Brilliant Bairstow to the rescue after Southee five: 2nd Test, Day 1 (Christchurch)

Jonny Bairstow stroked a brilliant 97 not out to rescue England who were tottering at 94-5.

England lost three wickets in nine balls before Bairstow and Mark Wood (52), steadied the innings by putting on 95 for the 8th wicket.

Tim Southee ended the day with 5-60 as England closed on 290-8.

England 290 for 8 (Bairstow 97*, Wood 52, Leach 10*, Southee 5-60) v New Zealand.

March 2018.


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