Jacob Bethell's catch removes Tom Latham on Test's opening morning
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Jacob Bethell took a remarkable diving catch to dismiss New Zealand captain Tom Latham for 27 runs as New Zealand reached 58-2 during the opening morning of the second Test against England at The Oval. The dismissal came off the bowling of Jofra Archer. This match is part of a series that holds significance for both teams as they compete for vital points. England will look to capitalize on this early breakthrough to gain control of the match.
- •Jacob Bethell caught Tom Latham off Jofra Archer's bowling.
- •New Zealand reached 58-2 in the second Test.
- •The match is being held at The Oval.
- •Latham scored 27 runs before his dismissal.
- •This is the opening morning of the Test match.
- 12:40 PMBBC Sport — 'How did that get there?!' - Bethell's brilliant catch removes Latham
"Jacob Bethell takes a stunning diving catch to remove New Zealand captain Tom Latham for 27 off the bowling of Jofra Archer as the tourists fall to 58-2 on the opening morning of the second Test against England at The Oval.
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