ENG vs NZ 2nd Test, Cricket Tips: England recorded an easy win by 115 runs in the first Test against New Zealand. But since then, a lot has changed. Kane Williamson has announced his international retirement, while Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been sidelined for disciplinary reasons from the English team.
Joe Root has been appointed as captain for the second test, which will be played at Kennington Oval in London between June 17 and 21, starting at 3:30 PM IST. Jordan Cox and Jofra Archer have been added to the squad. For New Zealand, it will be a big shoe to fill for Williamson. But they have to produce a good result to level the series.
ENG vs NZ: Match Details
- Date: June 17-21, 2026 (Wednesday-Sunday)
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
ENG vs NZ: Live Streaming Details
The live action of the second test will be available on the Sony Sports Networks in India. Fans can also watch the game on the Sony LIV or FanCode mobile apps or websites.
ENG vs NZ: Head-to-Head in Test
- Total Matches: 116
- England: 55
- New Zealand: 14
- Drawn: 47
ENG vs NZ: Ground Pitch Report
Kennington Oval offers a good surface for the fast bowlers. It has a green deck, which will allow the seamers to get the best support from the wicket. The batting will be challenging, and the more you stay, the better you can score. Batting first will be a good option for this game.
ENG vs NZ: Possible XIs
England: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root (c), Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Jordan Cox, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Matthew Fisher, Sonny Baker
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Dean Foxcroft, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, William O'Rourke
ENG vs NZ: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Joe Root will lead England, and his numbers as captain are brilliant. For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra will be key, because he is in good form.
Probable Best Bowler
Nathan Smith and Ollie Robinson were two stand-out bowlers in the first game. They will like bowling at Kennington Oval.
Today Match Prediction: England have a strong squad, and we predict them to win the second Test.
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