Black Caps fight back to restore order against England
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A tense first day of the second cricket test between New Zealand and England, under Joe Roots captaincy at the Oval with a fightback from the visiting side
The Black Caps finished at 291-7 after late runs in the middle to lower order to have the game evely poised.
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WicketkeeperTom Blundell top-scored with 51 from 84 balls after the top of the order had struggled as captain Tom Latham went for 29 and Devon Conway nine.
Henry Nicholls scored 24 before Rachin Ravindra added 33 from 51 balls.
Blundell added partnerships of 81 with Daryl Mitchell (44) and 75 with Phillips 49 not out to see the Black Caps post a more competitive total after their 115-run defeat at Lord’s last week.
Kyle Jamieson is not out six with Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke still to bat.
England wicket takers were spread but it was part-time spinmner Jacob Bethell who took2-8 from five overs which runied the innings. He dismissed by Nathan smith for four and Blundell in relatively soft outs.
