Ben Stokes and James Anderson halt New Zealand progress at Trent Bridge
Ben Stokes and James Anderson shared four wickets as England held their own against an attacking New Zealand side on day one of the second LV= Insurance Test at Trent Bridge.
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New Zealand make strong start to second test at Trent Bridge
NOTTINGHAM, England :England grabbed back-to-back wickets just before lunch to rein in a changed New Zealand's strong start to what could be a decisive second test at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Watch: Matthew Potts' Diving Effort Brings About Tom Latham's Dismissal
In the ongoing second Test of the three-match series between England and New Zealand, the former won the toss and opted to bowl first. Kiwi openers Tom Latham and Will Young saw out the opening spell of James Anderson and Stuart Broad and the duo stitched together a stand of 84 runs. However, Ben Stokes and James Anderson got two wickets in two balls to bring England back right in the contest. Stokes first dismissed Young for 47 on the final delivery of the 21st over.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: Will Young, Tom Latham Provide New Zealand Cautious Start
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Tom Latham and Will Young have provided a cautious start to New Zealand after the visitors were asked to bat first by England in the ongoing second Test at Trent Bridge. Earlier, England won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the second Test at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. England took a 1-0 lead in the series, courtesy of Joe Root's ton in the second innings, and some fine bowling performance from debutant Matthew Potts. The Durham pacer took seven wickets in the match, while veteran pacer James Anderson and Stuart Broad also enjoyed their time in the middle after being recalled to the side. New Zealand, on the other hand, had made a strong comeback in the second innings, after being bowled out for a paltry total of 131. Kiwis, however, will miss skipper Kane Williamson, who tested positive for Covid on the eve of the second Test. Tom Latham will lead the team in his absence. Meanwhile, Colin de Grandhomme will also miss the game due to an injury. (LIVE SCORECARD)
England win toss and put New Zealand in to bat in second test
NOTTINGHAM, England : England won the toss and elected to bowl against a changed New Zealand side rocked by the absence of captain Kane Williamson for what could be a decisive second test at Trent Bridge on Friday.
England vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson's struggles, Jack Leach returns
England’s new era started with a win over New Zealand at Lord’s last week, but it would be inaccurate to say they were convincing.
Batting intent shows Stuart Broad and James Anderson buy into new era
The most obvious improvements in England’s victory at Lord’s were in the fielding, which was at once more ambitious and more effective, and the lively introduction of Matty Potts.
England Eye Series Win For Ben Stokes And Brendon McCullum Against New Zealand
England will aim to carry on from where they left off under their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand skipper, when they face the Black Caps in the second Test in Nottingham starting Friday. They are 1-0 up in this three-match series after a five-wicket victory over New Zealand at Lord's last week gave England just their second win in 18 matches at this level. Now Stuart Broad wants to gee up the crowd at Trent Bridge, his home ground, just as he did in changing the momentum at Lord's, when New Zealand lost three wickets in three balls to spark a collapse of six for 34 on the third day.