England trailing NZ 0-1 in the current three-test series are in a commanding position after day 3
England lead by 421 runs with 1 wicket remaining
England 342 & 277/9 (94.1 ov) Stumps day 3
New Zealand 198
Day 3 Highlights
Re: England in a strong position to win second test @ Wellington, 13-17 March 2008
*Stumps Day 4: England on the brink of series-levelling victory in second test *
New Zealand 242/6 require another 196 runs with 4 wickets remaining
Sidebottom (3/72) again doing most of the damage. 6 of NZ's top 7 batsmen managed to get into double figures but none got a really big one. Taylor top scored with 55
Re: England in a strong position to win second test @ Wellington, 13-17 March 2008
NZ 311 all out
England win the second test by 126 runs to level the series 1-1
Re: England in a strong position to win second test @ Wellington, 13-17 March 2008
Good performance by the Englishmen! The omissions of harmi and hoggard worked out great for the visitors. I hope I don't see Sajid Mahmood in the british team any time soon! Nothing personal but eveytime I have seen him bowl he's gotten lid up. bechara Sajid!
Re: England in a strong position to win second test @ Wellington, 13-17 March 2008
Yes Anderson bowled well in the first innings grabbing 5 wickets. Ryan Sidebottom 30 (a tall - 6ft 4 in - left-arm fast-medium bowler) has been a revelation on this tour. An average to decent bowler at best, he has been consistently getting people out in this test series. 16 wickets so far @ 17.50 in two tests.
The third test starts at Napier on Sat 22 March