Wellington Test- WI 32/2, trail NZ by 41 runs:Devon Conway, Mitchell Hay, bowlers give New Zealand advantage on Day 2 stumps

West Indies scored 32/2, trailing New Zealand by 41 runs on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington, on 11 December. Earlier in the day, New Zealand were bowled out for 278 runs in response to West Indies’ first innings total of 204, gaining a 73-run lead. Also read: Rohit, Kohli’s contracts under review, Gill likely to be promoted New Zealand ended Day 2 with the advantage after Jacob Duffy and Michael Rae took the wickets of John Campbell and nightwatchman Anderson Phillip, respectively. A total of 12 wickets fell on Day 2 of the Wellington Test.
Devon Conway, Mitchell Hay score half-centuries Having started the day on 24/0, New Zealand lost captain Tom Latham early, but Devon Conway formed a 67-run partnership with Kane Williamson. Devon Conway scored 60 runs while Mitchell Hay, on debut, scored 61. For the West Indies, Anderson Phillip was the best bowler on Day 2, bagging three wickets. Also read: India, South Africa all set for 2nd T20I today:PCA Mullanpur stadium to host 1st international game; stand to be named after Yuvraj-Harmanpreet
Blair Tickner is unlikely to feature for the remainder of the Wellington Test Blair Tickner did not bat in New Zealand’s first innings after dislocating his shoulder while bowling. He is also unlikely to take part in the remainder of the Wellington Test as per a New Zealand Cricket statement. First Test in Christchurch had ended in a draw The first Test between New Zealand and the West Indies, which was played in Christchurch, ended in a draw. Set a target of 531 by New Zealand, the West Indies fought hard with the bat. Justin Greaves scored a double century while Shai Hope struck a century.