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.

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Updated on: 7 December 2024 9:41 am

New Zealand and England 2nd Test cricket day 1 Photo gallery: Brydon Carse

NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Brydon Carse celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell | Photo: Kerry Marshall/Photosport via AP

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.

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New Zealand and England 2nd Test cricket day 1 Photo gallery: Chris Woakes

NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Chris Woakes celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra | Photo: Kerry Marshall/Photosport via AP

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.

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New Zealand and England 2nd Test cricket day 1 Photo gallery: Ben Stokes

NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Ben Stokes celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

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.

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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 | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

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.

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New Zealand and England 2nd Test cricket day 1 Photo gallery: Harry Brook

NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Harry Brook gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field after he was dismissed | Photo: Kerry Marshall/Photosport via AP

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.

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NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Harry Brook celebrates after scoring a century | Photo: Kerry Marshall/Photosport via AP

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.

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New Zealand and England 2nd Test cricket day 1 Photo gallery: Ollie Pope

NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Ollie Pope bats during play | Photo: Kerry Marshall/Photosport via AP

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.

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NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Harry Brook bats during play | Photo: Kerry Marshall/Photosport via AP

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.

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New Zealand and England 2nd Test cricket day 1 Photo gallery: Nathan Smith

NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: New Zealand's Nathan Smith, right, celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jacob Bethell | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

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.

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New Zealand and England 2nd Test cricket day 1 Photo gallery: Joe Root

NZ vs Eng 2nd Test Day 1: England's Joe Root bats during play | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

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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