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England vs New Zealand: Day Two of First Men’s Test Live Updates

Day two of the first England vs New Zealand Test begins after a dramatic opening day with 16 wickets falling. Key performances include Jamieson's five-for and Robinson's four wickets. Improved weather promises better batting conditions today.

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Ben Stokes and his England players begin day two in the field

Day Two Begins in England vs New Zealand Test

Good morning and welcome to day two of the first Test of the summer, following an intense opening day where the players concluded their sessions at twenty past seven, exhausted and with 16 wickets having fallen.

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The first day proved to be a thrilling contest, highlighted by resilient innings from Harry Brook and Glenn Phillips, who provided some stability amidst frequent wickets falling between the rain interruptions. Kyle Jamieson delivered an impressive bowling performance, finishing with five wickets for 62 runs, while Ollie Robinson took four wickets for just ten runs, including an extraordinary triple-wicket maiden in his first over after returning from a two-year break.

The weather forecast appears more favorable today, which should make batting conditions easier. This is encouraging news for spectators holding weekend tickets who may have been concerned about the impact of weather on play. The day's play is scheduled to commence at 11am BST. We invite you to join us for continued live coverage.

This article was sourced from theguardian

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