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Match Ended
Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
, Dec 06, 2024
125&259 (54.2)
280&427/6d
England beat New Zealand by 323 runs
% Chance to Win
NZ
ENG
DRAW
Inn Break
Right then, it turned out to be a resounding, series-sealing victory for Ben Stokes and his men. A lot for Tom Latham and Co. to reflect on before the third Test. The caravan now moves north to Hamilton for the third and final Test of the series. It promises to be a memorable occasion for Tim Southee, who will play his farewell Test in his hometown. New Zealand will be eager to give their veteran pacer a fitting send-off with a victory. The third Test begins on Saturday, 14th December, at Seddon Park, with the first ball scheduled for 10 pm GMT. As always, you can join us early for the build-up to what promises to be an emotional and action-packed finale. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Ben Stokes, the captain of England says that it is amazing to stand here and win the series. Adds that he thinks that Harry Brook and Ollie Pope were amazing in this match, especially on day one where they batted with bravery and showed their skills. Says that it was an unbelievable inning from Brook and that set up the game for them. Tells that the instructions were to just play with freedom. Talks about Bethell that he played really well at number three. Adds that he wants to give opportunities to new guys and Bethell has the talent to stay here. Tells that there was always going to be pressure on New Zealand to chase down the target. Feels that their bowling was exceptional in these conditions where they bowled against the wind. Concludes that Chris Woakes has been exceptional in this match too and he has a lot of experience.
The captain of New Zealand, Tom Latham says that it is disappointing to lose in this fashion. Mentions that Harry Brook took the game away from them and he praises him for the way he played. States that the English team kept them under pressure throughout the game and didn't take the foot off the pedal. Says that the guys tried really hard and he is not doubting their efforts. Further adds that they came up with hopes of putting up a fight and they are obviously not happy with the performance. Concludes by saying that they will turn up at Hamilton and with it being the last Test for Tim Southee, they will look to make it a memorable occasion for him.
Harry Brook is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for scoring 123 in the first innings and he followed it up with a fifty in the second innings. He says that he is happy to rescue the side after they were in early trouble at 43/4. Adds that the ball was swinging in the first innings and feels that the best form of defence is attack and he is happy to have done that. Mentions that it was an exceptional win and to win in three days, made it more special. Concludes that it is always amazing to win the series, and it is a record in itself for winning the series in NZ.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Mitchell fell, but Blundell, who was dropped on 0 by Bethell, continued on his merry way as he marched to his 5th Test century. Nathan Smith batted with similar intent, and although their efforts did little to alter the result, both batters would have gained plenty of confidence from their knocks. England's bowlers, however, remained relentless. Ben Stokes brought himself into the attack and wrapped things up in style, claiming three wickets in as many overs to seal a dominant victory by 323 runs.
With a mammoth lead at the start of Day 3, many wondered if England would declare overnight, but that wasn’t the case. They continued their batting indulgence, and the declaration came soon after Joe Root departed immediately after his 36th Test century as the tourists ended with a lead of 582 runs. New Zealand were put out of their misery in the field as the declaration finally came, but their woes with the bat continued. Their top four were blown away in the morning session by the English pace trio of Woakes, Carse, and Atkinson. However, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell stood firm and offered some much-needed resistance.
New Zealand’s response was lacklustre, with the English pacers dominating proceedings. Brydon Carse's incisive bowling brought him four wickets, but the moment of the innings belonged to Gus Atkinson, who delivered a stunning hat-trick to decimate the Kiwi tail. The hosts folded for just 125, conceding a hefty 155-run lead. After wrapping up the Kiwi innings within the first hour on Day 2, the visitors piled on the runs in their second innings. Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell both fell agonizingly short of centuries, but their contributions, along with vital knocks from Harry Brook and Joe Root, helped the tourists extend their lead to 533 by the end of the day.
A three-day finish, and it felt as though the Test was in fast-forward mode throughout. So, let’s press the rewind button and take you back to where it all began - the opening day. It all began with New Zealand opting to bowl first, a decision that paid them early dividends as England were reduced to 43/4 in the opening session. However, Harry Brook and Ollie Pope staged a brilliant counterattack, stitching together a 174-run partnership. Brook notched up his second century of the series, but England's hopes of a massive total were dashed as they lost 6 wickets for just 63 runs to be bowled out for 280.
England complete a thumping win to seal the series! This victory marks their first Test series triumph in New Zealand since 2008. As for New Zealand, this result will sting. Coming into the series riding high after a 3-0 sweep in India, they have failed to turn up for the second Test in a row on home soil. Their batting woes have been glaring, with no partnerships reaching the three-figure mark so far in the series. The 96-run stand between Blundell and Smith in the second innings of this Test stands as their highest - a telling statistic of their struggles.
End Of The Over 54.2 : 259/10
1 Runs
- 154.1
- W 54.2
T. Southee
8 (13)
W. O'Rourke
1 (4)
B. Stokes
2.2-0-5-3
54.2
W
Ben Stokes To Tim Southee OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! And that is that for New Zealand! Dug in short and angled towards the body. Tim Southee makes room and tries to hook it away but it gets skied towards deep mid-wicket where Chris Woakes is well in off the ropes. Takes a few steps backwards and completes the catch over his head. Stokes finishes with 3 wickets. England win by 323 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
54.1
1
Ben Stokes To William O'Rourke
Dug in short and angled towards the batter. William O'Rourke stands tall and swings at it and it goes past short mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 54 : 258/9
4 Runs
- 053.1
- 053.2
- 053.3
- 053.4
- 453.5
- 053.6
T. Southee
8 (12)
W. O'Rourke
0 (3)
S. Bashir
19-2-110-2
53.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tim Southee
Banged in short, over off, Tim Southee hangs back and stabs it down the deck.
53.5
4
Shoaib Bashir To Tim Southee
FOUR! Shoaib Bashir gives flight to the ball, around off, Tim Southee shimmies down the track and thumps it to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
53.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tim Southee
Flatter and quicker on middle. Tim Southee looks to heave it towards the leg side but gets the inside edge onto the pads.
53.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tim Southee
Tossed up, on off, Tim Southee lunges to defend.
53.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tim Southee
Short again, outside off, Tim Southee again tries to go for a lofted shot over cover but misses.
53.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tim Southee
Drops it short, on off, turns in sharply, Tim Southee goes for a heave over mid-wicket but misses it and gets hit on the thigh.
End Of The Over 53 : 254/9
3 Runs
- 252.1
- 152.2
- W 52.3
- 052.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
W. O'Rourke
0 (3)
T. Southee
4 (6)
B. Stokes
2-0-4-2
52.6
0
Ben Stokes To William O'Rourke
Oh, my! How has that missed the stumps? Angling in, on a good length, on off, William O'Rourke stays leg side of the ball and plays down the wrong line. Gets beaten on the outside edge and the ball goes over the stumps.
52.5
0
Ben Stokes To William O'Rourke
Another bumper, at the right shoulder of the batter, William O'Rourke sways away and lets it go.
52.4
0
Ben Stokes To William O'Rourke
Banged in short, over middle and leg, William O'Rourke ducks and lets it go.
William O'Rourke is the last man in.
52.3
W
Ben Stokes To Nathan Smith OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Nathan Smith has been strangled down leg. End of Smith's vigil. Second wicket in as many overs for Stokes. Pitched in short, from wide of the crease, angled in towards the batter. Nathan Smith is cramped up for room as he swivels and looks to pull it away. The ball brushes the gloves and the keeper Ollie Pope dives to his left to take a safe and low catch.
52.2
1
Ben Stokes To Tim Southee
Back of a length, from over the wicket, at chest height, Tim Southee pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
52.1
2
Ben Stokes To Tim Southee
Goes short again to Tim Southee. He does not back away and tries to pull it. The ball takes the top edge and goes straight up but falls wide of Rehan Ahmed at deep third for a brace.
End Of The Over 52 : 251/8
4 Runs
- 051.1
- 151.2
- 051.3
- 151.4
- 251.5
- 051.6
N. Smith
42 (50)
T. Southee
1 (4)
S. Bashir
18-2-106-2
51.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Floated up and outside off, goes straight on. Nathan Smith leans on and drives it towards cover for no run.
51.5
2
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Fullish, outside off, Nathan Smith goes for a drive to cover but only manages to get a thick outside edge to the left of point for a couple of runs.
51.4
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tim Southee
Drops it short, outside off, Tim Southee pulls it from the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark.
51.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tim Southee
Flighted up, around middle, Tim Southee fends it from the back foot.
51.2
1
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
On a nagging length, outside off, Nathan Smith drives it wide of mid off for a single.
51.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Starts from over the wicket, full and around middle, Nathan Smith moves across and goes on a knee for a scoop over the keeper but misses. The ball goes over the stumps and the keeper Ollie Pope fails to gather it cleanly. Oh, hang on, the UltraEdge show that it brushed the glove on the way through, so, that will go down as a chance.
End Of The Over 51 : 247/8
1 Runs
- 150.1
- 050.2
- 050.3
- W 50.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
T. Southee
0 (2)
N. Smith
39 (46)
B. Stokes
1-0-1-1
50.6
0
Ben Stokes To Tim Southee
Stokes sees Southee backing away and he follows him, on a back of a length, Southee looks to work it away on the leg side. Gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad.
50.5
0
Ben Stokes To Tim Southee
Goes short straight away to Tim Southee, on middle. It climbs onto the batter but Southee does well to fend it down towards short leg.
Tim Southee walks out to bat.
50.4
W
Ben Stokes To Matt Henry OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! The captain comes on and only takes a few balls to make an impact. A well-judged catch from Jacob Bethell. Bowled on a back of a length and on the middle stump. Matt Henry backs away and goes for the pull. It gets skied towards deep square leg where Jacob Bethell does extremely well to settle underneath it as the ball is swirling in the air. Bethell has to put the dive at the end to his left to complete the catch. England are 2 wickets away from wrapping this up.
50.3
0
Ben Stokes To Matt Henry
Banged in short and angled towards the batter. Matt Henry goes for the pull but misses.
50.2
0
Ben Stokes To Matt Henry
Pitched in short, angling in towards the batter. Matt Henry goes for a swipe across the line but misses by a long margin.
50.1
1
Ben Stokes To Nathan Smith
Ben Stokes brings himself on. Starts off on a back off a length and outside off, angling in. Nathan Smith pulls it towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 50 : 246/7
5 Runs
- 049.1
- 449.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 149.5
- 049.6
M. Henry
4 (4)
N. Smith
38 (45)
B. Carse
11-0-53-2
49.6
0
Brydon Carse To Matt Henry
Ends with a yorker on the off stump, Matt Henry digs it out back to the bowler.
49.5
1
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Good length, outside off, Nathan Smith fends it to cover from the back foot.
49.4
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Angling in, on middle and leg, on a back of a length, nudged to mid-wicket by Nathan.
49.3
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Play and a miss! On a back of a length, on off, Nathan Smith throws his hands at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
49.2
4
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
A comedy of errors! Short of a length, around the shoulder, Nathan Smith gets late in trying to keep it down and gets hit on his glove. The ball goes behind the stumps and the batters scamper across. Ollie Pope collects it and aims to throw it to the striker's end but misses it. There is no one to back the throw up. Shoaib Bashir gives it a chase towards the long off region and cuts it off. The batters run four.
49.1
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Starts from over the wicket, on hard length, around middle, Nathan Smith keeps it to square leg.
End Of The Over 49 : 241/7
10 Runs
- 648.1
- 048.2
- W 48.3
- 048.4
- 448.5
- 048.6
M. Henry
4 (3)
N. Smith
33 (40)
S. Bashir
17-2-102-2
48.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Matt Henry
Floated up and on the stumps, turns in. Matt Henry defends it towards silly mid on.
48.5
4
Shoaib Bashir To Matt Henry
FOUR! Streaky but Matt Henry will take it. Fractionally short outside off, goes straight on. Matt Henry slashes hard. The ball takes a thick outside edge and flies past the slip fielder and races towards the deep third fence for a boundary.
48.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Matt Henry
Short and outside off, goes straight on. Matt Henry cuts it towards point.
Matt Henry is the new man in.
48.3
W
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Excellent anticipation from Ben Duckett! It had to take something special to get rid of Blundell. Tossed up on off and middle, Blundell gets inside the line and attempts a lap shot. The ball comes off the face of the bat and lobs behind. Ollie Pope, anticipating the shot, moves swiftly to his left but only manages to get a slight touch with his gloves, slowing the ball down. Ben Duckett, stationed at first slip, has already started moving to his left upon seeing Blundell's setup for the paddle. He stretches out, palms the ball up on his first attempt, and remains sharp enough to grab it on the second. Blundell departs for a well-made 115 (102). He walks off to a standing ovation and he deserves every bit of it.
48.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Shorter and quicker, on off, Tom Blundell rocks back and punches it to cover.
48.1
6
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
SIX! Blundell gives the charge and clears the fence again! On a nagging length, around off, Tom Blundell shimmies down the track and does not get to the pitch of the ball but still goes through with the shot. Smokes it over wide long on for a six.
End Of The Over 48 : 231/6
5 Runs
- 447.1
- 147.2
- 047.3
- 047.4
- 047.5
- 047.6
N. Smith
33 (40)
T. Blundell
109 (99)
B. Carse
10-0-48-2
47.6
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
From over the wicket now, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Nathan Smith hops and dabs it down on the leg side.
47.5
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Banged in short, at the batter, Nathan Smith ducks and lets it go.
47.4
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
On the pads, on a back of a length, Smith misses the tickle and gets hit on the thigh pad.
47.3
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
From around the wicket, not that short, angling across, Nathan Smith goes for the pull but the ball sneaks under the bat.
47.2
1
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Slanting into the pads, on a length, Tom Blundell clips it in front of square on the leg side and crosses over.
47.1
4
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
FOUR! This has raced away! Carse digs it in short, on middle and leg, Tom Blundell gets on top of the bounce and swivels to pull it to the left of deep fine leg for a boundary.
End Of The Over 47 : 226/6
11 Runs
- 046.1
- 246.2
- 346.3
- 646.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
N. Smith
33 (36)
T. Blundell
104 (97)
S. Bashir
16-2-92-1
46.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Keeps it short, on off, Nathan Smith stabs it down on the off side.
46.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Short and on off, Nathan Smith hangs back and defends it out.
46.4
6
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
SIX! Just over! Low full toss, on middle, Nathan Smith gets down the track and lofts it over the leaping long on fielder for a six.
46.3
3
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Too straight, short and flat, on the pads, Tom Blundell glances it down towards the vacant deep fine leg region for three runs.
46.2
2
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
HUNDRED FOR BLUNDELL! Tom would have had his heart in his mouth for a moment there as the ball sneaked past the stumps but he can afford a smile now. 5th Test hundred for Blundell and this will do his confidence the world of good heading into the third Test. This is short and on off, Tom Blundell tries to glide it down past first slip. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the stumps and goes past the keeper for a couple of runs. Dropped when he was on 0 by Jacob Bethell, Blundell has made the most of that reprieve.
46.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Looped up, full and around off, Tom Blundell gets his bat out in front to block it out.
End Of The Over 46 : 215/6
7 Runs
- 045.1
- 145.2
- 045.3
- 145.4
- 445.5
- 145.6
T. Blundell
99 (94)
N. Smith
27 (33)
B. Carse
9-0-43-2
45.6
1
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Blundell moves to 99! Angling in at the right-hander, on a short of a length, Tom Blundell glances it down to deep fine leg and keeps the strike with a single.
45.5
4
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Easy pickings! Too straight from Carse, on a shortish length, Tom Blundell helps it fine, beating deep fine leg to his right for a boundary. Moves to 98.
45.4
1
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
On middle and leg, on a hard length, Nathan Smith hops and clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.
45.3
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Dug in short, Nathan Smith tries to drag the pull from outside off but the ball goes under the bat.
45.2
1
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
On a back of a length, on off, Tom Blundell pulls a bit uppishly but it goes on the bounce to the man at square leg. Beats Stokes to his left and picks up a single.
45.1
0
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Banged into the deck, around the left shoulder of the batter, Tom Blundell thinks about taking the short ball on but then decides to withdraw his bat and sways away.
End Of The Over 45 : 208/6
9 Runs
- 044.1
- 644.2
- 1 B 44.3
- 144.4
- 144.5
- 044.6
N. Smith
26 (31)
T. Blundell
93 (90)
S. Bashir
15-2-81-1
44.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Tossed up, full and on off, Nathan Smith lunges to defend.
44.5
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Drops it short and on middle, Tom Blundell turns it past short leg and crosses over.
44.4
1
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Fuller in length, on middle, knocked down to long on for a single by Smith.
44.3
b
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Bye! Fires it down leg, on a length, Tom Blundell lets it go. The keeper Ollie Pope gets a glove on it as he dives to his left. The batters run a bye.
44.2
6
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
SIX! Excellent use of the feet! Floated up, full and on off, Tom Blundell skips down the track and swings cleanly. Launches it flat and over the long on fence for a biggie. Moves to 92.
44.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
A bit of extra bounce, short and on off, Tom Blundell goes on the back foot and nudges it to mid-wicket.
Welcome back for what could well be the final session of the Test. Ben Stokes leads his troops out to the centre. England are starting with spin in the form of Shoaib Bashir. Bashir to Blundell first up. Here we go!
.. DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...
However, as we've often seen, a break in play can bring a wicket, and it did just that as Mitchell was dismissed immediately after the drinks break. Glenn Phillips then took on Shoaib Bashir, but it was the off-spinner who eventually emerged victorious in their battle. Blundell, however, continued to play his shots with authority, and Nathan Smith joined him in and soon followed suit in putting the bad balls away. From a Kiwi perspective, it’s about salvaging positives and a century here for Blundell would do wonders for his confidence. Can England claim the remaining 4 wickets in the third session, or will New Zealand show defiance and take the Test to the 4th day? Stay tuned to find out!
SESSION SUMMARY - 29.5 overs, 140 runs and 2 wickets. An entertaining session overall, where England managed to take two crucial wickets to inch closer to wrapping up the game. However, New Zealand displayed positive intent with the bat, maintaining a run rate of 4.69. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell batted with a calm composure through the early part of the second session, gradually growing in confidence as the innings progressed. With not much happening off the pitch, the pair negotiated the first part of the session without much trouble.
End Of The Over 44 : 199/6
5 Runs
- 043.1
- 443.2
- 043.3
- 143.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
N. Smith
25 (29)
T. Blundell
86 (86)
B. Carse
8-0-36-2
43.6
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
In the channel on off, on a good length, Nathan Smith leaves it alone. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 3!
43.5
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Goes short again, directed towards the body. Nathan Smith ducks underneath it comfortably and lets it go through.
43.4
1
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Back of a length again, outside off, nips in. Tom Blundell makes room and guides it towards deep third where Ben Duckett puts in a dive at gully to his left but the ball gets past him. The batters come through for a single.
43.3
0
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Back of a length, outside off. Tom Blundell fends it towards cover.
43.2
4
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
FOUR! That was all class from Tom Blundell. Pitched in short again, on off, Tom Blundell judges length immediately, pulls it in front of square and picks up another boundary.
43.1
0
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Goes short angled towards the batter. Tom Blundell goes back and pulls it towards square leg.
End Of The Over 43 : 194/6
0 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
N. Smith
25 (27)
T. Blundell
81 (82)
S. Bashir
14-2-73-1
42.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Drags his length, around middle, Nathan Smith tucks it to mid-wicket from the front foot.
42.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Fired in, fuller and on off, Nathan Smith defends it out on the off side.
42.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Fuller, outside off, Nathan Smith doesn't offer any shot as the ball goes to the keeper.
42.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Tossed up, on the sixth stump, Nathan Smith tries to defend it but gets the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket.
42.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Drops it short, just outside off, Nathan Smith again blocks it from the back foot.
42.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Starts from over the stumps, tossed up, outside off, Nathan Smith comes in line of the ball and fends it from the back foot.
End Of The Over 42 : 194/6
6 Runs
- 041.1
- 241.2
- 141.3
- 141.4
- 1 NB 41.5
- 041.5
- 141.6
N. Smith
25 (21)
T. Blundell
81 (82)
B. Carse
7-0-31-2
41.6
1
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
At the hips, on a back of a length, glanced down to deep fine leg for a single by Smith.
41.5
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Banged in short, over off, Nathan Smith sways away and lets it go.
41.5
nb
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Full and outside off, driven down the deck. Brydon Carse collects the ball in his follow-through and throws it immediately at the non-striker's end. He hits the stumps but Blundell was in. NO BALL called for overstepping.
41.4
1
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Goes short again and angled towards the batter, climbing onto the batter. Tom Blundell looks to sway away from the line of the ball but the ball follows him. The ball flies off the face of his bat, flies over the keeper and goes towards the man at a fine deep third for a single.
41.3
1
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Back of a length, outside off. Nathan Smith goes on the back foot and punches it towards backward point for a single.
41.2
2
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
On length and outside off, jags in. Nathan Smith opens up and flat bats it off the toe end off the bat as it goes up in the air and falls in the cow corner region as the batters come through for a brace.
41.1
0
Brydon Carse To Nathan Smith
Starts with a bouncer, around middle. Nathan Smith ducks underneath it and lets it go through.
Time for a quick burst from Brydon Carse (6-0-25-2) before the Tea break.
End Of The Over 41 : 188/6
10 Runs
- 240.1
- 040.2
- 440.3
- 040.4
- 440.5
- 040.6
T. Blundell
80 (81)
N. Smith
21 (15)
S. Bashir
13-1-73-1
40.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Full and outside off, turning into the batter. Tom Blundell lunges forward and defends it off the inside half of the bat towards short mid-wicket.
40.5
4
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Smart batting! Shoaib Bashir drags his length and around off, Tom Blundell judges the line early, goes on one knee and executes the reverse paddle towards the deep third fence for another boundary of the over.
40.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Flatter and quicker, way outside off. Tom Blundell leaves it alone.
40.3
4
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
FOUR! PUNISHED! Shoaib Bashir goes much shorter this time and just outside off, from over the wicket, Tom Blundell goes deep inside of the crease and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
40.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Again short, on off, Tom Blundell defends it from the back foot.
40.1
2
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Drops it short, well outside off, Tom Blundell gets enough room to cut it wide of deep point for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 40 : 178/6
8 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 439.4
- 439.5
- 039.6
N. Smith
21 (15)
T. Blundell
70 (75)
G. Atkinson
12-0-68-1
39.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
Outside off, on a length, Nathan Smith leaves it alone.
39.5
4
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
FOUR! On the other side of the wicket this time! A bit too full and too straight, goes straight on off the wicket as well. Nathan Smith flicks it handsomely off his pads towards the deep mid-wicket boundary.
39.4
4
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
FOUR! Beautifully driven. Bowled full and outside off, in that driving length. Nathan Smith obliges and drives it towards the sweeper cover fence and picks up another boundary.
39.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
Back of a length, on middle, knocked to mid on by Smith.
39.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
Back of a length, just outside off, nips in. Nathan Smith plays it off the outside half of the bat with soft hands down towards gully.
39.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
On a length, outside off, goes straight on. Nathan Smith leaves it alone off the front foot.
End Of The Over 39 : 170/6
6 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 638.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
T. Blundell
70 (75)
N. Smith
13 (9)
S. Bashir
12-1-63-1
38.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Ends with a full ball, outside off, Tom Blundell drives it back to the bowler.
38.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Tossed up, well outside off, almost a wide, Tom Blundell watches it and lets it go.
38.4
6
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
SIX! Goes for it and deposits it beautifully. Bowled quicker and wide outside off, goes straight on. Tom Blundell premeditates stepping out of the crease, manages to reach it and muscles it over the long off boundary for a massive six.
38.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Goes fuller this time, Tom Blundell fends it back to the bowler with the full face of the bat.
38.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
So nearly dragged it onto the stumps! Flighted ball, short and outside off, Tom Blundell goes for a cut from the back foot but only manages to get an inside edge that sneaks just past the off stump. It hits the left pad of Pope and rolls away.
38.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
On a nagging length, well outside off, Tom Blundell watches the ball and decides to not play at it.
End Of The Over 38 : 164/6
9 Runs
- 437.1
- 137.2
- 437.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
N. Smith
13 (9)
T. Blundell
64 (69)
G. Atkinson
11-0-60-1
37.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
Ends with a length ball, well outside off, Nathan Smith lets it go to the keeper.
37.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
Fuller and on off, Nathan Smith looks to drive it down the ground. Mistimes the shot to mid on.
37.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
On a good length, on off, defended on the off side by Smith.
37.3
4
Gus Atkinson To Nathan Smith
FOUR! Nathan Smith gets in on the act this time. On a length, and on middle, nips in. Nathan Smith leans on a clips it off the pads towards mid-wicket and picks up a boundary.
37.2
1
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
Full and outside off, nips in. Tom Blundell flicks it towards deep backward square leg for a single.
37.1
4
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Crunched! Bowled back of a length, outside off, nips away. Tom Blundell in all his glory, stands tall and crunches the drive past wide mid off and the ball races towards the sweeper cover boundary.
End Of The Over 37 : 155/6
10 Runs
- 136.1
- 136.2
- 636.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 236.6
N. Smith
9 (5)
T. Blundell
59 (67)
S. Bashir
11-1-57-1
36.6
2
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Drops it short and well outside off, Nathan Smith goes deep inside of the crease and cuts it late to left of point for a couple of runs.
36.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Fuller and on off, Nathan Smith lunges to defend.
36.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Flatter and shorter, on off, Nathan Smith punches it to cover.
36.3
6
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
SIX! Down the ground! Shoaib Bashir gives air to the ball, pitches up, on off, Nathan Smith clears his front leg and thumps it down the ground for a biggie towards the long on fence. First one for him.
36.2
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Nearly chopped on! Shoaib Bashir drags his length this time and on off, Tom Blundell wants to cut it but gets an inside edge as the ball zips past the stumps and goes behind the keeper. They take a single.
36.1
1
Shoaib Bashir To Nathan Smith
Starts with a flighted ball, full and outside off, Nathan Smith draws forward and drills it down the ground to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 36 : 145/6
4 Runs
- 035.1
- 035.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 435.6
T. Blundell
58 (66)
N. Smith
0 (0)
G. Atkinson
10-0-51-1
35.6
4
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Nicely put away! Much fuller and on middle, goes straight on. Tom Blundell leans on and clips it off the pads towards cow corner and picks up another boundary.
35.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
Half a shout for LBW but quickly fizzles out! Bowled full and on middle, nips in. Tom Blundell looks to flick it towards mid-wicket, instead, the ball beats past the inside edge and thuds onto the pads.
35.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
Fuller and on middle this time, goes straight on. Tom Blundell gets right behind it to defend it back towards mid on.
35.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
On a length, just outside off, comes in off the wicket. Tom Blundell leaves it off the front foot.
35.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
Goes back of a length this time, nips in. Tom Blundell stands tall, gets his hands up and defends it firmly back onto the ground.
35.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
Full and on the off stump, nips in. Tom Blundell drives it towards mid on.
Nathan Smith is in at number 8.
End Of The Over 35 : 141/6
12 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 634.3
- 234.4
- 434.5
- W 34.6
G. Phillips
16 (11)
T. Blundell
54 (60)
S. Bashir
10-1-47-1
34.6
W
Shoaib Bashir To Glenn Phillips OUT!
OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Shoaib Bashir lets out a roar as he has the last laugh! Bashir keeps it flat and short, this skids off the deck, on off, Glenn Phillips uses the depth of the crease to keep it out. The ball stays low and scoots under the vertical bat to clatter into the stumps. End of an entertaining but short stay for Phillips. First wicket of the game for Bashir. New Zealand are now 141/6.
34.5
4
Shoaib Bashir To Glenn Phillips
FOUR! Whacked away! Shorter and quicker, on the off peg. Glenn Phillips judges length in an instant, stands tall and pulls it uppishly towards mid-wicket for a boundary.
34.4
2
Shoaib Bashir To Glenn Phillips
Flighted up and outside off, Glenn Phillips drives wide of cover for a couple of runs from the front foot.
34.3
6
Shoaib Bashir To Glenn Phillips
SIX! Cracking shot! Shoaib Bashir gives air to the ball, pitches up, and outside off, Glenn Phillips gets enough room to open up his hands as he comes forward and whacks it over the deep cover fence for a biggie. First one for him.
34.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Glenn Phillips
Again goes on the back foot to play out to cover. Similar length, but well outside off and Glenn Phillips drives it.
34.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Glenn Phillips
Starts with a full delivery, outside off, turns in, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot and tucks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 34 : 129/5
8 Runs
- 033.1
- 433.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 433.5
- 033.6
T. Blundell
54 (60)
G. Phillips
4 (5)
G. Atkinson
9-0-47-1
33.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
On a short of a length, on off, Tom Blundell defends it off the back foot. Gus has a few words to say to Blundell.
33.5
4
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Tom Blundell is all over it in a flash! Bowled short and outside off from wide of the crease, nipping away. Tom Blundell crouches down and cuts it towards deep backward point and picks up another boundary in the over.
33.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
On a length, outside off. Tom Blundell goes on the front foot and shoulders arms.
33.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
Full and on off, goes straight on. Tom Blundell tucks it towards backward square leg.
33.2
4
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
FOUR! And with that Tom Blundell brings up his FIFTY! Bowled just back of a length, outside off, nips away. Tom Blundell gets right on top of it to cut it towards deep backward point and picks up a boundary. An impressive knock so far from Blundell.
33.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Blundell
Full and on the off stump, goes straight on. Tom Blundell presses forward and defends it back towards mid on.
End Of The Over 33 : 121/5
11 Runs
- 432.1
- 032.2
- 032.3
- 632.4
- 132.5
- 032.6
G. Phillips
4 (5)
T. Blundell
46 (54)
S. Bashir
9-1-35-0
32.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Glenn Phillips
Short and turning in, on middle, Glenn Phillips works it with the turn to mid-wicket.
32.5
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Goes fuller this time, around off, Tom Blundell draws his front foot and knocks it down the ground to long on for a single.
32.4
6
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
SIX! Second for him! Shoaib Bashir again gives air from over the wicket, full around middle, turns in, Tom Blundell reads the line and launches it down the ground over long on for a biggie.
32.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Flatter and on middle, Tom Blundell tucks it to mid-wicket.
32.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Flighted up, around off, Tom Blundell comes two steps forward and flicks it to mid-wicket.
32.1
4
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Down the ground! Good use of the feet! Shoaib Bashir gives a bit of flight, full, around middle, Tom Blundell shimmies down the track and lofts it over the head of the bowler for a boundary.
End Of The Over 32 : 110/5
4 Runs
- 031.1
- W 31.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 431.5
- 031.6
G. Phillips
4 (4)
T. Blundell
35 (49)
G. Atkinson
8-0-39-1
31.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Glenn Phillips
On a back of a length, on off, Glenn Phillips hangs back and keeps it out.
31.5
4
Gus Atkinson To Glenn Phillips
FOUR! Glenn Phillips is up and running. Bowled back of a length, outside off, nips away. Glenn Phillips stands tall and punches it past cover off his toes.
31.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Glenn Phillips
Back of a length, on middle, jags in. Glenn Phillips goes forward and drives it towards mid on.
31.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Glenn Phillips
Bowled from wide of the crease, pitched on a back of a length, nips away. Glenn Phillips stands tall and defends it firmly to cover.
Glenn Phillips walks in at number 7.
31.2
W
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Gus Atkinson breaks through! Bowled on a length, just outside off, in and around that probing channel. Daryl Mitchell is drawn into the forward defence and is opened up just enough as the ball nips away just that slight bit. It takes a faint outside edge and it nestles into Ollie Pope's gloves. The 47-run stand is broken. Mitchell falls for 32 (70). New Zealand have now lost half their side.
31.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
Starts off with a short and wide one, outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell cuts it towards point.
Drinks break! This has been a much-needed steady start to the second session for New Zealand. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell have shown positive intent, gradually growing in confidence with each passing over. While the pitch hasn’t entirely eased out, the lateral movement has noticeably reduced compared to the challenging conditions of the first session. Despite their imposing total, England have adopted slightly defensive fields, allowing the batters to milk Shoaib Bashir for singles with ease. Gus Atkinson returns to the attack, replacing Chris Woakes.
End Of The Over 31 : 106/4
2 Runs
- 130.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 130.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
T. Blundell
35 (49)
D. Mitchell
32 (68)
S. Bashir
8-1-24-0
30.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Short and on middle, jabbed to mid-wicket from the crease by Tom.
30.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Bowls it fuller and around off, Tom Blundell goes back to a full delivery but does enough to block it out.
30.4
1
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Short and wide on off, Daryl Mitchell cuts it to the right of backward point and crosses over.
30.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Flatter and shorter, outside off, Daryl Mitchell lets it be.
30.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Shorter and on off, Daryl Mitchell pats it down on the off side.
30.1
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Loopy delivery, full and outside off, whipped through mid on for a single by Tom Blundell.
End Of The Over 30 : 104/4
3 Runs
- 029.1
- 229.2
- 129.3
- 029.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
D. Mitchell
31 (65)
T. Blundell
34 (46)
C. Woakes
10-4-20-2
29.6
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
Pitched up, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell firms the drive but it goes straight to mid off.
29.5
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
Lands it on a nagging length, outside off, Daryl Mitchell offers no shot.
29.4
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
Attacking the front pad, on the fuller side, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to wide mid on but can't get it past the fielder there.
29.3
1
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
This nips back in a bit, on off, on a length, Tom Blundell tries to defend it right under his eyes. Gets it off the inside half of the bat in front of backward square leg. They cross.
29.2
2
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
On a length, too straight, on the pads, Tom Blundell clips it to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
29.1
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
Beaten! On a back of a length, outside off, this seams away, Tom Blundell defends inside the line and gets beaten on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 29 : 101/4
4 Runs
- 128.1
- 128.2
- 128.3
- 128.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
D. Mitchell
31 (62)
T. Blundell
31 (43)
S. Bashir
7-1-22-0
28.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
This spins in a touch, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell is solid in defence.
28.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Floated up, full and on off, driven to cover by Mitchell.
28.4
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
At 92.1 kph, short and around off, Tom Blundell rocks back and pushes it to the left of deep cover. Tom wants to come back for the second run but Rehan Ahmed is quick to get around and release the throw, keeping the batters down to one.
28.3
1
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
The 100 comes up for New Zealand! Turning in, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell taps it wide of cover and gets to the other end.
28.2
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Flatter and shorter, on middle, Tom Blundell punches it along the ground to long on for a run.
28.1
1
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Floated up, full and outside of, Daryl Mitchell presses forward and eases it down to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 28 : 97/4
0 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
T. Blundell
29 (41)
D. Mitchell
29 (58)
C. Woakes
9-4-17-2
27.6
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
On the off-stump line, on a nagging length, Tom Blundell hangs back to keep it out.
27.5
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
Fuller and on off, Tom Blundell firms the drive but straight to cover.
27.4
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
Length delivery, just outside off, Tom Blundell defends it right under his eyes.
27.3
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
This jags away and takes off, on a nagging length, outside off, Tom Blundell makes the leave. The keeper Ollie Pope takes it around shoulder height.
27.2
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
The length is pulled back now, on off, Tom Blundell gets on his toes and pats it to cover.
27.1
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
At 129.6 kph, this seams back in, on off, on a good length, Tom Blundell plants his front foot ahead and shoulders arms.
End Of The Over 27 : 97/4
6 Runs
- 126.1
- 426.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 126.6
T. Blundell
29 (35)
D. Mitchell
29 (58)
S. Bashir
6-1-18-0
26.6
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Short and slanting in, on the pads, Tom Blundell whips it off the back foot past mid-wicket for one more.
26.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Slows it down and bowls it fuller in length, on off and middle, Tom Blundell lunges to defend.
26.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
A leg gully comes in place now. Bashir drops it short, on middle, Tom Blundell rocks back and tucks it to mid-wicket.
26.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Flatter and shorter, on middle, Tom Blundell turns it off the back foot to mid-wicket.
26.2
4
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
FOUR! Good use of the feet! Loopy delivery, full and around off, Tom Blundell skips down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball. Launches it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
26.1
1
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Short and on the pads, Daryl Mitchell nurdles it past short leg and gets to the other end.
End Of The Over 26 : 91/4
5 Runs
- 025.1
- 025.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 125.5
- 425.6
T. Blundell
24 (30)
D. Mitchell
28 (57)
C. Woakes
8-3-17-2
25.6
4
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
FOUR! On a back of a length, on off, Tom Blundell hangs back and plays it down with soft hands. Glides it between the slip cordon and gully for a boundary.
25.5
1
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
This seams back in again, on a length, on middle, Daryl Mitchell lunges to defend it with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge onto the pads. No short leg and it rolls away for a single.
25.4
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
Bowled from wide of the crease, on a good length, on middle, Daryl Mitchell looks to defend it with a straight bat. Mitchell almost ends up playing down the wrong line. Ekes out an inside edge onto the pads which saves him.
25.3
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
A tempter from Woakes, full and outside off, left alone by Daryl Mitchell.
25.2
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
Angling in, on a back of a length, over middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to tickle it fine but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
25.1
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
Attacking the stumps, on a good length, Daryl Mitchell gets his bat out in front in defence.
End Of The Over 25 : 86/4
1 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 124.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
T. Blundell
20 (29)
D. Mitchell
27 (52)
S. Bashir
5-1-12-0
24.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Flatter and fuller, around off, Tom Blundell dabs it down on the off side.
24.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
This keeps straight, short and on off, Tom Blundell stays back and works it to mid-wicket.
24.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
A hint of turn back into the right-hander, short and on middle, Tom Blundell works it off the pads to mid-wicket.
24.3
1
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Slower and shorter, on off, Daryl Mitchell punches it off the back foot to long on for one more.
24.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Flat and short, on off, kept out off the back foot by Mitchell.
24.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
At 86.2 kph, on a fullish length, on off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it down the deck. Bashir tumbles to his right, near the non-striker to make the stop.
End Of The Over 24 : 85/4
0 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
T. Blundell
20 (26)
D. Mitchell
26 (49)
C. Woakes
7-3-12-2
23.6
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
This is fuller in length, in and around the off-stump line, Tom Blundell gets a stride in and shoulders arms.
23.5
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
Delivers it on a back of a length, around off, Tom Blundell looks to force it through the off side but the ball stays a bit low. It rolls off the bottom part of the bat back to the bowler.
23.4
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
In that probing channel on off, on a good length, Tom Blundell shuffles and gets close to the line of the ball. Guides it along the ground to gully.
23.3
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
At 129.5 kph, on a short of a length, Tom Blundell rises with the bounce and taps it to short cover.
23.2
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
Angling in, on a good length, Tom Blundell hops and goes deep in the crease to nudge it to mid-wicket.
23.1
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Blundell
Bowls it full and on the off-stump line, Tom Blundell gets his bat out in front and knocks it to mid off.
End Of The Over 23 : 85/4
3 Runs
- 122.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 122.5
- 122.6
T. Blundell
20 (20)
D. Mitchell
26 (49)
S. Bashir
4-1-11-0
22.6
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Loopy delivery, full and on off, Tom Blundell uses his feet and gets to the pitch of the ball. Firms the drive to long on for a single.
22.5
1
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Full and on middle and leg, knocked down to long on for one by Mitchell.
22.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Slower and even fuller, on off, Daryl Mitchell pushes it back to Bashir with a straight bat.
22.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
This is tossed up by Bashir, on middle, on a length, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and defends.
22.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Pushed through, flatter and fuller, on middle, Daryl Mitchell is deep in his crease as he works it to mid-wicket.
22.1
1
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Bashir drops it short, on middle, Tom Blundell gets on the back foot and turns it to the left of Root at backward short leg for a run.
End Of The Over 22 : 82/4
0 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
D. Mitchell
25 (45)
T. Blundell
18 (18)
C. Woakes
6-2-12-2
21.6
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
Hurls it full, around off, Daryl Mitchell stretches out in front to block it out.
21.5
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
This comes back in off the deck and it is on a good length, on off, Daryl Mitchell reads it well and punches it straight to cover.
21.4
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
A hint of away movement off the deck, on a hard length, on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out off the back foot.
21.3
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
On a back of a length, on off, Daryl Mitchell gets on his toes and pats it down on the off side.
21.2
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
At 125.4 kph, on a length, outside off, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms.
21.1
0
Chris Woakes To Daryl Mitchell
Woakes returns to the attack. He has two fielders in a catching cover position. Hurls it on a length, on off, Daryl Mitchell gets on the front foot to push it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 21 : 82/4
4 Runs
- 020.1
- 320.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 120.5
- 020.6
T. Blundell
18 (18)
D. Mitchell
25 (39)
S. Bashir
3-1-8-0
20.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Slanting in, short and on middle, Tom Blundell nudges it from the back foot to mid-wicket.
20.5
1
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Drifting away, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell pushes it wide of cover for one more.
20.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Fired in, at the stumps, on a length, Daryl Mitchell gets behind the line and defends.
20.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell brings out the sweep and hits it hard. The ball deflects off the shin pads of Joe Root at short leg and rolls to mid-wicket.
20.2
3
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Looped up, short and around off, Tom Blundell goes deep in the crease and slaps it through extra cover. The substitute fielder, Rehan Ahmed sprints to his right and tries to relay it to Chris Woakes. He almost ends up flicking the ball over the fence as he tumbles. Woakes backs it up and prevents the ball from trickling into the fence. Three runs taken.
20.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
This goes straight on, short and on off, jabbed off the back foot to mid-wicket by Tom.
End Of The Over 20 : 78/4
2 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 219.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
D. Mitchell
24 (36)
T. Blundell
15 (15)
B. Carse
6-0-25-2
19.6
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Banged into the deck, on off and middle, Daryl Mitchell ducks and lets it go.
19.5
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Delivers it on a good length, on off and middle, Daryl Mitchell is solid in defence.
19.4
2
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Fuller and nipping back in, at 141.4 kph, on off, Daryl Mitchell turns it in front of square on the leg side. The deep square leg fielder runs around to his left and cuts it off. Two runs taken.
19.3
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Lands it on a length, on off, Daryl Mitchell dabs it down the deck with a straight bat.
19.2
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
This jags back in and bounces a bit more, on off, on a nagging length, Daryl Mitchell trusts the bounce and holds the bat high up to make the leave.
19.1
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Banged in on a shortish length, at the ribs, Daryl Mitchell looks to get on his toes and get inside the line of the ball. Gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it on the body.
End Of The Over 19 : 76/4
4 Runs
- 018.1
- 218.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 218.6
T. Blundell
15 (15)
D. Mitchell
22 (30)
S. Bashir
2-1-4-0
18.6
2
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Very full, on middle, Tom Blundell whips it through mid-wicket and collects a brace.
18.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
This rears up from a length, on off, Tom Blundell is taken aback by the extra bounce as he gets on the back foot but keeps it out well.
18.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Beaten all ends up! Nicely tossed up by Bashir, slower through the air, on a length, wide on off, Tom Blundell goes for the big booming drive but the ball spins past the inside edge.
18.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Pushed through, on the fuller side, on middle, Tom Blundell goes back to a full delivery but does well to defend it with a straight bat.
18.2
2
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Drags the length back, around off, Tom Blundell goes on the back foot quickly and cuts it late to get it wide of deep backward point for a couple of runs.
18.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Tom Blundell
Floated up, full and around off, Tom Blundell lunges to block it out.
End Of The Over 18 : 72/4
1 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 017.6
D. Mitchell
22 (30)
T. Blundell
11 (9)
B. Carse
5-0-23-2
17.6
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
On a shortish length, on off, Daryl Mitchell rises with the bounce and fends it down on the off side.
17.5
1
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Fuller in length, on the pads, glanced down to deep fine leg for a single by Tom.
17.4
0
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
In the channel on off, on a back of a length, Tom Blundell thinks about playing it off the back foot initially but then withdraws his bat and lets it go.
17.3
0
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Around the sixth stump line, on a length, Tom Blundell lets the ball come to him and steers it to gully.
17.2
0
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
On a fullish length, outside off, Tom Blundell tries to squeeze it out on the off side but misses.
17.1
0
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Angling in, on a back of a length, on off, Tom Blundell gets behind the line and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 17 : 71/4
0 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
D. Mitchell
22 (29)
T. Blundell
10 (4)
S. Bashir
1-1-0-0
16.6
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Fuller and slower, at the stumps, Daryl Mitchell gets his bat out in front to block it out.
16.5
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Turn and bounce! This lands around off, short in length, on off, Daryl Mitchell hangs back to keep it out but the ball grips and spins back in sharply. It bounces a bit more as well to go past the inside edge and brushes the thigh pad.
16.4
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Flat and short, on middle, Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and tucks it to mid-wicket.
16.3
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Tossed up, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell skips down the track and tucks it to mid-wicket.
16.2
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Drops it short, slower as well, on off, Daryl Mitchell is early into his shot and nudges it on the bounce to the man at mid-wicket.
16.1
0
Shoaib Bashir To Daryl Mitchell
Floated up, full and around off, Daryl Mitchell defends it out off the front foot.
Time for spin as Shoaib Bashir comes on.
End Of The Over 16 : 71/4
11 Runs
- 015.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 415.5
- 615.6
T. Blundell
10 (4)
D. Mitchell
22 (23)
B. Carse
4-0-22-2
15.6
6
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
SIX! Absolutely nailed! Short and over middle, Tom Blundell swivels and gets on top of the bounce. Pulls it well and clears the man at deep backward square leg for a six.
15.5
4
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
FOUR! PUT DOWN! Carse serves a tempter, full and wide on off, Tom Blundell is lured into the drive. He does not move his feet at all and goes for the drive away from his body. Gets an outside edge that flies at head height to third slip where Jacob Bethell leans to his left but fails to hold on. The ball bursts through his hands and goes behind for a boundary.
15.4
0
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
On a hard length, on off, Tom Blundell dabs it down on the off side.
15.3
0
Brydon Carse To Tom Blundell
Sprayed down leg, on a back of a length, Tom Blundell misses the tickle. Blundell needs to be careful while playing this shot as there is a leg gully in place.
15.2
1
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
At the hips, on a short of a length, Daryl Mitchell nurdles it behind square on the leg side and crosses over.
15.1
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Starts with a full delivery, on off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it along the ground but straight to mid on.
It will be Brydon Carse (3-0-11-2) to share the attack. He will be bowling with the wind behind him.
End Of The Over 15 : 60/4
1 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
D. Mitchell
21 (21)
T. Blundell
0 (0)
G. Atkinson
7-0-35-0
14.6
1
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
Serves it on a back of a length, on middle, Daryl Mitchell gets on his toes and tucks it wide of mid on for a single.
14.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
This on a hard length, around off, Daryl Mitchell plays it off the back foot and dabs it late but can't get it past backward point.
14.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
In the channel on off, on a good length, Daryl Mitchell makes a watchful leave.
14.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
Attacking the front pad, on a fuller length, Daryl Mitchell plants his front foot across and clips it to mid on.
14.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
Banged in short, on off, Daryl Mitchell hops and gets on top of the bounce to stab it down the deck.
As we had hoped, the rain has blown away and we are all set to get going in the second session. Harry Brook is yet to take the field today, sitting out as a precautionary measure due to a sore ankle. Rehan Ahmed continues as the substitute fielder. Gus Atkinson will resume things with the ball for England. Atkinson to Mitchell. Let's play...
... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
Woakes followed it up with the prized scalp of Kane Williamson. England's relentless attack continued as Brydon Carse took a sharp return catch to dismiss skipper Tom Latham, leaving New Zealand reeling and followed it by nicking Rachin Ravindra off just as the drizzle arrived. Daryl Mitchell has shown some positive intent and that is the way to go on this wicket where the ball is seaming around just enough to keep the batters on their toes. New Zealand face an uphill battle with four wickets already lost. Can England continue their charge and get the remaining six wickets in the next session itself, or will New Zealand’s middle order resist? Let’s hope the strong winds blowing today help drive the rain away for a prompt start to the second session. Stick around for all the action!
Daryl Mitchell pulls away as raindrops begin to interfere, seemingly getting into his eyes. The drizzle has picked up and the umpires have had enough. The players go off and with this, it will be LUNCH on Day 3. England dominated the session and they head into the break firmly on top of the Test match. They have taken four top-order wickets, and New Zealand are clearly struggling here. Resuming at 378/5 overnight, Joe Root reached his 36th Test century with some classy strokes before falling to William O’Rourke. England declared their innings at 427/6, setting New Zealand a daunting target of 583 runs. The chase began poorly for New Zealand as Chris Woakes went through the defences of Devon Conway in the third over.
14.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
Serves it full, on off, Daryl Mitchell pushes it off the front foot to cover.
A bit of rain in the air as Tom Blundell walks out to the middle.
End Of The Over 14 : 59/4
2 Runs
- 013.1
- 113.2
- 113.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- W 13.6
R. Ravindra
6 (16)
D. Mitchell
20 (15)
B. Carse
3-0-11-2
13.6
W
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! The session gets even worse for New Zealand! Carse steams in from around the wicket and hits the deck hard, over off, Rachin Ravindra hangs back and looks to hop to get on top of the bounce. Plays a loose shot well away from his body. He plays it with a straight bat and he was better off playing with a horizontal bat. The outside edge is found and the keeper Ollie Pope snaffles it with ease. Rachin throws his head back and looks at the heavens in disappointment.
13.5
0
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
In the corridor on off, on a good length, Rachin Ravindra shapes up to drive it on the up but does not quite get the timing right as it rolls to point.
13.4
0
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
On a yorker length, at 141.7 kph, on off, Rachin Ravindra squeezes it down the deck. Carse sticks out his left hand in his follow-through and makes the stop.
13.3
1
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
This is on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell gets on his toes and turns it towards deep backward square leg for one more.
13.2
1
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
On a short of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra swipes across the line from the crease to the left of deep square leg for a run.
13.1
0
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
Honing in on the off-stump line, on a nagging length, Rachin Ravindra hangs back and stabs it down on the off side.
End Of The Over 13 : 57/3
9 Runs
- 112.1
- 412.2
- 012.3
- 412.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
D. Mitchell
19 (14)
R. Ravindra
5 (11)
G. Atkinson
6-0-34-0
12.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
On middle and leg, keeps it full, Daryl Mitchell gets his bat out in front to defend.
12.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
Attacking the stumps, on the fuller side, defended off the front foot by Mitchell.
12.4
4
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR Streaky! At 125.4 kph, width on offer on off, on a short of a length, Daryl Mitchell throws his bat at it. Gets an outside edge that goes low and beats the diving gully fielder to his left for a boundary.
12.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
Closer to the off-stump line, fuller as well, Daryl Mitchell gets behind the line and defends it well.
12.2
4
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Quality shot! Back of a length, on off, Daryl Mitchell gets on his toes and punches it with a high elbow. Gets it through covers for a boundary. The 50 comes up for New Zealand.
12.1
1
Gus Atkinson To Rachin Ravindra
In and around the off-stump line, on a length, Rachin looks to defend it right under his eyes. Ekes out an inside edge that goes wide of square leg for one.
End Of The Over 12 : 48/3
3 Runs
- 111.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 111.6
R. Ravindra
4 (10)
D. Mitchell
11 (9)
B. Carse
2-0-9-1
11.6
1
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
Too full, too straight, on the pads, Rachin Ravindra flicks it through square leg and picks up a single.
11.5
0
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
Hurls it full in length, on off, Rachin Ravindra lunges and firms the drive towards mid off. Chris Woakes dives to his left and cuts it off. He rolls over the ball in the process and has a grin on his face.
11.4
0
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
Angling in, on middle and leg, on a back of a length, tucked to mid-wicket off the back foot by Rachin.
11.3
0
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
From around the wicket, on a short of a good length, Rachin Ravindra waits back and dabs it down on the off side.
11.2
1
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Banged in short, over off and middle, Daryl Mitchell rides the bounce and pulls it down to deep fine leg for a single.
11.1
1
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
On the off-stump line, on a length, Rachin Ravindra lets the ball come to him and pushes it wide of cover for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 45/3
7 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 110.3
- 010.4
- 210.5
- 410.6
D. Mitchell
10 (8)
R. Ravindra
2 (5)
G. Atkinson
5-0-25-0
10.6
4
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Good shot! Gus keeps it full, around off, Daryl Mitchell gets a good stride in and just times the drive between cover and mid off for his second boundary.
10.5
2
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
Full and straight, attacking the stumps, Daryl Mitchell shows the full face of the bat and taps it down the ground. Beats the diving Ben Stokes at mid on to his left for a couple of runs.
10.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Daryl Mitchell
On a back of a length, on off, Daryl Mitchell stands tall and punches it to mid off.
10.3
1
Gus Atkinson To Rachin Ravindra
Angling into the pads, on a length, Rachin Ravindra flicks it wide of deep backward square leg for a single.
10.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Rachin Ravindra
On a good length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra plays inside the line of the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge.
10.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Rachin Ravindra
Change of ends for Gus! Goes wide of the crease on the around-the-wicket angle and gets the ball to nip away off the deck, on a good length, on off, Rachin Ravindra gets squared up while defending but manages to keep it out.
End Of The Over 10 : 38/3
6 Runs
- 19.1
- W 9.2
- 09.3
- 49.4
- 09.5
- 1 NB 9.6
- 09.6
D. Mitchell
4 (5)
R. Ravindra
1 (2)
B. Carse
1-0-6-1
9.6
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Oh, that could have gone anywhere! Hard length, just outside off, Daryl Mitchell tries to leave it as he shoulders his arms but he gets late as the ball takes the inside edge back onto his feet. He survives as it could have gone onto the stumps.
9.6
nb
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
On a good length, outside off, Daryl Mitchell lets it go to the keeper. The umpire has called it a No Ball for overstepping.
9.5
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Goes shorter this time, outside off, Daryl Mitchell doesn't offer any shot.
9.4
4
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Carved away towards the off side! Gets off the mark on the second ball! Brydon Carse bowls a fuller length, wide outside off, from over the wicket, going away, Daryl Mitchell gets enough room to slice it away wide of point for a boundary.
9.3
0
Brydon Carse To Daryl Mitchell
Greets with a bouncer, outside off, Daryl Mitchell ducks it with ease as the ball goes to the keeper.
Daryl Mitchell is the new man in.
9.2
W
Brydon Carse To Tom Latham OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A spectacular grab and Brydon Carse strikes in his first over! Carse hurls it full, on middle and leg, Latham tries to close the bat face and work it away on the leg side. The ball stops in the surface and it results in a leading edge that balloons to the right of the bowler. The ball almost gets past Carse in his follow-through. He sticks out his right hand while on the slide and manages to hold on.
9.1
1
Brydon Carse To Rachin Ravindra
Short of length, from over the wicket, around chest height, Rachin Ravindra dabs it to cover and takes a quick single to get off the mark.
End Of The Over 9 : 32/2
2 Runs
- 28.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
T. Latham
24 (34)
R. Ravindra
0 (1)
C. Woakes
5-1-12-2
8.6
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Full and outside off, goes straight on. Tom Latham leaves it alone.
8.5
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Beaten! On a length, just outside off, nips away at the last moment. Tom Latham prods at it as it sneaks past the outside edge.
8.4
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
On a length, just outside off. Tom Latham presses forward to play it towards cover.
8.3
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Slightly muted appeal for caught behind from the keeper and the bowler. Bowled full and just outside off, angling in. Tom Latham goes forward to defend but the ball holds its line and goes past the outside edge. The UltraEdge shows a murmur caused by the bat hitting the front pad.
8.2
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Back of a length, in and around the off stump. Tom Latham leaves it alone.
8.1
2
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Back of a length, outside off, nips in. Tom Latham punches it off the back foot towards cover to pick up a brace.
End Of The Over 8 : 30/2
5 Runs
- 47.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 07.6
R. Ravindra
0 (1)
T. Latham
22 (28)
G. Atkinson
4-0-18-0
7.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Rachin Ravindra
Ends with a short ball, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra gets beaten on the outside edge on his very first ball as he looks to defend it.
7.5
1
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
On a hard length, around middle, Tom Latham dabs it wide of cover and takes a quick run.
7.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
BEATEN! Back of a length, angling in, on top of off, Tom Latham tries to defend it with the full face of the bat but the ball nips away late to zip past the outside edge of the bat.
7.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Goes shorter this time, well outside off, Tom Latham doesn't offer any shot.
7.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
On a good length, outside off, Tom Latham gets beaten on the outside edge in trying to defend it.
7.1
4
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
FOUR! SHOT! Gus Atkinson goes fuller, from around the wicket, angling in, around middle, Tom Latham comes forward and plays with the straight bat to the right of mid on for a boundary. Probably a shot of the innings so far.
Rachin Ravindra walks out to bat now.
End Of The Over 7 : 25/2
4 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 1 LB 6.4
- 36.5
- W 6.6
K. Williamson
4 (16)
T. Latham
17 (23)
C. Woakes
4-1-10-2
6.6
W
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! And now Williamson goes! Bowled on a length, from wide of the crease on the over-the-wicket angle, with a scrambled seam, nips away off the pitch. Kane Williamson is already standing on the off stump and gets himself into a position that he has to play at it. The ball takes a faint outside edge and the keeper Ollie Pope completes a regulation catch in the end. New Zealand are 25/2.
6.5
3
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Slanting in from around the wicket, attacking the front pad, on the fuller side, Tom Latham leans and flicks it through mid-wicket. The batters run three.
6.4
lb
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, nips in. Kane Williamson tries to tuck it off the pads but misses. The ball thuds onto the pads and rolls over towards backward square leg. The batters run through for a leg bye!
6.3
0
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
Beaten! Bowled full and outside off, nips away with a scrambled seam. Kane Williamson pushes forward and gets beaten on the outside edge of the bat.
6.2
0
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
That took off from a length. Bowled fuller and just outside off, nips away. Takes off from that length. Kane Williamson prods at and fends it back down on the off side in the end.
6.1
0
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, bowled from wide of the crease, nips away. Kane Williamson stands tall and gets firmly behind it.
End Of The Over 6 : 21/1
4 Runs
- 15.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 35.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
T. Latham
14 (22)
K. Williamson
4 (11)
G. Atkinson
3-0-13-0
5.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Ends with a hard length ball, angling in, around middle, Tom Latham gets enough time because of the pace and tucks it to mid on.
5.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Comes around the wicket again, on length, on off, Tom Latham keeps it off with ease.
5.4
3
Gus Atkinson To Kane Williamson
Fuller, on off, Kane Williamson goes forward and plays a neat drive down the ground to left of bowler for three runs.
5.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Kane Williamson
OUCH! Good length, nips back in sharply, Kane Williamson gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the guard.
5.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Kane Williamson
Hard length, on seam, from over the wicket, angling in, Kane Williamson knows his off stump and lets it go to the keeper.
5.1
1
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Around the wicket, on a good length, on top of off, Tom Latham prods forward and taps it to point for a quick run.
End Of The Over 5 : 17/1
1 Runs
- 14.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
K. Williamson
1 (8)
T. Latham
13 (19)
C. Woakes
3-1-7-1
4.6
0
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
On a length and outside off. Kane Williamson defends it towards mid off but it comes off the toe end of the bat.
4.5
0
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
On a length, just outside off, goes straight on. Kane Williamson shoulders arms.
4.4
0
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
Much fuller this time, on the off stump, nips in. Kane Williamson gets behind it firmly and defends it back onto the ground.
4.3
0
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, just outside off, jags in. Kane Williamson stands tall and gets right behind it to defend it back onto the ground.
4.2
0
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
Swing and a miss! On a length, just outside off, goes straight on. Kane Williamson tries to pull it towards the leg side, instead, the ball sneaks underneath the horizontal bat.
4.1
1
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
On a length and just on the off stump, nips in. Tom Latham goes forward to defend, takes the inside edge and rolls over towards backward square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 16/1
1 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 13.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
K. Williamson
1 (3)
T. Latham
12 (18)
G. Atkinson
2-0-9-0
3.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Kane Williamson
Ends with a fuller ball, well outside off, Kane Williamson wants to play it to off side but gets the inner half of the bat to mid on.
3.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Kane Williamson
Hard length from over the wicket, just outside off, Kane Williamson keeps it off and lets out a big 'No'.
3.4
1
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
On a good length, on off, Tom Latham comes forward to defend it with the full face of the bat but only manages to get a thick inside edge. They get a single towards backward square leg.
3.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Goes slightly shorter this time, at chest height, Tom Latham keeps it down with ease.
3.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Hard length, on off, Tom Latham comes forward and blocks it.
3.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Starts from around the wicket, around middle, straightens up, Tom Latham leans and fends it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 3 : 15/1
6 Runs
- W 2.1
- 12.2
- 42.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 12.6
T. Latham
11 (14)
K. Williamson
1 (1)
C. Woakes
2-1-6-1
2.6
1
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
So nearly sneaked through! Full and slanting in, on off, Tom Latham looks to push it down the ground. Gets it off the inside edge and it rolls through square leg for one.
2.5
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Closer to the off-stump line, on a back of a length, left alone by Tom.
2.4
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Full and outside off, angling in. Tom Latham tucks it towards mid-wicket.
2.3
4
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
FOUR! Edged and it flies towards the boundary. Short and wide outside off, goes straight on. Tom Latham shuffles towards the line of the ball and goes hard on the cut. It flies over the slip cordon for a boundary.
2.2
1
Chris Woakes To Kane Williamson
A bit too straight, on the pads, on a back of a length, Kane Williamson hops and tucks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
Kane Williamson walks in at number 3.
2.1
W
Chris Woakes To Devon Conway OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! The woes continue for New Zealand. Coming in from around the wicket, Woakes bowls it full and just outside off stump, nips in. Devon Conway is trapped inside his crease and he is unsure which way the ball will go. He tries to play at it by getting his hands out in front. The ball comes back in, goes past the inside and just clips the off bail on its way.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/0
9 Runs
- 1 NB 1.1
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 2 NBLB 1.3
- 01.3
- 41.4
- 01.5
- 21.6
T. Latham
6 (10)
D. Conway
0 (4)
G. Atkinson
1-0-8-0
1.6
2
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Full and on the stumps, nips in. Tom Latham tucks it off the pads towards backward square leg for a brace.
1.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Angling in, on a nagging length, on middle, Tom Latham defends it out solidly.
1.4
4
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
FOUR! Easy pickings! Gus Atkinson goes shorter again but down the leg side, angles in from around the wicket, Tom Latham stays deep inside of the crease and watches the ball till the very end. Tickles it for a boundary towards deep fine leg.
1.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Tom Latham
Bowled fuller and on the middle stump, nips in. The ball holds in the wicket for a bit there. Tom Latham pushes at it. The ball takes the leading edge and falls short of cover.
1.3
nb+lb
Gus Atkinson To Devon Conway
NO BALL! Short of a length, around the waist, Devon Conway tries to keep it down but misses it and gets hit on the thigh pad. They get a leg bye as the ball rolls towards deep fine. Gus has overstepped again.
1.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Devon Conway
Goes fuller this time, wide outside off, Devon Conway lets it go to the keeper.
1.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Devon Conway
On a good length, around middle, Devon Conway tucks it to short leg.
1.1
nb
Gus Atkinson To Devon Conway
Starts from around the wicket, on a good length, outside off, Devon Conway doesn't offer any shot. The umpire has called it a No Ball for overstepping.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Gus Atkinson.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/0
0 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
T. Latham
0 (6)
D. Conway
0 (0)
C. Woakes
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Deviating away off the wicket, on a good length, outside off, left alone by Tom Latham.
0.5
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Back of a length, on the off stump. Tom Latham tries to tuck it towards the leg side. The ball angles in and beats him on the inside edge. Latham wears it on the pads.
0.4
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
On a length, just outside off, goes straight on. Tom Latham leaves it alone.
0.3
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Wayward down leg, bowled full and on middle, comes in towards the batter. Tom Latham tries to flick it but misses. Good take behind the stumps from Ollie Pope diving to his right.
0.2
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Full and outside off, goes straight on. Tom Latham leaves it alone.
0.1
0
Chris Woakes To Tom Latham
Beaten! Chris Woakes with a fresh new cherry, goes past the outside edge straight away. Bowled full and outside off, nips in. Tom Latham prods at it as it just goes past the outside edge.
0
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Match Info
- Venue Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Weather Overcast
- Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
- Result England beat New Zealand by 323 runs
- Player of the Match Harry Brook
- Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)
- Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
- Stumps: New Zealand 86/5 in 26.0 overs
- Drinks: New Zealand 53/1 in 14.0 overs
- New Zealand 50/1 in 12.4 overs
- Referral 1 (11.4 ovs): ENG against K Williamson (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 3, ENG: 2)
- Innings Break: England 280/10 in 54.4 overs
- Referral 3 (53.4 ovs): NZ against C Woakes (Caught) Successful (NZ: 2, ENG: 3)
- B Carse dropped on 8 by G Phillips in 53.3 overs
- Tea: England 259/7 in 52.1 overs
- England 250/6 in 48.3 overs
- Drinks: England 217/5 in 39.1 overs
- H Brook 8th Test hundred: 100 runs in 91 balls (9x4) (5x6)
- England 201/4 in 37.0 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 150 off 142 balls between H Brook (86) and O Pope (53)
- Referral 2 (35.3 ovs): NZ against O Pope (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, ENG: 3)
- O Pope 15th Test fifty: 50 runs in 65 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- Referral 1 (29.6 ovs): NZ against O Pope (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 3, ENG: 3) (Retained)
- England 152/4 in 29.2 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 97 balls between H Brook (55) and O Pope (39)
- Lunch: England 124/4 in 26.0 overs
- H Brook Test fifty: 50 runs in 47 balls (5x4) (2x6)
- England 50/4 in 21.2 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 37 balls between H Brook (28) and O Pope (19)
- Drinks: England 43/4 in 12.5 overs
- Stumps: England 378/5 in 76.0 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between J Root (13) and B Stokes (34)
- England 350/5 in 70.5 overs
- J Root Test fifty: 50 runs in 76 balls (4x4) (0x6)
- England 300/3 in 61.0 overs
- Drinks: England 295/3 in 60.0 overs
- H Brook 10th Test fifty: 52 runs in 56 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Referral 4 (55.5 ovs): NZ against J Root (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 0, ENG: 3)
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 66 balls between J Root (19) and H Brook (31)
- England 250/3 in 50.1 overs
- Referral 3 (45.4 ovs): NZ against H Brook (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 1, ENG: 3) (Retained)
- Tea: England 215/3 in 43.0 overs
- Referral 2 (38.3 ovs): NZ against J Root (Caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 1, ENG: 3)
- Drinks: England 161/1 in 30.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 150 off 167 balls between B Duckett (70) and J Bethell (74)
- B Duckett 13th Test fifty: 50 runs in 59 balls (4x4) (1x6)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 103 off 112 balls between B Duckett (47) and J Bethell (55)
- J Bethell 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 52 balls (7x4) (2x6)
- England 100/1 in 17.4 overs
- Lunch: England 82/1 in 15.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 58 balls between B Duckett (24) and J Bethell (28)
- B Duckett dropped on 22 by T Blundell in 8.1 overs
- England 50/1 in 8.1 overs
- Referral 1 (2.2 ovs): NZ against J Bethell (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, ENG: 3)
- Innings Break: New Zealand 125/10 in 34.5 overs
- Referral 2 (34.5 ovs): T Southee against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, ENG: 2)
- New Zealand 102/7 in 31.3 overs
- New Zealand 251/8 in 51.5 overs
- T Blundell 5th Test hundred: 101 runs in 96 balls (12x4) (4x6)
- New Zealand 205/6 in 44.2 overs
- Tea: New Zealand 199/6 in 44.0 overs
- 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between T Blundell (26) and N Smith (24)
- New Zealand 153/6 in 36.3 overs
- T Blundell Test fifty: 50 runs in 56 balls (5x4) (2x6)
- Tom Blundell completes 2000 runs in Test
- Drinks: New Zealand 106/4 in 31.0 overs
- New Zealand 100/4 in 28.3 overs
- T Blundell dropped on 0 by J Bethell in 15.5 overs
- Lunch: New Zealand 59/4 in 14.1 overs
- Rain Stoppage: New Zealand 59/4 in 14.1 overs
- New Zealand 53/3 in 12.2 overs
- Innings Break: England 427/6 dec in 82.3 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 100 off 79 balls between J Root (46) and B Stokes (49)
- J Root 36th Test hundred: 102 runs in 127 balls (10x4) (0x6)
- New ball taken: England 410/5 in 80.4 overs
- England 400/5 in 79.3 overs
- B Stokes dropped on 39 by M Henry in 77.4 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson NZ | 395 | 65.83 |
| Kane Williamson NZ | 395 | 65.83 |
| Harry Brook ENG | 350 | 70.00 |
| Harry Brook ENG | 350 | 70.00 |
| Jacob Bethell ENG | 260 | 52.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Brydon Carse ENG | 18 | 3.55 |
| Matt Henry NZ | 15 | 4.07 |
| Gus Atkinson ENG | 12 | 3.27 |
| William O'Rourke NZ | 10 | 4.94 |
| Shoaib Bashir ENG | 8 | 4.75 |
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