New Zealand vs England LIVE commentary: Ben Stokes’ side need 210 runs to win on final day of second Test to claim impressive series victory – exclusive ball-by-ball talkSPORT coverage
England will be looking to continue their fine form and secure an impressive series win against New Zealand in their second Test.
Ben Stokes’ side thrashed the Black Caps last time out, winning by 267 runs to secure their first Test victory in New Zealand since 2008.
Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson made history by becoming the most prolific Test bowling partnership, with the pair’s wickets taking their total up to 1,009 in games played together.
England’s first Test win took their impressive record under Brendon McCullum to 10 wins in 11 matches and they will now be out to add another to their tally and seal the series win.
England need 210 runs on the final day of the second Test in Wellington to claim victory.
New Zealand vs England second Test: talkSPORT coverage
The second Test between New Zealand and England will be held at the Basin Reserve in Wellington from Thursday, February 23 to Monday, February 27.
The match is due to start at 11am local time which is 10pm UK time.
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New Zealand vs England second Test: Team news
New Zealand
- Devon Conway
- Tom Latham
- Kane Williamson
- Will Young
- Daryl Mitchell
- Henry Nicholls
- Tom Blundell(wk)
- Michael Bracewell
- Tim Southee(c)
- Matt Henry
- Neil Wagner
England
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes(c)
- Ben Foakes(wk)
- Ollie Robinson
- Jack Leach
- Stuart Broad
- James Anderson
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and decided to field
Officials: Christopher Gaffaney, Rodney Tucker, Aleem Dar, Wayne Knights, David Boon
New Zealand vs England second Test: What has been said?
England captain Stokes labelled Broad and Anderson the 'GOATs' after their record-breaking performance.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Stokes said: “They’re the GOATs, aren’t they? I can’t see that record being broken for a very long time.
“Warne and McGrath were an unbelievable combination, but I think the way in which Test cricket is going now with everything else to players, I can’t see that record being broken any time soon.
“I can’t ever see it being broken.”
The captain also praised his team for the way they have been playing under him and McCullum.
He said: “Great game. I think everyone who has turned up over the last four days will have enjoyed every day they have watched.
“Another clinical performance from us, not only with the bat but also with the ball and in the field.
“I think as well the energy in the field can get overlooked by what we do with the ball and bat.
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“I mentioned it last night in the dressing room that we’ve got a 36-year-old and a 41-year-old, or 40-year-old as Jimmy corrected me, setting the standards in the field and are also bowling as well.
“It’s great to see everyone show their commitment not only to the way we bat and bowl but also in the field.”