New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test Day 2, Highlights: England On Top As New Zealand Crumble To 138/7 At Stumps
NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test Day 2, Highlights: James Anderson and Jack Leach picked three wickets each as England reduced New Zealand to 138/7 at stumps on Day 2 of the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated: February 25, 2023 10:33 am IST
NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test Day 2, Highlights: James Anderson and Jack Leach picked three wickets each as England reduced New Zealand to 138/7 at stumps on Day 2 of the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Tom Blundell and captain Tim Southee were unbeaten on 25 and 23, respectively, following a top-order collapse. Earlier, the visitors had declared their innings on 435/8, with Harry Brook and Joe Root smashing marathon knocks. England had resumed their innings on Day 2 at 315/3 with Harry Brook (184*) and Joe Root (101*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out to put England firmly in control against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday in the second Test. Joe Root was unbeaten on a classy 101 as the tourists rampaged their way to 315-3 before rain ended the opening day of the series decider early. (SCORECARD)