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Parkinson reverts to type with a waft to slip. When in Rome... that little innings was just like England’s performance in this match.Parkinson gets off the mark in Test cricket with a bunt to leg – and takes England into the lead. As the commentators point out, he may not get a go with the ball, as there hasn’t been a single over of spin so far. He plays and misses as Southee swings one away, but then middles a straight push and times it well enough to pick up four.
“Any idea why BBC has blocked the Test Match Special link to the Philippines?” asks David Malcolm. “Have been able to receive it here for years. No obvious rights issues because not many locals follow the sport here and it is not televised. But cricket does interest many expats. Has it also been blocked to other countries in South East Asia?” That, David, is a question for the hive mind.Before the wicket, Jimmy helped himself to a two and a single.
In 40 overs, New Zealand made 132 all out; in 40 overs, England have 130 for nine. So close to a Super Over.Yet another one! Southee gets some sharp movement away, Foakes follows it and that’s a simple catch at first slip.Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP
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