ENG vs NZ LIVE Score 2nd Test – Joe Root’s England takes on Tom Latham’s New Zealand: With the World Test Championship final in mind, New Zealand has decided to rest their captain Kane Williamson who has been continuously bothered by a elbow injury. In his absence Tom Latham will lead Kiwis in the series decider – that starts today at 3.30 PM.
On the other hand Joe Root’s England will try to overcome demons of ‘Racism Row’ that has rocked England Cricket at the moment. First match hero Ollie Robinson is already suspended and few other English cricketers currently facing the heat – it will be interesting to see how amid all negativity Root handles his team vs World Test Championship Finalist Kiwi team.
- Spectators in the stadium: The British Government has allowed 18,000 people at the ground each day – all of whom need to take a negative COVID test in the 24 hours prior to the day they are attending
- Pitch for 2nd Test: The pitch is expected to be flat with some good carry. It hasn’t spun much at Edgbaston this season but it could turn a little on days four and five.
ENG vs NZ LIVE 2nd Test & Team News from both camps:
England Team Composition for 2nd Test: Jack Leach looks certain to play so he will either replace Robinson or come in for one of England’s two experienced fast-bowlers, Stuart Broad or James Anderson. Olly Stone might also come into the side for Mark Wood who England will want to keep fit and fresh.
England Possible XI: Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (c), Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence, James Bracey (wk), Jack Leach, Olly Stone, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
New Zealand Team Composition for 2nd Test: Before the WTC Finals, New Zealand will take it safe and rest some of their players. Kane Williamson is already ruled out and Tom Latham will captain Kiwis in his place. Tim Southee. Kyle Jamieson could also be rested. Also ruled out from the XI Mitchel Santner.
Trent Boult though will be making his comeback to the squad.
Possible XI:Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling, Colin De Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test: Match Details
Dates: June 10-14, 2021 (Thursday-Monday).
Time: 11:00 AM (Local/ BST), 3:30 PM (IST), and 10:00 AM (GMT).
Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham.
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test: Live Streaming
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ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test: Weather Report
The first Test was all set for a cracking finish but the rain on Day 3 spoiled the party for cricket lovers. However, this time there is just a little chance of rain on Day 1 and Day 5.
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test: Pitch Report
No surprises here as the condition will most likely favour the pacers on all five days of the match. Batsman will have to take their time and try not to play more shots when the ball is new and swinging. Spinners will play their part in the second innings of the Test.
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test: Prediction
Both the teams played some exceptional cricket in the first Test but could not extract a result. New Zealand have a better batting lineup than England and that would give them an edge over the hosts.
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