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England find themselves in serious trouble at The Oval, closing day two of the second Test on 222-6 and trailing New Zealand by 169 runs after a string of poor decisions with bat and ball.
England find themselves 222-6 and 169 runs adrift after a calamitous second day at The Oval, featuring a crucial dropped catch, baffling tactics, and a magnificent Glenn Phillips century.
Sonny Baker announced himself on the Test stage by removing Rachin Ravindra for 33, helping England reduce New Zealand to 107-4 on the opening day of the second Test at The Oval.
New Zealand closed day one of the second Test at The Oval on 291-7 after Jacob Bethell claimed two late wickets to hand England a foothold in what remains a finely balanced contest.
After a turbulent week for English cricket, fast bowler Sonny Baker delivered a performance full of personality and promise on day one of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
England showed admirable character on day one of the second Test at The Oval, restricting New Zealand to 291-7 despite the off-field chaos surrounding Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
The 25-year-old opener's unbeaten 53 helped Hampshire secure a valuable draw against Surrey, lifting them off the Championship table's bottom.
Ollie Pope struck his first half-century of the tournament as Surrey secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Middlesex at The Oval.