England take late wickets with second Test finely balanced after day one
BBC Sport·June 17, 2026
England's second Test against New Zealand is finely balanced after day one, with the tourists closing on 291-7 at The Oval. New Zealand was put into bat and managed to build a strong foundation before losing momentum late in the day. Jacob Bethell took two crucial wickets to shift the momentum in England's favor, leaving the match delicately poised. The late wickets have given England a boost ahead of day two, with the visitors still looking to build on their total.
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