England struggled after lunch on day two as a century stand between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell shifted the momentum in New Zealand’s favour at Lord’s.
After 17 wickets fell on day one, a further seven were added in the first two sessions of day two before the fifth-wicket partnership settled into what could prove to be a match-winning innings.
England debut number two
“A Test cap is a childhood dream. You now have the opportunity to live that.” ❤️
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 3, 2022
After Matthew Potts made his debut on the first day at Lord’s, it was Matt Parkinson’s turn on the second. The spinner was drafted in on day one as a concussion replacement for the injured Jack Leach, and was required to bat as his first England involvement, scoring eight runs.
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Always love watching Test cricket in England. Just enough seam and swing on offer here for the quicks ?#ENGvNZ
— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) June 3, 2022
The action at Lord’s was drawing admirers from around the world, including Australia captain Pat Cummins, who praised the English conditions that have seen 24 wickets fall in two days.
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