ENG vs NZ, Lord's Test: Day 2 records 17 wickets
What's the story
England set New Zealand a target of 254 runs to win the first Test match at Lord's. The hosts were all out for 226 in 56 overs, with Emilio Gay scoring a half-century on his debut. However, England suffered a major collapse in the process, losing four wickets for just one run in an astonishing spell of play. In response, England recovered, reducing New Zealand to 36/3 at stumps on Day 2.
Struggles
New Zealand's chase begins with a shaky start
New Zealand's second innings got off to a disastrous start, with captain Tom Latham dismissed by Gus Atkinson in the first over. Kane Williamson was trapped lbw by Josh Tongue for 18 runs, likely marking his last innings at Lord's. Nightwatchman Will O'Rourke was also dismissed by Atkinson without scoring. Devon Conway survived a close lbw appeal from Ollie Robinson and remains unbeaten on 12 runs as New Zealand chase a need another 218 runs for victory.
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Summary of Day 2
England's first innings ended at just 140 runs in 39.4 overs, with Harry Brook top-scoring with a brisk 56 off 71 balls. With the ball, England struck back by leaving New Zealand on 61 runs for six wickets at stumps on Day 1. New Zealand added 52 runs on Day 2, perishing for 113. In their second innings, England managed to score 226 in 56 overs. Gay was the standout performer with a half-century on his debut.New Zealand then scored 36/3.
Robinson
Ollie Robinson celebrates Test return with career-best 5/39
Ollie Robinson's stunning five-wicket haul helped England take a commanding 27-run lead over New Zealand. The Kiwis were bowled out for just 113 runs. Robinson fired 10.5 overs and returned with 5/39. He bowled three maidens. This was his fourth fifer in Tests and also his career-best figures. He also owns four four-fers. He raced to 81 wickets from 21 matches. 55 of his wickets have come in 11 home Tests.
Gay
England's Emilio Gay leads England's charge in 3rd innings
Gay shone for his side in the 3rd innings of the Lord's Test. Gay scored a 95-ball 57. England were 126/3 when he was dismissed by NZ pacer Nathan Smith. He made his outing count in England's 2nd innings after failing to impress in the 1st. Gay's knock was laced with 8 fours. He managed a total of 65 runs in his debut across two innings at 32.5. He added 52 runs alongside Ben Duckett for the 1st wicket. Gay then managed a 47-run partnership with Jacob Bethell. Alongside Joe Root, he added another 27 runs before perishing.
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Gay slams his 19th fifty in FC cricket
As per ESPNcricinfo, Gay is appearing in his 74th First-Class match. Across 126 innings, he has amassed 4,767 runs at an average of 39-plus. Gay slammed his 19th fifty in FC cricket. He also owns 13 hundreds.
Smith
Nathan Smith floors England with six wickets
Smith floored the England cricket team at Lord's on Day 2 of the 1st Test. Smith stood tall with figures worth 6/70 in 17 overs (4 maidens). Smith had earlier claimed three wickets in the 1st innings. In 6 matches, Smith raced to 27 wickets at 22.18. He now has two five-wicket hauls with both being six-fers. As per ESPNcricinfo, 20 of his wickets have come in away matches (home of opposition) at 11.05.
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200 wickets for Smith in First-Class cricket
As per ESPNcricinfo, Smith also surpassed 200 First-Class scalps. He owns 201 wickets from 67 matches at 26-plus. He managed his 10th five-wicket haul in the longest format.
Williamson
Kane Williamson completes 9,500 runs in Test cricket
Kane Williamson became the first New Zealand player to complete 9,500 runs in Test cricket. He achieved the milestone with his third run on Day 2. Overall, Williamson became the 16th player to reach this landmark, having taken 195 innings. Notably, he scored a duck in New Zealand's 1st innings. Williamson scored 18 runs in the 4th innings. Williamson touched the 9,500-run mark in his 110th Test (9,515). His tally includes 33 tons and 38 fifties.
Duck
Tom Latham posts his 15th duck in Test cricket
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham recorded a duck in the 4th innings. Latham was dismissed by England pacer Gus Atkinson in the 1st over. He perished for a three-ball duck. Earlier, he fell for a 21-ball three in the 2nd innings. Playing his 93rd match (167 innings), Latham now has 15 ducks. Latham averages 38.9 and has scored 6,264 runs. As per ESPNcricinfo, versus England, he has posted 4 ducks from 17 matches.
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218 runs needed!
218 runs required with 7 wickets in hand here at Lord's. A big day 3 incoming. pic.twitter.com/lDsZF48WFZ
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