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Ben and Baz’s show rolls on. Day two brought further joy for England, placing them in total control at Wellington. No, Harry Brook didn’t get his double, but Joe Root had his fun, showing off that reverse-scoop to finish unbeaten on 153 as England declared on 435-8.
The great old-timer then made the fresh cherry dance: James Anderson ripped through the top order with three nick-offs to Ben Foakes, leaving the hosts on 21-3.Unfortunately for New Zealand, they struggled to copy England’s homework from the first innings, with Jack Leach ensuring there was no middle-order counter-attack. At 138-7, Tim Southee’s men are in all sorts.
Sadly, the weather’s been a bit of a pain these last couple of days, with the rain interrupting proceedings. The forecast today looks better as the day progresses - let’s hope there’s not too much damage in the morning either. I’ll be here to keep you company regardless of what happens. Feel free to send in an email/slide into my DMs. Go well!
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