ENG vs NZ 1st Test, Highlights© AFP
England vs New Zealand Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: Gus Atkinson struck twice late on Day 2 as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. New Zealand were 36-3 in their second innings at stumps, needing a further 218 runs to reach a victory target of 254 — what would be the highest total of a match where batsmen on both sides have struggled on a bowler-friendly pitch. Earlier, Jamie Smith helped England recover from a middle-order collapse before they were dismissed for 226 in their second innings of a frenetic clash in north London. New Zealand’s Nathan Smith took 6-70, the second five-wicket haul of the paceman’s six-match Test career. But given New Zealand were dismissed for just 113 in the first innings, they needed a vastly-improved batting effort to prevent England going 1-0 up in the three-match series. Debutant opener Emilio Gay was England’s top-scorer in their second innings with 57 and wicket-keeper Smith made 39. (score card)
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