• Harry Brook and Ollie Pope took England out of trouble against New Zealand on Day 2 of the first Test.

  • Brook has so far smashed 10 fours and 2 sixes in his 132-run knock.

Twitter reactions: Harry Brook hits a magnificent century as England finish on 319/5 on Day 2 of first NZ vs ENG Test
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Harry Brook’s remarkable performance on Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand has put England in a strong position, as they finished at 319 for 5, trailing by just 29 runs. Brook’s unbeaten score of 132 came despite New Zealand’s bowlers initially dominating the match, reducing England to a precarious 71 for 4 early on.

Harry Brook smashes his 7th Test century

Brook’s innings was pivotal in stabilizing England’s batting after they faced early setbacks, including the dismissal of debutant Jacob Bethell for just 10 runs. He formed a crucial fifth-wicket partnership of 151 runs with Ollie Pope, who contributed 77 runs. This partnership was essential in helping England recover from their early troubles. Notably, Brook benefited from four dropped catches, with New Zealand captain Tom Latham responsible for three of those missed opportunities. Enroute to his seventh Test ton, Brook also became the second-fastest to complete 2000 runs in terms of balls faced. 

England skipper Ben Stokes also played a vital role in the latter stages of the day remaining unbeaten on 37 and adding an unbroken partnership of 97 runs with Brook.

Earlier, New Zealand posted a total of 348 runs in their first innings, with Brydon Carse and Shoaib Bashir taking four wickets each.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted:

As the match continues, England’s batting depth and resilience will be tested against a determined New Zealand side looking to capitalize on their initial advantage. The contest remains finely balanced heading into Day 3, with both teams eager to seize control.

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