On the second day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval, key events began with the first over where Tim Southee set the tone with some swinging deliveries. Glenn Phillips and Tim Southee battled it out against the English bowlers, with Phillips reaching a half-century. The morning session saw England taking wickets with Brydon Carse dismissing Southee with a short ball.
Debutant Jacob Bethell is set to walk out at No. 3 for England, with Phillips and Southee looking to build on the New Zealand total. The pitch at Hagley Oval has been described as green but not too challenging for the batsmen. England made a strong comeback on day one after New Zealand got off to a decent start, with Shoaib Bashir and Brydon Carse leading the attack for the visitors.
The match promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams looking to gain an advantage on day two. England will be aiming to restrict New Zealand’s first innings total and then build a strong response with the bat. Fans can expect some intense cricket action as the day progresses. Stay tuned for more updates and key moments from the game at Hagley Oval.
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