New Zealand makes early breakthroughs as England relies on Harry Brook
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
During the ongoing match, Nathan Smith and Will O'Rourke have made crucial inroads for New Zealand, unsettling England early on day two. England is leaning on Harry Brook, who has contributed a vital fifty runs to the team's total. The match continues to develop, with New Zealand hoping to capitalize on their early successes against the hosts.
- •Match ongoing, with New Zealand making early breakthroughs.
- •Nathan Smith and Will O'Rourke taking wickets for New Zealand.
- •Harry Brook scores a vital fifty for England.
- •Day two action continues at the test match.
- 12:17 PMESPNcricinfo — New Zealand make vital inroads as England lean on Harry Brook fifty
"Nathan Smith, Will O'Rourke strike early to wobble hosts after second-day turnaround
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