New Zealand 53/1 in 18.5 Overs | England vs New Zealand Live Score, Second Test: England field first as New Zealand begin life after Kane Williamson

England vs New Zealand Live Score, Second Test: England and New Zealand head into the second Test at The Oval with both teams dealing with major changes, though for very different reasons. England are preparing to play without captain Ben Stokes, while New Zealand are beginning a new era following the retirement of long-time batting mainstay Kane Williamson.

For England, fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Matthew Fisher were brought in after Lord’s player of the match Ollie Robinson was injured and spinner Shoaib Bashir was left out after not being bowled.

New Zealand great Kane Williamson surprisingly retired last week in mid-series, ending a prolific 16-year international career. He was replaced at No. 3 in the order by Henry Nicholls, whose 58th and last test was last August in Zimbabwe, where he scored 150 not out.

That was the Kiwis’ only change as pacer Matt Henry passed a fitness test. He suffered back spasms on day one at Lord’s that reduced his effectiveness.

Lineups:

England: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root (captain), Harry Brook, James Rew, Jordan Cox, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Matthew Fisher, Sonny Baker.

New Zealand: Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke.