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Eng vs NZ 1st Test | England at 134-2 as ‘Bazball’ pounds New Zealand on Day 1

England's Ben Duckett bats against New Zealand on the first day of their cricket test match in Tauranga, New Zealand, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Aaron Gillions/Photosport via AP) | Photo Credit: Aaron Gillions Ben Duckett blasted a rapid-fire half-century as England raced to 134 for two at tea on day one of the first Test against a New Zealand side that felt the full force of 'Bazball' early on at Mount Maunganui on Thursday.Opener Duckett charged to a 36-ball fifty and appeared century-bound on a sunny afternoon at Bay Oval after New Zealand captain Tim Southee won the toss and elected to field for the venue's first day-night Test.However, Duckett was caught for 84 from 68 balls driving the pink ball straight to Michael Bracewell at short mid-off, gifting debutant paceman Blair Tickner...