England vs New Zealand 2018 2nd Test Full Commentary

Result · Mar 30 2018, Fri - 04:00 AM (IST)

2nd Test, - Hagley Oval

ENGLAND

307, 352/9 decl

NEW ZEALAND

278, 256/8

Match Drawn

CRR:2.05

96.5

OUT! Caught. Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Short, down leg side on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man, by Taylor. Bairstow offers up a bit of catching practice for Taylor down at fly slip. Bumper from Boult, the Yorkshireman backs away and looks to ramp it over the third man fence, but cannot get enough bat on it to clear the fielder. Easily taken by the Kiwi veteran.

England will be delighted with the total, and have given their bowlers something to bowl at. A below par total on what looks like a decent batting track, but they are still in the game. New Zealand have the advantage on batting on this pitch when it is at it's best. See how they fare after a short break.
96.4

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Seaming away half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
96.3

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Yorker, off stump no foot movement defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham.
96.2

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
96.1

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
End of Over 96

Over 96. no runs. Bowler: Mark Wood. New Zealand: 223/7 (rr 2.32)
95.6

Tim Southee to James Anderson. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
95.5

Tim Southee to James Anderson. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
95.4

Tim Southee to James Anderson. Short, down leg side ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
95.3

Tim Southee to James Anderson. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
95.2

OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Seaming away length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Watling. Peach of a ball from Southee. Too good for the debutant, but he has played a superb hand. Perfect line and length, nips the ball away, and a thick snick is snaffled behind by Watling. Six for Southee, and he moves to outright fourth in the leading wicket takers for New Zealand in Tests. Great achievement.
95.1

Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
End of Over 95

Over 95. 4 runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. New Zealand: 223/7 (rr 2.35)
94.6

Trent Boult to Jack Leach. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to slips for no runs, fielded by Southee.
94.5

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls. Sensational hundred from Jonny Bairstow. Came in at 94-5, and has dug his team out of a hole. A crucial player for this England team. How many more can they get this morning?
94.3

Trent Boult to Jack Leach. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
94.2

Trent Boult to Jack Leach. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
94.1

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot dropped, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
End of Over 94

Over 94. no runs. Bowler: Mark Wood. New Zealand: 219/7 (rr 2.33)
93.6

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
93.5

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Seaming away length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
93.3

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
93.2

Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Sodhi.
93.1

Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
End of Over 93

Over 93. no runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. New Zealand: 219/6 (rr 2.35)
92.6

Trent Boult to Jack Leach. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Nicholls.
92.5

Trent Boult to Jack Leach. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
92.4

Trent Boult to Jack Leach. Short, outside off stump swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
92.2

Trent Boult to Jack Leach. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, to gully for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
92.1

Trent Boult to Jack Leach. Short, outside off stump swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
End of Over 92

Over 92. 9 runs. Bowler: Stuart Broad. New Zealand: 219/6 (rr 2.38)
91.6

Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
91.5

Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Southee.
91.4

Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
91.3

Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Sodhi.

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93.3

OUT! Caught. Stuart Broad to Trent Boult. Short, down leg side backing away hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, by Malan. England can breathe a sigh of relief. Finally the lower order bashing comes to an end. Broad finishes things off. Bumper down leg, Boult has a go at it, and it loops down the throat of fine leg off the edge.

A great start to the day for the hosts. They have cut the lead to just 29, which isn't that significant. How many can the visitors muster to set New Zealand? See how they start their second go with the bat after a short break.
93.2

Stuart Broad to Trent Boult. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
93.1

Stuart Broad to Trent Boult. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
End of Over 93

Over 93. no runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. New Zealand: 219/6 (rr 2.35)
92.6

Mark Wood to Trent Boult. Back of a length, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Broad.
92.5

Mark Wood to Trent Boult. Short, down leg side backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
92.4

Mark Wood to Trent Boult. Short, outside off stump moves in front, to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
92.3

APPEAL! Verified by umpire after REFERRAL. Mark Wood to Trent Boult. Back of a length, to leg backing away pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, by Bairstow, appeal made for Caught. A hopeful review from England. Bairstow the only man to appeal, but Root is swayed to go upstairs. Boult swipes hard, but no contact as the ball whistles through down the legside to the keeper.
92.2

Mark Wood to Neil Wagner. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
92.1

Mark Wood to Neil Wagner. Short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
End of Over 92

Over 92. 9 runs. Bowler: Stuart Broad. New Zealand: 219/6 (rr 2.38)
91.6

Stuart Broad to Trent Boult. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Root.
91.5

Stuart Broad to Trent Boult. Back of a length, off stump backing away pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
91.4

Stuart Broad to Trent Boult. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Anderson.
91.3

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Wood.
91.2

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump backing away hooking, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
91.1

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
End of Over 91

Over 91. no runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. New Zealand: 210/6 (rr 2.31)
90.6

FOUR! Mark Wood to Trent Boult. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Boult keeps jumping outside leg stump, and throws everything into this shot. Swished hard and connected cleanly.
90.5

Mark Wood to Trent Boult. Half volley, to leg backing away driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Root.
90.4

Mark Wood to Neil Wagner. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
90.3

Mark Wood to Neil Wagner. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stoneman.
90.2

APPEAL! Mark Wood to Neil Wagner. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Stoneman, appeal made for L.B.W.
90.1

Mark Wood to Trent Boult. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed to long off for 3 runs, run save by Root.
End of Over 90

Over 90. 4 runs. Bowler: Stuart Broad. New Zealand: 210/6 (rr 2.33)
89.6

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Root.
89.5

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
89.4

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner. Short, outside off stump backing away hooking, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
89.3

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Broad.
89.2

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Stoneman.
89.1

FOUR! Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs. Wagner leans back slightly, and gives himself the room to scythe it over the offside for four.
End of Over 89

Over 89. 2 runs. Bowler: James Anderson. New Zealand: 206/6 (rr 2.31)
88.6

James Anderson to Trent Boult. Length ball, off stump no foot movement pushing, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Malan.
88.5

James Anderson to Neil Wagner. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Broad.
88.4

SIX! James Anderson to Neil Wagner. Short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled over fine leg for 6 runs. Flaps at the ball, doesn't look comfortable at all playing the stroke, but it flies off the top edge once more, and travels all the way for a maximum!

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106.4

OUT! Caught. Neil Wagner to Jonny Bairstow. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, by Nicholls. A classic Wagner wicket to finish off the innings. Short, wide of off stump, and that meant that Bairstow had to fetch it and drag the ball into the legside. Couldn't get on top of the bounce, and the ball looped down to deep square leg for a simple grab.

Root calls for Leach to walk off with him, so England have set the Kiwis 382 to win. A mammoth target to get to, but they have a scheduled 137 overs to get it. Find out how they start the chase in a few minutes time.
106.3

Neil Wagner to Jack Leach. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Raval.
106.2

Neil Wagner to Jack Leach. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Raval.
106.1

Neil Wagner to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
End of Over 106

Over 106. no runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. New Zealand: 237/7 (rr 2.24)
105.6

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
105.5

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
105.4

FOUR! Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Width on offer, and Leach throws the hands at it. Flashed through gully once again. The debutant is proving to be very handy down at number ten. Great effort from him.
105.3

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
105.2

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Wagner.
105.1

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, shy attempt by Boult.
End of Over 105

Over 105. 2 runs. Bowler: Mark Wood. New Zealand: 237/7 (rr 2.26)
104.6

FOUR! Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Bairstow is in full flow. On a length, and in this mood, that is in the slot. Drilled through extra cover for four.
104.5

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Southee.
104.4

FOUR! Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Short, but hasn't got up high. Bairstow swivels on it and gets the ball fine. Timed nicely and it beats the dive of fine leg. That lead is becoming rather large.
104.3

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Nicholls.
104.2

FOUR! Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Takes the short ball on early, and slaps this pull shot well in front of square. Picks the gap nicely, and it rockets away to the fence.
104.1

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Southee.
End of Over 104

Over 104. no runs. Bowler: Joe Root. New Zealand: 235/7 (rr 2.26)
103.6

Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by de Grandhomme. A suicidal single to take on to get Bairstow back on strike. Leach is not in the picture as de Grandhomme takes aim, but he cannot get the direct hit.
103.5

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot driving, thick edge to third man for 1 run, run save by Williamson, fielded by Boult.
103.4

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
103.3

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Boult.
103.2

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Boult.
103.1

Tim Southee to Jack Leach. Seaming away length ball, off stump on the back foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
End of Over 103

Over 103. no runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. New Zealand: 235/7 (rr 2.28)
102.6

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
102.5

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Southee.
102.4

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Short, down leg side ducked, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Watling.
102.3

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.
102.2

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Boult.
102.1

Trent Boult to Jack Leach. Short, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.
End of Over 102

Over 102. no runs. Bowler: Mark Wood. New Zealand: 235/7 (rr 2.30)
101.6

Colin de Grandhomme to Jonny Bairstow. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
101.5

FOUR! Colin de Grandhomme to Jonny Bairstow. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Bairstow wafts the bat at a wide one, and slashes through gully for four. A bit uppish, but safely away.

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124.4

Neil Wagner c James Vince b Joe Root 7 (103)

OUT! Caught. Verified by umpire after REFERRAL. Joe Root to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, bat-pad, fielded by Vince. Massive drama! What an innings from Neil Wagner. He is originally given out LBW by the onfield umpire, but he reivews instantly. Massive inside edge, but it was caught in close at silly point, so he has to go anyway!

As Tim Southee starts to walk out onto the field, the umpires say that the light is not good enough to continue, so New Zealand have done it! What an incredible Test match. Grit, determination, and bravery from the New Zealand lower order. England tried everything, but could not get across the line.

A thrilling series, but New Zealand win it 1-0.
124.3

Joe Root to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to square leg for no runs, fielded by Leach.
124.2

Joe Root to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
124.1

Joe Root to Neil Wagner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
End of Over 124

Over 124. 4 runs. Bowler: Dawid Malan. New Zealand: 256/7 (rr 2.06)
123.6

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Malan.
123.5

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Cook.
123.4

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Root.
123.3

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner full toss, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Broad.
123.2

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Root.
123.1

FOUR! Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Malan bowling some filth, and Sodhi lets loose. Sits back in the crease and pummels through the legside for four.
End of Over 123

Over 123. no runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. New Zealand: 252/7 (rr 2.05)
122.6

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Leach.

122.5

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Cook.
122.4

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Root.
122.3

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Broad.
122.2

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Stoneman.
122.1

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Cook.
End of Over 122

Over 122. 4 runs. Bowler: Dawid Malan. New Zealand: 252/7 (rr 2.07)
121.6

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Broad.
121.5

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Cook.
121.4

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to slips for no runs, fielded by Wood.
121.3

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Root.
121.2

FOUR! Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. He has deserved to get through to fifty. Sodhi hoicks this long hop through mid wicket for four. A mammoth innings from the leg spinner.

121.1

Dawid Malan to Ish Sodhi. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Root.
End of Over 121

Over 121. no runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. New Zealand: 248/7 (rr 2.05)
120.6

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Cook.
120.5

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Stoneman.
120.4

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Stoneman.
120.3

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Vince.
120.2

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Vince.
120.1

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Vince.
End of Over 120

Over 120. no runs. Bowler: Joe Root. New Zealand: 248/7 (rr 2.07)
119.6

Joe Root to Ish Sodhi. Quicker ball short, down leg side swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.

New Zealand are blocking their way to a series win. Both look assured in defence, and should see their side home now.
119.5

Joe Root to Ish Sodhi. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Vince.

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