ENG vs NZ: The third and final match of the three-Test series between England and New Zealand began on Thursday (June 23) in Leeds. On the first day of the match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. In the first innings of the Kiwi team, something happened that surprised everyone. Cricket pundits had to find the rules of cricket. Henry Nicholls got out in an unfortunate manner. The video of his dismissal went viral on social media.
Jack Leach came to bowl for England in the 56th over of the innings. Nicholls played his second ball to the front. The ball hit his fellow batsman Daryll Mitchell standing in front and went into the hands of Alex Lees standing at mid-off. Some English players started celebrating and some were surprised. Jack Leach himself could not believe it. Nicholls was out and had to return to the pavilion.
The video of this wicket became fiercely viral on social media. Some fans began to inquire whether this method could be given out. Is there any such rule in cricket? According to the rules, Nicholls was out. He scored 19 runs off 99 balls. He hit a four in his innings.
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What are the laws of cricket called? This is explained in detail in Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Rule 33.2.2.3. If a ball is caught by the batsman after touching a wicket, umpire, another fielder, runner or another batsman, the batter shall be considered out.
What are the laws of cricket called? This is explained in detail in Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Rule 33.2.2.3. If a ball is caught by the batsman after touching a wicket, umpire, another fielder, runner or another batsman, the batter shall be considered out.
New Zealand opener Tom Latham was caught by Joe Root off Stuart Broad without opening the account in the very first over. After that, Will Young scored 20 runs and became lbw off Jack Leach. Captain Kane Williamson, who did not play in the last match, made a comeback. All eyes were on him. Williamson's bat did not work. Stuart Broad became the victim of 31 runs off 64 balls. After him, Devon Conway became the first victim of Jamie Overton by scoring 26 runs.
In this match, New Zealand's team has made a good comeback after a poor start. At the end of the first day's play, New Zealand scored 225 runs for the loss of five wickets. Daryll Mitchell is playing on 78 and wicketkeeper Tom Blundell is scoring 45 runs. Both these batsmen have shared a 102-run partnership and have taken their team out of difficult situations. James Anderson is not playing for England. Stuart Broad and Jack Leach took two wickets each.