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England made good start despite Stokes' absence
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- Figure caption, 'How did that get there?!' - Bethell's brilliant catch removes Latham
- Cricket Correspondent at The Oval Published17 June 2026, 19:04 BSTUpdated 6 minutes ago Second Rothesay Test, The Kia Oval (day one of five)
- New Zealand 291-7: Blundell 51, Phillips 49*; Bethell 2-8, Baker 2-63
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Figure caption, 'How did that get there?!' - Bethell's brilliant catch removes Latham
Cricket Correspondent at The Oval Published17 June 2026, 19:04 BSTUpdated 6 minutes ago Second Rothesay Test, The Kia Oval (day one of five)
New Zealand 291-7: Blundell 51, Phillips 49*; Bethell 2-8, Baker 2-63
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