New Zealand v England LIVE commentary: Brook century puts visitors on top

Posted by author November 28, 2024 Cricket

England are in a good position heading into day three of their opening Test against New Zealand thanks to Harry Brook’s century.

The Yorkshire batter continued his excellent form in Pakistan by taking England from 45-3 to 319-5 at the close of play.

Brook got England out of a spot of troubleCredit: Getty

He is currently on 132 and is alongside captain Ben Stokes, who has 37.

Ollie Pope also managed to get some runs, scoring 77, but debutant Jacob Bethell only managed ten.

The batting response followed a good bowling effort from England, who managed to limit New Zealand to 348, with Shoaib Bashir and Brydon Carse each taking four wickets.

New Zealand vs England first Test: Date and how to follow

The first Test of this three-match series got underway on Wednesday, November 27.

It is being held at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch and play will begin at 10pm UK time each day.

talkSPORT has the exclusive radio commentary rights to this series, and you can hear every ball on talkSPORT 2.

Our commentary team includes former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, Monty Panesar and ex-New Zealand skipper Jeremy Coney.

The easiest way to listen to talkSPORT 2 is by downloading the free talkSPORT app and swiping left for talkSPORT 2.

The commentary will also be streamed over on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube channel as well.

The whole series will also be streamed on TNT Sports. For more information on how to watch, head here.

New Zealand vs England Test Series

First Test

Wednesday, November 27 (10pm UK time) – Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Second Test

Thursday, December 5 (10pm UK time) – Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Third Test

Friday, December 13 (10pm UK time) – Seddon Park, Hamilton

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New Zealand vs England: Teams

The latest scorecard from Christchurch can be found here.

New Zealand

Tom Latham (c)
Devon Conway
Kane Williamson
Rachin Ravindra
Daryl Mitchell
Tom Blundell (wk)
Glenn Phillips
Nathan Smith
Tim Southee
Matt Henry
Will O’Rourke

England

Zak Crawley
Ben Duckett
Jacob Bethell
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Ollie Pope (wk)
Ben Stokes (c)
Chris Woakes
Gus Atkinson
Brydon Carse
Shoaib Bashir

Toss: England won the toss and elected to field

Officials: Ahsan Raza, Rod Tucker, Adrian Holdstock, David Boon, Kim Cotton

Bethell's Test debut hasn't gone to plan so far — Bethell’s Test debut hasn’t gone to plan so farCredit: Getty

New Zealand vs England first Test: What has been said?

England vice-captain Pope feels that the tourists are in a good position.

Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “We knew it was going to be tough with the new ball – it’s how the game goes out here.

“But Brooky does what Brooky does and put together a really special knock, and he’s put us in a great position.

“He works as hard as anyone at their game.

“It’s pretty clear that he’s worked hard on his fitness, and he’s pretty relentless in how he goes about his practice, and he’s going to keep on developing.”