • 065.5
  • 065.6
J. Leach
0 (13)
B. Foakes
12 (30)
M. Bracewell
16-2-71-0
65.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Jack Leach
Slightly shorter and on off, Jack Leach punches it to the cover fielder.
65.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Jack Leach
Tosses it on off, Jack Leach taps it towards point.
65.4
1
Michael Bracewell To Ben Foakes
Lands it on middle, Ben Foakes flicks it towards square leg for one.
65.3
2
Michael Bracewell To Ben Foakes
Fuller and on off, Ben Foakes slaps it towards dep covers for a brace.
65.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Foakes
Lands it on off, Ben Foakes eases it to mid-wicket.
65.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Foakes
Tossed up, on off, Ben Foakes pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. Denies for a single.
End Of The Over 65 : 222/8
5 Runs
  • 064.1
  • 464.2
  • 064.3
  • 164.4
  • 064.5
  • 064.6
J. Leach
0 (11)
B. Foakes
9 (26)
N. Wagner
11-0-39-3
64.6
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Bouncer and outside leg, Leach is happy to let it go.
64.5
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Slightly shorter and on off, Leach blocks it solidly.
64.4
1
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Shorter and on off, Foakes plays a hook shot towards backward square leg for one.
64.3
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
On off, this is blocked towards square leg.
64.2
4
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
FOUR! Much needed boundary. Shorter and on off, Foakes looks to pull it but gets a top edge as the ball races away from the fine leg fence.
64.1
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Shorter and on off, Foakes pulls it to the man at square leg.
End Of The Over 64 : 217/8
1 Runs
  • 063.1
  • 063.2
  • 063.3
  • 163.4
  • 063.5
  • 063.6
J. Leach
0 (9)
B. Foakes
4 (22)
M. Henry
21.5-3-75-2
63.6
0
Matt Henry To Jack Leach
Fuller and on off, Leach blocks it back towards the bowler.
63.5
0
Matt Henry To Jack Leach
Slightly shorter and on off, Leach plays it with soft hands. It edges and lands short of the fielder at slips. Lucky again!
63.4
1
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
Lands it on off, Foakes taps it to covers for a single.
63.3
0
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
On off, this is defended towards point.
63.2
0
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
Good length angling in, this is defended towards mid on.
63.1
0
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
On a length and on off, Foakes blocks it away.
End Of The Over 63 : 216/8
1 Runs
  • 062.1
  • 062.2
  • 062.3
  • 162.4
  • 062.5
  • 062.6
J. Leach
0 (7)
B. Foakes
3 (18)
N. Wagner
10-0-34-3
62.6
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
On a length and on off, Leach blocks it solidly.
62.5
0
Neil Wagner To Jack Leach
Slightly shorter and on off, Leach looks to duck it but gets his glove. Luckily it did not carry.
62.4
1
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Bowls it on off, Foakes turns it to square leg for one.
62.3
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Shorter again, Foakes pulls it to backward square leg and denies for a single.
62.2
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Shorter again and on off, Foakes leaves it alone.
62.1
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Shorter and on off, Foakes pulls it to square leg for none.
End Of The Over 62 : 215/8
0 Runs
  • W 61.1
  • 061.2
  • 061.3
  • 061.4
  • 061.5
  • 061.6
J. Leach
0 (5)
B. Foakes
2 (14)
M. Henry
20.5-3-74-2
61.6
0
Matt Henry To Jack Leach
Slightly shorter and outside off, Leach looks to defend it but gets beaten.
61.5
0
Matt Henry To Jack Leach
Another shorter one, Leach let's it go.
61.4
0
Matt Henry To Jack Leach
Slightly shorter and on off, Leach blocks it again.
61.3
0
Matt Henry To Jack Leach
Lands it on off, Leach blocks it away.
61.2
0
Matt Henry To Jack Leach
Shorter and on middle, Leach ducks underneath it.
Jack Leach walks in.
61.1
W
Matt Henry To Stuart Broad OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Lands a shorter one outside off, Stuart Broad looks to play an upper cut but mistimes it completely. It carries towards third man. Neil Wagner settles under it and takes a sitter. England are eight down and in a spot of bother now!
End Of The Over 61 : 215/7
5 Runs
  • 160.1
  • 160.2
  • 260.3
  • 160.4
  • 060.5
  • 060.6
B. Foakes
2 (14)
S. Broad
11 (8)
N. Wagner
9-0-33-3
60.6
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Lands it on off, Foakes pulls it but finds the man at square leg.
60.5
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Shorter and down leg, Foakes let's it go.
60.4
1
Neil Wagner To Stuart Broad
Lands it on off, Broad pulls it to square leg for a single.
60.3
2
Neil Wagner To Stuart Broad
Slightly shorter and on off, Broad pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.
60.2
1
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Bowls it on leg, Foakes flicks it to backward square leg for one again.
60.1
1
Neil Wagner To Stuart Broad
Shorter one as this is pulled towards square leg for one.
End Of The Over 60 : 210/7
5 Runs
  • 459.1
  • 059.2
  • 159.3
  • 059.4
  • 059.5
  • 059.6
B. Foakes
1 (11)
S. Broad
7 (5)
M. Henry
19.5-2-74-1
59.6
0
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
Fuller one around off, Ben Foakes drives this back to the bowler for no run.
59.5
0
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
Fuller around off, Ben Foakes defends this off the front foot.
59.4
0
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
Beauty by Matt Henry. On a length shaping away from the batter, Ben Foakes looks to poke but gets beaten on the outside edge.
59.3
1
Matt Henry To Stuart Broad
Back of a length outside off, Stuart Broad hits this to the vacant extra-cover region for a single.
59.2
0
Matt Henry To Stuart Broad
On a length down leg, Stuart Broad leaves this for the keeper.
59.1
4
Matt Henry To Stuart Broad
FOUR! Clever from Broad as he loops this over the keeper for a boundary. Bouncer on top of stumps, Stuart Broad shuffles and hits this over the keeper for a boundary.
End Of The Over 59 : 205/7
3 Runs
  • W 58.1
  • 158.2
  • 058.3
  • 058.4
  • 158.5
  • 158.6
S. Broad
2 (2)
B. Foakes
1 (8)
N. Wagner
8-0-28-3
58.6
1
Neil Wagner To Stuart Broad
Short-pitched delivery around the helmet and Stuart Broad has pulled this towards the on side for a single.
58.5
1
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Back-of a length around the waist, Ben Foakes pulls this just short of Kane Williamson at short fine leg for a single.
58.4
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Back of a length down the leg, Ben Foakes lets this go to the keeper.
58.3
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Short-pitched delivery body bound, Ben Foakes pulls this to square leg.
58.2
1
Neil Wagner To Stuart Broad
Short-pitched delivery around middle, Stuart Broad pulls this just short of deep square leg fielder for a single.
58.1
W
Neil Wagner To Joe Root OUT!
OUT! Wagner is reliving the glory days here. Back of a length around middle, Joe Root looks to pull this and manages to get a leading edge that settles in the hands of Michael Bracewell at mid wicket for his dismissal. Joe Root departs and is there a late twist in the tale of this game?
End Of The Over 58 : 202/6
1 Runs
  • 057.1
  • 057.2
  • 157.3
  • 057.4
  • 057.5
  • 057.6
B. Foakes
0 (5)
J. Root
95 (112)
M. Henry
18.5-2-69-1
57.6
0
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
On a length around off, Ben Foakes blocks this out.
57.5
0
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
Fuller outside off, Ben Foakes leaves this for the keeper.
57.4
0
Matt Henry To Ben Foakes
Fuller around off, Ben Foakes blocks this out.
57.3
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller around off, Joe Root pushes this to backward point for a single.
57.2
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length angling down leg, Joe Root looks to play the ramp but leaves it at the end.
57.1
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller one around middle, Joe Root pushes this to mid on for no run.
End Of The Over 57 : 201/6
1 Runs
  • 056.1
  • 156.2
  • 056.3
  • W 56.4
  • 056.5
  • 056.6
B. Foakes
0 (2)
J. Root
94 (109)
N. Wagner
7-0-25-2
56.6
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
A really good bouncer going just past the helmet of Ben Foakes. He looks to pull but decides to leave right at the end. New Zealand asks for a review here for Caught behind. Ultra-edge shows no spike and Ben Foakes is safe.
56.5
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Foakes
Bouncer well ducked away from Ben Foakes.
56.4
W
Neil Wagner To Ben Stokes OUT!
OUT! Finally, a breakthrough and some hope for the hosts here. Short-pitched delivery body bound, Stokes looks to pull but balloons this over towards square leg. Tom Latham collects a good catch running to his left.
56.3
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Stokes
Short-pitched delivery outside leg, Ben Stokes leaves this alone.
56.2
1
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Fuller around off, Joe Root drives this to backward point for a single.
56.1
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Full and wide outside off, Joe Root leaves this.
Neil Wagner comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 56 : 200/5
1 Runs
  • 055.1
  • 055.2
  • 055.3
  • 055.4
  • 055.5
  • 155.6
J. Root
93 (107)
B. Stokes
33 (114)
M. Henry
17.5-2-68-1
55.6
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length around pads, Joe Root nudges this wide of diving short fine leg for a single.
55.5
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length around middle, Joe Root nudges this to short mid wicket for no run.
55.4
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Back of a length outside off, Joe Root taps this to gully for no run.
55.3
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length outside off, Joe Root defends this in front.
55.2
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller around middle, Joe Root defends this out.
55.1
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length around off, Joe Root defends this off the front foot for no run.
End Of The Over 55 : 199/5
2 Runs
  • 054.1
  • 054.2
  • 154.3
  • 154.4
  • 054.5
  • 054.6
B. Stokes
33 (114)
J. Root
92 (101)
M. Bracewell
15-2-68-0
54.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller and on middle, Ben Stokes punches this to extra cover for no run.
54.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Quicker in the air on middle, Ben Stokes jumps on his back foot and cuts this to short cover.
54.4
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Short in length around middle, Joe Root tucks this for a single towards square leg.
54.3
1
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Short in length around pads, Ben Stokes nudges this for a single towards deep mid-wicket.
54.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller around off, Ben Stokes blocks this out.
54.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Tossed up outside off, Ben Stokes defends this on the off side.
End Of The Over 54 : 197/5
0 Runs
  • 053.1
  • 053.2
  • 053.3
  • 053.4
  • 053.5
  • 053.6
J. Root
91 (100)
B. Stokes
32 (109)
M. Henry
16.5-2-67-1
53.6
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length angling in towards the pads, Joe Root clips this to short fine leg for no run. Daryl Mitchell fields well to keep it down to nothing.
53.5
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller around off, Joe Root defends this in textbook fashion.
53.4
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller around off, Joe Root blocks this out. He has been rock solid today.
53.3
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Back of a length around off, Joe Root blocks this out.
53.2
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length skidding in towards the stumps, Joe Root defends this off the front foot.
53.1
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length outside off, Joe Root taps this to the on side for no run.
End Of The Over 53 : 197/5
1 Runs
  • 052.1
  • 052.2
  • 052.3
  • 152.4
  • 052.5
  • 052.6
B. Stokes
32 (109)
J. Root
91 (94)
M. Bracewell
14-2-66-0
52.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller one around off, Ben Stokes defends this off his front foot.
52.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Full and wide outside off, Ben Stokes drives this to extra cover for nothing.
52.4
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Fuller delivery around off, Joe Root flicks this towards square leg for a single.
52.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Fuller around off, Joe Root drives this back to the bowler.
52.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Short in length around pads, Joe Root gets hit on his pads for no run.
52.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Fuller around pads, Joe Root had blocked this out.
End Of The Over 52 : 196/5
1 Runs
  • 051.1
  • 151.2
  • 051.3
  • 051.4
  • 051.5
  • 051.6
B. Stokes
32 (107)
J. Root
90 (90)
M. Henry
15.5-1-67-1
51.6
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
On a length outside off, Ben Stokes walks down the track and gets hit on his gloves for nothing.
51.5
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
On a length around off, Ben Stokes taps this to gully for no run.
51.4
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Fuller around off, Ben Stokes drives this to mid on for no run.
51.3
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Full and wide outside off, Ben Stokes leaves this for the keeper.
51.2
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller one around off, Joe Root runs this down for a single with an edge towards fine leg.
51.1
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length around off, Joe Root defends this to short mid wicket.
End Of The Over 51 : 195/5
5 Runs
  • 150.1
  • 050.2
  • 050.3
  • 050.4
  • 450.5
  • 050.6
B. Stokes
32 (103)
J. Root
89 (88)
M. Bracewell
13-2-65-0
50.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller one around middle, Ben Stokes defends this out.
50.5
4
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Short in length around middle, Ben Stokes has pulled this o deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
50.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Short and wide outside off, Stokes leaves this.
50.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller around off, Ben Stokes defends this off the front foot.
50.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Tossed up around middle, Ben Stokes blocks this.
50.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Fuller around middle, Joe Root sweeps this for a single.
End Of The Over 50 : 190/5
1 Runs
  • 049.1
  • 149.2
  • 049.3
  • 049.4
  • 049.5
  • 049.6
B. Stokes
28 (98)
J. Root
88 (87)
M. Henry
14.5-1-66-1
49.6
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Slightly shorter and on off, Stokes fends it to point.
49.5
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Too full and on off, Stokes eases it to covers.
49.4
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Fuller one and it kept a tad low, Stokes looks to loft it but gets beaten.
49.3
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Good length, angling in, Stokes remains solid in his defence.
49.2
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length and on off, Root tucks it to square leg for one.
49.1
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Lands it on off, root blocks it back.
End Of The Over 49 : 189/5
7 Runs
  • 648.1
  • 148.2
  • 048.3
  • 048.4
  • 048.5
  • 048.6
B. Stokes
28 (94)
J. Root
87 (85)
M. Bracewell
12-2-60-0
48.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Slightly shorter and on off, Stokes tucks it to the man at mid-wicket.
48.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Lands it on off, Stokes eases it to mid on.
48.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
On off, defended out solidly.
48.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Blows it on off, Stokes blocks it away.
48.2
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Root turns it to square leg for one.
48.1
6
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
SIX! Fuller and on off, Root shimmies down the wicket and heaves it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands for a maximum.
End Of The Over 48 : 182/5
9 Runs
  • 447.1
  • 147.2
  • 047.3
  • 447.4
  • 047.5
  • 047.6
B. Stokes
28 (90)
J. Root
80 (83)
M. Henry
13.5-1-65-1
47.6
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
On a length and outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
47.5
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Lands it on off, Stokes blocks it away.
47.4
4
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
EDGED AND FOUR! Fuller and on off, Stokes moves forward to loft it but gets a thick outside edge as it just gets through the fingers of Daryl Mitchell at slips and races away the third man fence.
47.3
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Slightly shorter and on off, Stokes pushes it to short covers.
47.2
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Root flicks it to square leg for one.
47.1
4
Matt Henry To Joe Root
FOUR! On a length and outside off, Root looks to guide it but gets a thick outside edge as it races away from the third man fence.
End Of The Over 47 : 173/5
0 Runs
  • 046.1
  • 046.2
  • 046.3
  • 046.4
  • 046.5
  • 046.6
B. Stokes
24 (86)
J. Root
75 (81)
M. Bracewell
11-2-53-0
46.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Tosses it up on off, Stokes steers it to the man at covers.
46.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller and on off, Stokes eases it to covers.
46.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Keeps it bowling outside off, Stokes leaves the harmless delivery.
46.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Another one outside off, Stokes let's it go again.
46.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Outside off, left alone.
46.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Lands it on off, Stokes slaps it but finds the man at covers.
End Of The Over 46 : 173/5
0 Runs
  • 045.1
  • 045.2
  • 045.3
  • 045.4
  • 045.5
  • 045.6
J. Root
75 (81)
B. Stokes
24 (80)
M. Henry
12.5-1-56-1
45.6
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Bowls it outside off, Root guides it to the gully fielder. A maiden to start with.
45.5
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Too full and on off, Root taps it to mid on.
45.4
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Root eases it to short mid-wicket.
45.3
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Bowls it down leg, Root blocks it to leg gully.
45.2
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Slightly shorter and on middle, Root fends it to short mid-wicket.
45.1
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller one on off, Root drives it to the man at covers.
Matt Henry to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 45 : 173/5
5 Runs
  • 144.1
  • 044.2
  • 044.3
  • 044.4
  • 044.5
  • 444.6
B. Stokes
24 (80)
J. Root
75 (75)
M. Bracewell
10-1-53-0
44.6
4
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Errs his line and bowls it down leg, Stokes gets on his knee and sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary.
44.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Flatter and on middle, Stokes lunges and defends it away.
44.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Lands it outside off, Stokes let's it go.
44.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Around off, this is defended towards mid-wicket.
44.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Full and on off, Stokes defends it solidly.
44.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Tossed up, around off, Root taps it to short covers and scampers through for a single.
We are back for the second session of the final day as the umpires and players make their way into the middle. Joe Root and Ben Stokes will resume their innings. Michael Bracewell comes to bowl. Here we go...
... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...
This game is not over by any stretch of the imagination. A wicket could open the gates for the hosts whereas, if Root stays in the middle for more 10-15 overs it could well be over in a flash. A decisive session of the game awaits us when we will be back after lunch at 6.10 am IST (5.40 pm GMT).
Lunch on day 5. England has managed to score freely as they score 120 runs in 33 overs losing 4 wickets. Well, it has been a really good session of cricket. The hosts New Zealand managed to grab early wickets in the first hour of the day as they managed to scalp 4 wickets in no time giving away just 32 runs. Ever since the unlucky dismissal of Brooks who walked back without facing a delivery as a consequence of a run-out, it has been England all over the Kiwis. The partnership of 88 runs between Stokes and Root has managed to put the visitors in the driving seat once again. There have been casualties on both sides as Henry injured his back while bowling and had to leave the field but is back on the ground, While, Stokes was also seen limping due to an injury to his knee of the left leg.
End Of The Over 44 : 168/5
1 Runs
  • 143.1
  • 043.2
  • 043.3
  • 043.4
  • 043.5
  • 043.6
B. Stokes
20 (75)
J. Root
74 (74)
T. Southee
17.1-4-39-2
43.6
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Bowls it outside off again, Ben Stokes lets it go. That will be LUNCH on Day 5.
43.5
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
On a length and outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
43.4
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Fuller one, angling in, Ben Stokes blocks it to short covers.
43.3
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Lands it down leg, Ben Stokes looks to flick it but misses.
43.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Good length, outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
43.1
1
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Lands it on leg, Joe Root tickles it to fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 43 : 167/5
11 Runs
  • 642.1
  • 442.2
  • 142.3
  • 042.4
  • 042.5
  • 042.6
B. Stokes
20 (70)
J. Root
73 (73)
M. Bracewell
9-1-48-0
42.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Quicker one on middle, Stokes blocks it solidly.
42.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Similar to the last delivery, Stokes leaves it alone again.
42.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Turning away from outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
42.3
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Root flicks it to square leg for one.
42.2
4
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
FOUR! Fuller and on off, Root uses the pace of the ball and helps it through fine leg for a boundary.
42.1
6
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
SIX! On the charge. Fuller and on off, slower too, Root shimmies down the wicket and heaves it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
End Of The Over 42 : 156/5
1 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 041.2
  • 041.3
  • 141.4
  • 041.5
  • 041.6
B. Stokes
20 (67)
J. Root
62 (70)
T. Southee
16.1-4-38-2
41.6
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Another one outside off, Stokes leaves it alone again.
41.5
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
On a length and outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
41.4
1
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Slightly shorter and outside off, Root punches it towards point for one.
41.3
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Bowls it outside off, Root looks to guide it through slips but the fielder makes a good stop.
41.2
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Some extra bounce, angling in, Root fends it back towards the bowler.
41.1
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
On a length and on off, Root guides it to the man at gully.
End Of The Over 41 : 155/5
4 Runs
  • 040.1
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 440.4
  • 040.5
  • 040.6
B. Stokes
20 (65)
J. Root
61 (66)
M. Bracewell
8-1-37-0
40.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Tossed up, on off, Stokes eases it to mid-wicket.
40.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Bowls it outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
40.4
4
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Lands it on off, it turns away a shade, Stokes picks it well and drives it through covers as the ball races away from the fence.
40.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
On off, defended out solidly.
40.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Bowls it on off, it turns away from the deck, Stokes looks to play at it but misses.
40.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Tossed up, on off, Stokes slaps it straight to the man at covers.
End Of The Over 40 : 151/5
2 Runs
  • 239.1
  • 039.2
  • 039.3
  • 039.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
J. Root
61 (66)
B. Stokes
16 (59)
T. Southee
15.1-4-37-2
39.6
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
On a length outside off, Joe Root defends this off the front foot.
39.5
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
On a length around off, Joe Root nudges this to short mid wicket.
39.4
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Fuller around off, Joe Root drives this to mid on.
39.3
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
On a length around middle, Joe Root tucks this to short mid wicket for no run.
39.2
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Fuller outside off, Joe Root leaves this for the keeper.
39.1
2
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Full and on off, Joe Root guides this to third man for a couple.
End Of The Over 39 : 149/5
3 Runs
  • 138.1
  • 138.2
  • 138.3
  • 038.4
  • 038.5
  • 038.6
B. Stokes
16 (59)
J. Root
59 (60)
M. Bracewell
7-1-33-0
38.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Full and way too wide outside off, Ben Stokes leaves this for the keeper.
38.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller around off, Ben Stokes lets this go.
38.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Full and wide outside off, Ben Stokes leaves this for the keeper.
38.3
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Fuller around off, Joe Root plays he reverse sweep towards third man for a single.
38.2
1
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Short in length on off, Ben Stokes punches this to mid off and runs a single.
38.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Short in length around middle, Joe Root sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 38 : 146/5
3 Runs
  • 137.1
  • 037.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 137.5
  • 137.6
J. Root
57 (58)
B. Stokes
15 (55)
T. Southee
14.1-4-35-2
37.6
1
Tim Southee To Joe Root
On a length around middle, Joe Root tucks this to the square leg for a single.
37.5
1
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Fuller one around off, Ben Stokes drives this to mid off and they steal a single.
37.4
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Fuller around off, Ben Stokes defends this out.
37.3
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
On a length outside off angling in toward Stokes, he has defended this off the front foot.
37.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Back of a length around off, Ben Stokes punches this towards short cover.
37.1
1
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Attempted bouncer body bound, Joe Root pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 37 : 143/5
0 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 036.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
B. Stokes
14 (51)
J. Root
55 (56)
M. Bracewell
6-1-30-0
36.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
On a length around off, Ben Stokes pushes this to mid on for a dot.
36.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller around pads, Ben Stokes pushes this to short mid wicket.
36.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Floated delivery on middle, Ben Stokes strides ahead and blocks this out.
36.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Flighter around off, Ben Stokes defends this off the front foot.
36.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Tossed up around off, Ben Stokes pushes this to short cover.
36.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Tossed up around off, Ben Stokes blocks this out.
End Of The Over 36 : 143/5
4 Runs
  • 135.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 335.5
  • 035.6
J. Root
55 (56)
B. Stokes
14 (45)
T. Southee
13.1-4-32-2
35.6
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
On a length around off, Joe Root guides this to gully for no run.
35.5
3
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Full and wide outside off, Ben Stokes gets a thick edge to it as it goes past the gully for three runs. Brilliant effort in the deep by Neil Wagner who stretches at his full ability and saves a run for his team.
35.4
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Fuller around middle, Ben Stokes defends this to the on side.
35.3
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
On a length around off, Ben Stokes punches this to short cover.
35.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
On a length around middle, Ben Stokes defends this off the front foot.
35.1
1
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Fuller outside off, Joe Root guides this past gully for a single.
End Of The Over 35 : 139/5
1 Runs
  • 134.1
  • 034.2
  • 034.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
B. Stokes
11 (41)
J. Root
54 (54)
M. Bracewell
5-0-30-0
34.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Full and wide again as Stokes leaves this for the keeper.
34.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Full and wide outside off, Ben Stokes leaves this for the keeper.
34.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller around middle, Ben Stokes nudges this to short mid wicket for no run.
34.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Flighted around off, Ben Stokes defends this off the front foot.
34.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Sloater on middle, Ben Stokes goes on his back foot and blocks this out.
34.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Short in length around middle, Joe Root pulls this to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 34 : 138/5
3 Runs
  • 133.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 233.5
  • 033.6
B. Stokes
11 (36)
J. Root
53 (53)
T. Southee
12.1-4-28-2
33.6
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Fuller around off, Ben Stokes blocks this out for no run.
The physio is out in the middle as Matt Henry is having some treatment on his back. Matt Henry is walking out and leaving the field with an injury to his back.
33.5
2
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Back of a length around off, Ben Stokes punches this sweeper cover for a couple.
33.4
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
On a length outside off and angling in, Stokes gets hit on his pads but this was going down the leg.
33.3
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Back of a length on top of off, Ben Stokes punches this to short cover for no run.
33.2
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Fuller and on off, Ben Stokes blocks this out.
33.1
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length around off, Joe Root slides this towards mid off for a single.
End Of The Over 33 : 135/5
1 Runs
  • 132.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 032.5
  • 032.6
B. Stokes
9 (31)
J. Root
52 (52)
M. Bracewell
4-0-29-0
32.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Tossed up around off, Ben Stokes defends this in front.
32.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
A bit quicker and flatter around middle, Ben Stokes pushes this to mid on for no run.
32.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller around off, Ben Stokes jumps on his back foot and defends this.
32.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Fuller around pads, Ben Stokes blocks this out.
32.2
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Short in length outside off, Ben Stokes drives this to short cover.
32.1
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Tossed up around middle, Joe Root walks down the track and slogs this to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 32 : 134/5
9 Runs
  • 431.1
  • 131.2
  • 031.3
  • 431.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
B. Stokes
9 (26)
J. Root
51 (51)
M. Henry
11-0-53-1
31.6
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
On a length outside off, Ben Stokes leaves this for the keeper to collect.
31.5
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Fuller one around middle, Ben Stokes had blocked this out.
31.4
4
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Full and wide outside off, Ben Stokes slashes hard at this as this catches an outside edge and flies just over the second slip fielder for a boundary.
31.3
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
On a length around odd, Ben Stokes defends this.
31.2
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Back of a length around off, Joe Root punches this wide of extra cover for a single.
31.1
4
Matt Henry To Joe Root
FOUR! Too easy for a batter of Root's quality. Width on offer outside off and width accepted as Root has sliced this for a boundary towards the third man. Root brings up his half-century with this.
End Of The Over 31 : 125/5
5 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 430.5
  • 130.6
J. Root
46 (49)
B. Stokes
5 (22)
N. Wagner
6-0-24-1
30.6
1
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Fuller around off, Joe Root cuts slices this to third man for a single.
30.5
4
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
FOUR! Classical stroke all the way to the fence. Full and wide outside off, Joe Root drives this through the channel at the cover for a boundary. Root is in the mood today.
30.4
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
On a length angling into the batter, Joe Root blocks this out.
30.3
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
On a length around off, Joe Root pushes this to mid off.
30.2
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
On a length around middle, Joe Root defends this off the front foot.
30.1
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Short and wide outside off, Joe Root guides this to second slip.
End Of The Over 30 : 120/5
3 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 229.2
  • 029.3
  • 129.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
B. Stokes
5 (22)
J. Root
41 (43)
M. Henry
10-0-44-1
29.6
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Shorter and outside off, Stokes leaves it alone. It deflects off the keepers gloves and lobs towards the slips. Dot.
29.5
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Slightly shorter one, Stokes blocks it back towards the bowler.
29.4
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Shorter one, on off, Root pulls it to backward square leg for one.
29.3
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Edgy! On a length and outside off, shaping away, Root looks to defend it but gets an outside edge. It lands just short of the fielder at slips. Lucky!
29.2
2
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Too full and on off, Root picks it well and works it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
29.1
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Some extra bounce, outside off, Root let's it go.
End Of The Over 29 : 117/5
5 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 428.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 128.6
J. Root
38 (39)
B. Stokes
5 (20)
N. Wagner
5-0-19-1
28.6
1
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Bowls it on off, Root turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
28.5
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Root blocks it to square leg.
28.4
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Outside off again, this is defended towards mid off.
28.3
4
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
FOUR! Lovely from Root. On a length and too much width on offer. Root hangs back and drives it through covers for a boundary.
28.2
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Angling in to the middle, Root tucks it to the man at square leg.
28.1
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Root blocks it away.
End Of The Over 28 : 112/5
5 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 127.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 427.6
B. Stokes
5 (20)
J. Root
33 (33)
M. Henry
9-0-41-1
27.6
4
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Slightly shorter and some extra bounce off the deck. Stokes gets a slight edge as it deflects off the keepers gloves and races away from the third man fence. Lucky for Stokes!
27.5
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
On a length and just outside off, Stokes tries to block it but gets beaten.
27.4
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
Good length and on off, Stokes blocks it solidly.
27.3
0
Matt Henry To Ben Stokes
On a length and on off, Stokes taps it to the man at short covers.
27.2
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Some extra bounce, on off, Root fends it to backward point for a single.
27.1
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller one, on off, Root eases it to covers.
Drinks! An excellent morning that well belonged to the Kiwis and they will be looking to build up from here on and continue the good work. Ben Stokes and Joe Root will have to put up a strong stand for England if they need to get over the line.
End Of The Over 27 : 107/5
1 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 026.6
B. Stokes
1 (16)
J. Root
32 (31)
N. Wagner
4-0-14-1
26.6
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Stokes
Edgy! Lands it outside off, shaping away, Stokes looks to defend it but gets a thick outside edge. It drops just short of the fielder at slips. Close!
26.5
1
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Lands it outside off, Root slashes it to backward point for one.
26.4
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Another fuller one, angling in, Root eases it back towards the bowler.
26.3
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Root blocks it solidly.
26.2
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Root guides it to the gully region. Excellent fielding.
26.1
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
On a length and on off, Root blocks it to mid off.
End Of The Over 26 : 106/5
17 Runs
  • 225.1
  • 625.2
  • 425.3
  • 425.4
  • 125.5
  • 025.6
B. Stokes
1 (15)
J. Root
31 (26)
M. Bracewell
3-0-28-0
25.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Stokes
Turning away from outside off, Stokes gets in two minds but leaves it alone at the end.
25.5
1
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Shorter again, Root turns it to backward square leg for one.
25.4
4
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
FOUR MORE! Pressure on Michael Bracewell now. Slightly shorter and on off, Root hangs back and pulls it through square leg for another boundary.
25.3
4
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
FOUR! It is all happening now. Full and on off, Root gets on his knee and sweeps it past square leg for a boundary.
25.2
6
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
SIX! All the way. Full er and on off, slower too. Root moves forward and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!
25.1
2
Michael Bracewell To Joe Root
Some extra bounce, on off, Root miscues his sweep towards long stop for a brace.
Some spin as Michael Bracewell comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 25 : 89/5
3 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 124.2
  • 124.3
  • 124.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
B. Stokes
1 (14)
J. Root
14 (21)
N. Wagner
3-0-13-1
24.6
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Stokes
Too full and on off, Stokes eases it to mid off.
24.5
0
Neil Wagner To Ben Stokes
Fuller one, angling in, Stokes blocks it solidly towards mid on.
24.4
1
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Another one on leg, Root works it to square leg for a single.
24.3
1
Neil Wagner To Ben Stokes
Lands it on leg, Stokes turns it to backward square leg for one. He is finally off the mark!
24.2
1
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Bowls it outside off, Root hangs back and slaps it to deep point for a couple.
24.1
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Too full and on off, Root taps it to mid off.
End Of The Over 24 : 86/5
0 Runs
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
B. Stokes
0 (11)
J. Root
12 (18)
T. Southee
12-4-28-2
23.6
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Shaping it from outside off, Stokes eases it to short covers.
23.5
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Good length, angling in, Stokes blocks it back.
23.4
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Another one outside off, Stokes leaves the harmless delivery.
23.3
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
On a length and outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
23.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Fuller and on middle, Stokes tucks it but finds the man at short mid-wicket.
23.1
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Bowls it outside off, Stokes shoulders arms at it.
End Of The Over 23 : 86/5
6 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 222.3
  • 022.4
  • 422.5
  • 022.6
J. Root
12 (18)
B. Stokes
0 (5)
N. Wagner
2-0-10-1
22.6
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Lands it outside off, Root let's it go.
22.5
4
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
FOUR! On a length and outside off, shaping away, Root looks to defend it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball races away from the third man fence. Lucky boundary!
22.4
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Full and on middle, Root flicks it to the man at square leg.
22.3
2
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Too full and outside off, Root works it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
22.2
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
On a length and on off, Root eases it back towards the bowler.
22.1
0
Neil Wagner To Joe Root
Bowls it outside off, Root let's it go.
End Of The Over 22 : 80/5
0 Runs
  • W 21.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
B. Stokes
0 (5)
J. Root
6 (12)
T. Southee
11-3-28-2
21.6
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Some extra bounce, just outside off, Stokes defends it to mid off.
21.5
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Shaping away from outside off, Ben Stokes leaves the harmless delivery.
21.4
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
On a length and on off, Ben Stokes defends it back.
21.3
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
Lands it outside off, Ben Stokes lets it go.
21.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Stokes
On off, defended out solidly.
Ben Stokes walks in.
21.1
W
Tim Southee To Joe Root OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! My oh my. England are in huge trouble here. Lands it outside off, Joe Root guides it to the gully region and calls for a quick one. Michael Bracewell stops it to his right and is quick to throw it towards Tom Blundell who whips the bails in a flash. Harry Brook is back into the hut without facing a ball.
Harry Brook walks in.
End Of The Over 21 : 80/4
4 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 420.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • W 20.6
O. Pope
14 (27)
J. Root
6 (11)
N. Wagner
1-0-4-1
20.6
W
Neil Wagner To Ollie Pope OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Excellent from Tom Latham at second slips. This one lands slightly shorter and shapes away a shade, Ollie Pope looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball carries towards slips where Tom Latham takes a good catch diving to his right. England now go four down in a jiffy.
20.5
0
Neil Wagner To Ollie Pope
On a length and outside off, Pope taps it to the man at backward point.
20.4
0
Neil Wagner To Ollie Pope
Good length, angling in, and some extra bounce. Pope fends it to point.
20.3
4
Neil Wagner To Ollie Pope
FOUR! Fine placement. This one lands short and outside off, slower too. Pope picks it well and pulls it through mid-wicket as the ball races away from the fence.
20.2
0
Neil Wagner To Ollie Pope
Lands it outside off, Pope offers no stroke.
20.1
0
Neil Wagner To Ollie Pope
Short and wide outside off, Joe Root guides to second slip.
End Of The Over 20 : 76/3
1 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 1 LB 19.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
J. Root
6 (11)
O. Pope
10 (21)
T. Southee
10-2-28-2
19.6
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
On a length around off, Joe Root defends this off the front foot for no run to end the over.
19.5
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Fuller outside off, Joe Root pushes this to cover.
19.4
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Fuller around off, Root defends this off the front foot.
19.3
lb
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Length delivery drifting down leg, Pope clips this off his pads for a single. Leg byes signaled.
19.2
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
On a length around off, Outswinging delivery, Pope guides this to point.
19.1
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Fuller one outside off, Pope leaves this for the keeper to collect.
End Of The Over 19 : 75/3
11 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 218.3
  • 018.4
  • 318.5
  • 218.6
J. Root
6 (8)
O. Pope
10 (18)
M. Henry
8-0-36-1
18.6
2
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller around pads, Root flicks this to deep square leg for a couple of runs. A very good over for the visitors.
18.5
3
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
Bouncer outside off, Ollie Pope pulls this with conviction towards deep mid-wicket region for three runs.
18.4
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
Good length delivery around off, Ollie Pope taps this to cover-point for no run. A bit of a mix-up between the batters but no harm was caused.
18.3
2
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
On a length around pods, Ollie Pope nudges this to deep square leg for a couple.
18.2
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
Back of a length outside off, Ollie Pope pulls this to short mid wicket for no run.
18.1
4
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
FOUR! Lucky for the batter as he edges this between the slip cordon for a boundary. Fuller outside off, Ollie Pope looks to push but gets an outside edge that travels through the first and second slip for a boundary.
End Of The Over 18 : 64/3
3 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 217.6
J. Root
4 (7)
O. Pope
1 (13)
T. Southee
9-1-28-2
17.6
2
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Fuller around middle, Joe Root drives this past the bowler for a couple toward long on.
17.5
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
On a length outside off, Joe Root defends this.
17.4
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
On a length around off, Joe Root tucks this near the square on the on side for no run.
17.3
1
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Fuller around middle, Ollie Pope walks down the track and pushes this past the short mid wicket fielder for a single.
17.2
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Fuller around off, Ollie Pope defends this off the front foot.
17.1
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Fuller on off, Ollie Pope blocks this out off the front foot.
End Of The Over 17 : 61/3
2 Runs
  • 016.1
  • W 16.2
  • 216.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
J. Root
2 (4)
O. Pope
0 (10)
M. Henry
7-0-25-1
16.6
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length outside off, Joe Root pushes this to cover-point for no run.
16.5
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length outside off, Joe Root pushes this to short cover for nothing.
16.4
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length around off, Joe Root taps this to point for no run.
16.3
2
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length around pads, Joe Root tucks this to square leg and runs a couple.
16.2
W
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett OUT!
OUT! Massive wicket for the hosts as they remove Ben Duckett. Th strength of his has become the reason for his dismissal. Short and wide angling away from the batter, Ben Duckett slashes hard at it and manages a faint edge on this as the keeper collects this with ease.
16.1
0
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
Full and wide teasing Ben Duckett to drive, he goes for this and drives this to mid off for no run.
End Of The Over 16 : 59/2
5 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
O. Pope
0 (10)
B. Duckett
33 (41)
T. Southee
8-1-25-2
15.6
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Fuller around middle, Ollie Pope pushes this to wide mid on for no run.
15.5
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Fuller one outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it all alone.
15.4
1
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Full and wide outside off, Ben Duckett slices this to backward point for a single with protection called on that fence after boundary early on.
15.3
4
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
FOUR! The first boundary on day 5. Short and wide outside off, Ben Duckett opens the face of his bat late and slices this to a backward point for a boundary.
15.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Fuller around off, Ben Duckett pushes this back to the bowler.
15.1
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
On a length around pads, Ben Duckett looks to flick but gets hit on his thigh pad for no run.
End Of The Over 15 : 54/2
1 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
O. Pope
0 (8)
B. Duckett
28 (37)
M. Henry
6-0-23-0
14.6
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
Back of a length angling in towards Pope, he has blocked this out with a front foot defensive stroke.
14.5
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
Full and wide outside off, Ollie Pope leaves this for the keeper to collect.
14.4
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
On a length with a bit of deviation around off, Ollie Pope edges this into the surface and then to third slip.
14.3
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
Short and wide outside off, Ollie Pope looks to cut but fails to connect.
14.2
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
On a length around off, Ollie Pope defends this under his eyeline.
14.1
1
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
Back of a length around pads, Ben Duckett flicks this off his pads to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 53/2
0 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • W 13.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
O. Pope
0 (3)
B. Duckett
27 (36)
T. Southee
7-1-20-2
13.6
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
On a length pitching on off and angling away from the bat of Pope, he gets beaten as he looks to poke at this. Tim Southee has been impressive since the start of day.
13.5
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Fuller outside off, Ollie Pope strides out of his crease and leaves this for the keeper.
13.4
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Fuller one outside off, Ollie Pope looks to poke but gets beaten by the movement of this delivery. This was wobbling all around the bat of Pope.
13.3
W
Tim Southee To Ollie Robinson OUT!
OUT! Southee draws first blood on day 5. Short and wide outside off, Ollie Robinson looks to pull this from way wide, and manages to get a leading edge that loops over the head of the third slip. Michael Bracewell collects this with ease. The night watchman is back in the hut.
13.2
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Robinson
Fuller around middle, Ollie Robinson pushes this to short mid wicket for no run.
13.1
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Robinson
Fuller outside off, Ollie Robinson blocks this out. This ball was the lowest it has bounced in the entire game.
End Of The Over 13 : 53/1
4 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
O. Robinson
2 (12)
B. Duckett
27 (36)
M. Henry
5-0-22-0
12.6
1
Matt Henry To Ollie Robinson
On a length keeping a tad low in middle, Ollie Robinson tucks this to mid on for a single.
12.5
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Robinson
Fuller and on off, Ollie Robinson leans down and blocks this out.
12.4
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Robinson
Fuller outside off, Ollie Robinson looks to poke but gets beaten. This was right in that channel of uncertainty.
12.3
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Robinson
On a length around off, Ollie Robinson blocks this out.
12.2
1
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
Cracking stroke for one. Back of alength around pads, Ben Duckett pulls this to deep square leg for a single.
12.1
2
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
Full and wide outside off, Ben Duckett pushes this gently to sweeper cover for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 12 : 49/1
1 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
O. Robinson
1 (8)
B. Duckett
24 (34)
T. Southee
6-0-20-1
11.6
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Robinson
Fuller one outside off, Ollie Robinson gives it a good look and leaves this.
11.5
1
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Full and wide outside off, Ben Duckett taps this to extra cover and they take a single. First runs on day 5.
11.4
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Touch fuller outside off, Ben Duckett dabs this into the surface as he defends this.
11.3
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
On a length outside off, Ben Duckett punches this to short cover.
11.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
On a length around off, Ben Duckett nudges this to short mid wicket for no run.
11.1
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
On a length outside off, Ben Duckett blocks this out off the front foot.
We are all ready for the play to start on day 5. The umpires are out in the middle followed by the players.
On the other hand, the hosts were under the pump from the first day but they rose from the grave and showed some grit. They finally have some hope in the game that they can actually level this series if they manage to bag some early wickets at the start of the final day. Nonetheless, it is going to be a tough fight for their bowlers to bowl on a batting pitch. We're in for an exciting finish, stay tuned as the action is not far away.
Hello and a warm welcome to the final day of the England tour of New Zealand. It was a four days of total action where the momentum shifted from one corner to another and it is England who are in the driver's seat at the moment. Day 4 tested their patience but they finally managed to bundle the hosts for 483 runs. They now need 210 runs with 9 wickets in their kitty.
... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, that is it from Day 4 of this Test match, and it was another exciting Day of Test cricket where momentum shifted from one corner to another. England is well ahead in this one now and needs 210 runs to win with nine wickets in hand. The play on the final day will have an early start at 3 am IST (9.30 pm GMT, the Previous Day). Do join us for the early build-up as well. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Earlier in the game, it was a Kane Williamson show as he became the leading run scorer for New Zealand in Test cricket as he overcomes Ross Taylor. He was dismissed after scoring 132 runs alongside Tom Blundell who was dismissed on 90. Tom Latham and Devon Conway at the top order made valuable contributions as well.
Coming to chase a challenging target of 258, England have lost a wicket of Zak Crawley, but they are well in the driver's seat at the moment. New Zealand bowlers will have to come up with something special if they need to win the game from here on. England now need 210 runs with nine wickets in hand.
New Zealand started the final session 423/5 with the partnership of Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell kept on frustrating the visitors. Just when the contest was turning far away from England, it was Harry Brook that brought them back into this encounter with a majestic wicket of Williamson. Once he was dismissed, wickets kept on tumbling for them and there was no turning back. Jack Leach was the pick of the bowlers for England and bagged a five-wicket haul. Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Joe Root, and Harry Brook claimed a wicket a piece.
End Of The Over 11 : 48/1
1 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
O. Robinson
1 (7)
B. Duckett
23 (29)
M. Bracewell
2-0-11-0
10.6
0
Michael Bracewell To Ollie Robinson
Slightly shorter and outside off, Ollie Robinson punches it to short covers. That will be STUMPS on Day 4.
10.5
0
Michael Bracewell To Ollie Robinson
Fuller and on off, it turns in, Ollie Robinson looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball drops just short of the fielder at short leg.
10.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ollie Robinson
Bowls it on middle and leg, Ollie Robinson looks to slog sweep it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. That was close!
10.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ollie Robinson
Lands it fuller with a hint of turn, Ollie Robinson eases it back towards the bowler.
10.2
1
Michael Bracewell To Ben Duckett
Slightly shorter and outside off, Ben Duckett slaps it to point for one.
10.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Duckett
Fuller and on off, Ben Duckett lunges and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 10 : 47/1
4 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 29.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
O. Robinson
1 (3)
B. Duckett
22 (27)
T. Southee
5-0-19-1
9.6
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Robinson
What a good leave by Ollie Robinson. On a length angling in towards the batter, Ollie Robinson leaves this for the keeper to collect.
9.5
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Robinson
On a length around off, Ollie Robinson defends this off the front foot.
9.4
1
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Short-pitched delivery around ribs, Ben Duckett pulls this flat for a single towards deep square leg.
9.3
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Full and wide outside off, Ben Duckett drives this to cover-point for a dot.
9.2
2
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Fuller delivery around pads, Ben Duckett glances this wide of mid on for a couple of runs.
9.1
1
Tim Southee To Ollie Robinson
Short and wide outside off, Ollie Robinson cuts this through gully for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 43/1
4 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
B. Duckett
19 (24)
O. Robinson
0 (0)
M. Henry
4-0-18-0
8.6
4
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
FOUR! Fractional fuller and Ben Duckett takes full advantage of it. Fuller around middle, Ben Duckett drills one straight and splits the bowler and the fielder at mid on for a boundary.
8.5
0
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
TOuch fuller around off, Ben Duckett pushes this back towards te bowler.
8.4
0
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
On a length around middle, Ben Duckett blocks this out.
8.3
0
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
Touch fuller around off, Ben Duckett defends this off the front foot.
8.2
0
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
On a length in middle, Ben Duckett nudges this to mid on for nothing.
8.1
0
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
On a length outside off, Ben Duckett blocks this out.
End Of The Over 8 : 39/1
6 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 47.2
  • 27.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • W 7.6
Z. Crawley
24 (30)
B. Duckett
15 (18)
T. Southee
4-0-15-1
7.6
W
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley OUT!
OUT! Dream delivery for a fast bowler gets rid of Zak Crawley. On a length outside off and shaping in towards the top of off, Zak Crawley gets beaten on the inside and the ball dismantles the timber. Zak Crawley departs for 24.
7.5
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
Fuller around off, Zak Crawley defends this to short cover for no run.
7.4
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
Fuller one drifting down leg, Zak Crawley walks across and looks to flick but misses. This goes past inches away from the timber.
7.3
2
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length outside off, Zak Crawley drives this past extra cover for a couple of runs.
7.2
4
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
FOUR! THumps this away for a boundary. On a length around the waist, Zak Crawley pulls this towards deep square leg for a boundary.
7.1
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length around off, Zak Crawley pushes this at point for no run.
End Of The Over 7 : 33/0
10 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 26.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 26.5
  • 66.6
B. Duckett
15 (18)
Z. Crawley
18 (24)
M. Bracewell
1-0-10-0
6.6
6
Michael Bracewell To Ben Duckett
SIX! Runs are flowing as England reaches 33 in just 7 overs. Full and straight and Ben Duckett slogs this over the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum.
6.5
2
Michael Bracewell To Ben Duckett
Fuller around off, Ben Duckett cuts this through point for a couple of runs.
6.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Duckett
A fraction short around off, Ben Duckett pushes this to cover for no run.
6.3
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Duckett
Touch fuller but a bit wide, Ben Duckett hits this onto the surface towards point.
6.2
2
Michael Bracewell To Ben Duckett
Short and wide way outside off, Ben Duckett reaches out and this time finds the gap at cover for a couple.
6.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Ben Duckett
Short and wide outside off, Ben Duckett slaps this to short cover for no run.
End Of The Over 6 : 23/0
12 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
Z. Crawley
18 (24)
B. Duckett
5 (12)
M. Henry
3-0-14-0
5.6
4
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
FOUR! Fuller delivery round pads, Zak Crawley flicks this all along the ground this time towards deep square leg for a boundary. He is growing in confidence now.
5.5
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On a length around off, Zak Crawley blocks this back to the bowler.
5.4
4
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
FOUR! That is more of a convincing stroke for a boundary. Fuller around pads, Zak Crawley glances this over towards deep square leg for a boundary.
5.3
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On a length around middle, Zak Crawley flicks this just in front of Conway at square leg.
5.2
4
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
FOUR! If you flash then flash hard and Zak benefits from that. Short and wide outside off, Zak Crawley flashes hard and manages a leading edge that flies over the third slip for a boundary.
5.1
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On a length around off, Zak Crawley works this to square leg.
End Of The Over 5 : 11/0
2 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 24.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
B. Duckett
5 (12)
Z. Crawley
6 (18)
T. Southee
3-0-9-0
4.6
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
On a length angling in towards Duckett, he edges this onto the pads and near the square on the on side.
4.5
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
On a length around off, Ben Duckett defends this off the front foot.
4.4
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Back of a length just outside off, Ben Duckett taps this to gully for no run.
4.3
2
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Ona length outside off, Ben Duckett pushes this through cover for a couple.
4.2
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
On a length around off, Ben Duckett pushes this towards mid on for no run.
4.1
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Fuller one around off, Ben Duckett drives this back to the bowler for nothing.
End Of The Over 4 : 9/0
1 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
Z. Crawley
6 (18)
B. Duckett
3 (6)
M. Henry
2-0-2-0
3.6
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On a length outside off, Zak Crawley walks to it and manages an inside onto the pads for no run.
3.5
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On a length outside off, Zak Crawley looks to poke but gets beaten on the outside edge.
3.4
1
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
On a length around pads, Ben Duckett nudges this for a single towards fine leg.
3.3
0
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
On a length around off, Ben Duckett blocks this out.
3.2
0
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
On a length angling away, Ben Duckett lets this go to the keeper.
3.1
0
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
Fuller one around off, Ben Duckett drives this to cover for no run.
End Of The Over 3 : 8/0
5 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
Z. Crawley
6 (16)
B. Duckett
2 (2)
T. Southee
2-0-7-0
2.6
4
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
FOUR! First boundary of the run-chase as Zak dispatches this for four. Short and wide outside off, Zak Crawley cuts this through cover-point for a boundary.
2.5
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
Full and wide swinging away from the batter, Zak Crawley lets this go.
2.4
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length around off, Zak Crawley leans ahead and blocks this out.
2.3
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length around off, Zak Crawley taps this in front of the cover point and looks for a single but Ben Duckett refuses the option. Had the fielder hit the stumps it would have been curtains for Zak.
2.2
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length shaping in towards the batter, Zak Crawley gets hit on his thigh pad. Gentle appeal but nothing given.
2.1
1
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
On a length around pads, Ben Duckett tucks this to fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 2 : 3/0
1 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
Z. Crawley
2 (11)
B. Duckett
1 (1)
M. Henry
1-0-1-0
1.6
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On a length just outside off, Zak Crawley looks to push but gets beaten on the inside edge.
1.5
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On a length around off, Zak Crawley defends this for no run.
1.4
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On a length outside off, Zak Crawley guides this to point for no run.
1.3
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On a length around off, Zak Crawley defends this off the front foot for no run.
1.2
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
Touch fuller around off, Zak Crawley defends this off the front foot.
1.1
1
Matt Henry To Ben Duckett
Back of a length around middle, Ben Duckett tucks this to fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 20.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Z. Crawley
2 (6)
B. Duckett
0 (0)
T. Southee
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length just outside off, Zak Crawley lets this go as well.
0.5
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
Full and wide swinging away from the batter, Zak Crawley leaves this for the keeper.
0.4
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length wide outside off, Zak Crawley leaves this for the keeper.
0.3
2
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length waist height around off, Zak Crawley looks to pull and gets a top edge over short third man for a couple.
0.2
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length outside off, Zak Crawley decides to let this go.
0.1
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
On a length shaping away from the stumps, Zak Crawley leaves this for the keeper to collect.
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Match Info
  • Venue Basin Reserve, Wellington
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
  • Result New Zealand beat England by 1 run
  • Player of the Match Kane Williamson
  • Player of the Series Harry Brook
  • Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Aleem Dar (PAK)
  • Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: England 315/3 in 65.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: England 315/3 in 65.0 overs
  • J Root 29th Test hundred: 101 runs in 182 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • England 301/3 in 62.2 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 250 off 314 balls between J Root (77) and H Brook (167)
  • H Brook 153 runs in 145 balls (21x4) (3x6)
  • England 253/3 in 55.4 overs
  • Tea: England 237/3 in 53.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 200 off 252 balls between J Root (68) and H Brook (124)
  • England 200/3 in 48.0 overs
  • H Brook 4th Test hundred: 100 runs in 107 balls (14x4) (2x6)
  • J Root Test fifty: 50 runs in 122 balls (2x4) (0x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 150 off 214 balls between J Root (43) and H Brook (99)
  • Drinks: England 166/3 in 40.0 overs
  • England 150/3 in 38.1 overs
  • Referral 3 (35.1 ovs): NZ against J Root (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 1, ENG: 3) Retained
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 160 balls between J Root (30) and H Brook (63)
  • Lunch: England 101/3 in 26.0 overs
  • H Brook Test fifty: 51 runs in 51 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • England 101/3 in 25.5 overs
  • Drinks: England 53/3 in 13.0 overs
  • England 50/3 in 11.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (5.6 ovs): NZ against J Root (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 1, ENG: 3)
  • Referral 1 (1.3 ovs): NZ against B Duckett (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, ENG: 3)
  • Stumps: New Zealand 138/7 in 42.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: New Zealand 138/7 in 42.0 overs
  • New Zealand 102/6 in 34.3 overs
  • Tea: New Zealand 96/6 in 33.0 overs
  • New Zealand 60/4: T Latham c Joe Root b Jack Leach 35(76)
  • Referral 2 (20.2 ovs): T Latham against ENG (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ:2, ENG:3)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 60/3 in 20.0 overs
  • New Zealand 51/3 in 17.0 overs
  • Lunch: New Zealand 12/2 in 7.0 overs
  • New Zealand 1/1: D Conway c Ben Foakes b James Anderson 0(3)
  • Referral 1 (0.5 ovs): ENG against D Conway (Caught) Successful (NZ:3, ENG:3)
  • Innings Break: England 435/8dec in 87.1 overs
  • J Root 153 runs in 224 balls (10x4) (3x6)
  • Drinks: England 401/7 in 81.0 overs
  • England 401/7 in 81.0 overs
  • New ball taken: England 390/7 in 80.1 overs
  • Referral 5 (79.2 ovs): S Broad against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ:0, ENG:2)
  • Referral 4 (76.1 ovs): NZ against J Root (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ:0, ENG:3)
  • England 351/4 in 71.5 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 302 off 360 balls between J Root (107) and H Brook (186)
  • Stumps: New Zealand 202/3 in 83.0 overs
  • New Zealand 200/3 in 80.5 overs
  • Change of ball: New Zealand 196/3 in 80.1 overs
  • Referral 2 (76.1 ovs): ENG against K Williamson (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ:3, ENG:2)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 175/3 in 65.0 overs
  • New Zealand 155/2: T Latham lbw b Joe Root 83(172)
  • Referral 1 (55.5 ovs): T Latham against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ:3, ENG:3) Retained
  • New Zealand 150/1 in 53.2 overs
  • Tea: New Zealand 128/0 in 49.0 overs
  • D Conway 7th Test fifty: 50 runs in 121 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • T Latham 26th Test fifty: 50 runs in 124 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 236 balls between T Latham (48) and D Conway (49)
  • New Zealand 100/0 in 39.2 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 84/0 in 34.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 140 balls between T Latham (28) and D Conway (22)
  • New Zealand 50/0 in 23.2 overs
  • Lunch: New Zealand 40/0 in 19.0 overs
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 209/10 in 53.2 overs
  • New Zealand 201/7 in 49.2 overs
  • T Southee 6th Test fifty: 53 runs in 39 balls (4x4) (4x6)
  • Referral 3 (46.4 ovs): ENG against T Southee (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, ENG: 2)
  • New Zealand 150/7 in 43.3 overs
  • Stumps: England 48/1 in 11.0 overs
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 483/10 in 162.3 overs
  • Drink: New Zealand 478/7 in 158.2 overs
  • New Zealand 455/6: K Williamson c Ben Foakes b Harry Brook 132(282)
  • Referral 3 (151.6 ovs): ENG against K Williamson (Caught) Successful (NZ: 3, ENG: 2)
  • New Zealand 451/5 in 151.0 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 150 off 253 balls between K Williamson (71) and T Blundell (71)
  • Tea: New Zealand 423/5 in 140.0 overs
  • K Williamson 26th Test hundred: 103 runs in 226 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • New Zealand 402/5 in 131.2 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 100 off 145 balls between K Williamson (43) and T Blundell (52)
  • T Blundell 10th Test fifty: 50 runs in 80 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 375/5 in 127.0 overs
  • New Zealand 350/5 in 117.4 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 58 balls between K Williamson (18) and T Blundell (19)
  • Lunch: New Zealand 325/5 in 113.0 overs
  • New Zealand 303/5 in 108.5 overs
  • K Williamson Test fifty: 50 runs in 148 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • D Mitchell 7th Test fifty: 53 runs in 52 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 62 balls between K Williamson (9) and D Mitchell (41)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 262/4 in 100.0 overs
  • New Zealand 250/4 in 98.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 153 balls between K Williamson (25) and H Nicholls (25)
  • England 251/9 in 71.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (70.5 ovs): NZ againstJ Leach (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, NZ: 1)
  • Referral 1 (56.6 ovs): NZ against B Foakes (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, NZ: 2)
  • England 200/5 in 56.0 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 101 off 159 balls between J Root (74) and B Stokes (28)
  • Lunch: England 168/5 in 44.0 overs
  • England 151/5 in 39.1 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 61 balls between J Root (45) and B Stokes (5)
  • J Root 57th Test fifty: 50 runs in 50 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: England 107/5 in 27.0 overs
  • England 101/5 in 25.3 overs
  • England 51/1 in 12.1 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Harry Brook ENG 329 82.25
Joe Root ENG 319 106.33
Tom Blundell NZ 267 66.75
Ben Duckett ENG 151 37.75
Kane Williamson NZ 142 35.50
Player Wickets Eco.
Neil Wagner NZ 11 5.68
James Anderson ENG 10 2.61
Stuart Broad ENG 10 3.71
Jack Leach ENG 10 3.21
Matt Henry NZ 6 3.97
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