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Blundell, Phillips lead New Zealand recovery against England
Key takeaways
- The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps as a greatly-changed England looked to put the Ben Stokes saga behind them, with fast bowler Sonny Baker taking two wickets on debut.
- Blundell made 51 and shared valuable stands of 81 with Daryl Mitchell (44) and 75 with Phillips after New Zealand, sent into bat, had slumped to 107-4.
- “It’s nice to contribute in partnerships,” Mitchell, who holed out off Baker, told reporters.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Tom Blundell hit New Zealand’s first fifty of the series and Glenn Phillips posted an unbeaten 49 as the tourists fought back against England on an intriguing opening day of the second Test at the Oval on Wednesday.
The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps as a greatly-changed England looked to put the Ben Stokes saga behind them, with fast bowler Sonny Baker taking two wickets on debut.
Blundell made 51 and shared valuable stands of 81 with Daryl Mitchell (44) and 75 with Phillips after New Zealand, sent into bat, had slumped to 107-4.
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