England gain early edge before Tom Blundell, Kyle Jamieson centuries ANDREW VOERMANSTU FORSTER/GETTY IMAGES Wellington wicketkeeper Tom Blundell made 131 for the New Zealand XI against England on Wednesday. What was the story on Wednesday as a New Zealand XI and England met for the first of four days of competitive practice in Hamilton, using a pink ball and playing into the night? Was it that Kyle Jamieson, the tall Canterbury quick bowler, and Tom Blundell, the Wellington wicketkeeper, both scored centuries? Raval got to join Latham in having a second life, and he suffered the misfortune of being dismissed twice – caught behind by Ben Foakes off Stuart Broad for the second time in the day. ​England will bat all day on Thursday, the second day of the day-night match, which will be followed by another two-day match using a red ball on Friday and Saturday, without the Black Caps test players involved.

Source: Stuff March 14, 2018 03:11 UTC