Matt Fisher takes wicket on England Test return against New Zealand
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:23 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Matt Fisher marked his return to Test cricket after four years by taking a wicket in just his third over. Playing for England in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, Fisher dismissed Devon Conway for nine runs on the opening morning. This match represents a significant opportunity for Fisher to establish himself again in the squad. The match is ongoing, with England looking to capitalize on this early breakthrough.
- •Fisher returns to Test cricket after a four-year absence.
- •He took the wicket of Devon Conway for nine runs.
- •The second Test against New Zealand is being played at The Oval.
- •England is looking to build on an early advantage in the match.
- 2:40 PMBBC Sport — From bowler to batter - Fisher's first fifty gives England hope
- 12:23 PMBBC Sport — 'Keeping England in the match' - Fisher reaches a first Test 50
- 11:35 AMBBC Sport — 'He's delighted!' - Fisher strikes early on his Test return
"Four years on from his last Test appearance, Matt Fisher returns to the England side in style with a wicket in just his third over as he removes Devon Conway for nine on the opening morning of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
"Matt Fisher makes a first Test half-century batting at number 10 to help England to a score of 291 in their first innings against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.
"Watch the moment England bowler Matt Fisher scores a first Test half-century as he frustrates New Zealand on the third morning of the second Test at The Oval.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 2:40 PMFrom bowler to batter - Fisher's first fifty gives England hope
Matt Fisher makes a first Test half-century batting at number 10 to help England to a score of 291 in their first innings against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 12:23 PM'Keeping England in the match' - Fisher reaches a first Test 50
Watch the moment England bowler Matt Fisher scores a first Test half-century as he frustrates New Zealand on the third morning of the second Test at The Oval.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 11:35 AM'He's delighted!' - Fisher strikes early on his Test return
Four years on from his last Test appearance, Matt Fisher returns to the England side in style with a wicket in just his third over as he removes Devon Conway for nine on the opening morning of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
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