Sonny Baker takes first Test wicket as New Zealand struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On the opening day of the second Test at The Oval, Sonny Baker claimed his first Test wicket by dismissing Rachin Ravindra for 33 runs. This achievement came as New Zealand found themselves at 107-4. The match marks an important clash against England, with the performance likely to influence the series outcome. Follow live updates as the Test continues.
- •Sonny Baker takes his first Test wicket, dismissing Rachin Ravindra.
- •New Zealand's score currently stands at 107-4.
- •The match is in progress at The Oval.
- •This is the second Test in the series against England.
- 7:16 PMThe Guardian Sport — Sonny Baker revels in ‘brilliant, awesome’ first taste of Test cricket for England
- 2:31 PMBBC Sport — 'I think he enjoyed that!' - Baker takes his first Test wicket
"Bowler takes two key wickets on first day at the Oval Backdrop in run-up has had ‘negligible’ effect on squad Brendon McCullum has said that he believed the second Test crowd at the Oval were about to fall in love with Sonny Baker, and he was right. England’s 23-year-old debutant, who is only playing his 14th first-class game, lit up an intriguing first day’s play. New Zealand finished on 291 for seven, and Baker had the pick of the wickets. He had Rachin Ravindra caught in the gully for 33 and Daryl Mitchell caught at mid-wicket for 44 to finish with figures of two for 63. He got a huge roar of appreciation when he walked to the boundary after both dismissals. Continue reading...
"A moment to remember for Sonny Baker as he removes Rachin Ravindra for 33 to take his first Test wicket as New Zealand fall to 107-4 on the opening day of the second Test against England at The Oval.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 17, 2026, 7:16 PMSonny Baker revels in ‘brilliant, awesome’ first taste of Test cricket for England
Bowler takes two key wickets on first day at the Oval Backdrop in run-up has had ‘negligible’ effect on squad Brendon McCullum has said that he believed the second Test crowd at the Oval were about to fall in love with Sonny Baker, and he was right. England’s 23-year-old debutant, who is only playing his 14th first-class game, lit up an intriguing first day’s play. New Zealand finished on 291 for seven, and Baker had the pick of the wickets. He had Rachin Ravindra caught in the gully for 33 and Daryl Mitchell caught at mid-wicket for 44 to finish with figures of two for 63. He got a huge roar of appreciation when he walked to the boundary after both dismissals. Continue reading...
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 2:31 PM'I think he enjoyed that!' - Baker takes his first Test wicket
A moment to remember for Sonny Baker as he removes Rachin Ravindra for 33 to take his first Test wicket as New Zealand fall to 107-4 on the opening day of the second Test against England at The Oval.
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