England's Brydon Carse celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
New Zealand Vs England, 2nd Test Day 1: Harry Brook Ton Tilts Wicket-Filled Day In ENG's Favour
Harry Brook played the role of New Zealand's nemesis with flair on Friday (December 6, 2024), reaching his eighth Test century as England finished in a strong position after the first day of the second Test in Wellington. Brook's fast-paced innings of 123 included a century from 91 balls and set the tempo of a day on which 346 runs were scored and 15 wickets fell. New Zealand finished in trouble at 86-5 in reply to England's 280, having lost Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell before stumps. Tom Blundell was 6 not out and nightwatchman Will O'Rourke was unbeaten on 0.
NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Chris Woakes celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra
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England's Chris Woakes, centre, celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Ben Stokes celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham
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England's Ben Stokes celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham, right, during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Ben Stokes congratulates teammate Gus Atkinson after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Devon Conway
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England's Ben Stokes congratulates teammate Gus Atkinson after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Devon Conway during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Harry Brook gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field after he was dismissed
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England's Harry Brook gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field after he was dismissed during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Harry Brook celebrates after scoring a century
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England's Harry Brook celebrates after scoring a century during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Ollie Pope bats during play
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England's Ollie Pope bats during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Harry Brook bats during play
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England's Harry Brook bats during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: New Zealand's Nathan Smith, right, celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jacob Bethell
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New Zealand's Nathan Smith, right, celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jacob Bethell during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Joe Root bats during play
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England's Joe Root bats during play on day one of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.
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