England falters against New Zealand on day two at The Oval
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
England struggles against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, entering day two in a precarious position. After New Zealand posted 391 all out, England is at 222-6, trailing by 169 runs. Key performances included Glenn Phillips' century for New Zealand and half-centuries from Emilio Gay and Joe Root for England. The home team faced setbacks with crucial dropped catches and wicket losses at critical moments. England must regroup to improve their standing as play continues.
- •New Zealand scored 391 all out in first innings.
- •England currently at 222-6, trailing by 169 runs.
- •Emilio Gay scored 53; Joe Root made 46.
- •Glenn Phillips scored a maiden Test century.
- •England lost three wickets for 35 runs in a critical stretch.
- 7:38 PMBBC Sport — England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second Test
- 6:07 PMBBC Sport — England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
- 6:07 PMBBC News — England vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke leave hosts in trouble - BBC
"England close day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 222-6, trailing by 169 after a day of poor decisions leaves the tourists firmly in control at the close of play at The Oval.
"England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
"England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
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External links- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 7:38 PMEngland's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second Test
England close day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 222-6, trailing by 169 after a day of poor decisions leaves the tourists firmly in control at the close of play at The Oval.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 6:07 PMEngland in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
- BBC NewsJun 18, 2026, 6:07 PMEngland vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke leave hosts in trouble - BBC
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
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