Top 3 England Players to watch out for their 2nd Test against New Zealand 

England beat New Zealand by 8 wickets to register a comprehensive win in the first game in Christchurch. While a win doesn’t do anything to change England’s position in the WTC table, it is a huge shot in the arm for Ben Stokes and his men who have been one of the teams to beat in recent times. 

Ben Stokes has been in the news after his side were docked points along with New Zealand. Both captains weren’t happy with the loss of points, especially New Zealand who now have to win both games to keep their little hopes of making it to the WTC finals alive. 

Ben Stokes addressing the media ahead of the 2nd Test on Friday said “The times and the rules are the same wherever you go in the world. From a player’s point of view – and I’m not the only one who shares this opinion – we would like to have a lot more communication with the ICC around this.”

Here are the top 3 players to watch out for from England during the 2nd Test

3. Brydon Carse 

England seamer Brydon Carse was the best bowler for his team during the first game in Christchurch. Carse picked 10/106 in the game with 6/42 coming in the 2nd innings of the match. Thanks to this effort England was able to bowl out New Zealand for just 254 in the 2nd innings of the game. Carse bowled with good pace and control as he troubled all the batters. The right-arm seamer made good use of all the conditions and kept taking wickets at regular intervals. 

2. Ben Duckett 

Opening batter Ben Duckett has been one of the best players at the top of the order in world cricket. The left-handed batter had scores of 46 and 27 during the 1st Test match. Duckett will be looked at as a key player by the Kiwis considering that Zak Crawley hasn’t been in the best of form in recent times. The left-handed batter can take the bowlers on early and smash them to all parts of the ground and give England a blistering start. 

1.  Harry Brook 

Young batting sensation Harry Brook was the best batter for England in the 1st game of the series. Not long ago, Brook had scored a triple century during the tour of Pakistan. Harry Brook scored 171 runs from just 197 balls in Christchurch with 15 fours and 3 sixes. Brook’s natural stroke-making ability and his penchant for tall scores will leave Tom Latham and the rest of the New Zealand side worried. 

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