Kane Williamson has had a debilitating tryst with injuries of late but as he donned the whites for New Zealand on the opening day of the first Test in Christchurch, a switch was flicked and it seemed as if he’d never been away. He scored a typically composed 93 as New Zealand batters made hay in surprisingly good batting conditions on a green top at the Hagley Oval.
The complexion of the game changed after Tea as England accounted for eight wickets by the end of day’s play. Shoaib Bashir, who bowled 20 of the 83 overs sent down on Day 1, picked four wickets as New Zealand finished on 319/8.
Our correspondent at the venue, Hector Vickers, conversed with the main acts.
Batters made hay in surprisingly good conditions on a green top at Hagley Oval. Complexion of the game changed after Tea as 🏴 snared 8 wkts by Stumps. Bashir, who bowled 20 of the 83 overs on Day 1, got 4 as 🇳🇿 finished on 319/8.@HectorVick6717 conversed with the off-spinner. pic.twitter.com/PZZd5UbFAB
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Having been sidelined with a groin injury for the entirety of New Zealand’s historic 3-0 victory against India last month, Kane Williamson has returned to the mix with aplomb. The experienced batter had undergone rehabilitation to be declared fully fit for the home season, replacing Mark Chapman in the squad.
Kane Williamson has had a debilitating tryst with injuries of late but as he donned the whites for 🇳🇿 on the opening day in Christchurch, a switch was flicked and it seemed as if he’d never been away.
GC reporter @HectorVick6717 speaks to the senior pro after his composed 93. pic.twitter.com/jOoSJzBIvZ
— Guerilla Cricket #GCFromHome (@guerillacricket) November 28, 2024
