Mixed Form for England Ahead of New Zealand Test

Wellington: England completed preparations for the first Test against the Black Caps with mixed fortunes in a warm-up match against New Zealand A in Whangarei on Sunday.

After New Zealand hit first and declared 302 for six, England fell to five to 105 before Joe Denly (68) Ollie Pope (88) and Jos Buttler (116) raised the total to 405.

On the stumps on the third and last day, New Zealand had 169 for eight in its second inning with Jofra Archer with three for 34 and Sam Curran three for 42.
The first Test starts in Tauranga on Thursday.