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NZ vs ENG, 2024 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
Seddon Park, Hamilton , Dec 14, 2024
New Zealand New Zealand
347&453
England England
143&234 (47.2)
New Zealand beat England by 423 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Mitchell Santner
  • Player of the Series
    Harry Brook
Right then, that is it from this game and the series as well. England have taken the series 2-1 but New Zealand finishes on a high here at Seddon Park. Now, the beautiful Crowe-Thorpe trophy is handed over to the English skipper, Ben Stokes. He joins his teammates and lifts it with them. They also pose for some team photographs with the Winner's banner. Next up for New Zealand is a two-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. The first game will be played on 28th December, Saturday. England have a longer break and will travel to India for a white-ball tour in January 2025. However, you can just switch tabs to enjoy all the action from the 3rd Test between Australia and India. Until next time, cheers and goodbye!
Now the moment everyone was waiting for here in Hamilton. Sir Richard Hadlee gives a wonderful speech and presents a beautiful memento to Tim Southee for his services to New Zealand in Test cricket. It is a very emotional moment for Southee as he walks up to share a few words. He starts by thanking Sir Richard Hadlee and then congratulates England for winning the series and playing some exceptional cricket. He then thanks his teammates and New Zealand cricket for everything they have done throughout these 17 years. Southee thanks his family and says without their sacrifices, he could not have achieved anything. Ends by thanking the fans for showing all the love to him.
Ben Stokes, the captain of England starts off by saying that he still stands by the decision that he made at the toss. Adds that they created chances on day one but couldn't capitalise on them. Further mentions that the New Zealand batters dug deep and credit where it is due. Talking about the batting aspect, he says that spending time at the crease was a crucial part. Bowlers hitting the hard length were making it difficult for the batters to cope. Adds that he is not happy to end the series on a disappointing note but is happy to have won the series. Concludes by saying that the players want to come out and win every game for England, obviously but are disappointed to have ended it like this and are happy beating New Zealand at their home.
Tom Latham, the victorious skipper of New Zealand says that it is very good to finish the series on high, the first couple of games weren’t good for them but they came back and won this game with good preparation. Adds that they lost the first game from a good position where they as a team couldn’t capitalize and thus as a team, they gave more attention to making big partnerships. Mentions that he thinks that bowling in the right areas helped them in taking the wickets. He is emotional for Tim Southee as he has loved playing with him over the years. Concludes by congratulating him on his retirement and wishes him to do good in his life.
Harry Brook is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for scoring 350 runs in three Tests. He says that he likes playing in New Zealand as it opens up different areas for him as he likes the bounce and helps him score all across the ground. Further mentions that he just puts his head down and works hard and looks to do the job at hand.
Mitchell Santner is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his all-round brilliance in this game (125 runs and 7 wickets). He says that he is very happy and satisfied with this win for New Zealand. Adds that he tried to bowl slower and in long spells to keep England out of the game, especially by making batters play to take wickets. Mentions that his role is very simple - to keep one end and bowl on tighter lines and the big boys will do the job from the other end. Concludes that he is emotional as Tim Southee is retiring from the game today.
... Presentation Time ...
Despite losing the first session to rain, New Zealand seized control of the game, extending their lead to a monumental 658. Kane Williamson was the star of Day 3, smashing a magnificent century - his fifth in a row at Seddon Park while Rachin Ravindra narrowly missed a fifty. The Kiwis dominated the second session, piling on 138 runs to take their lead close to 500. In the final session, they unleashed an all-out assault, with Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, and Tom Blundell hammering quick runs. England’s bowlers toiled in vain, and their batters fared no better, losing both openers cheaply in their colossal chase.
Mitchell Santner and William O'Rourke added crucial late runs to push New Zealand near 350 before England broke through. Zak Crawley’s explosive start was undone by Matt Henry’s fiery double strike, while Joe Root and Jacob Bethell steadied briefly before William O'Rourke’s brilliant spell dismantled England. Mitchell Santner and Henry cleaned up the tail, giving the Kiwis a massive 204-run lead. Batting again, New Zealand showed intent as Will Young smashed a quick fifty, and Kane Williamson anchored with a classy half-century. Ending the day with a commanding 340-run lead, the Kiwis were firmly in control heading into Day 3!
After being asked to bat first, New Zealand dominated the morning session, racing to 93/0 as Tom Latham and Will Young frustrated England with a solid opening stand. Despite extra bounce on offer, England’s bowlers lacked rhythm and luck. After Lunch, England fought back, dismissing Young early and removing Latham for a classy 63, though not before Ben Duckett dropped him twice. Kane Williamson added flair, but Brydon Carse’s late strike before Tea halted the hosts’ momentum. The final session saw England roar back, with Matthew Potts sparking a Kiwi collapse from 185/3 to 212/6. However, Mitchell Santner’s gritty fifty and Tim Southee’s fireworks, including three massive sixes, powered New Zealand past 300, setting the stage for an electrifying Day 2!
The first session of Day 4 was a hard-fought battle for New Zealand as they toiled to break England’s overnight partnership. Joe Root and Jacob Bethell kept the scoreboard ticking with impressive stroke play, both reaching well-earned fifties. However, the Kiwis struck when it mattered most - Mitchell Santner got the breakthrough by dismissing Root, and William O'Rourke chipped in with the wicket of Harry Brook. In the second session, England’s aggressive approach couldn’t withstand the sustained pressure despite Gus Atkinson's quick-fire 43, and it didn’t take long for New Zealand to close out the game. Fittingly, Santner - who was at the heart of the action throughout and finished with four wickets, leading his team to a commanding victory.
A perfect sendoff to TIMOTHY GRANT SOUTHEE! He bids adieu to Test cricket with New Zealand wrapping up their biggest victory ever in this format. They have completely dismantled England by a huge margin of 423 runs. Southee leads the team out of the field, receiving applause from each and everyone present in the crowd. He finishes his Test career with 391 wickets and 98 sixes (Same as Chris Gayle) in 107 matches. One of the greats to play this game and a fairytale ending for him as well.
47.2
W
Mitchell Santner To Brydon Carse OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! This one is bowled quicker and flatter, outside off. Brydon Carse premeditates stepping out of the crease but gets beaten on the outside edge as he fails to reach it. Tom Blundell behind the stumps does the rest of the job. That is that for England as Ben Stokes will not come out to bat. NEW ZEALAND WIN BY 423 RUNS!
47.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Brydon Carse
Slower through the air, outside off, turning away. Brydon Carse pulls it from outside off stump towards cow corner. Does not take the run.
End Of The Over 47 : 234/8
3 Runs
  • 146.1
  • 046.2
  • 246.3
  • 046.4
  • 046.5
  • 046.6
S. Bashir
2 (6)
B. Carse
11 (10)
M. Henry
13-1-62-2
46.6
0
Matt Henry To Shoaib Bashir
Ends with a full ball, on the pads, Shoaib Bashir flicks it to mid-wicket for no run.
46.5
0
Matt Henry To Shoaib Bashir
BEATEN! Hard length, just outside off, straightens off the deck, Shoaib Bashir gets beaten on the outside edge in trying to defend it with the full face of the bat as the ball zips past the off stump.
46.4
0
Matt Henry To Shoaib Bashir
A good yorker at the toes, Shoaib Bashir digs it out back to the bowler.
46.3
2
Matt Henry To Shoaib Bashir
This time he connects it and takes a couple of runs! Good length, around middle, angles in, Shoaib Bashir lofts it with the straight bat over the head of mid on for two runs.
46.2
0
Matt Henry To Shoaib Bashir
A swing and a miss! Short of a length, around middle, nips back in, Shoaib Bashir comes down the track to heave it with the horizontal bat but misses it as the ball goes to the keeper.
46.1
1
Matt Henry To Brydon Carse
Good length, outside off, from over the wicket, Brydon Carse makes room to slice hard wide of cover for a single.
End Of The Over 46 : 231/8
4 Runs
  • 045.1
  • 445.2
  • W 45.3
  • 045.4
  • W 45.5
  • 045.6
S. Bashir
0 (1)
B. Carse
10 (9)
M. Santner
14-1-85-3
45.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Shoaib Bashir
Flighted, full and around off, Shoaib Bashir pushes it towards covers.
Shoaib Bashir walks out to bat now. He is the last man in as Ben Stokes will not come out to bat due to his injury.
45.5
W
Mitchell Santner To Matthew Potts OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AT LONG OFF! Matthew Potts departs in just two balls! Mitchell Santner gives flight to the full ball, around off, from around the wicket, turns away. Matthew Potts wants to go for a lofted shot down the ground but doesn't get the elevation. The ball goes in the air high and Tim Southee takes an easy catch at long off. Eight down for England and New Zealand is just two away from a mighty win.
45.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Matthew Potts
Full and outside off, turning away. Matthew Potts looks to drive but is beaten on the outside edge.
Matthew Potts comes out to the middle now.
45.3
W
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Gus Atkinson's vigil ends finally. This one is bowled short and slower through the air. Gus Atkinson moves back and tries to punch it away but slices this one up in the air towards sweeper covers where Glenn Phillips runs in a slight bit to complete that catch. Atkinson departs after a quick-fire knock and England are seven down now.
45.2
4
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
FOUR! Where did that come from? Bowled full and on middle stump. Gus Atkinson premeditates the reverse sweep and plays it past slip fielder as the ball races towards deep third fence for a boundary.
45.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Floated up, outside off, turning away. Gus Atkinson takes a shy at it with a horizontal bat but misses.
End Of The Over 45 : 227/6
5 Runs
  • 144.1
  • 044.2
  • 044.3
  • 444.4
  • 044.5
  • 044.6
B. Carse
10 (9)
G. Atkinson
39 (38)
M. Henry
12-1-59-2
44.6
0
Matt Henry To Brydon Carse
A litlle bit of mix-up in running between the wickets but both are safe! A slower loopy ball, wide outside off, Brydon Carse reaches out to play wide of cover and runs off for a quick single. The fielder is quick enough to jump onto that and throws at the striker's end in no time. Carse just comes back in time.
44.5
0
Matt Henry To Brydon Carse
A play and a miss! Good length, around leg, Brydon Carse swings again hard but misses the line as the ball goes to the keeper.
44.4
4
Matt Henry To Brydon Carse
FOUR! EDGED AND A BOUNDARY! Back of a length, around middle and leg from over the wicket, nips back in sharply as the ball climbs onto the batter. Brydon Carse comes down the track to heave it down the ground but gets a thick outside edge that flies over the head of the first slip fielder for a boundary.
44.3
0
Matt Henry To Brydon Carse
Hard length, around off, angles in, Brydon Carse goes deep in the crease and blocks it with ease to off side.
44.2
0
Matt Henry To Brydon Carse
Short of a length, around leg, Brydon Carse is taking the guard of leg stump and he makes room to defend it with the full face of the bat to cover.
44.1
1
Matt Henry To Gus Atkinson
Hard length, around middle, nips back in, Gus Atkinson tucks it wide of deep fine for a single on the first ball.
End Of The Over 44 : 222/6
7 Runs
  • 043.1
  • 043.2
  • 043.3
  • 143.4
  • 043.5
  • 643.6
B. Carse
6 (4)
G. Atkinson
38 (37)
M. Santner
13-1-81-1
43.6
6
Mitchell Santner To Brydon Carse
SIX! Brydon Carse deposits it straight back. Bowled full and on off stump. Brydon Carse goes forward and lofts it handsomely over the long on fence for a biggie!
43.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Brydon Carse
Flighted, full, outside off, turns away, Brydon Carse goes on his knees to slog sweep it but misses it completely as the ball goes to the keeper who dislodges the bails but the batter is inside in the crease.
43.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
In the air...but lands safely in the middle! Bowled full and slower through the air. Gus Atkinson slices it up in the air as fielders run in from all side, halfway of sweeper cover. The batters run through for a single.
43.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Change up. Quicker, flatter, on middle, goes on with the arm. Gus Atkinson defends it off the front foot back towards the bowler.
43.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Floated up again, wide outside off, turning away. Gus Atkinson plays it towards cover.
43.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Slower, fuller and outside off, turning away. Gus Atkinson looks to reach at it, takes the bottom edge and drops short of the slip fielder.
End Of The Over 43 : 215/6
0 Runs
  • 042.1
  • 042.2
  • 042.3
  • W 42.4
  • 042.5
  • 042.6
B. Carse
0 (2)
G. Atkinson
37 (33)
M. Henry
11-1-54-2
42.6
0
Matt Henry To Brydon Carse
OUCH! That must have hurt quite a bit. Banged in short, angled towards Brydon Carse as he looks to sway away but hits him on the arms.
42.5
0
Matt Henry To Brydon Carse
Dropped short, angled towards the batter. Brydon Carse looks to charge at it first up but has to sway away from the line at the end.
Brydon Carse walks to now.
42.4
W
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! GONE! Matt Henry has his man this time! He serves this on a good length, around middle, nips back in from over the wicket, Ollie Pope sets up to play a reverse scoop but gets beaten on the line of the ball. The ball sneaks through the outside edge of the bat and shatters the stumps. Sixth down for England in this long chase. Matt Henry is pumped up and so are his teammates.
42.3
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
BEATEN! Hard length, just outside off, straightens up off the deck, Ollie Pope gets beaten on the outside edge in trying to block it out.
42.2
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
Short of a length, around off, Ollie Pope comes down the track to keeps it down to cover with ease.
42.1
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
Comes from over the wicket, back of a length, sticks to the surface, and takes an extra bounce, Ollie Pope gets surprised in trying to defend it as the ball hits him on the shoulder of the bat and goes nowhere.
End Of The Over 42 : 215/5
14 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 641.2
  • 441.3
  • 441.4
  • 041.5
  • 041.6
G. Atkinson
37 (33)
O. Pope
17 (32)
M. Santner
12-1-74-1
41.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
On a nagging length, around middle, turns away, from around the wicket, Gus Atkinson fends it to mid-wicket from the front foot.
41.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Quicker, flatter outside leg, goes straight on. Gus Atkinson looks to flick it but misses and tries to balance himself as the keeper collects.
41.4
4
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
FOUR! And another! Full and outside off, turning away. Gus Atkinson leans on and plays a lofted drive towards the sweeper cover fence as it goes on the bounce for a boundary.
41.3
4
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
FOUR! Gus Atkinson turning it on. Bowled full and outside off, goes on with the arm. Gus Atkinson lofts it over long off fence as it goes on the bounce for a boundary.
41.2
6
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
SIX! That is a lusty blow! Goes fuller, on middle, goes straight on. Gus Atkinson muscles it over the long on fence for a biggie!
41.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Full and outside off, turning away. Gus Atkinson stands tall and defends it back towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 41 : 201/5
1 Runs
  • 040.1
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 140.4
  • 040.5
  • 040.6
O. Pope
17 (32)
G. Atkinson
23 (27)
M. Henry
10-0-54-1
40.6
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
BEATEN! Hard length, around middle, seaming in sharply, Ollie Pope takes a step forward to slice away in the cover region but gets beaten on the bottom edge as he plays with the horizontal bat. The ball sails through to the keeper. Just a single off the over.
40.5
0
Matt Henry To Ollie Pope
Goes fuller this time, around middle, nips back in, Ollie Pope comes forward and plays out to mid on.
40.4
1
Matt Henry To Gus Atkinson
Back of a length, around middle and leg, angling in, Gus Atkinson tucks it to square leg for a single.
40.3
0
Matt Henry To Gus Atkinson
Good length, around off, Gus Atkinson keeps it to cover with the straight bat.
40.2
0
Matt Henry To Gus Atkinson
Hard length, around middle, nips back in, Gus Atkinson blocks it with the full face of the bat to cover.
40.1
0
Matt Henry To Gus Atkinson
Starts from over the wicket, back of a length, around off, angles in, Gus Atkinson comes forward and fends it back to the bowler with ease.
Matt Henry to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 40 : 200/5
7 Runs
  • 239.1
  • 039.2
  • 139.3
  • 4 B 39.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
O. Pope
17 (30)
G. Atkinson
22 (23)
M. Santner
11-1-60-1
39.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Tossed up, around off, Ollie Pope comes forward and flicks it to mid on for no run.
39.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Floated up, on off, drifting in. Ollie Pope lunges forward to defend.
39.4
b
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
FOUR BYES! Beats everyone. Drifting onto leg stump, goes straight on. Ollie Pope misses his shot and blinds the keeper as well as it goes through towards the boundary cushions. 200 up for England!
39.3
1
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Fuller and on off stump. Gus Atkinson drives it down towards mid on.
39.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Full and on the off stump. Gus Atkinson defends if back towards the bowler.
39.1
2
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Starts off with a full and wide one, outside off, drifting in, turns away. Gus Atkinson leans on and drives it towards point and picks up a brace as the fielder just pulls it back in right at the ropes.
We are back for the second session! The Kiwis are in a huddle just outside the circle and this could be the last-ever huddle for Tim Southee with his team. Gus Atkinson and Ollie Pope will resume the batting for England. New Zealand going with spin as Mitchell Santner will start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ...
New Zealand had to work hard in the morning session as England kept scoring briskly while chasing the massive target. Mitchell Santner broke through by dismissing Root, who had earlier been dropped by Tom Latham, while William O'Rourke's fiery spell accounted for Harry Brook. Jacob Bethell attacked with intent, but a smart bowling change saw Tim Southee use his experience to lure him into a false shot. While England remains relentless, the Kiwis will look to capitalize on chances and wrap things up before the final day. Join us at 12.40 am GMT for the post-Lunch session!
England made rapid progress in the morning session, with overnight batters Joe Root and Jacob Bethell showcasing both resilience and a keen eye for scoring opportunities. Both players brought up their half-centuries, but Root fell shortly after the drinks break, followed soon by Harry Brook. Bethell, however, continued his aggressive approach, even weathering a fiery spell from William O'Rourke. His attacking intent ultimately proved costly, as he was dismissed for a well-made 76. After, that, Ollie Pope and Gus Atkinson scored a flurry of boundaries towards the end of the session and managed to get through it unscathed.
SESSION SUMMARY - 175 runs and 3 wickets in 33 overs! An extended session was played to make up for the overs lost on Day 3. While England scored at a brisk pace, the Kiwis will be pleased with their efforts, having sent half of England’s lineup back to the pavilion. The visitors have managed to cut the target down to 465 runs but now rely heavily on Ollie Pope, the only recognised batter left and the tail, especially with Ben Stokes likely unavailable due to the injury he sustained on Day 3.
End Of The Over 39 : 193/5
6 Runs
  • 038.1
  • 138.2
  • 138.3
  • 038.4
  • 438.5
  • 038.6
O. Pope
17 (27)
G. Atkinson
19 (20)
T. Southee
8-1-34-2
38.6
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Full and outside off, goes straight on. Ollie Pope is right behind it and defends it back towards the bowler. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 4!
38.5
4
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
FOUR! Driven beautifully. On a good length, outside off, inviting the drive. Ollie Pope goes confidently to the front foot and drives it past cover as it races towards the sweeper cover fence.
38.4
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
On a length, way outside off. Ollie Pope chops it down towards backward point.
38.3
1
Tim Southee To Gus Atkinson
Banged in short, angled towards the batter. Gus Atkinson is not able to control his pull as it goes on the bounce towards the long leg fielder. The batters come through for a single.
38.2
1
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
On a length, just outside off. Ollie Pope drives it towards the left of mid on for a single.
38.1
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Fuller and on off, nips in. Ollie Pope flicks it off his legs towards mid-wicket
End Of The Over 38 : 187/5
0 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 037.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
G. Atkinson
18 (19)
O. Pope
12 (22)
M. Santner
10-1-57-1
37.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Loopy, full and on middle and leg, Gus Atkinson knocks it towards mid on.
37.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Flighted, full and on middle, Gus Atkinson blocks it out.
37.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
BEAUTY! Flatter, full and on off, drifts in and then turns away. Gus Atkinson plays down the wrong line as the ball sneaks past the outside edge and just goes over the off pole.
37.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
On a good length, on off peg. Gus Atkinson gets his head over the ball and defends it back down onto the ground.
37.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Flatter, quicker on middle. Gus Atkinson goes forward to defend it back towards the bowler.
37.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Fuller and pushed through on middle. Gus Atkinson misses his flick off his pads.
End Of The Over 37 : 187/5
6 Runs
  • 136.1
  • 436.2
  • 036.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 136.6
G. Atkinson
18 (13)
O. Pope
12 (22)
T. Southee
7-1-28-2
36.6
1
Tim Southee To Gus Atkinson
Full and outside off, angling in. Gus Atkinson chops it down towards mid-wicket for a single.
36.5
0
Tim Southee To Gus Atkinson
On a length, just outside off. Gus Atkinson defends it back down.
36.4
0
Tim Southee To Gus Atkinson
Fuller and outside off stump. Gus Atkinson drives it towards mid on.
36.3
0
Tim Southee To Gus Atkinson
Good length, outside off. Gus Atkinson chops it on his thigh guard.
36.2
4
Tim Southee To Gus Atkinson
FOUR! That went very close to the leg stump. Full and outside off, goes straight on. Gus Atkinson goes for a drive, takes the inside edge and french cuts it towards deep fine leg as it just goes inches away from leg stump.
36.1
1
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
On a length, just outside off. Ollie Pope gets towards the line of the ball and cuts it towards deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 36 : 181/5
13 Runs
  • 135.1
  • 035.2
  • 435.3
  • 035.4
  • 435.5
  • 435.6
G. Atkinson
13 (8)
O. Pope
11 (21)
M. Santner
9-0-57-1
35.6
4
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
FOUR! Dropped short and given full treatment. Short and on middle, goes straight on. Gus Atkinson rocks back and pulls it deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.
35.5
4
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
FOUR! Now to the other side of the cover fielder. Bowls it full and outside off, turning away. Gus Atkinson drives it towards the right of cover fielder and picks up another boundary.
35.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Quicker and flatter, sliding on the off stump. Gus Atkinson it from inside his crease back down.
35.3
4
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
FOUR! Bit uppish but goes in the gap! Bowled full and outside off, turning away. Gus Atkinson drives it towards the left of cover fielder as the ball races towards the sweeper cover fence.
35.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Gus Atkinson
Floated up, on middle, drifting in. Gus Atkinson tucks it towards mid-wicket.
35.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Full and outside off, turning away. Ollie Pope drives it towards cover-point and is off for a quick single.
End Of The Over 35 : 168/5
2 Runs
  • W 34.1
  • 034.2
  • 134.3
  • 034.4
  • 134.5
  • 034.6
G. Atkinson
1 (3)
O. Pope
10 (20)
T. Southee
6-1-22-2
34.6
0
Tim Southee To Gus Atkinson
Almost another for Tim Southee! He lands this on a good length and on off, jags back in sharply. Gus Atkinson gets cut in half as he slashes his bat at it. The ball whizzes past the inside edge and just over the stumps.
34.5
1
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Pitched up and around off, Ollie Pope pushes it through covers for a run.
34.4
0
Tim Southee To Ollie Pope
Short of length and outside off, Ollie Pope cuts it to point.
34.3
1
Tim Southee To Gus Atkinson
Back of a length and on middle, Gus Atkinson pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
34.2
0
Tim Southee To Gus Atkinson
Fuller and on middle, Gus Atkinson knocks it towards the bowler.
No signs of Ben Stokes as Gus Atkinson comes out to the middle now.
34.1
W
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Tim Southee comes back and strikes immediately! This one is bowled full and way outside off, and goes straight on. Jacob Bethell premeditates stepping out of his crease and looks to slash it over deep backward point fence. However, he has to reach out for it and gets no control over the shot. He ends up slicing it in the air towards Glenn Phillips who just runs towards his left a couple of yards and swallows it comfortably. England lose half their side now!
Tim Southee comes back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 34 : 166/4
4 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 133.4
  • 133.5
  • 233.6
O. Pope
9 (18)
J. Bethell
76 (95)
M. Santner
8-0-44-1
33.6
2
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Goes short and outside off, Ollie Pope cuts it towards deep point where a rare midfield from Glenn Phillips allows the second run.
33.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Slows it up, full and on off, Jacob Bethell strides out and taps it to the off side for a quick run.
33.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Tossed up, full and around off, Ollie Pope lunges and pushes it through covers for a single.
33.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Flighted, full and on middle, Ollie Pope strides out to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
33.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Floated, full and on middle, Ollie Pope tucks it towards mid-wicket.
33.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Flatter, short and on leg, Ollie Pope misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 33 : 162/4
18 Runs
  • 432.1
  • 432.2
  • 132.3
  • 132.4
  • 432.5
  • 4 B 32.6
J. Bethell
75 (94)
O. Pope
6 (13)
W. O'Rourke
12-5-37-1
32.6
b
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
FOUR BYES! Banged in short a bit too much. Jacob Bethell gets away from the line of the ball. Tom Blundell jumps up, tries his best to get at it but to no avail. The ball flies over him and goes onto the fine leg fence.
32.5
4
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Full and on middle, nips in. Jacob Bethell picks it off his pads and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.
32.4
1
William O'Rourke To Ollie Pope
Bowled back of a length, just outside off. Ollie Pope guides it towards backward point.
32.3
1
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Banged in short, angled towards the batter, goes inward further. Jacob Bethell is cramped up for room as he swivels and looks to pull and lobs up towards backward square leg. The batters come through for a single.
32.2
4
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! And again! Goes short again, outside off. Jacob Bethell gets on top of the bounce and cuts it past point this time and picks up another boundary. 150 up for England!
32.1
4
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Coming in from around the wicket, bowled back of a length, nips away. Jacob Bethell guides it off the full face of the bat past gully and picks up another boundary.
End Of The Over 32 : 144/4
4 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 431.5
  • 031.6
O. Pope
5 (12)
J. Bethell
62 (89)
M. Santner
7-0-40-1
31.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Sliding onto off, from outside off. Ollie Pope goes forward to defend it firmly.
31.5
4
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Full and outside off, drifting in. Ollie Pope takes it on the full, leans on and drives it towards sweeper cover boundary.
31.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Fuller and outside off, turns away. Ollie Pope lunges forward to defend.
31.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Beaten! Full and outside off, grips and turns away. Ollie Pope lunges forward to defend as it goes past the outside edge.
31.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Pulls back the length a bit. Ollie Pope taps it towards backward square leg.
31.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Full and on off stump, goes straight on. Ollie Pope drives it square towards point.
End Of The Over 31 : 140/4
0 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
J. Bethell
62 (89)
O. Pope
1 (6)
W. O'Rourke
11-5-23-1
30.6
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Hard length and on the sixth stump line, shapes away, Jacob Bethell guides it off the outer half of the bat towards third slip again. Maiden over!
30.5
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Back of a length and on middle, angles into the body of the batter with pace. Jacob Bethell fails to work it away and takes one on his ribs.
30.4
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Goes fuller this time, on middle, angles in sharply, Jacob Bethell misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. A stifled appeal for LBW, but turned down.
30.3
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Good length and just around off, holds its line, Jacob Bethell stays back to play at it but gets an outside edge. It rolls wide of third slip where Tim Southee dives to his right to make a good stop.
30.2
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Short of a length and outside off, Jacob Bethell leaves it alone.
30.1
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Some chin music! William O'Rourke bangs in a bouncer at 146.3 clicks, on middle, angling in. Jacob Bethell sways away from it well.
End Of The Over 30 : 140/4
7 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 129.2
  • 4 B 29.3
  • 029.4
  • 129.5
  • 129.6
J. Bethell
62 (83)
O. Pope
1 (6)
M. Santner
6-0-36-1
29.6
1
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Looped up, full and on off, Jacob Bethell drives it towards extra covers where Kane Williamson dives to his right but fumbles a bit. It allows the batter to steal a run.
29.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Tossed up, full and on off, Ollie Pope reaches out for it and pushes it with one hand towards extra covers for a run.
29.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
Flighted, full and around off, Ollie Pope strides out and guides it towards point.
29.3
b
Mitchell Santner To Ollie Pope
FOUR BYES! That beats everyone! Quicker, short and on middle, drifts into the leg side. Ollie Pope leaves it alone and Tom Blundell also fails to stop it as the ball runs to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
29.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Flatter, short and on leg, angling in. Jacob Bethell moves back to play at it but gets an inside edge just past short leg for a single.
29.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Floated, short and on off, Jacob Bethell stays back and pushes it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 29 : 133/4
0 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • W 28.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 028.6
O. Pope
0 (3)
J. Bethell
60 (80)
W. O'Rourke
10-4-23-1
28.6
0
William O'Rourke To Ollie Pope
Oh..that's nasty! William O'Rourke steams in and bangs this one into the pitch, does not bounce that much. Ollie Pope ducks under very early and takes his eyes away from the ball. He takes a hard blow on his biceps and looks a bit shaken up here.
28.5
0
William O'Rourke To Ollie Pope
Touch fuller and around off, keeps low, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.
28.4
0
William O'Rourke To Ollie Pope
A big shout for LBW, but turned down! This one looks close but New Zealand take the review here. William O'Rourke lands this on a good length and on middle at 153 clicks. angles in too. Ollie Pope steps across to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that it is just clipping the leg pole. The umpire's call saves Pope!
Ollie Pope walks out to bat now.
28.3
W
William O'Rourke To Harry Brook OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! William O'Rourke strikes! He deserved this wicket and the in-form Harry Brook falls cheaply again in this Test. This is back of a length and just on off, takes off viciously. Harry Brook tries to ride the bounce but fails to do so. He loses his bottom hand and only manages to fend it straight into the hands of Daryl Mitchell at first slip who makes no mistake. England four down now and still needs 525 runs to win!
28.2
0
William O'Rourke To Harry Brook
Fuller one and on middle, angling in, Harry Brook knocks it towards mid on.
28.1
0
William O'Rourke To Harry Brook
Rash shot! Back of a length and around off, Harry Brook backs away and slashes hard at it but misses.
End Of The Over 28 : 133/3
11 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 127.2
  • 427.3
  • 427.4
  • 027.5
  • 227.6
J. Bethell
60 (80)
H. Brook
1 (3)
M. Santner
5-0-33-1
27.6
2
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Floated and on leg, Jacob Bethell goes down, takes it on the full and paddles it. It goes aerially but over short leg. The fielder in the deep runs to his left to cut it out as the batters take two.
27.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Flighted, full and on off, Jacob Bethell pushes it towards covers.
27.4
4
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! TWO IN TWO! Mitchell Santner drags his length back and around off. Jacob Bethell this time moves back on the back foot and cuts it away wide of deep point for another boundary.
27.3
4
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Nice shot! Flatter, full and on off. Jacob Bethell gets down low and transfers his weight on the front foot to drill it through extra covers for a boundary.
27.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Harry Brook
Harry Brook avoids the dreaded pair! Floated, full and on off, Harry Brook steers it towards point for a quick single.
27.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Harry Brook
Tossed up, full and on middle, Harry Brook prods forward and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 27 : 122/3
0 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
J. Bethell
50 (76)
H. Brook
0 (1)
W. O'Rourke
9-3-23-0
26.6
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Ends the over with a bouncer, on middle, Jacob Bethell ducks under it. Maiden over!
26.5
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Good length and just outside off, holds its line, Jacob Bethell leaves it alone.
26.4
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Beaten again! William O'Rourke bowls this on a hard length and around off, shaping away. Jacob Bethell once again tries to play at it away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
26.3
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Swing and a miss! Fuller and well outside off, Jacob Bethell goes chasing after it and throws his bat but fails to connect.
26.2
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Goes a bit fuller, on middle, angling in, Jacob Bethell knocks it down the pitch.
26.1
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
BEATEN! William O'Rourke lands this on a back of a length and just around off, takes off. Jacob Bethell pushes at it with hard hands and the ball zips past the outside edge.
End Of The Over 26 : 122/3
4 Runs
  • 425.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • W 25.5
  • 025.6
H. Brook
0 (1)
J. Bethell
50 (70)
M. Santner
4-0-22-1
25.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Harry Brook
Fires one full but down the leg side, Harry Brook misses his flick. 4 runs and a huge wicket from the over.
Harry Brook is the next man in and he is on a king pair.
25.5
W
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root OUT!
OUT! LBW! That is one heck of a review! This one is bowled way fuller and on middle stump, turns away a shy bit, inviting a sweep. Joe Root obliges, leans on and looks to sweep, goes underneath the blade and thuds onto the front pad. Massive and a long appeal from men around the bat. The umpire isn't convinced. Tom Latham has a chat with the keeper and the bowler and opts for a review. UltraEdge comes up and from the side on view, it looks like the ball just sneaks underneath the bat and goes on to hit the pad. Ball Tracking shows that it hits in line and the impact is dead on the middle stump. New Zealand will be happy that they took this chance for a review and it is rewarded. Joe Root walks right after his half-century and New Zealand have their first breakthrough of the morning.
25.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
Quicker and fuller on the off stump. Joe Root rocks back to defend it towards mid on.
25.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
Full and outside off, turns away. Joe Root looks to pull it from outside off but misses. Good take by the keeper.
25.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
Floated up, on middle stump. Joe Root defends it off the front foot.
25.1
4
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
FOUR! Full and on off. Joe Root leans on and meets it on the full and sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.
End Of The Over 25 : 118/2
1 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 124.6
J. Root
50 (59)
J. Bethell
50 (70)
W. O'Rourke
8-2-23-0
24.6
1
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Goes short, outside off. Joe Root swipes across the line towards mid-wicket. And that brings up his FIFTY! He can't even raise his bat as he is still feeling the pain from the previous ball.
24.5
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
OUCH! That is absolutely nasty. Bowled back of a length, in-ducker angling towards the batter. Joe Root looks to defend as it misses the inside edge and wears it on the box. He is down on his haunches and looks in some discomfort.
24.4
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Short outside off. Joe Root looks to pull but the ball skids on, takes the inside edge and ricochets onto the thigh guard.
24.3
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Back of a length, outside off. Joe Root looks to guide it over the slips but misses his shot as it flies over the bat.
24.2
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Back of a length, just outside off, nips in big time. Joe Root stands ball and taps it towards point.
24.1
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Fuller and down the leg side. Joe Root looks to flick it but misses his shot.
End Of The Over 24 : 117/2
11 Runs
  • 023.1
  • 423.2
  • 423.3
  • 023.4
  • 323.5
  • 023.6
J. Bethell
50 (70)
J. Root
49 (53)
M. Santner
3-0-18-0
23.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Shorter and quicker outside off. Jacob Bethell defends it back down.
23.5
3
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
Drifting down leg again. Joe Root flicks it towards wide of mid on as the batters come through for a triple. With that, he becomes the highest individual run-scorer in Tests against New Zealand going past Javed Miandad.
23.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
Full and on off stump. Joe Root defends it firmly back towards the bowler.
23.3
4
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
FOUR! Sweeps again and it goes again! Bowled full and on middle stump. Joe Root goes down on his knees and sweeps it again towards mid-wicket this time and picks up another boundary.
23.2
4
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
FOUR! Connects it this time! Fuller and on middle, goes on with the arm. Joe Root gets down on his knees and sweeps it all along the ground towards deep backward square leg and picks up a boundary.
23.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
Drifting down leg does Mitchell Santner.Full and on middle, goes straight on. Joe Root  goes down on one knee, looks to sweep but misses.
Drinks! England have batted well in this first hour or so and added runs at a good rate. Jacob Bethell has already notched up a half-century while Joe Root is not far away. They will hope to continue like this and if possible, see it through Lunch while chipping away into the lead. New Zealand have tried a few different things but except for that one chance that Tom Latham spilled, they haven't been able to create many clear-cut chances. The Kiwis will hope that their bowlers exploit the conditions better and expose the middle order before the end of the session.
End Of The Over 23 : 106/2
0 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
J. Bethell
50 (69)
J. Root
38 (48)
W. O'Rourke
7-2-22-0
22.6
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Wayward down leg, goes straight on. Jacob Bethell misses his flick of the hips by a long margin.
22.5
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Back of a length, just outside off, nips away. Jacob Bethell looks to push at it as it nips away and just beats past the outside edge.
22.4
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Banged in short, angled towards the batter. Jacob Bethell sways away from the line. Great take from Tom Blundell.
22.3
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Back of a length, from around the wicket. Jacob Bethell flicks it off the hips towards mid-wicket.
22.2
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Short of a length, just outside off, nips in. Jacob Bethell defends it firmly back down towards mid on.
22.1
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Back of a length, angling in. Jacob Bethell works it down towards mid on.
End Of The Over 22 : 106/2
6 Runs
  • 121.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 121.4
  • 021.5
  • 421.6
J. Root
38 (48)
J. Bethell
50 (63)
M. Santner
2-0-7-0
21.6
4
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
FOUR! A bit too full from Mitchell Santner outside off. Joe Root leans on and drives it past cover as it races towards the boundary cushions.
21.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
Back of a length, just outside off. Joe Root gets behind the line and defends it back down.
21.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Fuller and outside off, turning in. Jacob Bethell goes forward and defends it, takes the inside edge and rolls over towards square leg. Jacob Bethell brings up his his FIFTY with that single.
21.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Full and outside off, turning in. Jacob Bethell leans on, head over the ball and defends in back down.
21.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Floated up, outside off. Jacob Bethell leans on and meets it on the full and works it back towards the bowler.
21.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
Full and on middle, goes straight on. Joe Root rocks back to tap it towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 21 : 100/2
2 Runs
  • 220.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
J. Bethell
49 (60)
J. Root
33 (45)
W. O'Rourke
6-1-22-0
20.6
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
A slight appeal there from the slip cordon. Think that they heard something. Bowled fuller and outside off, just around that probing channel, nips away. Jacob Bethell is caught inside his crease as he prods at it and it beats past the outside edge. Tom Latham goes against taking the review for that and rightly so.
20.5
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Banged in short, angled towards the body. Jacob Bethell comfortably ducks underneath it.
20.4
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Fuller and on off stump, goes straight on. Jacob Bethell drives it off the full face of the bat towards mid off.
20.3
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Coming from around the wicket, bowls it just around the off stump line, nips away. Jacob Bethell prods at it as it beats past the outside edge.
20.2
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Ouch, that looked nasty! Bowled back of a length, angling in towards the batter. Jacob Bethell looks to defend, beats the inside edge and wears it on the back pad.
20.1
2
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Wayward down leg, on a good length. Jacob Bethell tucks it off the pads towards square leg for a brace. 100 up for England!
End Of The Over 20 : 98/2
1 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 119.5
  • 019.6
J. Root
33 (45)
J. Bethell
47 (54)
M. Santner
1-0-1-0
19.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Joe Root
Another short delivery, on off, Joe Root stays back and flicks it to mid-wicket.
19.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Short again and around off, Jacob Bethell punches it through covers for a single.
19.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Goes a bit short and on off, Jacob Bethell stays back and keeps it out well.
19.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Flighted, full and on off, Jacob Bethell defends it on the front foot.
19.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Is that a chance? It doesn't look like it. Floated, full and on off, turns in. Jacob Bethell goes down to revere sweep but misses. The ball lobs up off his pads and falls in front of Daryl Mitchell at first slip.
19.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Jacob Bethell
Tossed up, full and on off, Jacob Bethell prods forward and blocks it out.
Time for some spin now as Mitchell Santner comes into the attack for the first time in this innings.
End Of The Over 19 : 97/2
8 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 418.3
  • 418.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
J. Root
33 (44)
J. Bethell
46 (49)
W. O'Rourke
5-1-20-0
18.6
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Short of a length and around off, Joe Root tries to cut again but this one is too close to his body and he ends up chopping it down to second slip.
18.5
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Excellent bowling! William O'Rourke goes wide of the crease and bowls this touch fuller, on off, nips back in sharply. Joe Root tries to push it away but misses and it does not miss the off pole by much.
18.4
4
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
FOUR! Gets lucky there! Back of a length and on off. Joe Root stays firmly in his crease, sways away and tries to cut it but gets an inside edge that goes past the stumps and to the fine leg fence for another boundary.
18.3
4
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
FOUR! Uppish but in the gap! William O'Rourke bangs this one short and on middle and off. Joe Root swivels and pulls but is not in full control. It goes aerially but well wide of deep square leg. Rachin Ravindra runs to his right and dives feet first but the ball wins the race for boundary.
18.2
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
On a length and just around off, Joe Root strides out and steers it towards gully.
18.1
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Hard length and on off, angling in, Joe Root stays back and pats it to short covers.
William O'Rourke replaces Matt Henry now.
End Of The Over 18 : 89/2
4 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 417.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
J. Bethell
46 (49)
J. Root
25 (38)
T. Southee
5-1-20-1
17.6
0
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
Pitched up but angling down the leg side, Jacob Bethell leaves it alone.
17.5
0
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
Good length and on off, angles in, Jacob Bethell looks to block it out but gets a bottom edge onto his boots as the ball rolls towards covers.
17.4
0
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
Tim Southee replies with a sharp bouncer, on middle, bounces a bit higher, Jacob Bethell sways away from it.
17.3
4
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Pulled away with disdain! Tim Southee bangs this one short and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter. Jacob Bethell gets on top of the bounce and hammers it to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
17.2
0
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
Back of a length and on off, angling in, Jacob Bethell hops up and dabs it down towards gully.
17.1
0
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
Good stop! Fuller one and just outside off, Jacob Bethell uses his feet and flays it wide of point where the fielder dives to his left to save a boundary.
End Of The Over 17 : 85/2
6 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 416.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
J. Root
25 (38)
J. Bethell
42 (43)
M. Henry
9-0-53-1
16.6
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Goes back to his fuller length, on the sixth stump line, Joe Root takes a half-stride out to push it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A stifled appeal for LBW, but turned down.
16.5
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Good comeback from Matt Henry! He lands this on a good length and on middle, holds its line. Joe Root stays back to defend but gets squared up and the ball goes off the outside edge rolling towards backward point.
16.4
4
Matt Henry To Joe Root
FOUR! Lovely shot! Matt Henry goes a bit too full this time, on off. Joe Root leans onto his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.
16.3
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Full again and on off, Joe Root taps it towards covers.
16.2
1
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Fuller one and on the pads, Jacob Bethell clips it through square leg for a run.
16.1
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Hard length and on middle, takes off a bit, Joe Root adjusts well and works it towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 79/2
3 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
J. Root
20 (33)
J. Bethell
41 (42)
T. Southee
4-1-16-1
15.6
1
Tim Southee To Joe Root
DROPPED! The Kiwi skipper spills out a regulation catch! Tim Southee lands this one on a hard length and on off, jams back in with extra bounce. Joe Root gets cramped up in his crease as he tries to guide it away and gets a thick outside edge. Tom Latham at second slip moves to his left, gets both hands on it but fails to hold on to it. A single is taken. Root gets a life and it could prove to be costly for the hosts.
15.5
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Pitched up and around off, Joe Root strides out and steers it to point.
15.4
2
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Good effort in the deep! Full again and on middle, angling in. Joe Root comes forward and across and clips it away wide of fine leg. Matt Henry runs to his right and dives to flick it back inside in two attempts. Two runs taken.
15.3
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Touch fuller and on off, Joe Root gets behind the line of it and fends it away towards short covers.
15.2
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Back of a length and on middle, Joe Root stays back and blocks it out well.
15.1
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Good length and around off, Joe Root steps across and guides it to gully.
End Of The Over 15 : 76/2
13 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 614.3
  • 014.4
  • 5 WD 14.5
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
J. Root
17 (27)
J. Bethell
41 (42)
M. Henry
8-0-47-1
14.6
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Pitches it up again, on middle, angles in sharply, Joe Root works it off the inner half of the bat through mid-wicket for one more.
14.5
1
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Goes fuller this time on middle, shaping in, Jacob Bethell looks to defend but gets an inside edge towards square leg for one.
14.5
wd
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
FIVE WIDES! Free runs! Matt Henry tries another bouncer on middle, but this one shoots up a long way. Jacob Bethell has no chance of reaching that nor does Tom Blundell behind the stumps as ti goes to the fence for a boundary.
14.4
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Oh! Matt Henry lands this short of a length and on middle, angles away and takes off a bit as well. Jacob Bethell winds up for the hook shot but withdraws his bat at the last moment.
14.3
6
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
SIX! 'Catch it' is the call but this one goes over! Matt Henry bangs this short and around middle. Jacob Bethell takes it on and looks to pull it away to the shorter side. It hits him high on the bat but just have enough power to go over the deep mid-wicket fielder for a biggie. Henry won't mind that. Also, the 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.
14.2
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Full again and on off this time, Jacob Bethell knocks it towards mid off.
14.1
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Fuller in length and on middle, Jacob Bethell drives it with a straight back towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 14 : 63/2
9 Runs
  • 413.1
  • 013.2
  • 413.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
J. Root
16 (26)
J. Bethell
34 (37)
T. Southee
3-1-13-1
13.6
0
Tim Southee To Joe Root
Back of a length, just outside off, seams in. Joe Root guides it towards gully.
13.5
1
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
Goes short and angled towards the batter. Jacob Bethell sets himself up for the pull and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Turns back for another but there isn't the second one.
13.4
0
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
Coming from around the wicket, bowls it full and outside off. Comes inward massively. Jacob Bethell leaves it alone.
13.3
4
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! And another. Elegance personified! Full and outside off, inviting the drive. Jacob Bethell obliges, goes forward and drives it in the best of a left-hander's elegance and past cover as it goes on towards the boundary cushions.
13.2
0
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
Back of a length, on off. Jacob Bethell gets nicely behind it and defends it back down.
13.1
4
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Tim Southee is welcomed to the crease with a grand gesture! Bowled from around the wicket, bowls it back of a length, just outside off, angling in. Jacob Bethell waits inside his crease and pulls it over mid on and picks up another boundary.
Tim Southee comes into the attack from his own end.
End Of The Over 13 : 54/2
5 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 412.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
J. Root
16 (25)
J. Bethell
25 (32)
M. Henry
7-0-34-1
12.6
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Back of a length and outside off, nips in. Joe Root chops it back down off the toe end off the bat.
12.5
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Back of a length, on off stump. Joe Root stands tall and defends it right underneath his eyes.
12.4
1
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Fuller and on the stumps, nips in. Jacob Bethell flicks it off the pads towards mid-wicket for a single.
12.3
4
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! A shot of real authority from Jacob Bethell. Bowled on a length, on leg stump, nips in. Jacob Bethell steps out at the sight of it and smacks it back past the bowler towards the long on fence for a boundary. 50 up for England!
12.2
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Back of a length, nips inward. Jacob Bethell looks to push at it as it misses the inside edge and wears it on the pads.
12.1
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Full and outside off, nips away. Jacob Bethell guides it towards gully.
End Of The Over 12 : 49/2
4 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 411.5
  • 011.6
J. Root
16 (23)
J. Bethell
20 (28)
W. O'Rourke
4-1-12-0
11.6
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Full and outside off, nips away. Joe Root chops it towards cover of the front foot.
11.5
4
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
FOUR! That flies away from close to the keeper! Bowled back of a length, on off, angled in. Joe Root swivels and tries to pull but only manages to glove it behind. It flies past a diving Tom Blundell and onto the boundary cushions at fine leg.
11.4
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Back of a length, just outside off stump, nips in. Joe Root tentatively goes forward and defends it back down.
11.3
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Fuller and on middle, nips in. Joe Root gets his bat down in time to defend, takes the inside edge and rolls over towards square leg.
11.2
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Ouch! That must have hurt! Bowled back of a length, slightly quicker, angled in. Joe Root is cramped up for room as he wears it on the box!
11.1
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Full and outside off, goes straight on. Joe Root stands up to defend it off the toe end.
End Of The Over 11 : 45/2
4 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 410.5
  • 010.6
J. Bethell
20 (28)
J. Root
12 (17)
M. Henry
6-0-29-1
10.6
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Full again and around off, Jacob Bethell gets forward and steers it towards point.
10.5
4
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Jacob Bethell is living dangerously here! Matt Henry pitches it up, on off, gets it to nip back in again slightly. Jacob Bethell goes for the big booming drive but gets an inside edge that just goes past the stumps and races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
10.4
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
On a length and on leg, Jacob Bethell stays in his crease and pats it back to the bowler.
10.3
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Matt Henry hits the hard length and on middle and leg, nips back in. Jacob Bethell stays back to work it away but misses and gets hit high on the pads as the ball rolls towards slip cordon.
10.2
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Touch fuller and on off, Jacob Bethell drives it nicely but straight towards mid off.
10.1
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
That's a beauty! Matt Henry lands this on a good length from 'over the wicket, on the fifth stump line, angles away. Jacob Bethell has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 10 : 41/2
8 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 09.4
  • 4 B 9.5
  • 09.6
J. Root
12 (17)
J. Bethell
16 (22)
W. O'Rourke
3-1-8-0
9.6
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Full and outside off, nips in. Joe Root looks to tuck it, but misses his shot and wears it on the pads. There is slight appeal from everyone but dies down immediately.
9.5
b
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
FOUR BYES! Banged in way too short as Joe Root sways out of the line of the ball. Tom Blundell stretches his arm above his head but isn't able to reach it as the ball flies over to the fence for a boundary.
9.4
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Fuller and outside off, goes straight on. Joe Root goes forward to defend it towards cover.
9.3
4
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
FOUR! Fuller and right up there, on middle. Joe Root brings his bat down in time and drives it back past mid on and picks up another boundary.
9.2
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Full and outside off, nips in. Joe Root goes forward and defends it with soft hands towards cover.
9.1
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Back of a length, just outside off, nips in. Joe Root nudges it towards square leg.
End Of The Over 9 : 33/2
8 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 48.4
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
J. Bethell
16 (22)
J. Root
8 (11)
M. Henry
5-0-25-1
8.6
2
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Full and on middle, nips in. Jacob Bethell flicks it off the pads towards mid-wicket for a brace.
8.5
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Slight appeal there but the umpire isn't interested. Bowled full and on middle, nips in. Jacob Bethell looks to flick it but misses the inside edge and wears it on the front pads.
8.4
4
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Streaky there but Jacob Bethell will take that. Bowled full and outside off, nips away. Jacob Bethell goes forward and offers his bat with soft hands, takes the healthy outside edge and flies past the left of the diving gully fielder for another boundary.
8.3
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Pitched up, on middle, shaping in. Joe Root series out to defend but gets an inside edge through square leg for one.
8.2
1
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Much fuller this time, directed on leg stump, goes straight on. Jacob Bethell flicks it off his pads towards square leg for a single.
8.1
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Full and on middle, angling across. Jacob Bethell defends it firmly under his eyes.
End Of The Over 8 : 25/2
4 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
J. Root
7 (10)
J. Bethell
9 (17)
W. O'Rourke
2-1-4-0
7.6
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Fuller and outside off, nips in. Joe Root chops it on back onto his body.
7.5
4
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
FOUR! Classic Joe Root! Bowled back of a length, outside off, seams away. Joe Root waits on the backfoot and opens the face of the bat and guides it past gully to pick up the first boundary of the day.
7.4
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
On a good length, just outside, nips in. Joe Root goes forward to defend and it takes the inside half of the bat and goes towards mid-wicket.
7.3
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Fuller and outside off, seaming in. Joe Root taps it on its head towards point.
7.2
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Goes short again, on middle, seams in further. Joe Root takes his hands off the bat as he looks to tuck it off the hips, instead wears it on the thigh guard.
7.1
0
William O'Rourke To Joe Root
Starts off with a back of a length, outside off, nips in. Joe Root leaves it alone.
William O'Rourke to share the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 21/2
3 Runs
  • 26.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
J. Bethell
9 (17)
J. Root
3 (4)
M. Henry
4-0-17-1
6.6
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Beaten! Fuller and on off stump, angling across. Jacob Bethell prods at it as just beats past the outside edge.
6.5
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Full and on middle, angling away. Jacob Bethell defends it firmly back towards the bowler.
6.4
1
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Full and wide outside off, nips away. Joe Root pushes forward and drives it square but uppishly for a second there. Mitchell Santner gets a bad bounce at point and that lets the batters come through for a single.
6.3
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
On a length, on middle, goes straight on. Joe Root defends in right underneath his eyes.
6.2
0
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Fuller and on the middle stump. Joe Root leans on and flicks it towards mid on.
6.1
2
Matt Henry To Joe Root
Joe Root is up and running! Bowled back of a length, just outside off. Joe Root gets on top of the bounce and cuts it towards cover-point for a brace.
We are all set to start Day 4! The sun is out and is shining brightly and the conditions are completely different from Day 3. New Zealand players make their way out to the middle and spread out to take their respective field positions. Joe Root and Jacob Bethell are the overnight batters for England. Matt Henry to start proceedings with the ball. Let's play...
PITCH REPORT - Mark Richardson is pitchside. He says that the wicket still looks pretty good and the warm conditions will bake it even further. Mentions that there is still a lot of grass holding it together, but there's this slight, thin enough patch to get it through to hit the cracks. Further says that there is a big dent around that good-length spot which the spinners might exploit. Concludes by saying that if England applies themselves, they might get somewhere but New Zealand will still have to bowl well today.
Weather forecasts indicate clear skies and a dry pitch for Day 4, so England may have a brief window to counterattack. However, the pitch has shown to favour the bowlers, with Matt Henry and Tim Southee likely to cause trouble, especially with New Zealand's aggressive fielding and tactics. The game is finely poised with New Zealand in the driver's seat and England desperately fighting to make a game of it. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting Day 4!
England, on the other hand, will have a mountain to climb. After being dismissed for just 143 in their first innings, the batting is giving signs of a collapse again in the second innings, with both openers - Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley falling early. England finished the day at 18/2, with Joe Root and Jacob Bethell left to rebuild. England's aggressive style, often referred to as 'Bazball' has seen them dominate in the past, but with such a large target, they will need to find a balance between attack and defense.
For New Zealand, Day 3 was a showcase of their depth and skill. Kane Williamson's 156 was the standout, further cementing his place as one of the game’s greats. Daryl Mitchell's 60 and Mitchell Santner's rapid 49 were invaluable, while Tom Blundell and Rachin Ravindra also chipped in. Their innings of 453, was built on solid partnerships, and it was clear that New Zealand's patience and consistency would be key in this match. On Day 4, we can expect more of the same from the hosts. With a large lead, they will be aiming to continue putting pressure on England, forcing them into mistakes. Given their strong bowling attack, the Kiwis will focus on taking quick wickets and closing out the game as swiftly as possible.
Hello and welcome to Day 4 of the third Test match between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park, Hamilton. After a rain-impacted start to Day 3, it was a day dominated by New Zealand. Their batting line-up piled on a massive 453 runs in the second innings, with Kane Williamson's majestic 156 at the helm. Despite a brief fightback from England in the field, the match sees them trailing by 640 runs with only two days left. England’s bowlers, though tiring, gave their best, but the New Zealand middle order, including Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, and Mitchell Santner, provided crucial contributions. As we head into Day 4, the Kiwis are firmly in control.
... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, that is it from a rain-affected but no short-of-action Day 3. New Zealand have further solidified their position in the game and it is very much possible that we get a result on the fourth day if the weather permits. As we lost a lot of time and overs on the 'Moving Day', we will have an early start on Day 4. It will begin at 9.30 pm GMT, but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!
Tim Southee is up for a quick chat. He says that it is a strange feeling to experience pressure to bat. Mentions that it is always good to walk out with the boys for New Zealand. Adds that it is always nice to take a wicket for New Zealand on any given day. Further adds that it is obviously going to be an emotional couple of days ahead but will look to do the job to help them secure the win.
In the final session, the Kiwis shifted gears and went on an all-out attack. Regardless of who was at the crease, every batter followed the same aggressive approach, smashing runs at will. Quick-fire contributions from Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, and Tom Blundell helped the hosts set a mammoth target of 658 runs. After a long stint in the field, England began their daunting chase but stumbled early, losing both openers cheaply and sinking further into trouble.
Day 3 began with an extended second session, completely dominated by New Zealand. Kane Williamson scored a magnificent century - his fifth in a row at Seddon Park - while Rachin Ravindra fell just short of a fifty. The Kiwis piled on 138 runs, pushing their lead close to 500 by Tea. Despite their efforts, England struggled to make inroads, with Matthew Potts emerging as the standout wicket-taker in the session.
Despite losing the entire first session to rain, the game has progressed rapidly, tilting firmly in favor of the hosts. The Kiwis extended their substantial lead to an imposing one, while England labored tirelessly for wickets but found little success. They now need something extraordinary to turn this game around with 8 wickets remaining and needing 640 runs.
End Of The Over 6 : 18/2
0 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
J. Bethell
9 (15)
J. Root
0 (0)
W. O'Rourke
1-1-0-0
5.6
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Hard length, around off, nips back in sharply, Jacob Bethell fends it right under his eyes with the full face of the bat. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 3!
5.5
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Short of a length, wide outside off, shapes away, Jacob Bethell doesn't offer any shot at it as the ball sails through to the keeper.
5.4
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Back of a length, outside off, angling in, Jacob Bethell fends it to cover with ease from the front foot.
5.3
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
BEAUTY! Goes fuller this time, just outside off, angles in, and then a hint of outswing. Jacob Bethell carves out his front leg and wants to play the line of the ball but gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball zips past the off stump by an inch. Lucky for him he survives.
5.2
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
A solid defense this time! Good length, on off, seaming in, Jacob Bethell comes forward and blocks it out with ease.
5.1
0
William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell
Beaten! Comes from around the wicket, Hard length, just outside off, angles in, straightens out off the deck, Jacob Bethell looks to defend it with the full face of the bat but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Joe Root comes out to the middle now.
End Of The Over 5 : 18/2
1 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • W 4.6
Z. Crawley
5 (17)
J. Bethell
9 (9)
M. Henry
3-0-14-1
4.6
W
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley OUT!
OUT! LBW! Matt Henry gets Zak Crawley for the sixth time in this series. This one is bowled full and on middle, scrambled seam, nips in just a slight bit. Zak Crawley pushes at it as it beats past the inside edge and thuds onto the front pads just under the knee roll. The New Zealand slip cordon goes up along with the bowler and the umpire obliges to the appeal. Zak Crawley challenges the decision. UltraEdge shows that it misses the bat. Ball Tracking comes up with two reds and shows it is just kissing the leg stump. Crawley is absolutely fuming as he walks off but he can do nothing about it here.
Is that out? The umpire has given it out LBW but Zak Crawley takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that it is just clipping the leg stump. Crawley is not happy with the decision but has to walk back now.
4.5
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
Full and way outside off, nips in. Zak Crawley covers his line of the stumps and lets it go through.
4.4
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
Fuller and outside off, nips away. Zak Crawley leaves it be.
4.3
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
Full and outside off, nips in a slight bit. Zak Crawley walks towards it but shoulders arms in the end.
4.2
1
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Full and on middle, angling away. Jacob Bethell taps it towards cover-point and is off for a quick single. Had to scamper there at the end.
4.1
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Coming from over the wicket, bowled full and angling across. Jacob Bethell leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 4 : 17/1
0 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
Z. Crawley
5 (13)
J. Bethell
8 (7)
T. Southee
2-1-4-1
3.6
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
A play and miss! Hard length, well outside off, Zak Crawley goes to slice away from the front foot with no feet movement and he misses the line as the ball goes to the keeper.
3.5
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
Back of a length, outside off, a hint of inswing, Zak Crawley goes for a cut but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Lucky for him that it doesn't go to hit the stumps.
3.4
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
Goes slightly fuller this time, around middle and off, angles in, Zak Crawley flicks it to mid on from the front foot.
3.3
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
Hard length, around middle, straightens out from the deck, Zak Crawley nudges it to mid-wicket for no run.
3.2
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
A repeat of the last ball! Good length, around middle, nips back in, Zak Crawley keeps it down to mid-wicket from the front foot.
3.1
0
Tim Southee To Zak Crawley
Comes from over the wicket, good length, around off, angles in, Zak Crawley tucks it to mid-wicket with ease.
End Of The Over 3 : 17/1
9 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 42.6
J. Bethell
8 (7)
Z. Crawley
5 (7)
M. Henry
2-0-13-0
2.6
4
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! And again! Similar line and length from the previous one. Jacob Bethell gently punches it off the front foot and drives it back past the bowler as it goes onto the long off fence for a boundary.
2.5
4
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Bowled from around the wicket, full and angling in. Jacob Bethell punches it from underneath his eyes as it goes past the mid off fielder from his left as it races towards the boundary cushions.
2.4
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Fuller and outside off, angling in. Jacob Bethell defends it towards cover.
2.3
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
Coming from around the wicket, bowled back of a length, outside off, angling in. Jacob Bethell defends it right underneath his eyes.
2.2
0
Matt Henry To Jacob Bethell
On a length, just outside off, angling away. Jacob Bethell defends it firmly back onto the ground.
2.1
1
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
Full and outside off. Zak Crawley drives it down the ground towards wide mid off for a single.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/1
4 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • W 1.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
J. Bethell
0 (2)
Z. Crawley
4 (6)
T. Southee
1-0-4-1
1.6
0
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
Goes fuller this time, outside off, angles away, Jacob Bethell comes forward and blocks it to cover with ease.
1.5
0
Tim Southee To Jacob Bethell
On a good length, around off, Jacob Bethell fends it to cover from the front foot.
Jacob Bethell walks out to bat at number 3.
1.4
W
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett OUT!
OUT! BOLWED! Tim Southee has his man! Wicket Number 390 in Tests for him! Bowls on a good length, just outside off, from over the wicket, with a hint of inswing. Ben Duckett comes down the track to heave it over cover but only manages to get an inside edge that shatters the stumps. First down for England in this long chase.
1.3
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Good comeback by Tim Southee. He bowls on back of a length, just outside off, the ball climbs onto the batter, as it inswings after hitting the deck. Ben Duckett gets surprised by the extra bounce and he gets beaten on the outside edge.
1.2
4
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
FOUR! WOW! Tim Southee serves this full, around middle, from over the wicket, slower in pace. Ben Duckett comes down the track and punches it down the ground right to the bowler for a boundary. First one for him in this innings.
1.1
0
Tim Southee To Ben Duckett
Starts from over the wicket, fuller, around middle, a little bit of inswing, Ben Duckett keeps it down to mid-wicket with ease.
Tim Southee to share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Z. Crawley
4 (6)
B. Duckett
0 (0)
M. Henry
1-0-4-0
0.6
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
Ends with a good length, wide outside off, Zak Crawley shoulders his arms as the ball sails through to the keeper.
0.5
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
Massive appeal there from everyone, including the bowler and the umpire gives it straight up. Bowled full and on the off stump, seams in off the wicket, and skids through. Zak Crawley goes forward to defend but get beaten on the inside edge and it thuds onto the front pad. Zak Crawley challenges the decision. UltraEdge shows there is no nick. Ball Tracking comes up and it hits him in line but goes on to miss the leg stump as it goes over. Zak Crawley takes a successful review.
0.4
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
Goes short, outside off, nips away. Zak Crawley leaves it alone.
0.3
4
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
FOUR! A reply straight away from Zak Crawley. Bowled full and outside off, nips away. Zak Crawley leans on and drives it back down the ground as the ball races towards the long off fence and picks up a boundary.
0.2
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
On the outside edge this time! Full and outside off, just around that probing channel. Zak Crawley goes forward and prods at it as it zips past the outside edge.
0.1
0
Matt Henry To Zak Crawley
Cuts him in half straight up! Bowled full and outside off, nips in just that slight bit. Zak Crawley adjusts to the line of the ball as it beats past the inside edge.
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Match Info
  • Venue Seddon Park, Hamilton
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to field
  • Result New Zealand beat England by 423 runs
  • Player of the Match Mitchell Santner
  • Player of the Series Harry Brook
  • Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Ahsan Raza (PAK) and Rod Tucker (AUS)
  • Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: New Zealand 303/8 in 80.2 overs
  • Referral 3 (80.6 ovs): England against W O'Rourke (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 0, NZ: 3)
  • New Zealand 303/8 in 80.2 overs
  • New ball taken: New Zealand 299/8 in 80.1 overs
  • New Zealand 250/7 in 75.5 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 225/6 in 68.0 overs
  • Tea: New Zealand 172/3 in 53.0 overs
  • R Ravindra completes 1000 runs in Test
  • Drinks: New Zealand 138/1 in 41.0 overs
  • T Latham dropped on 53 by B Duckett in 34.5 overs
  • T Latham 31th Test fifty: 53 runs in 102 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Lunch: New Zealand 93/0 in 28.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (26.1 ovs): England against T Latham (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, NZ: 3)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 93 balls between T Latham (18) and W Young (21)
  • New Zealand 50/0 in 15.1 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 46/0 in 14.0 overs
  • Stumps: New Zealand 136/3 in 32.0 overs
  • K Williamson 38th Test fifty: 50 runs in 58 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • W Young 10th Test fifty: 50 runs in 72 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 65 balls between W Young (27) and K Williamson (23)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 59/1 in 16.0 overs
  • K Williamson completes 5000 runs in Test
  • New Zealand 51/1 in 14.2 overs
  • Tea: England 143/10 in 35.4 overs
  • Innings Break: England 143/10 in 35.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (32.1 ovs): B Stokes against New Zealand (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, NZ: 3)
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 73 balls between O Pope (23) and B Stokes (24)
  • Drinks: England 100/5 in 23.0 overs
  • England 100/5 in 22.3 overs
  • Lunch: England 54/2 in 10.0 overs
  • England 50/2 in 9.1 overs
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 347/10 in 97.1 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 347/9 in 97.0 overs
  • M Santner completes 1000 runs in Test
  • Stumps: England 18/2 in 6.0 overs
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 453/10 in 101.4 overs
  • New Zealand 450/8 in 100.3 overs
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 50 off 54 balls between T Blundell (9) and M Santner (43)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 422/7 in 98.0 overs
  • New ball taken: New Zealand 400/7 in 93.5 overs
  • New Zealand 400/7 in 93.4 overs
  • New Zealand 350/5 in 83.4 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 345/5 in 83.0 overs
  • K Williamson: 150 runs in 196 balls (20x4) (1x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 73 balls between K Williamson (23) and D Mitchell (22)
  • Tea: New Zealand 274/4 in 68.0 overs
  • New Zealand 250/3 in 63.6 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 137 balls between K Williamson (60) and R Ravindra (41)
  • K Williamson 33rd Test hundred: 100 runs in 137 balls (14x4) (1x6)
  • New Zealand 201/3 in 54.4 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 121 balls between K Williamson (36) and R Ravindra (14)
  • New Zealand 150/3 in 36.1 overs
  • Lunch: New Zealand 136/3 in 32.0 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: New Zealand 136/3 in 32.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: New Zealand 136/3 in 32.0 overs
  • England 200/5 in 39.4 overs
  • Lunch: England 193/5 in 39.0 overs
  • England 152/4 in 32.2 overs
  • Referral 4 (25.5 ovs): England against O Pope (LBW) Retained (ENG: 3, NZ: 3)
  • Referral 3 (25.5 ovs): England against J Root (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, NZ: 3)
  • Drinks: England 106/2 in 23.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (4.6 ovs): Z Crawley against New Zealand (LBW) Retained (ENG: 3, NZ: 3)
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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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