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NZ vs WI 2nd Test Day 2 Report: New Zealand Takes Control as Mitchell Hay Shines
On Day 2 of the second Test at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand gained strong control over the match. From the first session to stumps, the hosts dominated both with the bat and the ball, securing a crucial first-innings lead.
New Zealand First Innings – Declared at 278/9
New Zealand declared their first innings at 278/9, securing a valuable 73-run lead over West Indies.
Brilliant Batting by Mitchell Hay and Devon Conway
Mitchell Hay: The debutant scored 61, showing maturity and class under pressure.
Devon Conway: Added a solid 60, anchoring the innings at crucial moments.
Lower Order: vital contributions helped New Zealand reach a competitive total before the declaration.
West Indies Struggle in Second Innings – 32/2 at Stumps
West Indies once again faltered against disciplined New Zealand bowling and ended Day 2 at 32/2, still trailing by 41 runs.
Early Wickets Hurt West Indies
The visitors lost key wickets early:
John Campbell – 14 (Caught)
Anderson Phillip – 0 (LBW)
The visitors now need a major partnership to stay alive in the Test match.
Not-Out Batsmen at Stumps
Brandon King: 15*
Kavem Hodge: 3*
New Zealand Bowling – Total Control
New Zealand’s bowlers were exceptional throughout the day, maintaining tight lines.
Key Bowlers
Michael Rae
Jacob Duffy
Both bowlers provided early breakthroughs and kept the West Indies batsmen under continuous pressure.
Blair Tickner Injury – A Major Setback
New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner suffered a shoulder injury on Day 1, ruling him out of bowling for the remainder of the match. Despite this setback, the rest of the NZ bowling attack stepped up effectively.
What to Expect on Day 3?
New Zealand’s Expected Strategy
Bowl out West Indies early.
Extend their dominance with the ball.
Try to finish the match by Day 4.
West Indies’ Hopes for a Comeback
Need a long partnership from King and Hodge.
The middle order must take responsibility.
Reaching a target of 250+ is the only way to stay in the contest.
Day 2 Summary – Scorecard Overview
New Zealand (1st Innings) 278/9 (declared) Lead by 73 runs
West Indies (2nd Innings) 32/2 Trail by 41 runs
FAQ
Q1. At what score did New Zealand declare their first innings?
A: They declared at 278/9.
Q2. What is the situation of West Indies in their second innings?
A: They are 32/2, trailing by 41 runs.
Q3. Who were the standout performers of Day 2?
A: Mitchell Hay (61), Devon Conway (60), Michael Rae & Jacob Duffy.
Q4. Why is Blair Tickner not bowling?
A: He suffered a shoulder injury and is unavailable for the rest of the match.
Disclaimer
This article is an original match report created using publicly available live cricket information. No copyrighted content, quotes, or restricted data has been used. All scores and events are based on official match updates.