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New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test, Day 4: Williamson and Blundell’s Knock Reached NZ at a Strong Position; England required 211 Runs

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New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test, Day 4: Williamson and Blundell’s Knock Reached NZ at a Strong Position; England required 211 Runs

At the end of the third day, New Zealand was at 202-3, and Henry Nicholls and Kane Williamson were on the field. Henry Nicholls and Kane Williamson resumed batting, and James Anderson started the over at the start of day 4. Williamson hit the four in the first over of day 4. With this four, Williamson became the leading runs scorer in tests for Black Caps.

Robinson struck in the 91st over and Nicholls returned to the pavilion after scoring 29(94). In the 97th over, Mitchell hit two fours, and New Zealand reached 250 runs in the next over. The partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson reached 50 runs in 101 overs. Mitchell smashed a six and scored his half-century in just 52 deliveries. Kaner Williamson also reached his half-century with a single. Mitchell got out after scoring 54(54). Black Caps reached 300 runs with a boundary as Williamson hit a four. In the 112th over, Blundell hit two fours. At the end of the first session, New Zealand was at 325-5.

In the 115th over, Blundell started the over with a four and ended the over with a four. New Zealand reached 350 runs in the 118th over. Blundell hit a four and scored his half-century. With this four, the partnership between Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell reached 50 runs. New Zealand reached 400 runs on the next ball with a four. Williamson hit a four and reached his century. It was the 26th century for Kane. At the end of day 2, New Zealand was at 423-5.

In the 149th over, Williamson took a single, and the partnership between Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell reached 150 runs. Williamson got out after scoring 132(282), and it was the maiden wicket for Harry Brook. M Bracewell ran out after scoring 8(19). In the 161st over, Southee got out after scoring 2(9), and Matt Henry got out on duck. Blundell got out after scoring 90(166), and Jack Leach took the fifer. New Zealand got all out at 483 and took a lead of 257 runs.

England got the target of 258 runs, Crawley and Duckett came to chase, and Southee opened the bowling attack. Crawley hit a four in the third over. Crawley hit three-four in the 6th over. Crawley got out after scoring 24(30) in the 8th over. At the end of day 4, England was at 48-1 and trailed by 210 runs.

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