ENG vs NZ 1st Test: England are taking over New Zealand in a two-match Test sequence. Ben Stokes and co. have dominated worldwide Test cricket for fairly someday now and have registered heroic feats in opposition to sides like South Africa, India, and Pakistan, however it’s now time for them to face a stern problem in opposition to the Kiwis in their yard. The way forward for the primary Test match seemed gloomy as cyclone Gabrielle posed extreme threats, however as of now, the Test match has been happening fairly easily.
New Zealand gained the toss and determined to bowl first. England scored 325 runs and shocked everyone by declaring their innings in the closing hours of the sport. Ben Duckett and Harry Brook with scores of 84 and 89 propelled England’s rating over 300 odd runs in Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Everybody questioned England’s declaration, however they precisely knew their plans and with the likes of high quality bowlers Broad and Anderson on their facet, New Zealand had been at all times in bother. Anderson picked up Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls whereas Broad picked up Neil Wagner.
Anderson and Broad equal McGrath and Warne’s report
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With the three wickets that Broad and Anderson picked, they’ve now equaled a mammoth report registered by Aussie greats Warne and McGrath. Broad and Anderson collectively have taken 1000 Test wickets for England. This report beforehand was registered by the duo of Warne and McGrath who completed with 1001 and wickets. Interestingly, in the historical past of cricket, Anderson and Broad are the one fast-bowling duo to attain this feat.
New Zealand XI: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Southee (c), Neil Wagner, Blair Tickner
England XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson
