Second Test ratings: Which England players got 3/10?
Second Test ratings: Which England players got 3/10?To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Highlights: NZ level series after Henry blows away England on day fiveByTimothy AbrahamBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoEngland were on the end of a thumping 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.The result meant the Kiwis squared the series at 1-1 and set up a tantalising decider at Trent Bridge.It was largely a chastening Test for an inexperienced England side where acting captain Joe Root had more appearances than the rest of the team combined.Here's how England's players, and their opponents, rated.EnglandBen Duckett - 4Looked in good touch with a fluent 36 off 25 balls before he was barbecued by his opening partner during a run out in the first innings. Gave his wicket away cheaply in the chase.Emilio Gay - 5Showed his battling qualities with a dogged half-century in the first innings - England's top score - and deserves a run in the side.Jacob Bethell - 3After scores of six and 14 at Lord's the 22-year-old made nine and nought, which underlined an obvious rustiness for the longer format given his lack of red-ball cricket. Claimed some handy wickets with the ball, but questions persist of his suitability to bat at number three.Joe Root - 6Became only the second player to reach 14,000 Test runs with 77 in the second innings and England held faint hope while he was at the crease. However, this was a largely miserable return to captaincy.Harry Brook - 5A flashy half-century in the second innings entertained the crowd on Saturday, but this was an occasion England needed him to deliver a big hundred of substance against the odds.James Rew - 3Looked a little out of his depth on debut. There were some glimpses of promise with the bat during knocks of 24 and 15, but dropped chances with the gloves, which reflected the fact his wicketkeeping still needs to...المصدر: BBC Sport | Source: BBC Sport
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