ENGLAND’S dismissal drought continued in the third Test against New Zealand after a missed opportunity to break the opening partnership, with Devon Conway unbeaten on 71 as the tourists reached 157 for no wicket at lunch on the second day.
The chance arose when Conway was struck on the pads by a delivery from Oliver Lyon, with the embedded technology indicating the ball would have clipped the stumps — a decision the England team opted not to review. The incident sparked debate over whether the referral system should have been employed, with commentators suggesting the ball tracked “just shaving the stumps” in what appeared a clear lbw opportunity.
New Zealand’s opener has steadily built his score since the morning session, combining with his partner to add 157 runs without loss to the scoreboard pressure England applied in the opening day.
The dismissal drought has become a talking point for the hosts, who have yet to register their first wicket of the Test despite sustained pressure on the New Zealand batting lineup. England’s captain later conceded that the decision not to review fell within the team’s strategic framework, though the missed opportunity allowed the visitors to settle into a commanding position.
Analysis: England’s conservative approach with reviews has allowed New Zealand to build momentum, with Conway’s innings providing the foundation for what could become a substantial first innings total if the bowlers fail to break the partnership.
Sources: BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/videos/ckg01rx84kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
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