New Zealand won by 1 Run
Day 5
What a finish in Wellington as Neil Wagner dismisses James Anderson to ensure New Zealand register a famous one-run victory over England ๐คฏ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/g0bjxVYbkH
— ICC (@ICC) February 28, 2023
The end of a thrilling five days in Wellington. Neil Wagner (4-62) stars with the ball on the final day at the Basin Reserve. The Series drawn 1-1. Catch up on the scores | https://t.co/i5aMjAngcf. #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/8Cr2dCmZ28
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 28, 2023
The skippers at the @BasinReserve. 1-1 with @englandcricket ๐ pic.twitter.com/O2sia1TiJZ
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 28, 2023
WHAT A GAME OF CRICKET
New Zealand have won it by the barest of margins…
This is test cricket at its finest โค๏ธ
#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/cFgtFBIkR4
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
"Its a point of contention but is not worth for forever and a day"
Lord Gower reflects on the penultimate ball… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/ITfyjV1MZd
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
๐ฃ๏ธ "We always want to win, its disappointing to lose"
๐ฃ๏ธ "It was a fantastic game to be a part of"
Captain Ben Stokes reflects on a test match we won't forget anytime soon… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/Kxx64dzHKW
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
"We are playing a style of cricket and we are trying to entertain people around the world"
"We achieved slightly what it is all about, making test cricket exciting"
A disappointed but proud coach after a remarkable test match in Wellington ๐ณ๐ฟ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/DXTci3Xs5O
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
1894 – ๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ vs Australia
1981 – ๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ vs Australia
2001 – ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ vs Australia
2023 – ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ vs England๐ณ๐ฟ become the 3rd team in the history of test cricket to win after being forced to follow on… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/4ZoBDAdtuk
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
๐ฃ๏ธ "We fight to the bitter end"
๐ฃ๏ธ "This team fights and fights hard"
Tom Blundell credits the New Zealand spirit in this incredible win… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/Kat32F8HH1
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
"We keep living to fight for one another"
The man of the moment Neil Wagner reflects on The Black Caps' historic win over England…#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/GkJr04yW5u
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
Test cricket ๐ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/MfiS1vCrlK
— ICC (@ICC) February 28, 2023
What a finish!! ๐ค#SparkSport #NZvENG #Day5 pic.twitter.com/fiDIp7yelE
— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) February 28, 2023
Moments ๐ธ#NZvNZ pic.twitter.com/Ac0wS6fzbb
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 28, 2023
Southee ๐ค Stokes. An incredible series @englandcricket. #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/LVxGdBYPwo
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 28, 2023
Incredible scenes at the Basin Reserve. A thrilling end to the 2nd Test in Wellington ๐ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/tyG7laNtdP
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 28, 2023
WHAT DID WE JUST WITNESS ๐ฑ
With the weight of the game on his shoulders… Jimmy runs down and smashes it to the boundary ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/JTSSBbCOs3
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
How costly will this be? ๐ฌ
Bracewell misjudges a ball that went high off Foakes' bat and it goes over his head for 4๏ธโฃ valuable runs…
Nailbiting stuff in Basin Reserve…. #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/PAuA4egcJy
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
Tense, edge of your seat stuff here in Wellington…
This is test match cricket ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/HStJoX131Z
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
Cometh the hour… Cometh the ๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฆ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/kiuPH1NceF
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
BIG MOMENT
Joe Root is gone โ๏ธ
England are still 56 runs to win with only 3 wickets remaining now… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/W7c1Bzcfcb
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
INSTANT IMPACT
Wagner with another bumper to dismiss the England captain…
It's not over yet ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/1KPNPff7Bo
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023
Four wickets and 120 runs in the first session of Day 5 in Wellington. Joe Root (74*) leads the fightback for the visitors. Follow play with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz and scoring | https://t.co/i5aMjAngcf. pic.twitter.com/hiurPxFODh
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 28, 2023
Joe Root is a man on a mission….
He is scoring runs for FUN in this test ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/8gZ3RHV0dt
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
OH MY WORD. WHAT IS GOING ON.
Harry Brook is run out without facing a ball…
England in real strife ๐ฌ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/g3kC3ss4zA
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
Not the start England would have wanted…
Duckett departs for 33 ๐
New Zealand on top early on day 5๏ธโฃ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/EyNGlLSnog
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
UPDATE | Devon Conway has a tight right adductor (groin) and will not take the field on Day 5 as a precaution.
Conway sustained the injury while fielding late on day four.#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/QL5k3kwgdo
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 27, 2023
Free entry Test cricket on a Tuesday! First ball of Day 5 coming up shortly on @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz ๐ฒ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/JnaGbBSkRF
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 27, 2023
All smiles ahead of Day 5#SparkSport #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/7ik3x5JIrS
— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) February 27, 2023
Day 5 ๐#SparkSport #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/NEFPDdQ7ys
— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) February 27, 2023
Can the BLACKCAPS complete an incredible comeback?
Watch BLACKCAPS v England live and on-demand on Spark Sport #SparkSport #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/b4EgkNYT1F
— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) February 27, 2023
Day 4
NZ -483
ENG -48/1 (Overs 11)
England need 210 Runs
"Tomorrow will be a very exciting day"
"We are going to try and chase it… we will take the game on and entertain the crowd"
Jack Leach is looking forward to the final day's play tomorrow…
Coverage starts at 9:30pm on BT Sport 1 ๐บ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/ACU1gLfvYW
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
Day four finishes with the second Test nicely poised in Wellington.
Watch #NZvENG live on https://t.co/MHHfZPyHf9 with a Black Caps Pass ๐บ pic.twitter.com/tPzQgPmB8Y
— ICC (@ICC) February 27, 2023
All to play for on the final day…
With 210 runs to win, who is in the driving seat in this one? ๐ค#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/Nuam0dkMqi
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
A lovely bit of bowling from Southee ๐ฅ
He gets one to nip back at Crawley to hit the top of off stump…
A fantastic delivery ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/9I92wXspT2
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
A brave batting display by New Zealand after being forced to follow-on, with England now requiring 258 for victory ๐
Watch #NZvENG live on https://t.co/MHHfZPyHf9 with a Black Caps Pass ๐บ pic.twitter.com/SNZPIjylZH
— ICC (@ICC) February 27, 2023
An absolute machine at one end ๐ค
The Nut with a monumental performance ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/uT0ptRSDB9
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
The Nut gets his 5th in his 62nd over ๐
Talk about holding down an end…
2๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ8๏ธโฃ to win… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/zpfjHlP1Cl
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
Southee just couldn't resist the temptation โ๏ธ
Wickets are tumbling now… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/AlqOw20S7J
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
"He was a gem of a captain, but he is every bit of a foot soldier in this side"
Kane Williamson is rather good at batting ๐
This innings has been a joy to watch ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/eWhsch08cp
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
Test century #26 for Kane Williamson ๐
Watch #NZvENG live on https://t.co/MHHfZPyHf9 with a Black Caps Pass ๐บ pic.twitter.com/Dn3WeeWGs5
— ICC (@ICC) February 27, 2023
Test Century Number 2๏ธโฃ6๏ธโฃ
A fabulous innings from the former Black Cap captain ๐ณ๐ฟ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/XeVNqANFqv
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
On his home-ground, Tom Blundell does not disappoint…#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/azfWTShKfu
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 27, 2023
That one went HIGH ๐
A third short ball gets the better of Daryl Mitchell โ๏ธ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/GBU0Wjmc2u
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
Another 5๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ for New Zealand's greatest ever test batter ๐ณ๐ฟ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/tWJvf7Cn0U
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
Daryl Mitchell with a fine shot to get to his 5th Test half century against England…
A solid start from the Black Caps ๐ณ๐ฟ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/MAmXNA0uFL
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
A bit of a juggle needed… but Nicholls departs โ๏ธ
Robinson makes the breakthrough… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/0XiyxMI140
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
"I have never taken one like that"
"We need that bit of luck in finding those edges"
Ollie Pope reflects on the game from under the helmet at short leg… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/09lih0V94L
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
"Records will take care of themselves, you need to look at the overall situation and look yourself and say how can I be at my best"
Although Williamson has 4๏ธโฃ runs to get to become ๐ณ๐ฟ all time leading run scorer, but Lord Gower thinks it shouldn't be on his mind..#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/faFOij2wOI
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
Day 3
NZ -209, 202/3 (f/o) (Overs 83)
New Zealand trail by 24 Runs
New Zealand fight back on day three after being made to follow-on by the visitors.
Watch #NZvENG live on https://t.co/CPDKNxoJ9v with a Black Caps Pass ๐บ pic.twitter.com/XPJosvO3wH
— ICC (@ICC) February 26, 2023
The deficit down to 24 at stumps on Day 3 in Wellington. Kane Williamson (25*) and Henry Nicholls (18*) see the team to the close ๐ Follow play LIVE with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz. Scores | https://t.co/dFLWKU2gwb #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/IeAGuTlEJL
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 26, 2023
The 7th BLACKCAP to reach 5,000 Test runs. Tom Latham speaks on the moment he reached the milestone on Day 3 at the Basin Reserve ๐ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/96pLa364sB
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 26, 2023
The spiritual home of NZ cricket ๐ซถ
๐ณ๐ฟ #NZvENG ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ pic.twitter.com/bG1Bo8AIcg
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 26, 2023
"We are going to have these days of hard toil"
"The thought was to take the positive approach and try to win today"
"This wicket has done plenty in the morning session, so hopefully we can take wickets tomorrow"@Colly622 reflects on the day 3๏ธโฃ action…#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/oupuBlIIiU
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
Who is the better fielder at short leg? ๐ค
Ollie Pope or James Taylor… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/PoxfddZP7b
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
The passion ๐
This is was a ๐ฝ๐๐ wicket in the context of the game…#NZvENG https://t.co/CeatYAh0O9 pic.twitter.com/1dzhXtwxNu
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
5๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ for Devon Conway
A very watchful innings giving New Zealand a solid base in this second innings…
Test half century number 7๏ธโฃ on his home ground ๐ก#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/KOQYxlFJN3
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
A solid start…
Tom Latham with his 26th Test half-century ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/Q2ZmUPpj3I
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
5๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ Test Runs for Tom Latham
Just the 7๏ธโฃth Black Cap to reach the milestone…#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/04yF6nAVXj
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 26, 2023
The man of the morning ๐
Time to get those legs pumping again @StuartBroad8…#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/mIQ3W9m43h
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
2๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ9๏ธโฃ all out
Broad gets the third and final wicket of the morning โ๏ธ
England enforce the follow on, is this a good decision? ๐ค#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/c1y9IeoYeG
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
Dropped the ball before… Caught the next โ๏ธ
Southee's entertaining innings come to end… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/k824hn71U9
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
Some massive hits this morning to give Southee a quick fire 50…
Leading from the front is the Black Cap Captain ๐ณ๐ฟ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/B9LZrnn6qI
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
Tim Southee that is a shot of beauty ๐
It was a big hit wasn't it Lord Gower ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/QEfUQszm9M
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
๐ฃ๏ธ "The pitch will still play as it has done for the last 2 days"
๐ฃ๏ธ "Some people say its a bowling day, the locals will tell you its a batting day"
Lord Gower takes a look at the wicket prior to day 3 of this test match…
Play starts at 9:30 pm on BT Sport 1#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/tqqzUkSkfA
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
Day 2
ENG -435/8 Decl
NZ -138/7 (Overs 42)
New Zealand trail by 297 Runs
Day two finishes early due to rain with England in command of the second Test.
Watch #NZvENG and all the action LIVE on https://t.co/CPDKNxoJ9v ๐บ pic.twitter.com/JGRtrZICtE
— ICC (@ICC) February 25, 2023
What on earth ๐คฏ
This is ๐จ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ from Ollie Pope ๐ฅ
The perfect to finish the session! #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/hehHIe5UO0
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
๐ฃ๏ธ "Ultimately we got to the earn right to enforce the follow-on"
๐ฃ๏ธ "We have to be smart in the morning"
Joe Root still thinks there is a lot to do tomorrow morning before conversations of a follow-on begin… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/bPwtqu23Dt
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
That is some ๐๐๐๐๐ก hitting ๐
Tim Southee now equals MS Dhoni for number of Test match 6๏ธโฃs with 78… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/1qoa2odbMt
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
Rain brings an early end to Day 2 in Wellington. The score 138/7 with Tom Blundell (25*) and Tim Southee (23*) at the crease ๐ Catch up on the scores | https://t.co/i5aMjAngcf. #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/niIIJrIVvW
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 25, 2023
A comfortable catch for Broady โ๏ธ
New Zealand are struggling here in Wellington… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/lir4m1G5XB
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
A worldie of a catch ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/CRF6E3n3OC
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
In safe hands ๐ค#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/rFc2SAggqd
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
It's that man again ๐คฉ
Leachy with another breakthrough after Ollie Pope's fantastic reactions ๐ฅ
Henry Nicholls is gone for 30… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/n8cTfDfIQd
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
"Everything is going in the right direction"
Lord Gower approves on the way England have played this morning… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/yWZCCDT2o4
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
England dominate the morning session on Day 2๏ธโฃ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/xbbY43qCL5
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 25, 2023
This is why he is the Number 1๏ธโฃ ranked bowler in the world ๐
Jimmy removes Williamson for 4๏ธโฃ
England now have 2๏ธโฃ wickets before lunch…#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/7GwwC81ydg
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Time to bat in Wellington! England declare with the score 435/8, Joe Root 153* leading the batting effort on Day 2. Matt Henry (4-100) best with the ball on his return to the side. Follow play LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz. #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/jDCXbVA098
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 24, 2023
That's enough….
England declare after Root reaches his 14th score over 150 ๐คฏ
Do England have enough? ๐ค#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/LLtJI6hBBy
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
An extremely entertaining innings so far ๐คฉ
Joe Root has brought out all the shots in his arsenal in this one… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/dkczV3b1NN
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
New ball… No problem ๐ค
How do you bowl at Joe Root in this mood? ๐ค#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/LkJCK9Drb7
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Skip down and whack ๐ฅ
He is well Rooted in now ๐ณ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/vg8Cdf9uiY
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Day or Night… the ๐๐ผ๐๐ is inevitable ๐ฆ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/AElD4PU6mY
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Oh dear Foakes…
Bracewell has the English batters falling for him โ๏ธ
A small flurry of wickets before the new ball for the Black Caps ๐ณ๐ฟ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/KqqFB5d6MI
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Captain Stokes departs for 27 โ๏ธ
Wagner gets one to bounce more than anticipated by the Englishman…#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/SsM0TdczTV
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Although he falls short of his maiden 2๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ, the future is looking bright for Harry Brook โจ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/Hmjf8xof1W
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Got it at the second attempt…
Matt Henry plucks a drive from Harry Brook to dismiss him for 186…
A magnificent innings comes to an end ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/iCaPoF2cMY
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
A chat with @cmacca10 and @sparknzsport to start Day 2 for Michael Bracewell ๐ค #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/HZ2nFqWsM2
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 24, 2023
Ready for Day 2! Follow play LIVE in NZ from 10:30am with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz ๐ฒ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/m1j1RwmRy3
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 24, 2023
Getting the old band back together ๐คฉ#SparkSport #NZvENG #AtLeastForAChat pic.twitter.com/LUjxMnOEaK
— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) February 24, 2023
England legend David Gower playing some commentary box cricket with fellow Spark Sport commentator Alison Mitchell ๐@David215Gower @AlisonMitchell #SparkSport #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/lwW3AGsMWC
— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) February 24, 2023
Day 1
ENG -315/3 (Overs 65)
Another dominant display by England as day one ends early due to rain.
Watch #NZvENG live on https://t.co/MHHfZPyHf9 (in select regions) ๐บ pic.twitter.com/M67KXJfHT6
— ICC (@ICC) February 24, 2023
Naaaa Na Na
Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na
Joe ROOOOOOOOOTTTTTT ๐ถA modern day great ๐ฅ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/wLPjwYMelf
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
โI think he was more excited about me getting my 100 than I was!โ
Englandโs Harry Brook on his fourth Test century and Joe Root partnership against New Zealand ๐ฏ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/Bo68wR6BLc
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Good morning England fans ๐
How are you feeling after day 1๏ธโฃ? #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/qIJgnX4qTo
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
This is what it means to play and score runs for @englandcricket โค๏ธ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/YzDmwHD9x4
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Harry Cherrington Brook is player of the highest order ๐ฅ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/1Umzroo4Nv
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Greatness awaits ๐
To put into context how good Harry Brook's introduction to test cricket has been…
4๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ runs short of the most runs after 9๏ธโฃ test match innings#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/8ZvUvsP07i
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Joe Root brings up his 29th Test century ๐
Watch #NZvENG live on https://t.co/MHHfZPyHf9 (in select regions) ๐บ pic.twitter.com/pOR4SgydLm
— ICC (@ICC) February 24, 2023
Is Harry Brook the best batter in the world right now? ๐ค#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/n2y1kHBrXt
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Passing the torch ๐ฅ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/piLkTKzVyP
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
OH HARRY ๐
That's one way to go to your highest test match score so far…
He is timing absolutely everything today ๐ฅ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/gT295nPCyn
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
A modern marvel ๐
We are witnessing a young master at work ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/cDjTeHH7zW
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Harry Brook's Test Match Career so far:
6๏ธโฃ Games
4๏ธโฃ CenturiesHe is a special talent โจ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/kwwfcgq91v
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Harry Brook's incredible form continues as he brings up his fourth Test century ๐
Watch #NZvENG live on https://t.co/MHHfZPyHf9 (in select regions) ๐บ pic.twitter.com/J4Z2B0qb7P
— ICC (@ICC) February 24, 2023
Stylish. Elegant. Beautiful.
Joe Root with a quintessential Joe Root innings ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/lZ8y2bDN7E
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
๐ฏ run stand from these two ๐
A strong start after lunch from England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/fI2J56r6Yr
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Straight out the ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐
Harry Brook with yet another masterful straight drive ๐
He is so easy on the eye when he bats like this ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/xEbIA4f400
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
Caption this โคต๏ธ#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/ET3R6q04QM
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
The view from the @BasinReserve media box on day one of the second Test in Wellington #NZvENG #media pic.twitter.com/hDzh8fo9fl
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 24, 2023
An entertaining first session in Wellington! Harry Brook (51*) leads the batting effort for the visitors and Matt Henry (2-27) strong with the ball on his return to the side ๐ Follow play LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz. Scoring | https://t.co/x8eMALblCm. #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/LBDpBlP8IA
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 24, 2023
Another one ๐
Harry Brook is __________________ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/eDlqyiVezK
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 24, 2023
A much needed 5๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ partnership ๐
The Yorkshire-duo fighting back after a dominant start from the Black Caps…#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/Req2Bfr1yl
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 23, 2023
WOW.
That is some catch ๐คฏ
Bazballโข๏ธ is under pressure here… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/0xrDQ0Fiqm
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 23, 2023
Pope gone now as well ๐
Henry has kept his head and finds the edge of another English batter ๐
England struggling here early in the Basin Reserve… #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/RXjCBnCgPa
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 23, 2023
Crawley ๐๐ข๐ก๐ โ๏ธ
The thinnest of edges by the England opener…
Another disappointment for Zak ๐#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/GpnBLaPGoD
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 23, 2023
๐จ THE TRUMPET IS FIXED ๐จ
After a Kiwi lad pinched it last week in the stands and caused some damage, amazingly the NZ team reached out to get it repaired.
Thanks so much @BLACKCAPS – proving your class yet again โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/RJOcFo3N2s
— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) February 23, 2023
New Zealand win the toss and elect to bowl in the second Test against a red-hot England ๐ฅ
Watch #NZvENG live on https://t.co/CPDKNxoJ9v (in select regions) ๐บ pic.twitter.com/kzVfpFsGqB
— ICC (@ICC) February 23, 2023
"It gives us an opportunity to get runs on the board"
An unchanged England will bat first in Wellington after captain Ben Stokes loses the toss ๐ช#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/JqYQ0Bq70n
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 23, 2023
New Zealand win the toss and we bat first in Wellington! ๐ฆ
๐ณ๐ฟ #NZvENG ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | @IGCom
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 23, 2023
A chat with @sparknzsport and a look at the pitch for Matt Henry ๐ค Follow play LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz from 11:00am NZT ๐ฒ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/hAPsaMJ2Q8
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 23, 2023
Good morning from Devon Conway at the Basin Reserve! First ball at 11:00am NZT LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz ๐ฒ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/GLD6MWB3v1
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 23, 2023
Game day! Follow the 2nd Test against England from the Basin Reserve LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport & @TodayFM_nz and @btsportcricket & @Cricket_TS in the UK. First ball at 11:00am NZT ๐ฒ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/q2h1Teprr7
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 23, 2023