England will head into the second Test against New Zealand. Following a spectacular victory by 115 runs at Lord’s, the hosts will look to wrap up the three-match series with a win on home soil at their traditional London venue. Play begins each day at 11:00 am BST, with the match scheduled to run until Sunday 21 June.
Joe Root to serve as an interim captain
The buildup has been dominated by off-field drama. Captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson were sacked from the squad following a breach of the team’s midnight curfew after the first Test. The pair were present at a London nightclub in the early hours, where an incident involving a member of England’s security staff occurred. In the absence of Ben Stokes, Joe Root has been appointed as an interim captain, marking his return to the leadership role after 2022. Meanwhile, Harry Brook will serve as the deputy under the guidance of head coach Brendon McCullum.
However, many changes have been made in the England setup as Ollie Robinson, who claimed seven wickets at Lord’s, has been ruled out due to a knee injury. Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire seamer Sonny Baker have been picked in the 15-member squad. Cox recently smashed a double century in the County Championship, while Baker impressed everyone with white-ball performances and County form.
Kiwis will aim to level the series
New Zealand will aim to level the series after a disappointing loss at Lord’s. England, despite the disruptions, possesses a strong home record and the firepower to push for victory. Root’s experience at the helm and the injection of fresh talent like Cox and Baker could provide the spark needed on a pitch expected to offer pace and bounce.
The Kiwis will also enter the match without the service of Kane Williamson who announced his retirement from International Cricket. Williamson played his last match at the Lord’s,however it ended in a disappointing show
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With the World Test Championship cycle in mind, both sides know the stakes. England fans can expect an exciting contest laced with debutant energy and the familiar class of Root and Brook.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the second Test match between England and New Zealand take place?
It will take place at the Kennington Oval in London on Wednesday, June 17.
What time does the England vs New Zealand second Test match start?
The match will start at 11:00 AM LOCAL, 10:00 AM GMT, 3:00 AM PT, 6:00 AM ET
Which TV channel will broadcast the England vs New Zealand second Test match?
The second Test will be televised on Sky Sports in the UK and Sony Sports Network in India.
Where can fans watch the Live streaming of England vs New Zealand second Test?
Live streaming for the second Test between England and New Zealand will be available in India on the SonyLIV app and website.
United Kingdom: Streaming via the NOW app and Sky Go app
New Zealand: Available via Sky Sports
England’s Playing XI for second Test
Joe Root (c), Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Matt Fisher, Emilio Gay, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue
New Zealand’s updated squad
Tom Latham (C), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young (replacement for Williamson), Dean Foxcroft, Ben Sears (travelling reserve)
[Note: New Zealand are yet to announce their playing XI for the second Test against England.]
