Johnny Bairstow and Jamie Overton rescue England
LEEDS, June 24
England centurion Johnny Bairstow and debutant Jamie Overton blazed a thrilling unbeaten seventh wicket stand of 209 in 223 balls to guide their teetering side to 264 for six at the close of the second day of the third Test with New Zealand today.
The imperious Bairstow has now blasted back-to-back centuries as he finished unbeaten on 130 from 126 balls, while number eight Overton showed his genuine all-round qualities with an equally eye-catching 89 not out from only 106 deliveries.
England trail the tourists’ first innings score of 329 by 65 runs at Headingley, but will be delighted with their fightback. — Reuters
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