Follow live updates from New Zealand vs EnglandSportCricketEngland reach 79-2 in their second innings at stumps on day two and lead by 98 runsA view of Bay Oval under the lights in Mount Maunganui (AFP via Getty Images)Tom Blundell struck a brilliant century to reel in England on day two of the first pink-ball Test in Mount Maunganui on Friday but the wicket-keeper was left red-faced after costing New Zealand a late wicket in the evening session. Blundell’s 138 from 181 balls drove New Zealand to 306 in their reply to England’s declared first innings total of 325-9 on a glorious day at Bay Oval.
Ahead of the first Test match between New Zealand and England; here is all you need to know:What date first Test match between New Zealand and England will be played? The first Test match between New Zealand and England will start on February 16, Thursday. Where will the first Test match New Zealand vs England be played? The first Test match between New Zealand and England will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. What time will the first Test match New Zealand vs England begin? The first Test match between New Zealand and England will begin at 6:30 am IST. Which TV channels will broadcast New Zealand vs England first Test match? New Zealand vs England first Test match will be televised on Sony Sports Network in India.
The hosts had to suffer two major blows ahead of the series. Pacer Kyle Jamieson was ruled out of the series due to his back injury. And to make matters worse, his fellow fast bowler Matt Henry will not feature in the opening pink-ball Test. Henry is expected to join the New Zealand camp ahead of the second and final Test. Meanwhile, England pacer Stuart Broad will make a comeback to the side in the series against the Kiwis. Broad had missed the Test series against Pakistan due to personal reasons.
New Zealand vs England Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch first Test Match Live Coverage on Live TV OnlineLast Updated: February 15, 2023, 14:14 ISTMount ManganuiNew Zealand vs England Live Streaming of first Test Match: Here you can get all the details as to When, Where, and How you can watch the first Test between New Zealand and England Live Streaming New Zealand vs England first Test match will be televised on Sony Sports Network in India. New Zealand cricket team, under the leadership of new captain Tim Southee, are set to face a high-flying England side in a two-match Test series starting on Thursday, February 16. The series will kick off with a day-night fixture at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
New Zealand removed openers Zak Crawley (28) and Ben Duckett (25), leaving the tourists 79-2 with a lead of 98 runs at stumps. A mix-up between wicket-keeper Blundell and bowler Scott Kuggeleijn cost New Zealand a third wicket, though, reprieving a scoreless Stuart Broad after the night-watchman sent a top edge soaring into the night sky. As the man with the gloves, Blundell should have taken it but the ball dropped harmlessly between the pair, allowing Broad to stroll off six not out, with No 3 Ollie Pope unbeaten on 14.