Tongue dismisses Phillips with first delivery as New Zealand struggles at 65-7
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
On day two of the first Test at Lord's, England's Tongue bowled Phillips for 34 with his first ball, leaving New Zealand at 65-7. This dismissal highlights New Zealand's ongoing batting struggles, having trailed by 79 runs following a tumultuous first day where 16 wickets fell. Live commentary and updates are available for the match in progress as England looks to capitalize on this early breakthrough.
- •Tongue's first ball dismissal leaves New Zealand at 65-7.
- •New Zealand trails by 79 runs after a challenging first day.
- •Live updates and commentary are available for the match.
- •16 wickets fell on day one, shifting momentum to England.
- 10:29 AMBBC Sport — 'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Tongue removes Blundell early to put England four wickets away from win
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Tongue bowls Phillips with his first ball on day two to leave NZ 65-7
"Josh Tongue makes an early breakthrough on day four for England as he traps New Zealand's Tom Blundell lbw for four on day four of the first Test at Lord's, with the tourists 58-6, chasing 254 to win.
"Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England face New Zealand on day two of the first Test at Lord's.
"Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 7, 2026, 10:29 AM'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory
Josh Tongue makes an early breakthrough on day four for England as he traps New Zealand's Tom Blundell lbw for four on day four of the first Test at Lord's, with the tourists 58-6, chasing 254 to win.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:08 AMTongue removes Blundell early to put England four wickets away from win
Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 10:06 AMTongue bowls Phillips with his first ball on day two to leave NZ 65-7
Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England face New Zealand on day two of the first Test at Lord's.
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