Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell sewed a 120-run stand for NZ in the first innings of the third Test.© Twitter
The duo of all-rounder Daryl Mitchell and wicketkeeper batter Tom Blundell have added the most collaborative runs for New Zealand in a Test series, totaling 611 runs to date. The pair achieved this record in the third Test against England at Headingley in Leeds. Mitchell-Blundell put on another solid show for their side. After NZ struggled 123/5, the duo set a 120-run tie that ended with Blundell being sacked for 55 by pacer Matty Potts.
With this, the duo improved the record of batters Martin Crowe and Andrew Jones, who scored 552 runs in two innings against Sri Lanka in 1991.
So far, the duo has had some great partnerships in the series thus far. Prior to this 120-run score in the final Test, the duo set a score of 236 runs in the first innings of the second Test, followed by a 45-run score in the second innings.
Also in the first Test at Lord’s, the duo registered 15 runs in the first innings. While this score was the most disappointing of all, it was followed by a score of 195 runs in the second innings.
Mitchell has been in great shape on the series so far. In five innings, Mitchell has scored 482 runs at an average of 120.5. Three centuries and a half century has come out of his bat, with the best score of 190.
Blundell has also done well. He scored 295 runs in five innings at an average of 59. A century and two half centuries have come from his bat, with the best score of 106.
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Leading up to the game, England’s innings are currently underway. Previously batting first, NZ were bundled up for 329. Mitchell (109) and Blundell (55) played top hits that took Kiwis to such a solid score.
Jack Leach was the star for England with the ball, taking 5/100 with his spin bowling. Stuart Broad also took 3/62.
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