UK · 18 June 2026

England 169 runs behind New Zealand at Oval

England faces a big challenge after ending day two 169 runs behind New Zealand in the second Test. New Zealand posted 391 runs, with Glenn Phillips scoring a century, before England closed on 222-6 at The Oval. Zak Gay scored 53 and Joe Root 46 for England, with Matt Henry taking two wickets.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 June 2026 at 22:44

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