2nd Test: England docked WTC factors for sluggish over price after victory in opposition to New Zealand in Nottingham

ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test: England received the second Test in opposition to New Zealand by 5 wickets and are positioned eighth within the WTC factors desk.

England nationwide cricket workforce. Courtesy: Reuters

HIGHLIGHTSEngland received the second Test by 5 wicketsJonny Bairstow grew to become the Player of the MatchEngland are positioned eighth within the WTC factors desk

England have been docked 2 World Test Championship (WTC) factors for sustaining a sluggish over price throughout their second Test in opposition to New Zealand on the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. After successful the match by 5 wickets, their factors tally rose to 42, however after the deduction, they’re sitting at eighth within the factors desk with 40 factors.

Match referee Richie Richardson imposed the sanctions on Ben Stokes and Co. for falling 2 overs wanting the goal. England’s level proportion additionally went down from 25 to 23.80.

As per Article 16.11.2 of the WTC taking part in circumstances, a workforce is penalised one level for every over brief. Moreover, going by the Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, the England gamers have been fined 40 p.c of their match charges.

On-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Michael Gough, and third umpire Rod Tucker levelled the fees, after which Stokes pleaded responsible. There was no want for a proper listening to.

As far as the sport was involved, the hosts chased down a goal of 299 in a mere 50 overs. Jonny Bairstow’s 92-ball knock of 136, laced with 14 fours and seven sixes, helped the Brits safe victory with out having to interrupt a lot sweat.

Skipper Stokes additionally scored 75 helpful runs and shared a 179-run partnership with Bairstow, who received the Player of the Match award.

England have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-match sequence. The third and closing Test of the sequence is ready to get underway on Thursday, June 23 at Headingley in Leeds.