England struggles early as New Zealand builds strong first innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
In the ongoing Test match at Nottingham, New Zealand's openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway added 317 runs after winning the toss and batting first. England managed to take four wickets late in the day, leaving New Zealand at 361-4 as play continues. Tim Southee highlighted the historical significance of the 2022 Trent Bridge Test, where England staged a dramatic chase against New Zealand. This match has been pivotal for England, who have been seeking a series win after a challenging period marked by off-field controversies and only two victories in their last nine Tests. The situation remains fluid with new batters at the crease for New Zealand as they look to capitalize on their strong start.
- •New Zealand scores 361-4 at the end of day one
- •Tom Latham and Devon Conway each scored centuries
- •England's late strikes give them hope going into day two
- •Five players from New Zealand's 2022 squad are present in this match
- •England's last nine Tests include only two wins
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — England can play on NZ memories of 2022 - Southee
"England can play on New Zealand memories of a remarkable Test at Trent Bridge in 2022 to turn around their series decider in Nottingham, according to assistant coach Tim Southee.
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