Anderson and Broad 1000 test wickets

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James Anderson and Stuart Broad tied Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne for the strongest bowling combination in Test history as England drove off New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. Let us look into more details at Anderson and Broad 1000 test wickets.

The Australian greats retired in 2007 with 1,001 wickets between them in 104 games, a record that had appeared unbreakable.

But, when Anderson bowled and caught centurion Tom Blundell at Bay Oval, England’s veteran stagers tied a magnificent total that they will undoubtedly surpass in the final innings.

Before the Test match, Anderson and Broad had 997 wickets between them. The pair get a chance to bowl during the Pink Ball Test match’s supper period, which saw Anderson strike out two of New Zealand’s batters. Broad did not take a wicket on Day 1, but he did on Day 2’s opening session.

Stuart Broad and James Anderson: The magical bowling combination

Stuart Broad discussed accomplishing the feat before Day 2 and expressed his awe at James Anderson’s calibre.

“Yeah it is a lot isn’t it? 999, that is a bit special. The way Jimmy bowled last night, there is no stopping him in the near future, is there? It was brilliant being out there at mid on, seeing the ball nip across the left-hander, like he has done for so many years, and it has been a pleasure to bowl at the other end, be a part of that side and win so many game with him. When we look back at the wickets, our favourite are those that come in Test match wins. Our job is to try and get some more wickets,” Broad told BT Sport.

NZ vs ENG 1st Test, England declared on 325

Previously, England bazballed their way to 325 runs in just 58.2 overs while losing 9 wickets. Early in the evening on Day 1, captain Ben Stokes declared England’s innings to take advantage of the conditions. Harry Brook and Ben Duckett, were the two England players who played the attacking England pattern on the opening day. Both players missed their century; Brook sliced the ball onto the wicket while attempting to draw a short ball, while Duckett lobbed a catch to short cover. Duckett scored 84 runs and Brook was out on 89.

New Zealand in reply fell 19-run short of England’s total, as they managed to put 306 on board in their first innings.

Tom Blundell smashed century

There was a time in their innings that to cross even 150 was looking a challenge for them, but thanks to wicketkeeper Tim Blundell’s 138-run knock, the hosts crossed the 300-run mark and are still in the game.

Robinson bagged the maximum wickets for England (4). While Anderson took 3 wickets.

England batted 16 overs during the last over of the day and were at 79 at the time of stumps on day 2. They lost their 2 wickets but having 98 runs lead on their side.