New Zealand Eye 350+ as Phillips Nears Fifty on Day 2 vs England
L'essentiel
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips (49*) and Kyle Jamieson (6*) resume Day 2 aiming to push their team's first-innings total past 350 against an England side fielding three debutants and missing key players Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
Résumé généré par IA
Heading into Day 2, the focus will be on the unbeaten Glenn Phillips (49*), who is one run away from a half-century, and Kyle Jamieson (6*).
If the pair can negotiate the opening session and frustrate England's bowlers, New Zealand will fancy their chances of posting a first-innings total in excess of 350.
England, meanwhile, are fielding a significantly reshaped side following the suspensions of regular captain Ben Stokes and pace spearhead Gus Atkinson.
The hosts handed debuts to three players, including seamer Sonny Baker, who impressed with figures of 2/63 on the opening day, and wicketkeeper James Rew.