England gain early edge before Tom Blundell, Kyle Jamieson centuriesSTU 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? STU FORSTER/GETTY IMAGES Canterbury bowler Kyle Jamieson scored 101 off 111 balls for the New Zealand XI at Hamilton's Seddon Park. Ben Stokes and Mason Crane both didn't feature for England on Wednesday with minor back injuries.

Source: Stuff March 14, 2018 02:04 UTC