NZ's Henry Nicholls hammers his 11th century in Tests: Stats
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New Zealand's Henry Nicholls has brought up a fine hundred versus England on Day 3 of the 2nd Test at Kennington Oval. Visitors New Zealand bowled England out for 291 to take a 100-run lead. In the match's 3rd innings, the Kiwis have gained authority, extending their lead past 300. Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra added a superb 161-run stand for the 3rd wicket.
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A telling 161-run stand alongside Ravindra
Nicholls walked out when his side was 8/1 in the 3rd over. Soon the Kiwis became 28/2 in the 9th over. Ravindra joined Nicholls in the middle and they deflated England with a superb 161-run stand. It was a positive stand as both players complemented each other well. In the 2nd session, they added 66 runs before 95 were added in the 3rd session.
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Nicholls brings up his hundred shortly after Ravindra's dismissal
Nicholls brought up his hundred shortly after Ravindra's dismissal. Jacob Bethell dismissed Ravindra in the 42nd over before Nicholls made sure he didn't err and completed his ton off 136 balls. He has smashed 14 fours along the way.
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2nd hundred versus England for Nicholls
Blundell now owns over 3,275 runs at an average of around 40 from 59 matches (92 innings), as per ESPNcricinfo. He recorded his 11th hundred (50s: 12). In 11 matches versus England (18 innings), Nicholls owns two hundreds (50s: 1). He has scored 560-plus runs at 35-plus. Meanwhile, Nicholls surpassed 900 runs in 22 away matches (36 innings). He has two hundreds (50s: 2).
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23rd First-Class hundred for Nicholls
In 140 First-Class matches (230 innings), Nicholls has raced past 8,900 runs at 42-plus. He clocked his 23rd hundred besides also owning 45 fifties.