Michael Bracewell, the New Zealand all-rounder, was run out in an upsetting manner on day 4 of the second Test against England on Monday (February 27) at Basin Reserve in Wellington.
In the 159th over of New Zealand’s second innings, right-handed Kiwi batsman Tom Blundell smacked English left-arm spinner Jack Leach to deep midwicket.While Tom Blundell and Michael Bracewell were taking the third run, Bracewell had a lazy run and did not draw his bat while completing his run.
Ben Stokes chased down the ball in midwicket and threw it to English wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.Initially, the wicketkeeper didn’t attempt to run out Michael, but after finding him casual while running, Foakes took his chances and bailed off the Kiwi batsman.
Even though Bracewell was past the crease, his bat and foot were in the air. After the third umpire had a look, Michael Bracewell had to depart after scoring 8 runs from 19 balls on day four of the second test against England.
In the first innings of the second Test match, England declared at 435/8 in 87.1 overs. Harry Brook scored the most runs for the English side in the first innings, with 186 runs in 176 balls. Joe Root also supported Brook by scoring 153 runs in 223 balls. Then, in the first innings for New Zealand, the Kiwis were bowled out after scoring 209 runs in 53.2 overs.
In New Zealand’s second innings, they scored 483 runs in 162.3 overs. Kane Williamson played a vital knock of 132 runs in 282 balls. Tom Latham and Tom Blundell both scored 83 and 90 points to help the Kiwis.Jack Leach, took five wickets and gave up 157 runs in his 61 over spell. Leach took the wickets of Devon Conway, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Tim Southee, and Matt Henry.
In England’s second innings, they need 258 runs to win the second Test match against New Zealand. Based on Ben Stokes’ side’s scoring standards, they have plenty of time to do it.
