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New Zealand vs England 2026 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Jun 17 2026, Wed - 03:30 PM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND391, 362
ENGLAND291, 209
New Zealand won by 253 runs
CRR:3.59
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OUT! Caught. Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Gay. End of New Zealand's first innings! A magnificent century from Glenn Phillips has propelled New Zealand to a commanding total. He found excellent support from Tom Blundell, whose fluent half-century helped stabilise the middle order and build crucial partnerships. Valuable contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Kyle Jamieson further strengthened New Zealand's position, ensuring the innings maintained momentum throughout. For England, Jacob Bethell was the standout bowler, finishing with three wickets and providing key breakthroughs at important stages. Stay tuned as we return shortly for England's innings.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Jofra Archer to Will O'Rourke. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Jofra Archer to Will O'Rourke. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
OUT! Caught. Jofra Archer to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Tongue. A simple catch for Tongue.
Jofra Archer to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to cover for 1 run, fielded by Gay.
Jofra Archer to Glenn Phillips. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Gay.
Jofra Archer to Glenn Phillips. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Fended, hit body to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Brook.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, padded to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Archer.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Archer.
FOUR! Jacob Bethell to Glenn Phillips. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
Jacob Bethell to Glenn Phillips. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Root.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
FOUR! Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Slashed.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
FOUR! Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. In-swinging short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet past fine leg for 4 runs.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Root.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
Jacob Bethell to Matt Henry. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Gay.
OUT! Caught. Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Latham. That's the end of England's innings, and we head into Lunch! New Zealand's bowlers kept the pressure on throughout, and took three early wickets as they looked to wrap up the innings. However they were frustrated by England's last wicket pair, Matt Fisher showing defiance in recording a maiden test-match half century, adding 53 alongside Sonny Baker, to reduce the deficit to 100. Emilio Gay and Joe Root were the top contributors for England yesterday, but New Zealand's disciplined bowling attack proved too strong. Matt Henry was the star performer, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul and setting the tone for the visitors, and will be looking to build on their commanding lead. Join us after Lunch for the second session.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to fourth slip for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to gully for no runs, fielded by Conway.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. In-swinging half volley, down leg side deep in crease flick, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. Matthew Fisher brings up his fifty in style.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. In-swinging full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played back to bowler for no runs, mis-fielded by Henry.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Phillips.
NEW BALL. Matt Henry to Matthew Fisher. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Played to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Henry.
FOUR! Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Henry.
FOUR! Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Nathan Smith to Matthew Fisher. Short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
OUT! Caught. Sonny Baker to Matt Henry. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Duckett. That's it for the third innings and New Zealand have set England a daunting target of 463 runs. The hosts responded brilliantly with the ball, claiming the remaining four wickets for just 17 runs at the start of this session. Matthew Fisher led the late charge with three wickets, ensuring New Zealand's innings ended swiftly. With plenty of time left in the match, all results remain possible, although England are facing an uphill battle to gain a positive result. Join us shortly for the run chase.
OUT! Caught. Matthew Fisher to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg, caught by Gay. Just one wicket away to close this innings.
Matthew Fisher to Nathan Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Tongue.
Matthew Fisher to Nathan Smith. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Matt Henry. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, Played to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Cox.
Matthew Fisher to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cox.
Matthew Fisher to Nathan Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Sonny Baker to Matt Henry. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Cox.
Sonny Baker to Matt Henry. Seaming in short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Sonny Baker to Matt Henry. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Sonny Baker to Matt Henry. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Sonny Baker to Nathan Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, dropped catch by Archer.
FOUR! Sonny Baker to Nathan Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
OUT! Bowled. Matthew Fisher to Kyle Jamieson. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, missed. Cleaned him up.
FOUR! Matthew Fisher to Kyle Jamieson. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
Matthew Fisher to Kyle Jamieson. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Kyle Jamieson. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Kyle Jamieson. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Kyle Jamieson. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Sonny Baker to Nathan Smith. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Cox.
Sonny Baker to Nathan Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Sonny Baker to Nathan Smith. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Sonny Baker to Nathan Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Sonny Baker to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, Played to second slip for no runs, fielded by Brook.
Sonny Baker to Nathan Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Rew.
Matthew Fisher to Kyle Jamieson. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Archer.
Matthew Fisher to Kyle Jamieson. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played back to bowler for no runs.
NEW BALL. Matthew Fisher to Kyle Jamieson. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
OUT! Bowled. Matthew Fisher to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, hit pad. Daryl Mitchell tries to ramp but perishes.
Matthew Fisher to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Cox.
OUT! Bowled. Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump moves in front sweeping, missed. New Zealand take the final five wickets inside an hour to wrap up a commanding 253-run victory, and level the series. Chasing a tough target, England only resistance cam through stand-in captain Joe Root, who scored a composed 77, while Harry Brook contributed with a fighting 58. However, the visitors maintained relentless pressure throughout England's final innings. Once New Zealand dismissed their top batsman, Joe Root, they tightened their grip on the match and never looked back. Leading the charge was Matt Henry, who finished with six wickets in the innings, skilfully dismantling England's batting lineup. It was a complete performance from New Zealand, who outplayed England in every aspect, to set-up a decider in next weeks' third test. Matt Henry is the Player of the Match.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by O'Rourke.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Henry.
SIX! Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Conway.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep point for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.
Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell. A maiden over.
Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, run save by Phillips, fielded by Conway.
Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Short, outside off stump down the track cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Henry.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra.
Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by O'Rourke.
Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track working, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by O'Rourke.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to square leg for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Henry.
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ravindra.