Bairstow guides England to finish day one of 2nd Test on 290/8
Updated: Tue, Nov 30 -0001 00:00 IST
March 30 (CRICKETNMORE) - An important eighth-wicket partnership of 95 runs between Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood has denied the Black Caps a firm grip on the second test match against England at Christchurch on Friday.
The tourists were 164-7 shortly after tea to finish day one on 290-8. Bairstow will resume on 97 on Saturday morning. The other important contribution came fromMark Wood who scored 52.
For the home side, Tim Southee (5-60) and Trent Boult (3-79) shine with the ball.
Earlier, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson New Zealand won the toss & elected to field first.
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