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Sonny Baker takes two wickets on England Test debut against New Zealand

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Sonny Baker takes two wickets on England Test debut against New Zealand
Summary

Sonny Baker made a strong debut for England on June 17, taking two wickets against New Zealand at the Oval. After a challenging experience in white-ball cricket last summer, Baker dismissed Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell, helping England leave New Zealand on 291-7 at stumps. Baker expressed his excitement and relief at a successful start, having previously struggled in one-day formats. This Test match features several debutants, as England has made five changes to its lineup following injuries and other issues.

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  • •Sonny Baker's Test debut includes two wickets.
  • •New Zealand finished day one at 291-7.
  • •Baker previously faced difficulties in one-day matches.
  • •The match is part of a series with significant lineup changes.
  • •England made five changes due to injuries and curfew breach investigations.
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  • 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Sonny Baker delighted to banish bad memories with altogether different England debut
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The young seamer struck twice on his first day as a Test cricketer after a bruising white-ball debut

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