Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry beat West Indies and New Zealand dominate on the second day of Christchurch Test

on the second day of the first test between new zealand And west indies At Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand took a lead of 231 runs in their first innings. West Indies struggled to make an impact with the bat and were all out for just 167 runs in the first innings. On the basis of the strong performance of its bowlers and a steady start in the second innings, New Zealand… Their position became stronger as they reached 32/0 at stumpsDue to which his lead increased to 96 runs. The match is all set and New Zealand are in control by the start of the third day.

New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test: West Indies’ batting collapse hampers progress on day two against New Zealand

After a consistent early partnership between john campbell And Tagenarin ChanderpaulWest Indies’ batting collapsed under constant pressure from New Zealand’s bowlers. jacob duffy While leading the attack by taking 5 wickets matt henry Contributed with 3. shy hopeK’s 56 and Chanderpaul’s 52 were the only notable contributions, but after his dismissal, West Indies’ resistance quickly crumbled. The middle and lower orders faltered, with New Zealand effectively clearing the final end. West Indies’ total of 167 was a disappointing total, leaving no margin for error as they looked to bounce back in New Zealand’s second innings.

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New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Devon Conway and Tom Latham take over New Zealand’s second innings

With the lead increasing, New Zealand started their second innings with confidence. Tom Latham And devon conway At the time of stumps, both were unbeaten at the crease, with Latham on 14* and Conway on 15*. Their solid start provided a platform for New Zealand to build on as they aim to take a substantial lead heading into the third day. Both batsmen played with composure and with the wicket in hand, New Zealand will aim to extend their lead significantly on the third day. If West Indies want to make a comeback in the match, they will need early successes.

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