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New Zealand vs England 2026 2nd Test Full Commentary
LIVE · Jun 17 2026, Wed - 03:30 PM (IST)
NZL391, 175/2 (39.0)
ENG291
Day 3: New Zealand lead England by 275 runs with 8 wickets remaining
CRR:4.49
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OUT! Caught. Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Gay. End of New Zealand's first innings! A magnificent century from Glenn Phillips has propelled New Zealand to a commanding total. He found excellent support from Tom Blundell, whose fluent half-century helped stabilise the middle order and build crucial partnerships. Valuable contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Kyle Jamieson further strengthened New Zealand's position, ensuring the innings maintained momentum throughout. For England, Jacob Bethell was the standout bowler, finishing with three wickets and providing key breakthroughs at important stages. Stay tuned as we return shortly for England's innings.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Jofra Archer to Will O'Rourke. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Jofra Archer to Will O'Rourke. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
OUT! Caught. Jofra Archer to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Tongue. A simple catch for Tongue.
Jofra Archer to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to cover for 1 run, fielded by Gay.
Jofra Archer to Glenn Phillips. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Gay.
Jofra Archer to Glenn Phillips. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Fended, hit body to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Brook.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, padded to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Archer.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Archer.
FOUR! Jacob Bethell to Glenn Phillips. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Jacob Bethell to Glenn Phillips. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Root.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
FOUR! Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Slashed.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
FOUR! Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. In-swinging short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet past fine leg for 4 runs.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Root.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Gay.
OUT! Caught. Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Latham. That's the end of England's innings, and we head into Lunch! New Zealand's bowlers kept the pressure on throughout, and took three early wickets as they looked to wrap up the innings. However they were frustrated by England's last wicket pair, Matt Fisher showing defiance in recording a maiden test-match half century, adding 53 alongside Sonny Baker, to reduce the deficit to 100. Emilio Gay and Joe Root were the top contributors for England yesterday, but New Zealand's disciplined bowling attack proved too strong. Matt Henry was the star performer, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul and setting the tone for the visitors, and will be looking to build on their commanding lead. Join us after Lunch for the second session.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to fourth slip for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to gully for no runs, fielded by Conway.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. In-swinging half volley, down leg side deep in crease flick, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. Matthew Fisher brings up his fifty in style.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played back to bowler for no runs, mis-fielded by Henry.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Phillips.
NEW BALL. Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Played to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Henry.
FOUR! Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Henry.
FOUR! Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Sonny Baker to Rachin Ravindra. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, run save by Bethell, fielded by Brook.
Sonny Baker to Rachin Ravindra. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
FOUR! Sonny Baker to Rachin Ravindra. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Sonny Baker to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
Sonny Baker to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Sonny Baker to Henry Nicholls. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Jacob Bethell to Rachin Ravindra. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short mid wicket for no runs, dropped catch by Gay, fielded by Cox.
Jacob Bethell to Henry Nicholls. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to point for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
Jacob Bethell to Henry Nicholls. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Jacob Bethell to Henry Nicholls. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Jacob Bethell to Henry Nicholls. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Jacob Bethell to Henry Nicholls. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to gully for no runs, fielded by Brook.
FOUR! Josh Tongue to Rachin Ravindra. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Josh Tongue to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Gay.
Josh Tongue to Henry Nicholls. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Josh Tongue to Rachin Ravindra. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Cox.
FOUR! Josh Tongue to Rachin Ravindra. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played past deep point for 4 runs.
Josh Tongue to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Baker, fielded by Root.
Joe Root to Rachin Ravindra. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Gay.
Joe Root to Rachin Ravindra. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Joe Root to Henry Nicholls. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Baker.
FOUR! Joe Root to Henry Nicholls. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Joe Root to Henry Nicholls. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Joe Root to Rachin Ravindra. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Baker.
Josh Tongue to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Cox.
Josh Tongue to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.
Josh Tongue to Henry Nicholls. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Josh Tongue to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to mid on for no runs, fielded by Archer.
FOUR! Josh Tongue to Henry Nicholls. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs, fielded by Rew.
Josh Tongue to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Gloved back to bowler for no runs.