New Zealand Tour of England: World Test Champions New Zealand will play their second warm-up match against County Select XI at the County Ground in Chelmsford on May 26. However, captain Kane Williamson is still unavailable as he is yet to join the squad after IPL duties. Tom Latham will continue to lead in his absence. Follow NZ vs County XI LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN.
The warm-up matches are part of New Zealand’s tour of England 2022, which begins on June 2 with the first match of the three-match Test series.
New Zealand Tour of England: Kane Williamson’s team to play 2nd Warm UP Match vs County Select XI: Follow NZ vs County XI LIVE Updates
New Zealand Tour of England: Kane Williamson’s team to play 2nd Warm UP Match vs County Select XI: Follow NZ vs County XI LIVE Updates
In the absence of regular captain Kane Williamson who wasn’t available due to the ongoing 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Tom Latham led the side against Sussex in the first warm-up match which ended in a draw.
In the first innings of the warm-up match against Sussex, Latham and his opening partner Will Young, as well as top-order batsmen Michael Bracewell and Tom Blundell, all scored half-centuries, while Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy, Colin de Grandhomme and Ajaz Patel took two wickets for the Kiwis.
The performances will instil confidence in the New Zealand batters ahead of the crucial World Test Championships series against England.
New Zealand vs County Select XI: When and Where to Watch
The four-day practice match between New Zealand and County Select XI will be played at the County Ground, Chelmsford from May 26 to 29.
On the official websites of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Black Caps Cricket, you can get updates and watch highlights of the match and live scores.
New Zealand Tour of England: Kane Williamson’s team to play 2nd Warm UP Match vs County Select XI: Follow NZ vs County XI LIVE Updates
New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (captain, Unavailable), Will Young, Tom Latham, Hamish Rutherford, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell, Colin de Grandhomme, Rachin Ravindra, Cam Fletcher, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy, Trent Boult (Unavailable).
New Zealand Tour of England Schedule
| Date | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Thu Jun 2 – Mon Jun 6
11:00 local | 10:00 GMT
|
England vs New Zealand, 1st Test Lords, London |
| Fri Jun 10 – Tue Jun 14
11:00 local | 10:00 GMT
|
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Thu Jun 23 – Mon Jun 27
11:00 local | 10:00 GMT
|
England vs New Zealand, 3rd Test Headingley, Leeds |
New Zealand Tour of England: Kane Williamson’s team to play 2nd Warm UP Match vs County Select XI: Follow NZ vs County XI LIVE Updates
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