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The Wellington NZ Vs ENG Test Match couldn’t have been more interesting. After follow-on given to the New Zealand team, everyone was certain the England is going to it but New Zealand 1 run victory stuns everyone one. Here is the highlight and key performances of the match.
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ENG 1st Inning | NZ Vs ENG
New Zealand won and skipper Tim Southee choose to field first. The decision was going as per the plan and by the 7th over England’s score was 3/21. From here Joe Root 153* (4X10, 6X3) and Harry Brooke 186 (4×24, 6X5) made a record partnership, together they added 302 runs. They bot hit their ton, Harry Brooke scored in quick mode with a strike of 105.68. Here are the Key Highlights of Eng’s first Inning.
–Joe Root made and unbeaten 153* runs (224 balls, 4X10, 6X3), it was his 29th century in Test Cricket.
— Harry Brooke made Harry Brooke 186 runs (176 balls, 4×24, 6X5), it was his 4th Century in test Cricket.
–NZ bowlers Matt Henry took 4 wickets in his 23 over spell at the expense of 100 runs.
—Micheal Bracewell took 2 wickets in his 11 over spell at the expense of 54 runs.
—England declared their innings ate the score of 435 runs at the loss of 8 wickets.
NZ 1st Inning | NZ Vs ENG
New Zealand’s start was also not up to the expectations and by the 21 runs they also lost 3 wickets. Unlike England, none of the NZ’s batsman were able to hold the innings and put some runs on the boards. Only skipper Tim Southee and Tom Blundell showed some resistance and helped NZ to cross the 200 run mark. Here are the Key Highlights of NZ’s first Inning.
–Opener Tom Latham made 35 runs (76 balls, 4X4, 6X1).
—Henry Nicholls made 30 runs (38 balls, 4X5).
—Tom Blundell made 38 runs (79 balls, 4X5).
—Tim Southee made 73 runs (49 balls, 4X5, 6X6).
—Jame Anderson took 3 wickets in his 10 over spell at the expense of 37 runs.
—Stuart Broad took 4 wickets in his 15 over spell at the expense of 61 runs.
—Jack Leach took 3 wickets in his 17 over spell at the expense of 80 runs.
—NZ’s whole team was dismissed on just 209 and was asked for FOLLOW-ON by England.
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NZ 2nd Inning | NZ Vs ENG
In the 2nd Inning, NZ team start in way totally opposite to the 1st inning. Opener Tom Latham and Devon Conway started well and put 149 as 1st wicket partnership. Kane Williamson played and anchor inning and made 132 runs (4X12), his major intent was to put bigger partnership and eventually a bigger target to chase. Here are the Key Highlights of NZ’s Second Inning.
—Tom Latham made 83 runs (172 runs, 4X11).
—Devon Conway made 61 runs (155 balls, 4×6, 6X1).
—Kane Williamson made 132 runs (282 balls, 4X12).
—Daryl Mitchell made 54 runs (54 balls, 4×5 , 6X1).
—Tom Blundell made 90 runs (166 balls, 4X9).
—Jack Leach took 5 wickets in his 62 overs spell at the expense of 157 runs.
—NZ made 483 runs and put a target of 257 runs on the board.
END 2nd Inning | NZ Vs ENG
This time NZ’s bowler in better form. They showed that they are playing for victory instead of draw. Except Joe Root 95 (4X8, 6X3) every other batsman struggled to stabilized themself on the crease. Here are the Key Highlights of Eng’s second Inning.
—Ben Duckett made 33 runs (43 balls, 4X2, 6X1).
—Joe Root made 95 runs (113 balls, 4X8, 6X3).
—Ben Stokes made 33 runs (116 balls, 4X6).
—Ben Foakes made 35 runs (57 balls, 4X4).
—Tim Southee took 3 wickets in his 22 overs spell at the expense of 45 runs.
—Matt Henry took 2 wickets in his 22 overs spell at the expense of 75 runs.
—Neil Wagner took 4 wickets in his 16 overs spell at the expense of 62 runs.
—England dismissed at the score of 256 runs and NZ won the match by 1 runs.
New Zealand’s Historic Win after Follow On
After ENGLAND and INDIA, NEW ZEALAND became third team to win a Test Match after being called for FOLLOW-ON. To add further more, NZ won this test match just by 1 run. This is the only second instance in International Test Cricket history where a team won the match 1 run. Kane Williamson for his match winning 132 runs in second inning is awarded with the Player of the Match. Harry Brooke for his 329 runs and 1 Wicket in the series, is awarded with Player of the Series award. The overall series results in draw with 1-1
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