England vs. New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 Live: ENG reach 15/0 at lunch after bowling NZ out for 391 – The Tech Word News

ENG vs NZ Day 2 LIVE: New Zealand will start the second day of the second Test at The Oval in a strong position of 291/7, with Glenn Phillips and Kyle Jamieson tasked with extending the innings against an inexperienced England attack to push the total past the 350-run mark.

After interim captain Joe Root opted to field first, a delayed start due to a wet pitch did little to disrupt New Zealand’s batting rhythm. The visitors were built on valuable contributions from Tom Blundell (51), Daryl Mitchell (44) and Rachin Ravindra (33) who all helped lay a solid foundation.

However, England found their way back into the contest through an unlikely source. Part-time spinner Jacob Bethell produced a crucial spell late in the day, claiming 2 wickets for just 8 runs in five overs to trigger a mini-collapse and prevent New Zealand from taking complete control.

On day two, we focus on the unbeaten Glenn Phillips (49*), who got away with a half-century, and Kyle Jamieson (6*). If the pair can negotiate an opening session and frustrate England’s bowlers, New Zealand will fancy their chances of posting more than 350 in the first innings.

England, meanwhile, are fielding a vastly overhauled squad after dropping regular captain Ben Stokes and spearhead Gus Atkinson. The hosts handed debuts to three players, including seamer Sonny Baker, who impressed with figures of 2/63 on the opening day, and wicketkeeper James Rew.

With the humidity expected to disappear during the match, the surface at The Oval is likely to become increasingly bat-friendly. That could encourage England’s revamped top order, which features debutant Emilio Gay alongside attacking Ben Duckett, to take a positive approach when it’s their turn with the bat.