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2nd Test: Mitchell stars for New Zealand as England eye fightback
Daryl Mitchell hit a sublime 190 as New Zealand amassed 553 before England started to fight back on a free-scoring second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge. Taking advantage of a docile pitch and lacklustre England bowling, Mitchell pummelled his way to his highest Test score. Tom Blundell joined the run spree with 106 in a 236-run fifth wicket partnership with Mitchell. New Zealand Test debutant Michael Bracewell scored a brisk 49 as New Zealand took control in their bid to level the three-Test series after losing the opener at Lord's by five wickets.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: No double hundred, no problem for New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell said he has no regrets after falling agonisingly short of a maiden Test double hundred in the second match against England. The middle-order batsman fell after a career-best 190, and his 236-run collaboration with fellow centurion Tom Blundell was the bedrock of New Zealand's robust first innings total of 553 at Trent Bridge. England seamer Matthew Potts denied Mitchell his double hundred by dismissing the number five batsman with a wide, slower delivery.
England challenged to dig in as they bid to battle back against New Zealand
Batting coach Marcus Trescothick has called for England to show the “hard work and discipline” needed to fight their corner in the second LV= Insurance Test against New Zealand.
FIFA World Cup: Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Costa Rica Fight For Last Two Spots
The last two places at the World Cup finals will be decided this week, with Australia, New Zealand, Peru and Costa Rica digging into their stamina reserves for do-or-die battles. Both international playoffs are single-leg showdowns in the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, a 40,000 capacity venue that will host matches in the World Cup finals in the autumn.
Alex Lees and Ollie Pope steady England after New Zealand's record 553
Alex Lees and Ollie Pope rode their luck and held their nerve as England attempted to build a worthy response to New Zealand’s record total in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.
PREVIEW-Australia, Peru chase penultimate place at World Cup finals
DOHA : Australia and Peru both came through playoffs to qualify for the last World Cup, but only one of them will advance this time round when they meet in their inter-continental playoff in Doha on Monday for a place at this year’s finals in Qatar.
No double hundred, no problem for New Zealand's Mitchell
NOTTINGHAM : New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell said he has no regrets after falling agonisingly short of a maiden test double hundred in the second match against England.