Eng vs NZ 2nd-Test: England take slight advantage over Kiwis
The Day 2 of the second Test between New Zealand and England belonged to the English bowlers as they orchestrated the Kiwi collapse. The Black Caps are reeling at 192/6 at stumps after having bowled out England for 307 runs. The situation for Kiwis would have been worse had not BJ Watling (77*) and Colin de Grandhomme (72) steadied the ship.
Anderson, Broad chip in once again
English senior bowler Stuart Broad showed his mettle after picking 4/38 in 16 overs. He was well supported by James Anderson (2/43). The pace duo had reduced New Zealand to 36/5 in a breathtaking bowling performance. England's top two wicket-takers in Tests set a milestone of opening the bowling in the format for the 150th time. They bowled fuller and found the movement.
Kiwis frustrate England after solidity in middle
At 36/5, New Zealand were on the mat, but the duo of Watling and Grandhomme batted beautifully under the circumstances and made sure their side avoided a total collapse. The duo added 142 runs for the sixth wicket that ensued NZ stay in the game. Both batsmen put a price on their wickets and consumed deliveries to take the steam out of the attack.
Bairstow gets to 5th Test ton
Jonny Bairstow got to his fifth Test ton and a first against Kiwis in the format. The England wicket-keeper batsman could only add four runs though to his overnight score of 97 runs. He managed 101, as England lost two wickets for 17 runs.
Southee, Boult sing their tunes once again
10 wickets are what they shared at Auckland bowling out England for 58. This time too they picked 10 scalps between them. Southee took 6/62 as his partner Boult ended with 4/87. The duo have taken 24 wickets already in the series.
