The Basin Reserve in Wellington (Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com)
England and New Zealand will meet at the Basin Reserve in Wellington for the second Test on Friday, December 6. England, who thrashed New Zealand comprehensively in the first Test by eight wickets, prepare to lock-horns with one another in this do-or-die clash. Whereas, the Kiwis aim to bounce back stronger.
England Triumph Over Kiwis
In the first Test, New Zealand were bundled over for 254; England reached their target of 104 within just 12.4 overs to win the clash. Ben Duckett scored 27 off 18 balls, but debutant Jacob Bethell did most of the work by finishing with a thrilling 37-ball half-century to get England across. In his 150th Test, Joe Root scored an unbeaten 23* off 15 balls to show class.
New Zealand had batted first to 348 earlier, and England had responded strongly with 499. Daryl Mitchell's fighting 84 had given New Zealand a narrow lead of 103 runs, but the New Zealand batters couldn't push on after getting started in the second innings. England completed the chase in 76 balls.
As they navigate through the challenges, let us take a close look at the weather conditions for this game:
Weather Report For NZ Vs ENG 2nd Test
Information | Details |
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Temperature | 18° C |
Wind Speed | SSE 22 km/h |
Probability of Rain and Thunderstorms | 11% and 0% |
Cloud Cover | 20% |
(Source: @AccuWeather.com)
According to the predictions by AccuWeather, the weather conditions at Basin Reserve in Wellington look promising. The temperature is expected to be somewhere between 16° C to 20° C.
The winds will come from the southeast at 22 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 33 km/h. There is an extremely low possibility of rain, with an 11% chance of precipitation and no thunderstorms expected. This means the cloud cover will be minimal, and playing conditions should remain good throughout the day. Fans can enjoy an interruption-free clash.