Tom Latham unbeaten century leads New Zealand charge in a rain curtailed day 1 of 2nd Test
Thanks to an unbeaten century by Tom Latham and Ross Taylor half century, New Zealand ended the rain curtailed first day of the 2 nd Test match played at Seddon Park, Hamilton in a strong position at 173 for 3 played on Friday. England captain Joe Root and decided to field first. The experienced Stuart Broad got the early breakthrough for the visitors dismissing Jeet Raval for 5 with a good catch by Joe Root at slips. Tom Latham played with positive intent and took the attack to England bowlers. Chris Woakes who came into the side dismissed the dangerous New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for 4 to make the decision of fielding first right. In the first hour, New Zealand scored 39 for 2. Tom Latham survived a close LBW shout which was upheld due to umpire’s call. Archer, Broad, Woakes, Sam Curran bowled with control exploiting the conditions. New Zealand went into lunch break at 86 for 2. After the lunch break, Ross Taylor was given out by the umpire and he decide...