‘Need guys to precise themselves in powerful circumstances’ – Ben Stokes after England’s Wellington triumph | CricTracker

England picked up a snug 323-run victory over New Zealand within the second Take a look at at Basin Reserve in Wellington. They’d a turbulent begin, having been diminished to 43/4 within the first innings however Harry Brook performed a scintillating knock of 123 runs as England posted 280 within the first innings. Ollie Pope supported him effectively, scoring 66.

New Zealand batters did not make a mark, being bundled out for 125 runs. Within the third innings, the England batters as soon as once more performed some good cricket as Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell scored 92 and 96 respectively. Later, Joe Root registered his thirty sixth Take a look at century whereas Brook and Ben Stokes made 55 and 49 runs respectively as England set a large goal of 583 runs.

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New Zealand’s high order collapsed once more and it was solely Tom Blundell who put up some combat within the center. The keeper-batter made 106 runs, whereas others struggled as England received the job accomplished. Stokes picked up three wickets for 5 runs whereas Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Shoaib Bashir clinched two every.

After the sport, Stokes famous that England managed to safe a wholesome lead within the first innings due to Brook. He talked about the group administration desires gamers to precise themselves in powerful circumstances and was proud of how Bethell faired within the second innings. The 33-year-old additionally lauded the bowlers for his or her distinctive present in Wellington.

“Due to him (Brook) we received such an enormous lead. We would like guys to precise themselves in powerful circumstances. Bethell has actually proven us and the world what he’s about. 560 runs are numerous runs, there’s all the time going to be stress on NZ to chase it down,” Stokes mentioned within the post-match presentation.

“Bowling efficiency by our guys was distinctive. Carse and Atkinson took these 5 wickets shortly. To maintain bowling and bowling after NZ’s method, exhibits his (Bashir’s) character. He had a smile on his face (regardless of NZ’s aggressive method.) Woakes’ spell was unbelievable as he needed to bowl into the wind. That was numerous onerous work. We received another sport left, so did not wish to danger anyone,” he added.

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