Joe Root and Ollie Pope made centuries Sunday to assist England transfer to 473/5 and within reach of New Zealand’s huge first-innings complete of 553 on Day 3 of a second Test.
2nd Test: Joe Root unbeaten 163 helps England shut in on NZ’s first-innings complete on Day 3 (AP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSEngland attain 473/5 on Day 3, path New Zealand by 80Pope scored his second Test hundred, first on house soilRoot cracked twenty seventh Test century in solely 116 deliveries
Joe Root scored his twenty seventh Test hundred whereas Ollie Pope struck an outstanding 145, as England closed in on New Zealand’s first-innings complete on the shut of play on the third day of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
Resuming on 90/1 within the morning after the touring facet had posted a large first-innings complete of 553, England excelled on batting wicket at a sunny Trent Bridge to path by 80 when stumps have been drawn.
While Root is used to compiling centuries — this was his fourth in his final 5 take a look at matches and the twenty seventh of his profession — Pope reached three figures for simply the second time in 4 years within the England crew and the primary at house. Pope’s 145 beat his earlier finest rating, the 135 not out towards South Africa in January 2020, and justified the choice of England’s new management to advertise him to No. 3 for this worldwide summer time.
Skipper Ben Stokes’ blitz had New Zealand in a spot of hassle however he perished for 46 making an attempt one too many sixes, as Bracewell claimed an vital first wicket on his debut. However, the Black Caps squandered one other alternative when Will Young dropped Foakes on 10.
Lees appeared in good type earlier, fluently driving Southee for 2 boundaries earlier than citing his maiden take a look at fifty with a 4 off Kyle Jamieson, who later sustained a again damage. On 67, nonetheless, Lees chased a large supply from Henry to edge it to Mitchell at slip and the fielder made no mistake to finish the second-wicket partnership of 141.
England lead the three-match collection 1-0 after a five-wicket win within the first Test at Lord’s final week.
