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2nd Test, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 10 Jun, 2022

New Zealand

NZ

553/10

(145.3) overs

284/10

(84.4) overs

England

ENG

539/10

(128.2) overs

299/5

(50.0) overs

England beat New Zealand by 5 wickets

Player Of The Match

Jonny Bairstow,
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Commentary

That's all we have from this swashbuckling game as England went on to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. The final Test of the series starts on 23rd June (Thursday) at Headingley, Leeds. The first ball will be at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT), but you can join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!

JONNY BAIRSTOW IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH! The tormentor-in-chief this evening says that it was just great fun to be out there. Adds that after Tea it was a bit like do-or-die and they had to go for it. Talks about being in the zone and that's where you need to get as a batter. When asked what he had at Tea, Jonny smiles and shares that he had cheese and ham toastie, and a coffee. Further shares that Ben Stokes told him to not even think about hitting one down, as he wanted Jonny to hit it into the stands. Tells that when you have so many runs scored in the game, you don't look at it as a record run-chase, and they took it as a one-day game. Mentions that this is the brand of cricket they are looking to play and he is eager to see what will happen in the next few months.

Ben Stokes, the victorious captain of England, comes up for a chat and is greeted with a massive cheer from the crowd. Smiles and says that he doesn't want to take full credit for this win and credits his boys for this phenomenal show. Adds that it was a perfect day for them, they ran into the danger, rather than standing still. Credits Alex Lees for his knock up front. Mentions that you have to execute your skills and they wanted to put pressure on New Zealand who were a seamer down. Smiles and adds that once Jonny Bairstow gets in, there is no stopping him. Praises Ben Foakes and calls him the best keeper in the world and is pleased with his progress with the bat. Tells that there were a lot of changes in plans and they wanted to be proactive. Shares that he is doing fine and his injury isn't big. On Ollie Pope, Stokes replies that he was very clear about having him once he got the captaincy. Calls Pope a fantastic player and having some senior players around him will help him get even better. Stokes gives a huge shoutout to the Nottingham Cricket Club for doing what they did (made entry free on Day 5). Signs off by saying that they will come even harder at Headingley.

Tom Latham, the Kiwi skipper, says that it will be a hard pill to swallow. Adds that at Tea, it was still in the balance but credits Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes for the way they batted and took the game away from them. Calls it a great surface to bat on and wickets were hard to come by. Feels that a couple of wickets after Tea and it could have been a different story. Adds that being a bowler down didn't help. Mentions that it will take some time to sink in, and they will try to come back in the next Test match. On Daryl Mitchell's batting, Tom replies that he has batted superbly and takes his opportunity wherever he bats and calls him a fighter. On losing two on the bounce, Latham says that there is a bit of time off for them, they will reconnect with the families and then get back to the thick of the things again.

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Usually, in a Test match, when two teams score 500-plus runs, we rarely head to the final day with some hope for a result. But since the scoring rate of both the teams was so impressive, it allowed this Test match to reach its tipping point. With New Zealand pressing the self-destructive mode in the second essay of their batting, England gained a glimmer of hope on an otherwise unresponsive surface. That said, plenty of catches went down in this Test match, 11 to be precise, and it, in a way, contributed to making this pitch look more like a road. Had the catching been neat and tidy, there was a big chance that we could not have seen both teams scoring 500-plus. Sometimes flaws make things lovely. In total 1675 runs were scored in this Test match, and we must praise Trent Boult here who picked 8 wickets amidst domination from the batters.

End of a contrasting Test match, if you compare it with the Lord's. Bat dominated proceedings on a placid surface, and the lightning outfield only made life difficult for the fielding team. Firstly, New Zealand racked up a mountain of runs courtesy of fine centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell, and then England also replied strongly with Ollie Pope and Joe Root leading the charge with daddy hundreds. The hosts could have gone on to gain a handy lead had they not lost their last five wickets for 66 runs in their first innings.

It was total carnage in the last session! Both teams would have been optimistic about their chances when they walked out after Tea, however, it became evident that Jonny Bairstow had his own plans! He took the attack to the New Zealand bowlers and narrowly missed out on the fastest century for an English player in Test cricket, ending his innings at 136 of just 92 balls! He shared a 179-run partnership with Ben Stokes off just 121 deliveries thereby putting the chase to bed. Ben Stokes took England home with a mature unbeaten knock despite carrying an injury. New Zealand looked helpless and shell-shocked in this session with none of the bowlers looking effective against the onslaught. They dearly missed the services of Kyle Jamieson who is known for his economical spells.

The crowd erupts in joy! What a match! What a finish! England needed 160 off 38 overs in the final session and started by hammering 59 runs off the first four. That set the tone and they won by consuming only 16 overs out of the possible 38. Insane hitting as England completed the highest successful chase at this ground in Test cricket.

Runs Scored 14 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 299/5

B Stokes75 (70)

B Foakes12 (15)

T Boult16-1-94-3

49.64

FOUR! ADMONISHED! Back of a length, around off, Stokes steps back to make room and whacks it through covers for a cracking boundary. ENGLAND WIN BY 5 WICKETS!

49.54

FOUR! England are one hit away now! A low full toss around middle and leg, Stokes flicks it with great timing and beats the mid-wicket fielder easily. A boundary results.

49.40

Beaten all ends up! Boult fires a full ball around off, Stokes swings his bat at it but connects only with thin air. Boult goes down in his followthrough.

49.36

SIX! Up and over! Fuller in length, around off, Stokes clears his front leg and rifles it over long on for a biggie. 8 more needed.

49.20

Back of a length, on off, Stokes steps back and plays late but still finds the point fielder.

49.10

Short and angling down the leg side, Stokes tries to pull but misses.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 285/5

B Foakes12 (15)

B Stokes61 (64)

M Henry15-3-67-1

48.60

Drifting down the leg side, Ben Foakes attempts to flick but misses.

48.50

Gets on the front foot and pushes it to covers.

48.40

DROPPED! A tough chance but a great attempt. 11th dropped catch of this Test match. Back of a length, around off, Foakes punches it aerially towards covers. Michael Bracewell sticks his right hand out but it doesn't stay and bobbles up. Bracewell tries to take it on the rebound with a dive, juggles a bit but the ball eventually falls down.

48.30

Beaten! A hint of away movement there. It's on a length and outside off, Foakes pushes inside the line and misses.

48.20

Delivers it on a good length and outside off, Foakes punches it from the crease to mid off.

48.14

FOUR! Pure timing! Shortish and around leg, Foakes goes on his toes and clips it through mid-wicket for a fine boundary.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 281/5

B Stokes61 (64)

B Foakes8 (9)

T Boult15-1-80-3

47.60

Spears it in full, around off, Stokes keeps it out safely to mid on. 18 needed more.

47.50

Effort ball, it's dug in short around middle and off, Ben Stokes leans back and evades.

47.41

Slower short ball around leg, Foakes turns inside the crease and pulls it to fine leg for one.

47.30

On a length and angling away outside off, Foakes stays back and pushes it to point.

47.20

Digs it in short around leg, Foakes tries to pull but it goes over his gloves. The keeper appeals for a caught behind but nothing from the bowler and the umpire.

47.12

Fractionally short and around leg, Foakes glances it behind square leg and returns for the second run.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 278/5

B Stokes61 (62)

B Foakes5 (5)

M Henry14-3-63-1

46.60

Bodies falling everywhere. Fuller and on off, Stokes drives it straight back and steps out. Matt Henry puts in a dive to his right and stops the ball. He has a shy at the striker's end but misses as Stokes dives in. The replays show that Stokes was a goner in case of a direct hit.

46.50

Change in pace. Slower delivery, full and dipping in around off, Stokes picks it and defends it easily on the leg side.

46.40

Fuller and on off, defended from the crease.

Commentary

Welcome, back! The men concerned are out in the middle. The opening burst from the Kiwi bowlers is going to be the key. Alex Lees and Zak Crawley are the English openers. Tim Southee to steam in with two slips and a gully...

... FOURTH INNINGS ...

This pitch is still a great one to bat on. England will be feeling confident but they need to be watchful at the start. A measured approach is what they will look to adopt, at least at the start. Stay tuned, this is going to be an engrossing passage of play till Lunch.

After gaining a slender lead, New Zealand started strongly despite losing Tom Latham cheaply. They appeared to be under control for the early part of their innings, with Will Young and Devon Conway driving them forward. On a batting paradise, the Kiwis were set to take control of this Test and push defeat out of their sight, but the final session of Day 4 took the wind out of their sails. Daryl Mitchell once again emerged as their saviour and along with the tail-enders, he added vital runs to bring the sanity back in the New Zealand camp.

A great fightback from the Kiwi tail this morning. They swelled their lead to 298 and have set a challenging target for England who will have a minimum of 72 overs to scale it down. Priceless contribution from Trent Boult towards the end. His cameo and the partnership with Daryl Mitchell pumped the lead close to 300, and now the Kiwis will be feeling safer than they did last evening.

84.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! The entertainment is over! Back of a length, around middle, Trent Boult steps back and throws his bat at it. It comes off the toe end and goes straight to Ben Stokes at mid off. The English skipper gleefully accepts the catch and New Zealand are all out for 284.

84.31

On a good length outside off. Daryl Mitchell plays it to backward point and gives Trent Boult the strike.

84.21

Straight and in line with the stumps. Trent Boult gets across the stumps and works it towards backward square leg for a single.

84.10

Straight delivery, on a good length. Trent Boult gives himself room and tries to smash the ball. Misses it and the ball goes over the stumps by a whisker.

James Anderson gets ready to bowl his first over this morning. Trent Boult will be on strike...

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 84 overs : 282/9

D Mitchell61 (130)

T Boult16 (12)

S Broad20-4-70-3

83.66

SIX! Smashed down the ground! Fuller in length, around off, Mitchell clears his front leg and launches it over long on for a biggie. Lead moves to 296.

83.50

Beauty! Broad serves it full and outside off, Mitchell walks forward again and tries to drive but it nips away a shade to beat the outside edge.

83.42

Fuller and on off, Mitchell walks forward and across before flicking it in the gap at deep mid-wicket for two.

83.30

An attempted inswinger, sliding down the leg side, Daryl tries to flick but misses. It takes his thigh pad and runs down towards fine leg.

83.20

Angles in a length ball, around off, Mitchell pushes it away with an angled bat. The ball rolls through cover-point, the single is available but Mitchell denies it.

83.10

Delivers it on a good length, outside off, Mitchell watches the line and makes a leave. No movement there.

Drinks break. Despite losing a couple of wickets, the first hour has belonged to New Zealand. They have added 50 runs to their overnight total, extending their lead to 288. Trent Boult is playing a handy cameo and the Kiwis will be hoping for a few more from his blade. Stuart Broad to continue from this end and now the second new ball has been taken.

Runs Scored 14 Runs

Score after 83 overs : 274/9

T Boult16 (12)

D Mitchell53 (124)

B Stokes17-3-62-0

82.60

Ben Stokes gets more behind this short ball as it rises higher and goes through to the keeper. 14 from the over!

82.54

FOUR! Trent Boult is celebrating his batting record! Short ball angled in, Trent Boult pulls this and connects magnificently past the diving mid-wicket fielder for the third boundary in the over!

82.40

Short again into the body. Trent Boult moves out of the way and slashes at it but is beaten this time.

82.34

FOUR! Trent Boult is adding some valuable runs to the New Zealand score! Ben Stokes persists with the short ball and angling into the batter. Trent Boult steps out towards the leg side and smashes this over cover-point for a wonderful boundary.

82.24

FOUR! Trent Boult is playing some unorthodox shots here! Short and in line with the stump. Trent Boult takes a step back and opens his body to play a cross-batted shot once again down towards long off for a boundary!

82.12

Short and outside off. Trent Boult cross-bats it in the air beyond mid on for a brace.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 82 overs : 260/9

D Mitchell53 (124)

T Boult2 (6)

S Broad19-4-62-3

81.60

Very full and on off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down the ground but finds mid on. Boult will be on strike now.

The field comes up...

81.50

Slower and on a length around off, DM defends it back towards the bowler again.

81.40

Short and outside off, Mitchell mistimes his flat-batted shot back towards the bowler.

81.34

FOUR! Fifty for Daryl Mitchell, not through a convincing shot though. Short again from Broad, Daryl Mitchell drags his attempted pull shot, off the inside edge, and it scoots down to fine leg for a boundary. What a Test series this is turning out to be for Daryl!

81.24

FOUR! Bang! Daryl Mitchell loves his pull shot. Gets one short ball in his trajectory and nails it to the deep mid-wicket fence. The fielder in the deep, Ben Stokes, lost the ball, and had no idea where it went.

81.10

Short and wide outside off, Mitchell cuts it to deep point and denies the run.

Commentary

We are back! The England team is in the huddle and they disperse now to take their respective positions. Will Young and Tom Latham are the openers for New Zealand. James Anderson has a brand new Dukes ball in his hand. Tom Latham will take the strike. Here we go...

… Third Innings …

New Zealand, on the other hand, have done well this morning to bundle out England quickly. Boult finished with a five-wicket haul and bowled with a lot of heart throughout the Test match. Have to say, Michael Bracewell was also quite impressive on his debut and got three wickets including the big one of Stokes. This match is evenly poised now and it can go either way, New Zealand batters have a tough little period to survive now, and let’s see how they go about their business. Game on, folks!

England have been bowled out for 539 and New Zealand have a lead of 14 runs. So, it is more or less a straight second innings shootout now. There has been a lot of talk about how England will approach their Test cricket under new management and the positive approach we have seen from England in their first innings, has surely answered many of those questions. The pitch is good to bat on and the England batters played with a positive intent right from the word go. Pope scored a brilliant century justifying his selection at number 3 and then Joe Root played another magnificent innings of 176. Foakes gave him good company too and was particularly impressive this morning. They would have liked a few more runs on the board but getting to bowl early on Day 4 also means that they can push for a victory if they get early wickets with the ball.

128.2W

OUT! STUMPED! Tom Blundell with quick hands behind the wickets and England's innings comes to an end. It is tossed up, around middle. James Anderson moves to the leg side as the ball turns down leg, although he is unable to get his shot away. He is out of the crease because of the charge and Tom Blundell makes no mistake behind the sticks.

128.10

Good length delivery that kept its line. James Anderson tries to slog and the ball misses the leg stump bails by a whisker.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 128 overs : 539/9

J Leach0 (9)

J Anderson9 (9)

T Boult33.3-8-106-5

127.60

Review Lost! Full yorker-length once again to the end the over. Jack Leach gets an inside edge onto his pads. New Zealand review but replays confirm the inside edge and New Zealand lose all their reviews.

127.50

Straighter line on a good length, beats the outside edge of Jack Leach.

127.40

On a good length, shaping away outside off stump. Jack Leach knocks it towards gully.

127.30

Full on off stump. Jack Leach drives it to short mid on.

127.20

Back of length angling into the body. Jack Leach gets on top of the delivery and awkwardly plays it towards gully.

127.10

Slightly full on middle stump. Jack Leach nudges it towards square leg.

DRINKS! New Zealand have done pretty well in this first hour to take quick wickets and would be looking to wrap this innings quickly now. However, England too have played with a positve intent and they trail by just 14 runs now. They would be looking to notch up some more runs and it will be interesting to see if they can get some lead here.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 127 overs : 539/9

J Anderson9 (9)

J Leach0 (3)

M Bracewell17-2-62-2

126.60

Flatter and outside off stump. James Anderson knocks it towards the cover fielder.

126.50

Floated full and outside off stump. James Anderson tries to play at it but misses.

126.44

FOUR! Reverse sweep this time! Full outside off stump. James Anderson gets innovative and reverse sweeps the ball brilliantly towards the vacant third-man boundary for a four!

126.34

FOUR! James Anderson wants to go down swinging. Slightly full on middle, James Anderson goes on his knees and sweeps it to deep square leg for a boundary.

126.20

Straight and on a good length. James Anderson defends it.

126.10

Flatter deivery outside off stump. James Anderson slashes at it and misses.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 126 overs : 531/9

J Leach0 (3)

J Anderson1 (3)

T Boult32.3-7-106-5

125.60

Full length, just outside off. Leach gets squared up as he tries to defend it out.

125.51

A length ball, on the pads, James Anderson flicks it to fine leg for just a single. He gets off the mark. England still trail by 22.

125.40

Some swing as well! It is full and outside off. This one leaves  the batter with ease. James Anderson tries to push it away but fails to do so.

125.30

Back of a length, wide of off. James Anderson leaves it alone.

James Anderson is the last man in.

125.2W

OUT! BOWLED! An inswinging yorker from Boult has proved to be too difficult for Matthew Potts to handle. This is on middle and swinging in right in the blockhole. Matthew Potts looks to work it away but ends up missing it completely and watches his leg stump being dismantled. Trent Boult has been outstanding in this test match and gets his 10th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He has bowled his heart out on this pretty good batting deck and deserves this five-wicket haul.

125.12

Full and outside off, Matthew Potts leans forward and plays at it, manages a thickish outside edge that goes through gully and point for a brace.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 125 overs : 528/8

J Leach0 (2)

M Potts1 (6)

M Bracewell16-2-54-2

124.60

Touch quicker, on off. Leach gets on his front foot and blocks it out.

124.50

Around off, Leach uses his feet and blocks it out.

124.41

Full and on off. Pots eases it to long on for a single.

Jack Leach walks out to the middle.

Commentary

We are back! The players are back too as New Zealand players take their respective field positions. Zak Crawley and Alex Lees are the openers for England. Tim Southee to start with the ball for New Zealand. Here we go...

… Second Innings …

Now, it is time for England to bat. They need to put on a good show on a wicket which is a good one to bat on. New Zealand on the other hand, need to be patient and just hit the right lines and lengths. They will love a couple of wickets before Stumps.

The England bowlers were made to toil hard. The wicket had nothing on offer for them. However, they will be a tad disappointed with freedom they let New Zealand score at. They though bowled a lot better today. All of their bowlers except for Root got a wicket at least. Anderson was the pick with a three-fer.

What a sublime knock from Daryl Mitchell. He was the highlight and along with Blundell, the reason as to why the Kiwis are in such a strong position. Yes, there were others who got off to starts too but it was the massive 200-plus stand between those two which is what has turned the tide in the visitors’ favor. Mitchell was unlucky to not get a double ton. He kept losing partners and then was the last one to fall but a tremendous effort from him.

Finally the New Zealand innings comes to an end and we believe they have batted themselves into a very good position here. Probably in one from where they can’t lose the game.

145.3W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Daryl Mitchell departs finally and with that the New Zealand's innings also comes to an end. A slower and wide delivery outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches to cut it but gets a slight outside edge. The ball goes back to the keeper and Ben Foakes makes no mistake taking a good low catch. England players come up to congratulate Daryl Mitchell and everyone gives him a standing ovation. New Zealand are bowled out for 553!

145.22

Good running! A full delivery on off. Mitchell just pushes it towards the long on and comes back for the second run.

145.10

A fullish delivery, around off. Mitchell swings across the line but misses.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 145 overs : 551/9

T Boult16 (18)

D Mitchell188 (315)

S Broad26-4-107-2

144.60

Broad continues his short-pitch stuff and angles this around leg. Boult ducks under it.

144.50

Back of a length angling into the body. Boult blocks it awkwardly towards the off side.

144.40

A short delivery around off. Boult lets it go.

144.31

A length delivery on off. Mitchell slogs it aerially towards long off. It falls in the vacant region and a single is taken.

We have a change of ball finally! The ball does not go through the gauge this time and England will finally get to replace this ball. Broad is ready with the new one and will steam in again.

144.20

Broad with a yorker, around off. Daryl Mitchell digs it out.

144.10

Angling into pads. Mitchell works it to fine leg but denies a single.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 144 overs : 550/9

T Boult16 (15)

D Mitchell187 (312)

J Leach35-6-140-2

143.64

FOUR! Another boundary and New Zealand now reach 550! Another tossed up delivery on off. Almost a carbon copy of the last ball as Boult skips down the track and hammers it straight down the ground again. Boult is very happy with his shot and rightly so, these are crucial runs for New Zealand!

143.54

FOUR! This time he smashes it! A tossed up delivery on off. Boult charges down the track and slams it straight down the ground for a boundary.

143.40

This is outside off. Boult resist himself again and lets it go.

143.30

A flatter one on off. Boult blocks it out.

143.20

Tossed up, outside off. Trent Boult looks to go down the track but then decides to avoid the shot and puts his bat inside the crease.

143.10

Leach delivers this slower in the air and slightly shorter. Trent Boult goes back and mistimes his cut shot.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 143 overs : 542/9

D Mitchell187 (312)

T Boult8 (9)

S Broad25-4-106-2

142.64

FOUR! Stuart Broad was trying for a yorker but ends up bowling a low full toss, Daryl Mitchell hits it hard and straight down the ground for a boundary. He moves to 187.

142.50

Brilliant fielding at deep square leg by Jonny Bairstow. Shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it hard towards deep square leg and Jonny Bairstow collects it diving to his right. No runs.

142.42

Fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it through covers. Jack Leach gives it a long chase and gets it. They take a comfortable two.

142.30

Shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it again, this time towards the fielder at deep square leg.

142.20

Low full toss on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards the mid-wicket fielder.

142.14

FOUR! This is brilliant from Daryl Mitchell. He moves to 181 now. Shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell plays a pull shot through square leg for a boundary.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 142 overs : 532/9

T Boult8 (9)

D Mitchell177 (306)

J Leach34-6-132-2

141.60

Wide outside off this time, left well alone by Trent Boult.

141.50

On off, defended.

England
New Zealand
England
New Zealand
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
A Lees

c T Blundell b T Southee

44 81 7 1 54.32
Z Crawley

c T Southee b T Boult

0 4 0 0 0
O Pope

c T Blundell b M Henry

18 34 3 0 52.94
J Root

c & b T Boult

3 4 0 0 75
J Bairstow

c T Blundell b T Boult

136 92 14 7 147.82
B Stokes

not out

75 70 10 4 107.14
B Foakes

not out

12 15 2 0 80
Extras

(b 5,lb 6,w 0,nb 0,Penalty 0)

11
Total 50.0 (RR: 5.98)
299/5

Did not bat: M Potts, J Leach, S Broad, J Anderson

Fall of wickets:

(Z Crawley, 1.4 ov) (O Pope, 14.4 ov) (J Root, 15.2 ov) (A Lees, 25.2 ov) (J Bairstow, 45.3 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
T Southee
11 0 67 1 6.09
T Boult
16 1 94 3 5.87
M Henry
15 3 67 1 4.46
M Bracewell
8 0 60 0 7.50
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
T Latham

b J Anderson

4 5 1 0 80
W Young

run out (O Pope / B Stokes)

56 113 8 0 49.55
D Conway

c J Bairstow b J Leach

52 109 8 0 47.70
H Nicholls

c A Lees b M Potts

3 18 0 0 16.66
D Mitchell

not out

62 131 4 1 47.32
T Blundell

c B Stokes b S Broad

24 53 4 0 45.28
M Bracewell

c S Broad b M Potts

25 17 4 1 147.05
T Southee

run out (Z Crawley / B Foakes)

0 1 0 0 0
M Henry

c B Foakes b S Broad

18 46 4 0 39.13
K Jamieson

c B Foakes b S Broad

1 6 0 0 16.66
T Boult

c B Stokes b J Anderson

17 15 3 0 113.33
Extras

(b 9,lb 5,w 2,nb 6,Penalty 0)

22
Total 84.4 (RR: 3.35)
284/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(T Latham, 0.5 ov) (D Conway, 33.4 ov) (H Nicholls, 38 ov) (W Young, 42.2 ov) (T Blundell, 60.2 ov) (M Bracewell, 64.4 ov) (T Southee, 65.5 ov) (M Henry, 77.5 ov) (K Jamieson, 79.2 ov) (T Boult, 84.4 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
J Anderson
8.4 1 20 2 2.30
S Broad
20 4 70 3 3.50
M Potts
15 6 32 2 2.13
J Leach
24 5 86 1 3.58
B Stokes
17 3 62 0 3.64
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
A Lees

c D Mitchell b M Henry

67 125 11 0 53.60
Z Crawley

c T Blundell b T Boult

4 6 1 0 66.66
O Pope

c M Henry b T Boult

145 239 13 3 60.66
J Root

c T Southee b T Boult

176 211 26 1 83.41
J Bairstow

c T Blundell b T Boult

8 11 2 0 72.72
B Stokes

c T Boult b M Bracewell

46 33 6 2 139.39
B Foakes

run out (H Nicholls / M Bracewell)

56 104 10 0 53.84
S Broad

c D Mitchell b M Bracewell

9 13 2 0 69.23
M Potts

b T Boult

3 8 0 0 37.50
J Leach

not out

0 9 0 0 0
J Anderson

st T Blundell b M Bracewell

9 11 2 0 81.81
Extras

(b 12,lb 3,w 1,nb 0,Penalty 0)

16
Total 128.2 (RR: 4.2)
539/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(Z Crawley, 2 ov) (A Lees, 41.4 ov) (O Pope, 83.1 ov) (J Bairstow, 85.3 ov) (B Stokes, 94.5 ov) (J Root, 119.3 ov) (S Broad, 122.4 ov) (B Foakes, 124.3 ov) (M Potts, 125.2 ov) (J Anderson, 128.2 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
T Southee
32 1 154 0 4.81
T Boult
33.3 8 106 5 3.16
M Henry
27 5 128 1 4.74
K Jamieson
16.3 3 66 0 4.00
M Bracewell
17.2 2 62 3 3.57
D Mitchell
2 0 8 0 4.00
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
T Latham

c M Potts b J Anderson

26 60 6 0 43.33
W Young

c Z Crawley b B Stokes

47 70 9 0 67.14
D Conway

c B Foakes b J Anderson

46 62 7 0 74.19
H Nicholls

c B Foakes b B Stokes

30 52 4 0 57.69
D Mitchell

c B Foakes b M Potts

190 318 23 4 59.74
T Blundell

c B Stokes b J Leach

106 198 14 0 53.53
M Bracewell

c J Root b J Anderson

49 87 9 0 56.32
K Jamieson

c B Foakes b S Broad

14 12 3 0 116.66
T Southee

c J Root b S Broad

4 3 1 0 133.33
M Henry

c Z Crawley b J Leach

0 1 0 0 0
T Boult

not out

16 18 4 0 88.88
Extras

(b 1,lb 16,w 0,nb 8,Penalty 0)

25
Total 145.3 (RR: 3.8)
553/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(W Young, 21 ov) (T Latham, 21.1 ov) (H Nicholls, 39 ov) (D Conway, 42 ov) (T Blundell, 109.2 ov) (M Bracewell, 135.5 ov) (K Jamieson, 138.3 ov) (T Southee, 139 ov) (M Henry, 139.3 ov) (D Mitchell, 145.3 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
J Anderson
27 9 62 3 2.29
S Broad
26 4 107 2 4.11
M Potts
30.3 6 126 1 4.13
B Stokes
23 2 85 2 3.69
J Leach
35 6 140 2 4.00
J Root
4 0 16 0 4.00
England
New Zealand
England
New Zealand

Commentary

That's all we have from this swashbuckling game as England went on to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. The final Test of the series starts on 23rd June (Thursday) at Headingley, Leeds. The first ball will be at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT), but you can join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!

JONNY BAIRSTOW IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH! The tormentor-in-chief this evening says that it was just great fun to be out there. Adds that after Tea it was a bit like do-or-die and they had to go for it. Talks about being in the zone and that's where you need to get as a batter. When asked what he had at Tea, Jonny smiles and shares that he had cheese and ham toastie, and a coffee. Further shares that Ben Stokes told him to not even think about hitting one down, as he wanted Jonny to hit it into the stands. Tells that when you have so many runs scored in the game, you don't look at it as a record run-chase, and they took it as a one-day game. Mentions that this is the brand of cricket they are looking to play and he is eager to see what will happen in the next few months.

Ben Stokes, the victorious captain of England, comes up for a chat and is greeted with a massive cheer from the crowd. Smiles and says that he doesn't want to take full credit for this win and credits his boys for this phenomenal show. Adds that it was a perfect day for them, they ran into the danger, rather than standing still. Credits Alex Lees for his knock up front. Mentions that you have to execute your skills and they wanted to put pressure on New Zealand who were a seamer down. Smiles and adds that once Jonny Bairstow gets in, there is no stopping him. Praises Ben Foakes and calls him the best keeper in the world and is pleased with his progress with the bat. Tells that there were a lot of changes in plans and they wanted to be proactive. Shares that he is doing fine and his injury isn't big. On Ollie Pope, Stokes replies that he was very clear about having him once he got the captaincy. Calls Pope a fantastic player and having some senior players around him will help him get even better. Stokes gives a huge shoutout to the Nottingham Cricket Club for doing what they did (made entry free on Day 5). Signs off by saying that they will come even harder at Headingley.

Tom Latham, the Kiwi skipper, says that it will be a hard pill to swallow. Adds that at Tea, it was still in the balance but credits Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes for the way they batted and took the game away from them. Calls it a great surface to bat on and wickets were hard to come by. Feels that a couple of wickets after Tea and it could have been a different story. Adds that being a bowler down didn't help. Mentions that it will take some time to sink in, and they will try to come back in the next Test match. On Daryl Mitchell's batting, Tom replies that he has batted superbly and takes his opportunity wherever he bats and calls him a fighter. On losing two on the bounce, Latham says that there is a bit of time off for them, they will reconnect with the families and then get back to the thick of the things again.

Stay tuned for the presentation...

Usually, in a Test match, when two teams score 500-plus runs, we rarely head to the final day with some hope for a result. But since the scoring rate of both the teams was so impressive, it allowed this Test match to reach its tipping point. With New Zealand pressing the self-destructive mode in the second essay of their batting, England gained a glimmer of hope on an otherwise unresponsive surface. That said, plenty of catches went down in this Test match, 11 to be precise, and it, in a way, contributed to making this pitch look more like a road. Had the catching been neat and tidy, there was a big chance that we could not have seen both teams scoring 500-plus. Sometimes flaws make things lovely. In total 1675 runs were scored in this Test match, and we must praise Trent Boult here who picked 8 wickets amidst domination from the batters.

End of a contrasting Test match, if you compare it with the Lord's. Bat dominated proceedings on a placid surface, and the lightning outfield only made life difficult for the fielding team. Firstly, New Zealand racked up a mountain of runs courtesy of fine centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell, and then England also replied strongly with Ollie Pope and Joe Root leading the charge with daddy hundreds. The hosts could have gone on to gain a handy lead had they not lost their last five wickets for 66 runs in their first innings.

It was total carnage in the last session! Both teams would have been optimistic about their chances when they walked out after Tea, however, it became evident that Jonny Bairstow had his own plans! He took the attack to the New Zealand bowlers and narrowly missed out on the fastest century for an English player in Test cricket, ending his innings at 136 of just 92 balls! He shared a 179-run partnership with Ben Stokes off just 121 deliveries thereby putting the chase to bed. Ben Stokes took England home with a mature unbeaten knock despite carrying an injury. New Zealand looked helpless and shell-shocked in this session with none of the bowlers looking effective against the onslaught. They dearly missed the services of Kyle Jamieson who is known for his economical spells.

The crowd erupts in joy! What a match! What a finish! England needed 160 off 38 overs in the final session and started by hammering 59 runs off the first four. That set the tone and they won by consuming only 16 overs out of the possible 38. Insane hitting as England completed the highest successful chase at this ground in Test cricket.

Runs Scored 14 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 299/5

B Stokes75 (70)

B Foakes12 (15)

T Boult16-1-94-3

49.64

FOUR! ADMONISHED! Back of a length, around off, Stokes steps back to make room and whacks it through covers for a cracking boundary. ENGLAND WIN BY 5 WICKETS!

49.54

FOUR! England are one hit away now! A low full toss around middle and leg, Stokes flicks it with great timing and beats the mid-wicket fielder easily. A boundary results.

49.40

Beaten all ends up! Boult fires a full ball around off, Stokes swings his bat at it but connects only with thin air. Boult goes down in his followthrough.

49.36

SIX! Up and over! Fuller in length, around off, Stokes clears his front leg and rifles it over long on for a biggie. 8 more needed.

49.20

Back of a length, on off, Stokes steps back and plays late but still finds the point fielder.

49.10

Short and angling down the leg side, Stokes tries to pull but misses.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 285/5

B Foakes12 (15)

B Stokes61 (64)

M Henry15-3-67-1

48.60

Drifting down the leg side, Ben Foakes attempts to flick but misses.

48.50

Gets on the front foot and pushes it to covers.

48.40

DROPPED! A tough chance but a great attempt. 11th dropped catch of this Test match. Back of a length, around off, Foakes punches it aerially towards covers. Michael Bracewell sticks his right hand out but it doesn't stay and bobbles up. Bracewell tries to take it on the rebound with a dive, juggles a bit but the ball eventually falls down.

48.30

Beaten! A hint of away movement there. It's on a length and outside off, Foakes pushes inside the line and misses.

48.20

Delivers it on a good length and outside off, Foakes punches it from the crease to mid off.

48.14

FOUR! Pure timing! Shortish and around leg, Foakes goes on his toes and clips it through mid-wicket for a fine boundary.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 281/5

B Stokes61 (64)

B Foakes8 (9)

T Boult15-1-80-3

47.60

Spears it in full, around off, Stokes keeps it out safely to mid on. 18 needed more.

47.50

Effort ball, it's dug in short around middle and off, Ben Stokes leans back and evades.

47.41

Slower short ball around leg, Foakes turns inside the crease and pulls it to fine leg for one.

47.30

On a length and angling away outside off, Foakes stays back and pushes it to point.

47.20

Digs it in short around leg, Foakes tries to pull but it goes over his gloves. The keeper appeals for a caught behind but nothing from the bowler and the umpire.

47.12

Fractionally short and around leg, Foakes glances it behind square leg and returns for the second run.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 278/5

B Stokes61 (62)

B Foakes5 (5)

M Henry14-3-63-1

46.60

Bodies falling everywhere. Fuller and on off, Stokes drives it straight back and steps out. Matt Henry puts in a dive to his right and stops the ball. He has a shy at the striker's end but misses as Stokes dives in. The replays show that Stokes was a goner in case of a direct hit.

46.50

Change in pace. Slower delivery, full and dipping in around off, Stokes picks it and defends it easily on the leg side.

46.40

Fuller and on off, defended from the crease.

46.31

Eases a full ball to mid on where the fielder fumbles slightly and they cross.

46.24

FOUR! Back of a length around off, Foakes rides the bounce and works it away in front of square leg for a boundary. That was a short-arm jab.

46.11

Fuller in length and outside off, Stokes walks forward and taps it down to cover-point for a run.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 272/5

B Foakes0 (3)

B Stokes60 (58)

T Boult14-1-77-3

45.60

Pitches it full and around off, Foakes is on the front foot in defense.

45.50

Width there outside off, short in length, Foakes reaches out and cuts but fails to beat the diving backward point fielder.

45.40

Lands it on a length around middle, Foakes lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

Ben Foakes is in next. 27 needed more.

45.3W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! That brings an end to one of the finest Test centuries ever witnessed! Short in length and angling away from the batter, Bairstow stays back to cut but only gets an outside edge to Tom Blundell. Trent Boult pats the back of Jonny Bairstow as he makes his way back to a massive standing ovation. What an innings we have been privileged to experience!

45.24

FOUR! Two in a row! Full and on the pads, easy pickings for Jonny Bairstow as he flicks it fine past the diving long leg fielder for a boundary!

45.14

FOUR! What have these two had for tea?! Short and outside off stump, Jonny Bairstow gets on his backfoot and smashes it wide of fine leg for a boundary! The ball is taking a hammering here!

Trent Boult returns to have another go.

Runs Scored 15 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 264/4

B Stokes60 (58)

J Bairstow128 (89)

M Bracewell8-0-60-0

44.66

SIX! THAT'S COLOSSAL! Flighted delivery, full and around off, Ben Stokes skips down the track and hoists it over long on, nearly into the top tier. Wow!!!

44.54

FOUR! Michael Bracewell bowls it short and around off, Stokes goes on the back foot and hammer-pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 41 needed more.

44.40

Quicker and around off, skidding in, Stokes defends it ahead of his front pad.

44.31

Shortish and around off, staying low, Jonny pushes it to point for a run.

44.24

FOUR! Poor delivery and duly punished. Short and wide outside off, Jonny Bairstow rocks back and spanks it through covers.

44.10

Play and a miss! Short and around off, Bairstow tries to pull it with a reverse bat but gets beaten due to the extra bounce.

The ball has lost its shape again and the umpire is getting it changed. A good chance for New Zealand to regroup. 50 more to win.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 249/4

B Stokes50 (55)

J Bairstow123 (86)

T Southee11-0-67-1

43.66

SIX! FIFTY for Ben Stokes! The captain has helped steady the ship here. England have not lost a wicket since he arrived at the crease. Full and at the stumps, Ben Stokes makes room and steps forward to smash it over long off for a biggie.

43.50

Angling in on a good length. Ben Stokes defends watchfully.

43.41

On a good length wider from the stumps. Jonny Bairstow works it to the off side and it is stopped by the diving backward point fielder. They cross for a run.

43.30

Full and in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow strokes it stylishly towards mid on.

43.21

Back of a length on off. Ben Stokes gets on his toes and slashes it to deep backward point for a single.

43.10

Around the wicket, on a good length and in line with the stumps. Defended towards mid off.

Runs Scored 17 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 241/4

J Bairstow122 (84)

B Stokes43 (51)

M Bracewell7-0-45-0

42.60

Flatter and on off, defended off the back foot. 17 from the over, just 58 needed more.

42.54

FOUR! Goodness gracious, this is insane batting. Flighted delivery, full and around off, Bairstow slogs across the line, one hand comes off the handle but it still clears the fielder at mid-wicket and finds the fence.

42.46

SIX! This is extraordinary batting! Jonny Bairstow takes a long stride forward and pummels it with the spin over square leg again. Jonny wants to end it in a hurry.

42.36

SIX! Magnificent shot! Floated delivery, full and around off, turning back in, Jonny Bairstow kneels down and smokes it over mid-wicket for a biggie. 68 needed more.

42.20

Loopy and full, around off, Jonny uses his feet and wrists it at the last moment to mid-wicket.

42.11

Advances down the track to take it on the full and knocks it towards long on for a run.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 224/4

J Bairstow106 (79)

B Stokes42 (50)

T Southee10-0-59-1

41.64

FOUR! That has been dismissed! Slightly short and wide from Tim Southee and Jonny Bairstow is not in a mood to miss out on these deliveries. Smashes this through covers and the ball reaches the boundary in no time!

41.50

Straight line on a good length. Defended firmly.

41.41

Back of a length outside off stump. Gets on the back foot and plays it to deep cover for a single.

41.33

HERE IT IS! HUNDRED FOR JONNY BAIRSTOW! The crowd has gone wild, what a knock! A century off 77 balls, on the last day of a Test match - a brutal knock by Jonny Bairstow. Back of a length, outside off, Bairstow steers it wide of the point fielder and finds the gap. Takes three and jumps in delight. What a moment, in front of a packhouse, Jonny has put on a show!

41.20

Jonny Bairstow was eager for a single there! Comes forward to a good-length delivery outside off stump and works it to point. No single there! Jonny Bairstow now cannot score the fastest century for England in Test cricket.

41.10

On a good length pitching on off stump. Jonny Bairstow defends it to backward point.

Tim Southee is back into the attack. Jonny Bairstow has one ball to break the record for the fastest hundred for England in Test cricket.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 216/4

B Stokes41 (49)

J Bairstow99 (74)

M Bracewell6-0-28-0

40.60

Loopy and full outside off, Stokes strides forward and shoulders arms.

40.50

Goes on the back foot and punches a short ball to mid-wicket.

40.40

Full and around off, Stokes walks forward and drives it back to the bowler. Michael Bracewell has an immediate shy at the keeper's end as Ben rushes back.

40.30

Flatter and around middle, defended back from the crease.

40.21

Miscommunication but no harm is done. Short again, around off, Jonny cuts it to deep point for a single. Slight fumble in the deep and they think about the second run. Stokes is sent back at the last moment. A better throw to the keeper could have Ben in trouble.

40.12

Short in length, around off and turning back in, Bairstow goes back and punches it to sweeper cover for two runs. Moves to 98.

Tom Latham is taking a punt on Michael Bracewell. 86 needed more.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 213/4

B Stokes41 (45)

J Bairstow96 (72)

T Southee9-0-51-1

39.64

FOUR! Ben Stokes does not want to miss out on this party! On a good length angling into the batter. Ben Stokes makes room and swats it through the covers for another boundary!

39.50

On a good length outside off stump. Ben Stokes tries to pull it towards the leg side but gets a bottom edge and the bal rolls towards the keeper.

39.40

Ben Stokes tries to make room by moving leg side. Tim Southee follows him with a good length delivery into the body. Ben Stokes cannot get this one away.

39.32

Shorter this time angled into the body, Ben Stokes plays a pull but does not time it well, but still manages to put it over mid-wicket for two runs.

39.20

Back of a length, outside off stump. Ben Stokes defends it towards point.

39.10

Nasty delivery. On a good length outside off stump. The pitch explodes and there is extra bounce. Ben Stokes tries to sway away but it pings him on the gloves and dies down in front of gully.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 207/4

J Bairstow96 (72)

B Stokes35 (39)

M Henry13-3-57-1

38.60

Good length, around off, punched to covers. 3 more balls left to take that record for the fastest hundred for England in Tests. Can Jonny do it? He is four runs away.

38.54

FOUR! Short this time, outside of, Bairstow plays late and cuts it past gully for a boundary.

38.40

Around off, defended from the crease to covers.

38.34

FOUR! Jonny storms into the 90s, off just 69 balls. The fastest hundred for England in Test cricket has come off 76 balls. He is in with a chance to break that record. Fuller in length and outside off, Bairstow smacks it through covers. Under 100 needed now.

38.21

Fuller in length and outside off, Stokes strokes it to deep cover-point and hobbles across to the other end.

38.10

Too full in length and around off, Stokes goes hard at it and drags it off the inner half on the leg side. Ben twists his left knee in the process and feels the pain immediately.

Runs Scored 16 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 198/4

J Bairstow88 (68)

B Stokes34 (37)

T Boult13-1-69-2

37.64

FOUR! Jonny Bairstow is now in T20 mode! On a good length outside off stump. Sits up perfectly for Jonny Bairstow to slash it hard through the third man region for a boundary! 59 runs in the last four overs. Insane.

37.50

Back of a length outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow tries to smash it down the ground but mistimes it. Trent Boult gets his hand to the ball and stops it.

37.40

On a good length this time and gets in straighter. Defended back to the bowler.

37.36

SIX! The crowd is in for a treat! Top edged for a six this time! Trent Boult bangs it short outside off stump and Jonny Bairstow wants to get home early today. He pulls the ball and gets a top edge that flies over fine leg for a six. The 100-run stand comes up.

37.20

On a good length outside off stump. Defended solidly.

37.16

SIX! Pulls it off the front foot! Jonny Bairstow is putting on an exhibition now! Back of a length outside off stump from round the wicket. Jonny Bairstow uses the angle of the delivery to pull it way over mid-wicket for a six!

Runs Scored 17 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 182/4

J Bairstow72 (62)

B Stokes34 (37)

M Henry12-3-48-1

36.61b

Cuts the batter in half. Exaggerated movement on this delivery. Back of a length, around off, Bairstow tries to play but is beaten on the inside edge. Blundell dives across to his left to collect but only manages to deflect it behind. They cross for a bye. 17 from the over, 43 since the start of this session. England are cruising, 117 needed more.

36.50

On a length around middle, defended towards mid-wicket.

36.46

SIX! At this rate, Jonny Bairstow will finish this Test match very soon. Henry is overdoing his short-ball strategy. Jonny is standing there inside the crease in anticipation. Gets another pull shot away from the meat of the bat and it sails into the stand at long leg.

36.34lb

FOUR LEG BYES! Henry bangs it short and on middle, Jonny Bairstow tries to pull but it takes his helmet and flies behind the keeper for a boundary.

36.20

Henry goes short again, outside off, Jonny tries to pull again but connects only with thin air.

36.16

SIX! Out of here and into the crowd! Three fielders deep on the leg side but Jonny Bairstow is not shying away from pulling the short ball. He rides the bounce and muscles it over square leg.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 165/4

B Stokes34 (37)

J Bairstow60 (56)

T Boult12-1-53-2

35.64

FOUR! Trent Boult has got his lines all wrong! Wide outside off stump, and full, Ben Stokes opens the face of the bat and works it through a packed slip area for a boundary!

35.51

Full again outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow drives it firmly to deep cover for a single.

35.46

SIX! Stand and deliver! Trent Boult bowls this full and outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow smashes it straight over the long off boundary and watches the shot in admiration.

35.31

Bangs it in short angling into Ben Stokes who fends it in the vacant short leg region uppishly and takes a single.

35.21

On a good length again but wide from the stumps. Jonny Bairstow hits it hard to deep point for a single.

35.10

On a good length in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow works it back to the bowler.

Trent Boult will also continue from this end...

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 152/4

B Stokes29 (35)

J Bairstow52 (52)

M Henry11-3-36-1

34.60

Fuller and around off, Ben drives it down to mid off. A dot ball to finish a 13-run over after Tea. 147 runs needed more.

34.54

FOUR! Delicate! Stokes joins the party now. Back of a length, around off, Stokes waits on the back foot and calmly guides it behind backward point for a boundary.

34.41

Henry comes from round the wicket and bowls short around off, Jonny pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

34.34

FOUR! FIFTY FOR BAIRSTOW! The crowd is loving every bit of the action. Matt Henry digs it in short again, around middle, Jonny Bairstow brings out the pull shot and sends it whistling behind square leg again. His stay at the crease is very important for England.

34.24

FOUR! Shot! Yet another short ball around off, this time Jonny Bairstow takes it on and pulls it with authority. It beats the fielder behind square leg and races away. The 50-run stand comes up!

34.10

Right on the money straightaway. Short in length, around off, Jonny leans back a bit and leaves.

We are back with our coverage of the final session of this second Test match between England and New Zealand. This now is the finale and as long as Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow are at the wicket, England will be silently confident of their chances in this game. New Zealand have not been able to get their debutant spinner to work his magic on a final day pitch but will nevertheless feel that they have the capabilities to wrap up the remaining six wickets and level the series. Can it get any more exciting? Here's Matt Henry to continue from this end...

... DAY 5, FINAL SESSION ...

End of another entertaining session of this Test match, and it continues to be tantalizingly poised. New Zealand made good progress by snapping three wickets, but England have now got two of the fiercest strikers of a cricket ball, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow, in the middle, who are amidst a 46-run stand, off 52 balls. 160 runs needed and the asking rate is going to be a little over 4 in the final session. All results are still possible in this amazing Test match. Do join us at 8.30 pm local (3 pm GMT) and we'll take you to the chequered flag.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 139/4

B Stokes25 (33)

J Bairstow43 (48)

T Boult11-1-40-2

33.60

On a good length outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone and the umpire calls for TEA ON DAY 5!

33.50

Yorker length on middle stump. Ben Stokes gets his bat down in time and digs it out.

33.40

Full and on middle stump. Ben Stokes defends it to covers.

33.30

Short and outside off stump. Ben Stokes sways out of the way for this one.

33.20

Low full toss on off stump. Ben Stokes gets his bat down and mistimes it to mid on.

33.11

On a good length in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow taps it towards point and takes a quick single.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 138/4

B Stokes25 (28)

J Bairstow42 (47)

M Henry10-3-23-1

32.64

FOUR! Boom! Every now and then, Stokes uses his feet to surprise everyone. Henry goes length and around off, Ben shimmies down the track and bludgeons it towards long off. 161 needed more.

32.51

A length ball is drifting around middle and leg, Jonny wrists it behind square leg for a single.

32.41lb

SAFE! This one is on a length and around leg, Stokes tries to flick but misses. It clips his pads and drops on the leg side. They cross. Henry convinces his skipper to take the review. The Ball Tracking shows that it's pitching outside the leg stump. Poor use of the technology.

DRS time. The appeal for an lbw against Stokes is turned down. Tom Latham wants the decision to be reviewed. Pitching outside leg.

32.30

Angling away from the batter, on a good length, Stokes covers his stumps and makes a leave.

32.21

Lands it on a length and close to off, Bairstow plays late and steers it through point for a single.

32.10

Starts his new spell by bowling a shortish delivery on off, Bairstow defends it from the back foot.

Matt Henry is also back into the attack. 9-3-17-1 are his figures so far.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 131/4

J Bairstow40 (44)

B Stokes21 (25)

T Boult10-1-39-2

31.61

Full and outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow works it to deep point for a single.

31.51

Short delivery angling towards the shoulder of Ben Stokes who plays a pull shot towards square leg for a single.

31.41

On a good length in line with the stumps. Jonny Bairstow works it behind square leg for a single.

The issue with the ball is back. This time it has not passed the 8-gauge test and the umpires are asking for a replacement.

31.32

Much more control on this shot! Slightly full and outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow plays the drive and gets the gap in the cover region. Does not time it perfectly and gets only two runs.

31.24

FOUR! Streaky! Short once again and wide. Jonny Bairstow slashes at it and gets a top edge that flies between the first slip fielder and fine gully to race towards the boundary. Jonny Bairstow gets lucky there!

31.10

Trent Boult comes around the wicket, bowls it short, and outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow leaves it alone.

Trent Boult (9-1-30-2) returns to have another burst before Tea.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 122/4

B Stokes20 (24)

J Bairstow32 (39)

M Bracewell5-0-25-0

30.64

FOUR! Smashed! Michael Bracewell drops it short and around off, Ben Stokes is quick to drop his weight on the back foot and pulls it disdainfully over mid-wicket.

30.51

Full and outside off, Bairstow plays the reverse sweep this time and sends it to deep point. They get a single.

30.41

Drags his length short, around off, Stokes moves back to pull but only manages to force it off the inner half to long on. Just a single.

30.30

Presses forward to a full ball outside off and dead-bats it beside the pitch.

30.20

A bit quicker this time, full again on off, Stokes drives it to covers.

30.10

Flighted delivery, full and on off, it's defended back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 116/4

J Bairstow31 (38)

B Stokes15 (19)

T Southee8-0-45-1

29.60

Full and on off stump this time. Jonny Bairstow punches it towards mid on.

29.50

Tim Southee continues with the fuller length outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow taps it towards covers.

29.40

Length ball on off stump, angling into Jonny Bairstow. He gets an inside edge onto his pads.

29.32

Full on middle stump. Jonny Bairstow works it behind square leg for a couple of runs.

29.20

Full and outside off, Jonny Bairstow knocks it back towards the bowler and Tim Southee sticks his left hand out and stops it.

29.14

FOUR! Tim Southee is proving to be too expensive! Short and wide, Jonny Bairstow easily works this past gully towards the backward point boundary.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 110/4

B Stokes15 (19)

J Bairstow25 (32)

M Bracewell4-0-19-0

28.60

Quicker one, on off, defended from the back foot in the direction of the bowler.

28.50

Full and around off, pushed off the front foot to covers.

28.44

FOUR! And again! Ben Stokes brings out the reverse sweep and dismisses a full ball past the diving backward point fielder. The English skipper is trying to wrestle back the advantage.

28.30

Leans forward to a full ball and defends it to the off side.

28.24

FOUR! Innovation from Ben Stokes. He is ready to take some risks here. Tossed up, full and outside off, Stokes nails his reverse-batted shot behind backward point for a boundary.

28.11

Flighted delivery, full in length, Bairstow fetches it from outside off and sweeps it firmly to deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 101/4

B Stokes7 (14)

J Bairstow24 (31)

T Southee7-0-39-1

27.60

Goes full and outside off stump once again. This time Ben Stokes is in a position to let it go to the keeper.

27.50

Fuller, and outside off, Ben Stokes tries to leave it but gets the toe end of his bat on it. It rolls away to second slip.

27.40

Beaten! On a good length outside off stump. Tim Southee makes it move away from the batter as it explodes off the pitch. Beats the outside edge of Ben Stokes' bat and Tim Southee appeals but there is no support from the fielders behind the stumps.

27.30

On a good length around middle, worked towards mid-wicket.

27.26

SIX! That is massive! Full and outside off, Ben Stokes gives it the charge and picks it up on a half volley straight over the long off boundary for a biggie. That's some intent from the English skipper. Under 200 needed now.

27.10

Full and outside off stump. Defended by Ben Stokes towards cover with ease.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 95/4

J Bairstow24 (31)

B Stokes1 (8)

M Bracewell3-0-10-0

26.60

Floated and full, outside off, Bairstow plays a firm sweep shot across the line but the mid-wicket fielder makes a fantastic diving stop. A dot ball to end the over.

26.51

Shortish and on middle, Stokes goes on the back foot and punches it down to long on for a run.

26.40

Extra air this time, full and on off, Stokes defends it from the upper half of his blade.

26.30

Bracewell goes quicker through the air, fires it flat and on middle, Ben defends it from the back foot.

26.20

Loopy and full, around middle, Stokes gets forward to cover the line and defends it on the leg side.

26.11

Flighted and outside off, Jonny Bairstow plays it down towards point and takes a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 93/4

B Stokes0 (4)

J Bairstow23 (29)

T Southee6-0-33-1

25.60

Full and really wide of off stump. Ben Stokes steps across the stumps and leaves it in style.

25.50

Full again and outside off stump. Ben Stokes raises his arms and lets the ball through to the keeper.

25.40

Slightly full outside off stump. Ben Stokes keeps his head still and defends it to point.

25.30

Southee runs in from round the wicket and gets a length ball to curl back into the batter from outside off, Stokes plays close to his body and defends it compactly.

Ben Stokes is in next. 206 needed more for England, New Zealand require 6 wickets.

25.2W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Tim Southee is finally in the game! He delivers it on a good length outside off stump. The delivery holds its line and Alex Lees tries to feel for it. Gets a faint edge to Tom Blundell and Tim Southee gets his revenge! New Zealand have the upper hand now, and England will have to rethink their strategy.

25.13

On a good length outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow works it fine past backward point and they run well to complete three runs.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 90/3

A Lees44 (80)

J Bairstow20 (28)

M Bracewell2-0-8-0

24.60

Darts in an arm ball, around middle and skidding in, Alex gets back and plays it down with an angled bat to point.

24.56

SIX! Here comes the release shot! Floated and full, around middle, Alex Lees wears his skates to reach the pitch of the ball and lofts it all the way over long on.

24.40

Loopy and full, around off, it's pushed off the front foot to covers.

24.30

Presses forward to a full ball and pushes it defensively to covers.

24.20

A near-yorker, it's fired in around off, Lees digs it back towards the bowler.

24.10

Fuller and around off, driven firmly to covers.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 84/3

J Bairstow20 (28)

A Lees38 (74)

T Southee5-0-30-0

23.62

Slightly full outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow opens the face of his bat and works it backward of point and completes a double.

23.51

Back of a length outside off stump. Works it towards deep point for a single.

23.40

Back of a length again, and outside off stump. Alex Lees slashes at it again and gets an inside edge that bounces and goes over the stumps.

23.30

Back of a length and on off stump. Alex Lees mistimes his cross-batted shot towards cover.

23.21

Shorter and outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow slashes it to the backward point region for a single.

23.14

FOUR! Beautiful on-drive! Full and outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow takes a couple of steps forward towards the off side and knocks it straight back past the mid on fielder for a boundary.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 76/3

A Lees37 (71)

J Bairstow13 (25)

M Bracewell1-0-2-0

22.60

Not the ideal length. A half-tracker on off, Alex goes back and punches it to covers.

22.51

Fuller and on off, eased away down to long on for a single.

22.41

A bit short and on off, Lees cuts again, to the left of point. The fielder makes a tumbling stop but cannot prevent the single.

22.30

Full and outside off, Alex fails to pick the length and remains on the back foot as he cuts. Risky. He finds the point fielder.

22.20

Flighted this time, full and around off, Lees is forward as he drives it to short cover.

22.10

Michael Bracewell begins with a short ball outside off, Lees cuts from the back foot but finds the point fielder.

Drinks break. Two wickets in the first hour after Lunch have pegged back England. The momentum that they gained before the break is gone and the Black Caps are bowling to a disciplined line. 225 runs needed from a minimum of 50 overs, this match is still not heading towards a draw, and a result is possible. Let's see which team drives home the advantage in the next hour. It's time for some spin, here is Michael Bracewell.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 74/3

J Bairstow12 (24)

A Lees36 (66)

T Southee4-0-22-0

21.60

Fuller and outside off, Bairstow drives once more but again towards the cover fielder.

21.50

Around off, angling in from a length, Jonny Bairstow defends it solidly from the crease.

21.40

On a driving length outside off, Jonny strokes confidently but not in the gap. Finds the short cover fielder.

21.30

Fuller and on off, Bairstow works it wristily to wide mid on.

21.20

Fuller and on off, Bairstow drives it straight back and Southee deflects it behind onto the stumps at his end. Alex Lees is not backing up too much and is safely in before that.

21.12

Width there outside off, Bairstow cracks it square of the wicket, on the off side, and picks up a couple of runs.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 72/3

A Lees36 (66)

J Bairstow10 (18)

M Henry9-3-17-1

20.60

Good line and length from Matt Henry this time and Alex Lees has to fend this back to the bowler.

20.50

Full-length delivery attacking the stumps. Alex Lees hits it to mid off.

20.40

Full again outside off stump. Alex Lees tries to drive it on the off side but mistimes it towards short mid on.

20.30

Full and outside off stump. Alex Lees drives firmly but finds the cover fielder.

20.20

On a good length on off stump. Rises up after pitching and Alex Lees gets up and knocks it towards cover.

20.10

Back of a length angling into the body. Alex Lees ducks under this one.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 72/3

J Bairstow10 (18)

A Lees36 (60)

T Southee3-0-20-0

19.62

This time Bairstow connects with his attempted square cut and bags a couple of runs.

19.50

Tempts the batter with room outside off, Jonny attempts to cut but misses.

19.41

This time Lees uses the angle of the bowler and works it through square leg for a single.

19.30

Short once more, on middle, defended towards short mid-wicket.

19.20

Keeps it short and on middle, Lees defends it from the back foot.

19.10

Shortish and on off, punched to covers.

Tim Southee returns to have his second spell. Leaked 17 runs in his first two overs.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 69/3

J Bairstow8 (16)

A Lees35 (56)

M Henry8-2-17-1

18.60

Back of a length outside off stump. Nips back into the batsman and hits him high on his thigh pad.

18.51

Back of a length on off stump. Alex Lees rises on his toes and works it past slips to third man for a single.

18.40

Full on the legs. Alex Lees flicks it towards mid-wicket.

18.30

Straight on a good length. Firm defense from Alex Lees.

18.24

FOUR! Straight down the ground! Full delivery on middle stump. Alex Lees puts his bat down strongly and digs out straight back past mid off for a boundary!

18.10

Full on middle stump. Alex Lees defends it confidently to the cover fielder.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 64/3

J Bairstow8 (15)

A Lees30 (51)

T Boult9-1-30-2

17.60

Effort ball, short and outside off, Bairstow leans back and allows it through.

17.50

On a length and outside off, Jonny sticks back and plays it down to covers.

17.44

FOUR! Finds the gap this time! A shade overpitched and outside off, Bairstow leans into the drive, transfers his weight into the shot and crunches it past the diving mid off fielder for a boundary.

Movement behind the bowler's arm and the umpire is trying to fix the issue.

17.30

Play and a miss! That's loose from Jonny. Fuller and outside off, Bairstow attempts to chase it and drive but misses.

17.20

Just ahead of a good length around off, Jonny Bairstow gets forward and drives it through the line. The short cover fielder cuts it off running across to his right.

17.10

Serves it full and outside off, Jonny plays a flowing drive but picks out the mid off fielder.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 60/3

J Bairstow4 (9)

A Lees30 (51)

M Henry7-2-12-1

16.61

Full and outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow plays at it and gets an inside edge onto his pads. The New Zealand players appeal and Jonny Bairstow runs across for a single.

16.50

On a good length outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow tries to work it leg side but the ball hurries onto him and gets a leading edge that rolls over to the bowler.

16.40

Full once again angling into the pads. Jonny Bairstow hits it hard to short mid-wicket.

16.30

Fuller on off stump. Jonny Bairstow knocks it towards short cover.

16.22

On a good length but wide outside off stump. Jonny Bairstow goes on his back foot and punches it through cover-point for a brace.

16.10

On a good length outside off. Jonny Bairstow defends it back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 57/3

A Lees30 (51)

J Bairstow1 (3)

T Boult8-1-26-2

15.60

Angles a length ball into the batter, around middle, Lees gets behind the line and blocks it safely.

15.51

Off the mark with an unconvincing shot. Boult delivers it on a length, around off, Jonny tries to push it through the line but gets an inside edge. It rolls behind square leg and they cross.

15.40

Lands it on a length around leg, angling away again, Bairstow covers the movement and defends it from the back foot. The umpire has a quiet word with Boult regarding his followthrough.

15.30

Fuller and on off, skidding away with the angle, Jonny covers his stumps and shoulders arms.

Jonny Bairstow arrives with England in a slight spot of bother.

15.2W

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! New Zealand have gone bang, bang after Lunch and the crowd has gone silent. The man in form is out of here. Boult speeds in and serves a length ball in the line of the stumps. It perhaps holds up a bit after landing as Root is early into his attempt to work it on the leg side. He gets a leading edge back towards the bowler and Boult needs no second invitation to catch it. He dives forward to complete a brilliant take and roars in delight. Root shakes his head on his way back to the pavilion.

15.10

Angling away from the batter, on a length around off, Root pushes it gently to cover-point.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 56/2

J Root3 (2)

A Lees30 (50)

M Henry6-2-9-1

14.63

Full on the pads, angling in. Joe Root works it towards mid-wicket and a misfield from Trent Boult allows the batsman to run three.

14.50

Straight and slightly full. Joe Root hits it back firmly and Matt Henry gets a hand to it on his follow-through!

Joe Root is in next. 246 needed more.

14.4W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a beauty of a delivery! Matt Henry pitches it just outside off on a good length, the ball shapes away from Ollie Pope who hangs his bat out and gets the massive edge to Tom Blundell who makes no mistake. Early wicket in the session for New Zealand!

14.30

No run. Back of a length outside off stump. Pushed towards cover.

14.20

Straight on a good length angling into the pads. Worked to square leg.

14.10

Straight delivery, slightly back of a length. It hits Ollie Pope on his hips.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 53/1

A Lees30 (50)

O Pope18 (30)

T Boult7-1-25-1

13.60

In line with the stumps on a good length. Defended straight back to Trent Boult.

13.51

Around the wicket angled in from outside off stump. Slashed past gully and worked to backward point for a single.

13.40

Short and outside off stump. Ollie Pope puts his hands down and lets the ball go.

13.30

Fuller and outside off stump. Knocked towards cover.

13.20

Straighter line on a good length. Ollie Pope defends it back to the bowler.

13.14

FOUR! Works this one past slips! Trent Boult bowls a wide delivery on a good length. Ollie Pope steps back and carves it between the slips and gully for a boundary to wide third man.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 48/1

A Lees30 (49)

O Pope13 (25)

M Henry5-2-6-0

12.60

A bumper to finish the over, Lees ducks again.

12.50

In the line of the stumps, on a good length, Alex Lees is behind the line as he blocks.

12.40

Bouncer around middle and leg, Lees ducks.

12.30

Pitches it up and outside off, Alex drives off the front foot to covers.

12.20

Back of a length this time, outside off, Alex leaves it alone.

12.10

Beaten! Henry delivers it full and around off, zipping off the surface, Lees feels for it inside the line and gets beaten.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 48/1

O Pope13 (25)

A Lees30 (43)

T Boult6-1-20-1

11.64

FOUR! Well on top of this one! Trent Boult bowls this back of a length and gives room for Ollie Pope to get on his back foot and hit it past gully towards the wide third man region for a lovely boundary!

11.52

Full delivery outside off stump. Ollie Pope opens the face of the bat and works it between cover and point for a couple of runs.

11.40

On a good length outside off stump. Ollie Pope shuffles across and plays it towards backward point.

Some issues with the ball, not for the first time in this Test match. The umpire is doing the clean-up work with the scissors as Neil Wagner watches closely. He is on for Kyle Jamieson.

11.30

Slightly fuller in line with the stumps. Defended back to the bowler by Ollie Pope.

11.20

On a good length again, slightly wider. Ollie Pope fends it towards cover-point.

11.10

Good-length delivery on off stump. Ollie Pope tries to work it leg side but gets a leading edge towards cover.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 42/1

A Lees30 (43)

O Pope7 (19)

M Henry4-1-6-0

10.60

On a good length around middle and off, Lees is on the back foot again as he blocks.

10.50

Back of a length, around off, Lees defends it from the back foot.

10.40

Yorker on middle, Lees digs it out back towards the bowler.

10.31lb

Sliding down the leg side, Pope tries to flick but misses. It takes his pads and runs down to fine leg for a leg bye.

10.20

Around off, on a length, Pope plays late and guides it towards backward point.

10.10

On off, defended.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 41/1

A Lees30 (40)

O Pope7 (16)

T Boult5-1-14-1

9.60

Full on off stump. Alex Lees defends it well.

9.50

On a good length on middle stump. Alex Lees plays with an angled bat towards short mid-wicket.

9.40

On a good length outside off stump. Leaves it alone.

9.34b

Four byes! Drifting down the leg side, Lees tries to flick but misses. The keeper also has no chance of collecting it and it races away to the fine leg fence.

9.20

The batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

9.11

PUT DOWN! Boult begins with a length ball around off, angling away, Pope is squared up a shade in defense and edges it towards second slip. It just carries to Tom Latham but bursts out of his hands. They cross.

Welcome back to our coverage for the post-Lunch session on Day 5 of this second Test match between England and New Zealand. This middle session should decide the result of this game and there is so much anticipation around Trent Bridge. The hosts will look to preserve their wickets as they know their batting strength and New Zealand will have to bowl their heart out to take these remaining 9 wickets.

Trent Boult to run in...

… DAY 5, SESSION 2 …

A positive start from England and that's mainly due to the fresh and fluent approach from Alex Lees. He set the tone from the word go, bagging three boundaries from the first over itself and is currently batting with a strike rate of 85.71. New Zealand have not got much movement and have only one wicket to show for their efforts in the first 9 overs. 263 needed more from a minimum of 63 overs. This Test match is tightly poised and the afternoon session will tell us which way it's heading. Do join us again at 6.10 pm local (12.40 pm GMT) for the post-Lunch action.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 36/1

A Lees30 (35)

O Pope6 (15)

M Henry3-0-6-0

8.60

Delivers it on a good length, around off, Alex Lees defends it from the back foot to the off side. That will be LUNCH ON DAY 5!

8.50

Fuller in length and on middle, Lees works it off his pads, good timing but the ball finds the mid-wicket fielder.

8.40

Pitches it up and around off, Lees brings his bat down and pushes it away to mid off.

8.31

Lands it on a length and around off, Pope offers a straight bat to defend but it takes the inner edge and rolls in front of square leg. They cross for a run.

8.20

Fuller and around off, Pope works it off the inner half towards mid-wicket.

8.10

Around off, on a length, Pope defends.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 35/1

A Lees30 (32)

O Pope5 (12)

T Boult4-1-13-1

7.60

Good length delivery on off stump. Blocked towards the cover region.

7.50

Full and on middle. Alex Lees knocks it towards mid-wicket.

7.41

On a good length around off stump. Ollie Pope works it off his waist to fine leg for a single.

7.30

Length ball outside off. Ollie Pope uses his wrists and works it on the leg side and tries for a single which is not there.

7.21

Fuller outside off stump. Alex Lees leans towards the ball and plays at it, gets an inside edge towards widish mid-wicket for a single.

7.10

On a good length on off stump. Defended back to the bowler by Alex Lees.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 33/1

O Pope4 (10)

A Lees29 (28)

M Henry2-0-5-0

6.60

The batter has just blocked that from his crease.

6.50

Fuller and on off, Pope defends it back towards the bowler.

6.40

Angles in a length ball around off, Pope tries to work it around but misses. He is pinged on the front thigh pad. The bowler appeals for an lbw but to no avail.

6.34

FOUR! Pope is away! Shortish and around off, Pope gets on top of the bounce and wristily pulls it through square leg for a boundary. Fine shot to open your account.

6.20

The batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

6.10

Ooohhh... this one stays low. Henry dishes out a length ball, around off, Pope tries to defend but it goes past the bottom half of his blade.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 29/1

A Lees29 (28)

O Pope0 (4)

T Boult3-1-11-1

5.60

Fuller in length and on off. Alex Lees punches it to mid on.

5.50

Full and on middle stump. Alex Lees shows the face of his bat as he defends it towards mid on.

5.40

Short delivery outside off. Alex Lees lets this one go.

5.30

Fuller outside off, Alex Lees fends it off as it gets the edge of the top part of the bat towards point.

5.24

FOUR! Alex Lees looks in sublime touch! Slightly back of a length and a little bit of width, Alex Lees goes on his back foot and punches it past point for a boundary! New Zealand need to see the back of Alex Lees as he is running away with the show!

5.10

Full and outside off stump. Left alone by Alex Lees.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 25/1

O Pope0 (4)

A Lees25 (22)

M Henry1-0-1-0

4.60

Full and angling in from around off, Pope goes forward and across as he flicks, but finds mid on.

4.51

Taps a length ball down to cover-point and collects a single.

4.40

Fuller one, on the pads, Lees clips it towards square leg.

4.30

The batter has just blocked that from his crease towards mid off.

4.20

Another delivery landing on a length and going quite wide outside off, Lees is not chasing it.

4.10

Starts by angling away a length ball outside off, Lees allows it through.

Matt Henry replaces Tim Southee from this end.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 24/1

O Pope0 (3)

A Lees24 (17)

T Boult2-1-7-1

3.60

Full length outside off and angling away. Ollie Pope leaves it for the keeper to collect.

3.51

Full delivery on middle and leg. Shapes back in slightly and Alex Lees works it wide of mid on for a single.

3.40

Full and on the stumps. Alex Lees tries to flick it towards mid-wicket, but mistimes it and is disappointed with himself.

3.34

FOUR! 5th boundary for Alex Lees! Trent Boult goes fuller outside off. Alex Lees drives it straight past mid off and the ball beats the fielder to the boundary.

3.22

Straighter on a good length. Alex Lees works it uppishly square of mid-wicket for a couple.

3.10

Back of a length wide outside off. Alex Lees lets it go.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 17/1

A Lees17 (12)

O Pope0 (2)

T Southee2-0-17-0

2.61

On a length, around middle, Alex Lees uses the angle of the bowler and works it through square leg for a run.

2.50

Another delivery in the channel outside off, Lees has nothing to do with it. He is picking his shots smartly.

2.40

Serves it outside off, Alex offers no shot.

2.34

FOUR! Lees is playing with a lot of fluency. Short in length and wide outside off, Alex Lees rocks back and slaps it through backward point for a boundary. He is dealing in boundaries.

2.20

Another delivery outside off, left alone.

2.10

In the channel outside off, Alex leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 12/1

O Pope0 (2)

A Lees12 (6)

T Boult1-1-0-1

1.60

Beaten all ends up! Trent Boult takes a length ball away from the right-hander, with his natural angle, Pope pushes inside the line and misses. A wicket maiden!

1.50

Angling away from the batter, on a good length, Pope covers his stumps and shoulders arms.

Ollie Pope walks in next.

1.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! This time Boult gets the edge! Wonderful bowling. He delivers it on a good length, just outside off stump and takes it away with the angle. Zak Crawley could have let it go but instead tries to play at it inside the line. Gets an outside edge that flies to Tim Southee at second slip. New Zealand strike early and the game is on!

1.30

On a good length closer to the stumps this time. Angling away and beats Zak Crawley as he hangs his bat to it.

1.20

Slightly fuller this time outside off stump. Zak Crawley is not interested in getting the bat to it.

1.10

Full and outside off stump, angling away from Zak Crawley. He leaves it alone.

Trent Boult is ready to operate from the other end.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 12/0

A Lees12 (6)

Z Crawley0 (0)

T Southee1-0-12-0

0.60

Angles in a length ball on off, Alex Lees defends it from the back foot.

0.50

Full and outside off, on a driving length, Lees offers no shot.

0.44

FOUR! Edgy! Southee serves it on a length and close to off, Alex Lees sticks back to defend it with an angled bat but it takes the outside edge and beats the gully fielder to his right. Three boundaries in the first over.

0.30

Southee switches to 'round the wicket and lands it on a length around off, Lees pushes it with an angled bat to point.

0.24

FOUR! Alex Lees is setting the perfect tone for this chase. Southee delivers it full again, outside off and there is no movement. Lees just hits it through the line and beats the cover-point fielder.

0.14

FOUR! This is a gorgeous way to get the chase running. Fuller in length and outside off, Alex Lees drills his drive through covers and finds the gap.

Commentary

Welcome, back! The men concerned are out in the middle. The opening burst from the Kiwi bowlers is going to be the key. Alex Lees and Zak Crawley are the English openers. Tim Southee to steam in with two slips and a gully...

... FOURTH INNINGS ...

This pitch is still a great one to bat on. England will be feeling confident but they need to be watchful at the start. A measured approach is what they will look to adopt, at least at the start. Stay tuned, this is going to be an engrossing passage of play till Lunch.

After gaining a slender lead, New Zealand started strongly despite losing Tom Latham cheaply. They appeared to be under control for the early part of their innings, with Will Young and Devon Conway driving them forward. On a batting paradise, the Kiwis were set to take control of this Test and push defeat out of their sight, but the final session of Day 4 took the wind out of their sails. Daryl Mitchell once again emerged as their saviour and along with the tail-enders, he added vital runs to bring the sanity back in the New Zealand camp.

A great fightback from the Kiwi tail this morning. They swelled their lead to 298 and have set a challenging target for England who will have a minimum of 72 overs to scale it down. Priceless contribution from Trent Boult towards the end. His cameo and the partnership with Daryl Mitchell pumped the lead close to 300, and now the Kiwis will be feeling safer than they did last evening.

84.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! The entertainment is over! Back of a length, around middle, Trent Boult steps back and throws his bat at it. It comes off the toe end and goes straight to Ben Stokes at mid off. The English skipper gleefully accepts the catch and New Zealand are all out for 284.

84.31

On a good length outside off. Daryl Mitchell plays it to backward point and gives Trent Boult the strike.

84.21

Straight and in line with the stumps. Trent Boult gets across the stumps and works it towards backward square leg for a single.

84.10

Straight delivery, on a good length. Trent Boult gives himself room and tries to smash the ball. Misses it and the ball goes over the stumps by a whisker.

James Anderson gets ready to bowl his first over this morning. Trent Boult will be on strike...

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 84 overs : 282/9

D Mitchell61 (130)

T Boult16 (12)

S Broad20-4-70-3

83.66

SIX! Smashed down the ground! Fuller in length, around off, Mitchell clears his front leg and launches it over long on for a biggie. Lead moves to 296.

83.50

Beauty! Broad serves it full and outside off, Mitchell walks forward again and tries to drive but it nips away a shade to beat the outside edge.

83.42

Fuller and on off, Mitchell walks forward and across before flicking it in the gap at deep mid-wicket for two.

83.30

An attempted inswinger, sliding down the leg side, Daryl tries to flick but misses. It takes his thigh pad and runs down towards fine leg.

83.20

Angles in a length ball, around off, Mitchell pushes it away with an angled bat. The ball rolls through cover-point, the single is available but Mitchell denies it.

83.10

Delivers it on a good length, outside off, Mitchell watches the line and makes a leave. No movement there.

Drinks break. Despite losing a couple of wickets, the first hour has belonged to New Zealand. They have added 50 runs to their overnight total, extending their lead to 288. Trent Boult is playing a handy cameo and the Kiwis will be hoping for a few more from his blade. Stuart Broad to continue from this end and now the second new ball has been taken.

Runs Scored 14 Runs

Score after 83 overs : 274/9

T Boult16 (12)

D Mitchell53 (124)

B Stokes17-3-62-0

82.60

Ben Stokes gets more behind this short ball as it rises higher and goes through to the keeper. 14 from the over!

82.54

FOUR! Trent Boult is celebrating his batting record! Short ball angled in, Trent Boult pulls this and connects magnificently past the diving mid-wicket fielder for the third boundary in the over!

82.40

Short again into the body. Trent Boult moves out of the way and slashes at it but is beaten this time.

82.34

FOUR! Trent Boult is adding some valuable runs to the New Zealand score! Ben Stokes persists with the short ball and angling into the batter. Trent Boult steps out towards the leg side and smashes this over cover-point for a wonderful boundary.

82.24

FOUR! Trent Boult is playing some unorthodox shots here! Short and in line with the stump. Trent Boult takes a step back and opens his body to play a cross-batted shot once again down towards long off for a boundary!

82.12

Short and outside off. Trent Boult cross-bats it in the air beyond mid on for a brace.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 82 overs : 260/9

D Mitchell53 (124)

T Boult2 (6)

S Broad19-4-62-3

81.60

Very full and on off, Daryl Mitchell drills it down the ground but finds mid on. Boult will be on strike now.

The field comes up...

81.50

Slower and on a length around off, DM defends it back towards the bowler again.

81.40

Short and outside off, Mitchell mistimes his flat-batted shot back towards the bowler.

81.34

FOUR! Fifty for Daryl Mitchell, not through a convincing shot though. Short again from Broad, Daryl Mitchell drags his attempted pull shot, off the inside edge, and it scoots down to fine leg for a boundary. What a Test series this is turning out to be for Daryl!

81.24

FOUR! Bang! Daryl Mitchell loves his pull shot. Gets one short ball in his trajectory and nails it to the deep mid-wicket fence. The fielder in the deep, Ben Stokes, lost the ball, and had no idea where it went.

81.10

Short and wide outside off, Mitchell cuts it to deep point and denies the run.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 81 overs : 252/9

T Boult2 (6)

D Mitchell45 (118)

B Stokes16-3-48-0

80.62

Length ball on middle. Trent Boult works it wide of mid on and immediately calls for two. Trent Boult now owns the record for the most runs at number 11 in Test cricket (625). Tim Southee comes out of the dressing room and claps for his bowling partner.

80.50

Short delivery down leg side. Trent Boult moves towards the off stump and lets it go through to the keeper.

80.41

Straight delivery on a good length. Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards long off and takes a single this time.

80.30

On a good length on middle and leg stump. Daryl Mitchell works it to deep square leg and turns down the single. The crowd disapproves and believes in Trent Boult's batting abilities.

80.20

On a good length outside off. Ben Stokes slows down his pace and Daryl Mitchell raises his arms and lets it go.

80.10

Slower delivery, full and outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell defends it firmly towards covers

Second new ball is available now. Ben Stokes has not taken it.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 80 overs : 249/9

T Boult0 (4)

D Mitchell44 (114)

S Broad18-4-54-3

79.60

Another bumper is ducked safely by Boult to complete the over. Over to Daryl Mitchell now.

79.50

Broad continues to bang it in short, around leg, Boult is expecting it and ducks easily.

79.40

Short again, around leg, Boult steps back and tries to pull but misses. Is it called a no ball? No clarity although the on-air commentators are talking about it. Nothing from the umpire.

79.30

Bouncer down the leg side, Boult allows it through to the keeper.

Trent Boult is the last batter out in the middle.

79.2W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Broad has another wicket and he has bounced out the tall man. It's short and well-directed at the batter, at 83 mph, Jamieson hangs across on the back foot and attempts to pull. He fails to connect properly though and gets a top edge behind to the keeper. Foakes grabs a brilliant catch despite getting a bit wrong-footed and New Zealand lose their ninth wicket.

79.11

Lands it on a good length and outside off, Mitchell has so far restrained himself from going hard with his shots. He calmly plays it down softly to backward point and picks up a run.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 79 overs : 248/8

K Jamieson1 (5)

D Mitchell43 (113)

B Stokes15-3-45-0

78.60

Stokes digs it in short, Jamieson ducks.

78.50

Short ball on off stump. Kyle Jamieson tries to pull at this but it is too high and he misses it altogether.

78.40

Short and angling down the leg side. Kyle Jamieson does an awkward ducking action but the ball is away from him.

78.31

Back of a length outside off. Daryl Mitchell steps across and pulls it towards mid-wicket for a single.

78.21

Kyle Jamieson is not ducking for these short balls! Short and in line with the stumps. Kyle Jamieson pulls it uppishly towards deep square leg for a single.

78.11

Full toss outside off as Ben Stokes attempts a slower delivery. Daryl Mitchell knocks it to covers for a single.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 78 overs : 245/8

K Jamieson0 (1)

D Mitchell41 (111)

S Broad17-4-53-2

77.60

Broad greets the new batter with a short ball on middle and off, Kyle walks across the stumps and defends it on the leg side. A bit uppish but it's away from short leg. A wicket maiden for Broad.

Kyle Jamieson walks in next. He is struggling with his back and won't be bowling anymore in this Test match. For now, though, he is needed with the bat.

77.5W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The resilience of Matt Henry is over. Stuart Broad digs it in short again, around middle and off. Henry spots that there is no fielder in the deep on the leg side and decides to take on the short delivery. Attempts to pull but only manages to edge it to Ben Foakes. England have got the breakthrough they were looking for and it has come with the second new ball not too far away. Lead for the Kiwis is 259.

77.40

Broad bends his back to go short, this time close to the off stump, Henry sways away.

77.30

Fractionally short again, outside off, Henry stays on the back foot and plays it down defensively to point.

77.20

Short again, outside off and leaving the batter with the angle, Henry offers no shot.

77.10

Broad begins from 'round the wicket and angles across a shortish ball outside off, Henry leans back a bit and lets it be.

Stuart Broad (16-3-53-1) comes into the attack from his favourite end, i.e. the Pavilion End.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 77 overs : 245/7

M Henry18 (41)

D Mitchell41 (111)

B Stokes14-3-42-0

76.61

Ben Stokes finally gets Matt Henry to play at a short ball. This rises into Matt Henry and instead of getting out of the way, he puts his glove to it. Fortunately for him, the ball flies over gully and lands safely! Matt Henry gets lucky and Ben Stokes is really bending his back here without any luck.

76.50

Around the wicket, back of a length into Matt Henry. He skips up and works it to square leg.

76.40

Slightly back of a length on off, Matt Henry rises up and plays at the ball which gets an inside edge onto his pads.

76.30

Ben Stokes continues bowling short to Matt Henry! Back of a length in line with the stumps. Matt Henry has mastered the art of swaying away.

76.21

Full delivery outside off. Daryl Mitchell puts his front foot forward and nicely drives it to deep cover. All fielders on the off side are at the boundary to allow an easy single.

76.10

On a good length outside off, Daryl Mitchell steps across the stumps and defends it towards gully.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 76 overs : 243/7

M Henry17 (37)

D Mitchell40 (109)

J Leach24-5-86-1

75.60

Leach drops it full and on off, Matt Henry draws forward in defense. Four overs left for the second new ball.

75.50

Fullish and on off, defended easily by Henry.

75.41

Eases a fuller delivery down to long on and rotates the strike.

75.32

Bowls it full but the line changes towards middle and angle, Mitchell goes down and sweeps it to fine leg for two. The keeper had moved in anticipation but still failed to stop it.

75.20

Serves it slightly quicker and fuller, around off, it's defended again, this time to the left of covers.

75.10

Loopy delivery, full and on off, Mitchell is on the front foot as he defends.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 75 overs : 240/7

M Henry17 (35)

D Mitchell37 (105)

B Stokes13-3-40-0

74.60

Straight again on a good length. Matt Henry plays it with a straight bat back to the bowler.

74.50

Straighter on a good length! Matt Henry knocks it off his waist towards square leg.

74.44

FOUR! Gets a hold of that one! Back of a length outside off, the ball doesn't rise up much and Matt Henry gets on his toes and smashes it through cover-point where a misfield allows him to get a boundary! It landed on one of the practice pitches and Broad was the unlucky one to experience the bad bounce.

74.30

Short again and straighter this time. Matt Henry chooses to sway back instead of ducking and looks awkward getting out of the way.

74.20

Shortish and angling into the body. Matt Henry keeps his eye on the ball and sways back.

74.11

Fuller delivery outside the off stump. Daryl Mitchell works it through backward point for a single. The lead touches 250!

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 74 overs : 235/7

M Henry13 (30)

D Mitchell36 (104)

J Leach23-5-83-1

73.60

Tossed up, around off, defended watchfully to the off side.

73.50

Leach serves it full again, around off, Matt drives but finds the cover fielder again.

73.40

Fuller delivery, on middle, Henry is on the front foot and defends it to short cover.

73.31

Arm ball, landing around middle and skidding down the leg side, Daryl moves back and eases it to deep square leg for a run.

73.20

Quicker and on off, blocked from the crease to the off side.

73.10

Loopy and full, around off, it's defended back safely.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 73 overs : 234/7

M Henry13 (27)

D Mitchell35 (101)

B Stokes12-3-35-0

72.60

Ben Stokes goes round the wicket with a leg slip in place. Short and outside leg stump. Matt Henry lets this one go easily.

72.50

Goes back to bowling short! Matt Henry does not look very comfortable dealing with these short balls as he sways back again.

72.40

Goes fuller this time on the stumps. Matt Henry works it off his pads to square leg.

72.30

Ben Stokes is bowling with some fire here! Short ball again and directed well into Matt Henry, He sways back and falls on his back again.

72.20

Short again, in line with the stumps. Henry ducks well this time.

72.10

Floors the batter! Beautiful bouncer nipping back into Matt Henry. He sways back to avoid the ball and falls back on the floor.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 72 overs : 234/7

D Mitchell35 (101)

M Henry13 (21)

J Leach22-5-82-1

71.60

Quicker and around leg, Daryl works it off his pads but finds mid-wicket. Matt Henry will be on strike for the start of the next over.

71.50

Floated delivery, full and around off, Mitchell presses forward and defends it with the spin to covers.

71.40

Fullish again, around off, Mitchell drives it back and Leach stops it with a dive to his left.

71.31

Slower through the air, full and around off, Henry drives it off the inner half, down to long on, for a run.

71.21

Bowls it quicker through the air, flat and short on middle, Daryl moves back and nudges it in front of square leg for one.

71.12

Floated delivery, full and around middle, Mitchell gets down and paddles it down to fine leg. Broad does well near the fence to stop a certain boundary. The veteran saves two for his team.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 71 overs : 230/7

M Henry12 (20)

D Mitchell32 (96)

B Stokes11-2-35-0

70.60

Back of a length outside off, Matt Henry sways out of the way and lets it go through to the keeper.

70.61nb

NO BALL! Ben Stokes continues bowling no balls. He is called back again to bowl the delivery once again. Bouncer bowled outside the off stump. Matt Henry tries to upper-cut it but misses the ball.

70.50

Ben Stokes goes slightly fuller this time, in line with the stumps, Matt Henry plays it straight back to the bowler.

70.44

FOUR! Matt Henry showing he can bat! Back of a length outside the off stump. Matt Henry gets on his back foot and punches it beautifully past point for a boundary.

70.30

Still slightly short and outside the off stump. Matt Henry lets it go to the keeper.

70.20

Back of a length, targeting Matt Henry's body. He does well to lean back and get under it.

70.11lb

On a good length, angling towards the leg side. Daryl Mitchell fails to work it around and it goes off his pads to the leg side. They collect a leg bye.

Who will bowl from the other end? It's going to be the skipper himself, Ben Stokes.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 70 overs : 224/7

M Henry8 (14)

D Mitchell32 (95)

J Leach21-5-78-1

69.60

Shortish and close to off, Henry cuts it from the back foot to point. The fielder fumbles slightly but no run is taken.

69.50

Goes on the back foot to a short ball and punches it through the line. Finds backward point.

69.40

Leans forward to a full ball and push-drives it to covers.

69.30

Flatter on off, blocked from the back foot.

69.20

PUT DOWN! Plenty of catches have gone down in this Test match. Quicker through the air, around off, Henry tries to defend it with firm hands but edges it behind. Root goes down to his right at first slip but fails to grab it.

69.10

Flighted delivery, full and on off, Henry presents a defensive bat and pushes it to covers.

It's time to play the game! The sun is out in its full glory at Trent Bridge and the ground is bathed in bright sunshine. The setting is perfect and the stadium is jam-packed. Which team will blink first? Let's find out. Here are Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry coming out to resume their innings. Jack Leach is to bowl first up...

There is still some time left for Day 5 to get underway. Meanwhile, you can switch tabs and check all the updates from the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia. The Lankans are off to a decent start after electing to bat and are 56 for 0 in 10 overs.

Here is the latest on Kyle Jamieson as informed by the official Twitter handle of New Zealand - 'Kyle Jamieson is available to bat if required on day 5 at Trent Bridge, however he is unable to bowl due to the lower left-back injury sustained on day 3. The report from Jamieson's MRI scan is still being assessed with an update to be provided post Test.'

Welcome back, folks! Trent Bridge is buzzing in anticipation of a great finish to this Test match. After witnessing three days of batting extravaganza, Day 4 proved to be fairly eventful with New Zealand scoring briskly, and England pegging them back with wickets. We have now reached an interesting juncture where all three results look likely and it truly depends on which team puts the best foot forward in the morning session. New Zealand need a win to level the series and England under new leadership look like a team that wants to win every game. We can expect neither team to sit back and play out a draw. Stay with us as the story of this Test match reaches its final climax!

... DAY 5 ...

Right then, that is all we have from the Day 4 of this Test match. It has been an absorbing day of Test cricket and we now head to Day 5 with all three results possible. Day 5 of a Test match more often than not provides some great drama and let’s hope we have a cracking finish to this game. Also, Trent Bridge will have free entry on Day 5, so expect a full house cheering for the home team on the final day. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). However, our build-up begins well in advance. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

What we saw in the final session was the culmination of what started in the first session. England showed a positive approach in their batting and Kiwi bowlers also got their act together to bowl out England quickly. The lead was 14 for New Zealand after the end of first innings for both the sides and the second session proved to be quite an attritional one with no team ready to give away their advantage. However, eventually, New Zealand batters started batting freely and England too chipped in with wickets to set up a thrilling final day of this Test match.

England bowlers found it hard to break the resilience of Kiwi batters in the second session but they were on target in the final session. It was always going to be a matter of showing patience and seizing the opportunity when it comes and once Potts got rid of Nicholls, England started building more pressure with Ben Stokes impressing with his bold captaincy. Young was batting quite well but he got out to a terrible mix-up and even though Blundell and Bracewell played handy knocks, they lost their wickets at a crucial juncture. Southee was a victim of another run-out and it will be interesting to see how many more New Zealand can get and what would be England’s approach on the final day. For England, Broad and Potts bowled with great intensity and wickets at regular intervals meant that England are a happier side going into the final day.

What a session of Test cricket this has been! Test cricket at its absolute best! Both teams have played some entertaining and absorbing cricket with passion quite evident in their approach but have to say that this session has belonged to England who have taken five wickets and with Kyle Jamieson not sure of coming out to bat, England just need two wickets to wrap up this innings. However, we all know, how difficult it is to chase down a total on the Day 5 of the Test match and with a lead of 238 already, New Zealand will feel that with a few more runs in their kitty, they are also in with a great chance of winning this one.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 69 overs : 224/7

D Mitchell32 (95)

M Henry8 (8)

M Potts15-6-32-2

68.60

A length ball, on middle and leg. Daryl Mitchell stays back and defends it to the leg side. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 4.

68.50

Back of a length outside off stump. Walks across and fends it off easily towards point.

68.40

Short ball in line with the stumps bowled again and Daryl Mitchell casually ducks under it and lets it go.

68.30

On a good length outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell defends it confidently towards cover.

68.20

Short again angled into the body. Daryl Mitchell ducks under the ball this time.

68.10

Short ball way over Daryl Mitchell's head. He does not even have to duck to let that one go.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 68 overs : 224/7

M Henry8 (8)

D Mitchell32 (89)

S Broad16-3-53-1

67.60

Back of a length, on middle. Henry ducks under it watchfully.

67.54

FOUR! A low full toss, on off. Henry slams it down the ground for a boundary.

67.40

Back of a length, on off. Henry hops and somehow manages to sway away from the line of the delivery.

67.30

A sharp bouncer, on off. Henry ducks under it.

67.21

Length ball, outside off. Daryl Mitchell pushes it to point for one,.

67.10

Good length, outside off, shaping away a touch. Daryl Mitchell tries to defend it out but misses.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 67 overs : 219/7

M Henry4 (4)

D Mitchell31 (87)

M Potts14-5-32-2

66.60

Bangs it in hard off the wicket, and tucks Matt Henry in who plays it well off his pads towards backward square leg.

66.54

FOUR! Well hit by Matt Henry! Full length delivery outside off stump. Matt Henry steps forward and drills it through cover for a boundary. Matthew Potts attempting a yorker and providing a half-volley instead.

66.40

Bouncer bowled outside leg stump. Matt Henry easily ducks under this one.

66.41wd

WIDE! Matthew Potts has tried to angle it away from Daryl Mitchell from around the wicket. Gets his line completely wrong and 1st slip has to stop it. Wide called by the umpire.

66.31lb

Straighter delivery angled into the pads off a good length. Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads and rolls towards square leg. A leg bye taken.

66.20

Slightly fuller and outside off stump. Matthew Potts attempts a slower ball but has no direction and Daryl Mitchell watches it go by to the keeper.

66.10

On a good length outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell defends it to the offside as the bowler runs and collects it.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 66 overs : 213/7

M Henry0 (1)

D Mitchell31 (84)

S Broad15-3-48-1

65.60

A short ball, on the bodyline. Matt Henry ducks under it.

Matt Henry is the next man in.

65.51W

OUT! RUN OUT! Tim Southee gets run out for a duck. Another one bites the dust for New Zealand. This does not look good at all. Poor communication by Daryl Mitchell. A length ball, around off. Daryl Mitchell guides it through backward point and runs hard for the first runs. He calls for the second, but as soon as he sees the ball decides against it, although it was a bit too late for Southee to get back. Zak Crawley throws it at the keeper and Ben Foakes completes the business.

65.42

A length ball, on fourth stump. Daryl Mitchell gets behind the line and works it towards backward point off the outer half. The batters collect a brace.

65.30

Two dots in a row! On a length, wide outside off. Daryl Mitchell lets it be.

65.20

Good length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell shoulders his arms at it.

65.14

FOUR! Nicely played! Good length, angled down leg side. Daryl Mitchell gets inside the line and tickles it fine for a boundary.

Stuart Broad has switched ends. He is back into the attack from this preferred end.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 65 overs : 206/6

D Mitchell24 (79)

T Southee0 (1)

M Potts13-5-27-2

64.61

Length ball, on the pads. Daryl Mitchell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

64.51b

BYE! A sharp bouncer, outside off. This one flies off the deck. Ben Foakes leaps but it is well over him. The batters collect a bye.

Tim Southee is the next man in.

64.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! Michael Bracewell's entertaining cameo has come to an end! He has however brought New Zealand to a position of considerable safety! Not all that full in line with the stumps, Michael Bracewell gets in no position to drive the ball straight. He lofts it and finds Stuart Broad at mid on who takes a comfortable catch. England rejoice out of relief to see the back of Michael Bracewell as he walks out to a standing ovation.

64.30

Better length this time and outside off stump. Michael Bracewell defends it towards cover.

64.24

FOUR! That's back-to-back boundaries! Back of a length delivery angled into the body. Michael Bracewell stays in the crease and pulls it through the square leg region between the two out-field players for a crunching boundary!

64.14

FOUR! Giving it the charge! This debutant is here to make his mark! Matthew Potts comes around the wicket and bangs it in short outside off stump. Michael Bracewell has taken a few steps forward and cross-batted this above mid off for a one-bounce boundary!

Matthew Potts (12-5-18-1) is brought back into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 64 overs : 196/5

D Mitchell23 (78)

M Bracewell17 (13)

J Leach20-4-78-1

63.60

Looped up, around off. Mitchell remains solid in his defense. A tidy over by Leach comes to an end.

63.50

Full and on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it to the on side off the inner half.

63.41

Tossed up, on off. Bracewell works it to mid on for a single.

63.30

Around off, Bracewell tucks it to the leg side.

63.20

Flatter, on off. Michael Bracewell stays back and defends it out.

63.10

Floated and full, outside off. Bracewell blocks it on his front foot.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 63 overs : 195/5

M Bracewell16 (9)

D Mitchell23 (76)

S Broad14-3-41-1

62.61

Slower delivery this time, full and on the stumps. Michael Bracewell flicks it towards backward square leg for a single.

62.50

Stuart Broad goes over the wicket again and bowls a length ball down leg side. Left alone by Michael Bracewell.

62.46

SIX! Michael Bracewell is looking dangerous! Short delivery again angled into Michael Bracewell who has no trouble timing his pull shot as he launches the ball over the deep square boundary for a massive six!

62.31

Around the wicket now to target the body. Short ball on leg stump. Daryl Mitchell continues to pull. A misfield at backward square leg allows Daryl Mitchell to get a single.

62.20

Short again slightly outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell steps across and tries to pull again but mistimes it to mid-wicket.

62.10

Back of a length on middle stump. Daryl Mitchell pulls it straight to square leg.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 62 overs : 187/5

M Bracewell9 (6)

D Mitchell22 (73)

J Leach19-4-77-1

61.60

Full, on off. Michael Bracewell tucks it to the leg side.

61.54

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Michael Bracewell and he has started well here. It is full and on off. Michael Bracewell gets low and slogs it to wide long on for a boundary.

61.44

FOUR! A half-chance for Jack Leach although a tough one. It is full and outside off. Michael Bracewell comes down the track and smacks it down the ground. He hits it so hard that Jack Leach does not get much time to put his hand out as well.

61.30

Tossed up, full and outside off. Michael Bracewell blocks it on his front foot.

61.21

Fuller, on middle and leg. Daryl Mitchell eases it to long on for a single.

61.10

Full, and on leg. Daryl Mitchell blocks it to the leg side.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 61 overs : 178/5

M Bracewell1 (2)

D Mitchell21 (71)

S Broad13-3-33-1

60.60

Around the wicket to the left-hander. Back of length outside off stump. Michael Bracewell steps back and defends it solidly.

60.51lb

Slightly fuller and on the pads. Daryl Mitchell works it with the help of his pads to backward square leg and gets to the other side.

60.40

Short again and going down leg side. Daryl Mitchell has failed to learn from the last wicket and tries to pull it. Misses the gloves by a whisker as it goes through to the keeper.

60.31

Leg stump line on a good length. Michael Bracewell nudges it to fine leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell walks in at number 7.

60.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! England have broken this dreaded partnership! Short ball angled towards the shoulder of Tom Blundell. He could have let that one be but instead chooses to pull it. Does not get a good connection and ball goes aerially towards backward square leg where Ben Stokes takes a fine catch. He immediately points his finger towards the dressing room after taking that catch and the England coach Brendon McCullum gives a thumbs up to his skipper. Big wicket for England, Broad provides a crucial breakthrough!

60.14

FOUR! Back of a length delivery outside off stump and Tom Blundell goes back and rises up to punch it past point. The fielder gives chase but the ball wins the race!

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 60 overs : 172/4

D Mitchell21 (69)

T Blundell20 (51)

J Leach18-4-68-1

59.60

Nicely flighted delivery on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it off the front foot.

59.50

Short and wide outside off. Daryl Mitchell cuts it without much timing towards point.

59.40

Slower in the air and outside off. Daryl Mitchell lets it go.

59.31

Short and wide, outside off. Tom Blundell goes back and tries to cut it. He gets the cue ends of his blade and the ball goes behind square on the off side for a single.

59.20

Slightly shorter and around off. Tom Blundell blocks it off the back foot.

59.10

Tossed up, on off. Tom Blundell skips down the track and drives it along the ground towards mid off.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 59 overs : 171/4

D Mitchell21 (66)

T Blundell19 (48)

S Broad12-3-28-0

58.60

Broad changes the angle for the last delivery but not his length, bangs it short on middle. Daryl Mitchell ducks under it.

58.50

Back of a length, on middle. Daryl Mitchell works it towards the leg side.

58.40

Good bouncer again but equally well played by Daryl Mitchell! A short ball on off. Daryl Mitchell rides the bounce and defends it with soft hand towards the off side.

Daryl Mitchell gets nursed by the physio in the middle now, as he gets hit hard on his elbow. Shouldn't be a major concern for the Kiwis, they won't be happy if they lose one more man due to injury. For those who are not aware, Kyle Jamieson injured his back and won't feature in this game until the MRI scan results come back.

58.30

A bouncer again and angling into the body. Daryl Mitchell looks to pull again but misses again and this time he gets hit on his elbow. That will hurt!

58.20

Broad continues with the short-pitch stuff and delivers it down the leg side. Daryl Mitchell tries to pull it this time but misses.

58.10

Broad goes short, around off. Daryl Mitchell resist playing the shot and lets it go.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 58 overs : 171/4

T Blundell19 (48)

D Mitchell21 (60)

J Leach17-4-67-1

57.60

This is a bit wider outside off. Tom Blundell pushes it gently towards the off side.

57.50

Leach continues with the same line and length. Delivers it at 87 kph and Tom Blundell blocks it off the front foot.

57.40

The pace is slower this time, around off. Tom Blundell drives again but finds the cover fielder again.

57.30

A flatter one on off. Tom Blundell blocks it.

57.20

Floated up in the air, on off. Tom Blundell skips down the track and drives it towards the cover fielder.

57.10

Tossed up nicely on off. Tom Blundell with a forward block.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 57 overs : 171/4

D Mitchell21 (60)

T Blundell19 (42)

S Broad11-2-28-0

56.60

A good length delivery, around off. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone. New Zealand are not taking any risks as of now, just happy to play the ball on its merit.

56.50

Serves a length delivery on off at 134 kph. Daryl Mitchell is happy to block it.

56.41lb

Drifting on the pads this time. Tom Blundell looks to clip it away but misses. The ball hits his pads and rolls towards square leg. A leg bye taken.

56.30

Goes fuller and angles it on off. Tom Blundell drives it off the inside half of his blade towards right of the bowler.

56.20

On a length, on middle. Tom Blundell works it towards mid-wicket.

56.10

A good-length delivery, around off. It comes back into Tom Blundell who decides to leave it. Good leave in the end!

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 56 overs : 170/4

D Mitchell21 (58)

T Blundell19 (38)

J Leach16-3-67-1

55.60

Pushed quicker and outside off. Bit fuller and Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

55.50

On the shorter side and turning away a bit. Daryl Mitchell pushes it to covers, without much timing though.

55.40

A flatter delivery and bit quicker. Daryl Mitchell blocks it out.

55.30

Pulls his length back a bit, around off. Daryl Mitchell with a defensive shot right under his eyes.

55.20

Fuller and on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it off the front foot.

55.10

Shorter and outside off. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 55 overs : 170/4

T Blundell19 (38)

D Mitchell21 (52)

S Broad10-1-28-0

54.60

Broad spills it down the leg side. It is on the shorter side as well and Tom Blundell lets it go.

54.51

Angling into middle and leg again. Daryl Mitchell works it to mid-wicket for a single.

54.40

On a length, on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it out.

54.32b

Ohh... Ben Foakes has been so good throughout this Test match but this time he fails to connect this regulation delivery and batters runs two byes. Lands on a length, around off. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone. Ben Foakes fails to collect it as it hits his thumb and two byes added to the total.

54.20

Comes wide of the crease and angles it fuller on middle. Daryl Mitchell defends it towards mid on.

54.10

On a length, on off. Daryl Mitchell defends it off the outside half of his blade towards point.

Drinks break. England came back stronger in the final session and did pick up two quick wickets. They have the Kiwis under the pump here and would be hunting down for more wickets. For New Zealand, they would hope the current pair remains unscathed and add some crucial lead on the board.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 54 overs : 167/4

T Blundell19 (37)

D Mitchell20 (47)

J Leach15-2-67-1

53.60

Slower in the air, on off. Tom Blundell pushes it to covers. Good over by Leach, he is varying his pace nicely here.

53.54

FOUR! Good shot! This is darted on middle. Tom Blundell flicks it through mid-wicket and finds the gap, it races away towards the fence for a boundary.

53.40

Slower in the air, around off. Tom Blundell defends it off the front foot.

53.30

A flatter one on off. Tom Blundell blocks it out.

53.20

NOT OUT! Good review taken by Tom Blundell and the decision is overturned! A tossed up delivery, around off. Tom Blundell looks to defend it off the front foot. However, he misses as the ball turns away a bit. There is an appeal for a caught behind as there is some noise there and the umpire raises his finger. Tom Blundell reviews it straightaway and the UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Tom Blundell will continue.

53.11

A flatter one on middle. Daryl Mitchell punches it to long on for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 53 overs : 162/4

T Blundell15 (32)

D Mitchell19 (46)

S Broad9-1-27-0

52.60

He is back with his off stump line. Tom Blundell is solid in defence again.

52.50

Broad decides to go a bit wider, outside off. It is on a length again and Tom Blundell lets it go.

52.40

Goes a bit fuller on off. Tom Blundell this time defends it off the front foot.

52.30

Continues with almost a same length and line and Tom Blundell is solid in his defence again.

52.20

Back of a length, on off at 128 kph. Tom Blundell blocks it solidly from his crease.

52.11

On a length, on off. Daryl Mitchell works it wide of mid on for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 52 overs : 161/4

T Blundell15 (27)

D Mitchell18 (45)

J Leach14-2-62-1

51.60

Full agin outside of stump. Pushed towards silly point.

51.50

Flatter delivery outside off stump. Tom Blundell steps back and knocks it down towards covers.

51.41

Full and on middle. Daryl Mitchell drives it to long on for a single.

51.30

Full and on off stump. Defended solidly to the short cover region.

51.20

Slightly short outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell steps back and plays the turning ball towards covers.

51.10

Full and wide. Turns away from Daryl Mitchell as he lets it go.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 51 overs : 160/4

D Mitchell17 (41)

T Blundell15 (25)

S Broad8-1-26-0

50.61

A length ball, slanting in. Daryl Mitchell tucks it off his hips and gets a single to square leg.

50.50

Good length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell walks yet again but decides to shoulders his arms, although he is tad late into his decision. The ball hits the blade and goes to the off side.

50.40

Length, on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it out.

50.30

What a ripper! A length ball, in the corridor of uncertainty. Daryl Mitchell tries to defend it out but does so inside the line the line to get beaten on the outside edge.

50.22

Full length, outside off. This is stayed down a little bit. Daryl Mitchell gets it down to third man and collects a brace.

50.10

Full length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell comes down the track and defends it into covers.

Stuart Broad (7-1-23-0) is back on and in the meanwhile we also have a change in ball. The two Kiwi batters are also enjoying some drinks. It is all done now and we are set to resume.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 157/4

T Blundell15 (25)

D Mitchell14 (35)

J Leach13-2-61-1

49.60

Full and on off. Blundell defends it on his front foot.

49.54

FOUR! CRACKED! It is short and outside off. Tom Blundell stays back and cuts it through covers for a boundary. The lead moves to 170.

49.40

Full delivery again but outside off stump. Tom Blundell defends it towards the bowler.

49.30

Full again on middle stump. Tom Blundell defends it down into the pitch.

49.20

Full on middle stump. Tom Blundell steps forward and plays with a straight bat.

49.11

Full on off stump. Driven delicately towards long on for a single.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 152/4

D Mitchell13 (34)

T Blundell11 (20)

B Stokes10-2-30-0

48.61

Length and on off. Daryl Mitchell flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

48.61nb

NO BALL! It is full and outside off. Daryl Mitchell pushes it to cover. Ben Stokes oversteps again and he has to reload his delivery. His 11th no ball of the match.

48.50

Length ball, on top of off. Daryl Mitchell gets behind the line and defends it to mid on.

48.51wd

WIDE! A sharp bouncer now, on off. Daryl Mitchell ducks under it and the umpire signals a wide on height.

48.40

Good-length delivery this time, that nips back in a touch. Daryl Mitchell uses the depth of the crease and blocks it out.

48.30

Another one way outside off. Daryl Mitchell shoulders his arms at it.

48.20

Length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

48.11

Length ball, angling in. Tom Blundell tucks it through square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes will continue. Probably his last over in this spell.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 148/4

T Blundell10 (19)

D Mitchell12 (28)

J Leach12-2-56-1

47.61

Full on off stump. Tom Blundell tries to work it towards mid-wicket but instead gets a leading edge through covers for a single.

47.50

Fuller on middle stump. Tom Blundell nudges it towards leg gully.

47.40

Full on leg stump. Defendly solidly towards the short leg fielder.

47.31

Full and on middle. Daryl Mitchell drives it towards long on for one run.

47.21

Slightly short on middle stump. Tom Blundell steps back and punches it down to long on for a single.

47.10

Floated full on the pads. Tom Blundell taps it down towards short leg.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 145/4

D Mitchell11 (27)

T Blundell8 (14)

B Stokes9-2-26-0

46.60

On a length, outside off, left alone by Daryl Mitchell.

46.50

Length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchell hits it in the ground. It goes over Stokes, but Stuart Broad comes in with a great effort at mid on to stop the ball.

46.40

Good length, around middle, angled in. Daryl Mitchell stays back and defends it to mid-wicket.

46.41nb

NO BALL! It is full and outside off. Daryl Mitchell looks to work it to the off side but gets it to mid-wicket off the inner half. The umpire signals a no ball, as the bowler oversteps.

46.30

Two dots in a row! Full length, on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it to the off side.

46.20

Full length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell drives it to mid off on the front foot.

46.12

A length ball, angled down leg. Daryl Mitchell flicks it off his pads through square leg for a brace.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 142/4

D Mitchell9 (20)

T Blundell8 (14)

M Potts12-5-18-1

45.61

Full once again and directed at the pads. Daryl Mitchell steps across and flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

45.51

Full and on the stumps. Tom Blundell gets across and plays it to mid-wicket for an easy single.

45.40

Full and outside off stump. Tom Blundell drives firmly to mid off.

45.30

Full and outside off. Defended back to the bowler.

45.20

Yorker just outside off stump. Tom Blundell tries to dig it out and misses the line of the ball. England players appeal but there is nothing really to it. There was a sound no doubt, but it was of the bat thumping the ground.

45.10

On a good length outside off stump. Tom Blundell steps across, raises his arms, and lets the ball go.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 140/4

D Mitchell8 (19)

T Blundell7 (9)

B Stokes8-2-23-0

44.60

Length and outside off. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone for the keeper.

44.61nb

NO BALL! A length ball, around off. Daryl Mitchell defends it out watchfully. Although, Stokes has to reload his final delivery as he oversteps this time.

44.50

Good length, on off, Mitchell works it to the on side.

44.41

Around the hips, Blundell tucks it to square leg for a single.

44.30

Ben Foakes has been excellent behind the stumps. This is touch shorter, drifting down leg. Tom Blundell gets inside the line but is unable to tickle it away. Foakes dives to his left and gathers the ball nicely.

44.24

FOUR! Nicely played! Tom Blundell gets his first boundary. It is full and outside off. Tom Blundell leans in and drives it through the gap at covers for a boundary.

44.10

Good length and in the channel, with some extra bounce off the deck. Tom Blundell shoulders his arms without any hesitation.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 134/4

T Blundell2 (5)

D Mitchell8 (16)

M Potts11-5-16-1

43.61

Slighly fuller outside off stump. Tom Blundell plays at it and gets it through the gully region for a one run.

43.50

Good length delivery outside off stump. Defended towards covers.

43.41

On a good length outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell shuffles across and plays it to mid-wicket for a single.

43.31

Fuller and straying down the leg side. Tom Blundell gets bat on it and works it to backward square leg for a single.

43.20

Straighter line on a good length. Tom Blundell comes across the stumps and tries to feel for it. Beats the outside edge and goes through to the keeper.

43.10

Full and outside off stump. Tom Blundell watches keenly and raises his arms as he lets it go.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 131/4

D Mitchell7 (15)

T Blundell0 (0)

B Stokes7-2-17-0

42.60

Back of a length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone. Good carry for Stokes there!

42.50

Full and on off. Daryl Mitchell tucks it to mid-wicket.

42.40

This one angles in, on a length outside off, but leaves the batter after hitting the deck. Daryl Mitchell tries to chase it but fails to get any connection.

42.30

Good length, outside off, jags back in a long way. Daryl Mitchell shoulders his arms and sees the ball go over the stumps.

Tom Blundell walks out to the middle now. Meanwhile, in a strong move to encourage Test cricket viewing, Trent Bridge has announced that the entry for Day 5 of this Test will be FREE! FREE! FREE! So all you cricket fans, why don't you pop in and check if this Test can get a result on Tuesday?

42.2W

OUT! RUN OUT! A mix up in the middle and New Zealand are in a spot of bother now as they lose Will Young now. It is a length ball, on midde. Young tucks it to mid-wicket. Daryl Mitchell wants a single and he is out of his crease. Will Young is a tad late into his charge, which allows Ollie Pope to set himself up and throw it to Ben Stokes at the non-striker's end, who collects the ball and is quick to take the bails off. Even a desperate dive could not save Young here.

Is that a run out? The replays show that Will Young is short of the crease and he has to depart now.

42.10

Stokes goes full, drifting down leg. Will Young tries to glance it away but misses. Ben Foakes dives to his left and makes a great stop.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 131/3

D Mitchell7 (11)

W Young56 (111)

M Potts10-5-13-1

41.62b

Short delivery in line with the stumps. Daryl Mitchell ducks under it and the ball swings massively after passing the batter. Ben Foakes dives right towards the ball which keeps moving away from him and gives New Zealand 2 extra runs as byes.

41.50

Fuller this time on off stump. Knocked towards mid off.

41.40

On a good length on off stump. Played towards mid-wicket.

41.31lb

Slightly fuller and angling into the pads. Will Young rotates the strike courtesy a leg bye towards square leg. England players appeal but clearly going down leg stump.

41.20

On a good length and closer to the stumps this time. Will Young feels for it and beats him.

41.10

Short and really wide. Will Young just turns his back to it and lets it go.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 128/3

D Mitchell7 (8)

W Young56 (108)

B Stokes6-1-17-0

40.60

Angles it in, fuller and on middle. Daryl Mitchell stays back and nudges it to short mid-wicket.

40.50

Very full, wide of off. Daryl Mitchell fends it to covers off the toe end of the his blade.

40.40

Length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it out solidly.

40.32

Good length, angled into the pads. Daryl Mitchell comes inside the line and glances it down to fine leg for a brace.

40.24

FOUR! Incredible shot! Daryl Mitchell gets his first boundary now. It is full and on off. Daryl Mitchell leans forward and creams it past mid off for a fine boundary.

40.10

Full length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell comes forward only to tap it back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 122/3

W Young56 (108)

D Mitchell1 (2)

M Potts9-4-13-1

39.60

Good comeback delivery. Angled into Will Young on a good length. The ball shapes away after pitching and beats Will Young's outside edge.

39.54

FOUR! Short and punished by Young! Potts goes short and provides the width outside off. Young cuts it through point for a boundary.

39.41

A fuller delivery on the pads. Daryl Mitchell flicks it to fine leg for a single. He is off the mark!

39.30

Full and outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell moves accross and knocks it towards mid on,

39.21

Full and straight angling down leg side. Will Young tries to work it on the leg side but hits his pad and gets a single towards square leg.

39.10

Length ball outside off stump. Defended solidly by Will Young

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 116/3

W Young51 (104)

D Mitchell0 (0)

B Stokes5-1-11-0

38.61

On a length, on middle. Young works it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

38.50

Goes fuller on middle. Young gets his bat down in time. This is good bowling by Stokes, he is keeping the batter guessing all the time.

38.40

On a length, on off. Young blocks it from his crease.

38.30

Lands it on a channel around off. Young makes a careful leave.

38.20

On a length, on off. Young blocks it out.

38.10

Lovely delivery, bit of indecision from Young! A good-length delivery, outside off. Young first tries to push his bat towards the ball but pulls out at the last moment.

Daryl Mitchell is the new man in for New Zealand. Also, it will be Ben Stokes to bowl from the other end.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 115/3

H Nicholls3 (18)

W Young50 (98)

M Potts8-4-7-1

37.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! Henry Nicholls perishes early and the floodgates are truly opened up now for England to capitalize on. Henry Nicholls provides the easiest of catches to backward point. It is a short and wide delievery outside off, Henry Nicholls could have seen it sail past him but fell into the trap. He goes for an expensive shot and finds Alex Lees who takes a sharp catch. Trent Bridge errupts.

37.50

A full delivery on middle. Henry Nicholls flicks it to mid-wicket.

37.40

Outside off, left alone.

37.31

FIFTY! And that's a half-century for Will Young! He has played really well to make sure New Zealand dont have to worry much. Full and outside off stump. Will Young knocks it to covers and takes a quick single.

37.20

Full and on off stump. Defended back to the bowler.

37.10

A fullish delivery, outside off to start. Young leaves it alone.

We are back for the final session! The England players walk back on the field and so do the two Kiwi batters, Henry Nicholls and Will Young. Matthew Potts will start with the ball for England. Here we go...

… DAY 4, SESSION 3 …

Conway and Young blunted the attack really well and extended the lead to 118 runs, with the former racking up his half-century before slipping up. England bowlers though did not have the most satisfying second-bite with the new cherry. Broad and Potts started the afternoon session but could not find much purchase off the deck. Stokes even got himself on but could not find any inspiration with the ball. Later, it was Leach who forced an error from Conway to find the breakthrough. He would've gotten two in two but the review did not go England's way. The hosts know they have an oppotunity to open the floodgates. They will surely come with an aggressive intent and look for early wickets. Right then, its all to play for in the final session of Day 4, as this should bring us a clear picture of where the match is heading. Do join us at 2030 IST (1500 GMT).

All the players make their way off the field and Trent Bridge is on its feet to soak the players in applause. As compared to the morning session, this one was relatively quiet, nonetheless it did spice up once Conway perished out of nowhere. The wicket of Conway would hurt the Kiwis but nonetheless it was a good session for them, as they scored 87 runs in 28 overs with the loss of a single wicket. They head back into the Tea break with a lead of 128 runs.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 114/2

H Nicholls3 (15)

W Young49 (95)

B Stokes4-1-10-0

36.60

A good-length delivery, outside off. Henry Nicholls carefully lets it go. That will be Tea on Day 4!

36.50

Slightly fuller and outside off stump. Ben Stokes is constantly varying his length. Induces an inside edge onto pad once again.

36.40

Back of a length on off stump. Steps back and fends it towards cover.

36.41nb

NO BALL! Ben Stokes oversteps once again. Outside off stump and full. Henry Nicholls leaves it alone.

36.30

Full delivery on off stump. Henry Nicholls defends firmly towards mid on.

36.22

Slightly short on off stump. Henry Nicholls leans back and pulls it to deep square leg for a brace.

36.10

Slightly back of a length outside off stump. Angle into Henry Nicholls who defends it back.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 111/2

W Young49 (95)

H Nicholls1 (8)

J Leach11-2-53-1

35.60

Shortish length, on off. Young goes back and blocks it out.

35.50

Tossed up and outside off. Young leaves it.

35.40

Darted around leg. Young looks to paddle it away but misses. The ball hits his pads and there is an appeal. The umpire though is unmoved. It is probably going down leg.

35.34

FOUR! Young goes for the sweep shot and gets a bit of top edge but it falls in the vacant fine leg region and goes away towards the boundary. This one was pitched on middle and it is a bit of risky shot.

35.21

Slower in the air and fuller, outside off. Henry Nicholls defends it with soft hand towards the off side for a single.

35.11

On the shorter side, outside off. Young punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 105/2

H Nicholls0 (7)

W Young44 (90)

B Stokes3-1-7-0

34.60

A fuller delivery on middle. Henry Nicholls flicks it to left of mid on.

34.50

Ohh...almost drags it on! Back of a length, around off. Henry Nicholls blocks it onto the turf but the ball seems to be rolling back to the stumps. However, Henry Nicholls pushes the ball away with his boot just in time.

34.40

Stokes goes full angling into leg. Henry Nicholls looks to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads and there is a stifled appeal but nothing serious. It is going down leg.

34.30

A good-length delivery, outside off. Henry Nicholls leaves it alone.

34.20

On a length, on off. Henry Nicholls blocks it out.

34.11

Back of a length, on off. Young pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 104/2

H Nicholls0 (2)

W Young43 (89)

J Leach10-2-47-1

33.60

NOT OUT! Jack Leach pitches it on middle and gets a good turn and bounce there. Henry Nicholls looks to reverse-sweep it but misses. The ball hits his pads and goes towards leg slip where Ben Stokes takes the catch. They appeal but the umpire says no. Stokes decides to take a review. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows no bat involved nor there is any glove and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing stumps. The original decision stays.

Review! Ben Stokes takes the review for caught behind. The original decision is NOT OUT. The UltraEdge confirms that the ball is missing the gloves, although it hits the pads. They later check Ball Tracking which confirms that the ball is missing the wickets.

33.50

On off and turning in. Henry Nicholls blocks it off the front foot.

Henry Nicholls is the new man in.

33.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! Ohh...a wicket against the run of play this, Conway was looking so good out there in the middle. However, he has to walk back now and Leach provides a crucial breakthrough. This is fuller on middle. Conway goes for a sweep shot this time after a reverse-sweep in the previous delivery. He, however, gets a top edge and the ball goes in the air towards deep square leg. Jonny Bairstow there moves forward and takes a fine low catch diving forward.

33.34

FOUR! Fifty for Devon Conway! He has missed out on scoring big runs so far in this series but with the kind of player he is, a big score is never too far away. A tossed up delivery on off. Conway reverse-sweeps it through backward point for a boundary.

33.20

This is full and around off. Conway sweeps but finds the fielder at short fine leg.

33.10

A flatter one on off. Conway defends it off the front foot.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 100/1

W Young43 (89)

D Conway48 (105)

B Stokes2-1-6-0

32.60

Ben Stokes is getting a nice bounce off the wicket here. Back of a length on off stump and Will Young rises with the bounce and nudges it towards square leg.

32.50

Back of a length on off stump. Will Young judges it well and leaves as the ball goes over the stumps.

32.40

Plenty of movement for Ben Stokes. Pitches on a good length and nips back into Will Young. Hits the pad and England players appeal half-heartedly.

32.30

Fuller this time on off stump. Will Young hurriedly puts his bat down and defends it towards mid-wicket.

32.20

On a good length just outside off. Nips back into Will Young, who defends it to covers.

32.10

Back of a length outside off stump. Will Young lets it go as the ball reaches the keeper.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 100/1

D Conway48 (105)

W Young43 (83)

J Leach9-2-43-0

31.60

Angling into leg. Conway works it to short fine leg.

31.54

FOUR! Another reverse-sweep and another boundary for Conway! Tossed up on middle. Conway reverse-sweeps it through the point region for a boundary.

31.40

Slower in the air, around off. Conway defends it off the front foot.

31.31

Shorter and outside off. Young punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

31.20

Slower in the air, on off. Young pushes it back to the bowler.

31.10

Tossed up on off. Young blocks it off the front foot.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 95/1

W Young42 (80)

D Conway44 (102)

B Stokes1-0-6-0

30.61

On a length angling into pads. Young works it to square leg for a single.

30.50

A fuller delivery but way down the leg side. Young lets it go.

30.40

Back of a length on the stumps. Keeps slightly low and Will Young just manages to keep it out.

30.34

FOUR! Ben Stokes finally alters his length. Goes fuller and straighter and induces an inside edge of Will Young as he tries to drive. The ball narrowly misses the stump and goes towards fine leg for a boundary!

30.20

Bangs it short into the surface ouside off stump. Will Young does not offer a shot.

30.10

Short again,outside off stump. Will Young gets on his toes and plays it to covers.

30.11nb

NO BALL! Loose delivery to start from Ben Stokes. Short and asking to be hit. Will Young smashes it straight to mid-wicket. Ben Stokes oversteps and has an extra delivery to bowl.

Change. Ben Stokes gets himself into the attack now. Can he find the breakthrough?

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 89/1

D Conway44 (102)

W Young37 (73)

J Leach8-2-38-0

29.60

Quicker delivery on off. Conway blocks it off the back foot.

29.54

FOUR! Make it three in a row! Shortish length outside off stump. Devon Conway gets on his back foot and punches it through covers for a beautiful boundary!

29.44

FOUR! Two in two now! On the shorter side, on middle. Conway goes back and whips it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Very nicely played, uses the depth of the crease to a great effect.

29.34

FOUR! Another reverse-sweep and Conway gets a boundary again! On off and Conway gets low to reverse-sweep it through point for a boundary.

29.20

Lovely tossed up, outside off. Conway defends it off the front foot.

29.11

Pitches it on middle and it turns away a bit. Young goes back and works it towards square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 76/1

D Conway32 (97)

W Young36 (72)

J Anderson8-1-18-1

28.60

Slighly fuller on an off stump line. Devon Conway knocks it towards mid off.

28.50

On a good length outside off stump. Left alone again by Devon Conway.

28.40

Back of a length and straighter this time. Hits Devon Conway high on the pads and England's appeal is turned down by the umpire.

28.30

Slightly fuller outside off stump. Devon Conway lets it go with a flourish of his bat.

28.20

On a good length outside off stump. Some extra bounce again and Devon Conway plays it well, down to the gully fielder.

28.10

James Anderson is bowling around the wicket. Back of a length, outside off. Conway lets it go.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 76/1

W Young36 (72)

D Conway32 (91)

J Leach7-2-25-0

27.60

Slower in pace, outside off. Young defends it towards the off side.

27.54

FOUR! Again he uses his feet and hits this over the infield! On middle and Young reaches the pitch of the ball to chip it towards the cow corner. The ball goes off the bounce into the fence.

27.40

Slower in the air again, on off. Young defends it off the front foot.

27.34

FOUR! Good use of the feet! Tossed up on middle. Young skips down the track and lifts it over mid on for a boundary.

27.21

On the shorter side, around off. Conway mistimes his cut shot to point for a single.

27.10

A fuller delivery on off. Conway blocks it out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 67/1

W Young28 (68)

D Conway31 (89)

J Anderson7-0-18-1

26.60

Beautiful delivery to end the over! James Anderson bowls a beautiful outswinger just outside off stump on a good length. Will Young is beaten all ends up and James Anderson would be wondering how he did not manage to get any nick off the bat there!

26.50

Full delivery outside off stump. Will Young does not offer a shot.

26.40

Fuller outside off stump. Will Young tries to drive at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

26.31

On a good length but straighter. Devon Conway works it towards backward square leg for a single.

26.20

Back of length and way outside off stump. Devon Conway lets it go to the keeper.

26.10

On a good length outside off. Devon Conway fends it with a cross bat towards point.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 66/1

W Young28 (65)

D Conway30 (86)

J Leach6-2-16-0

25.60

Nicely tossed up on off. However, it is equally well played by Young who gets forward and blocks it.

25.50

This is pushed quicker again, on off. Young goes back and blocks it off the back foot.

25.40

A flatter one and quicker, around off. Young punches it to covers.

25.30

On the shorter side, on middle. Young works it towards the leg side.

25.20

It is outside off and turning away. Young leaves it.

25.10

A fuller delivery on middle Young defends it with soft hands towards the leg side.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 66/1

D Conway30 (86)

W Young28 (59)

J Anderson6-0-17-1

24.60

Comes 'round the wicket angling into middle. Conway blocks it out.

24.53

A fuller delivery on middle. Young works it through mid-wicket this time and the batters run three.

24.40

Huge appeal once again. This one is on a good length outside off stump. It nips back dangerously and it raps the pads as Will Young tries to leave it. Umpire does not seem interested as it looks like the ball would not be hitting the stumps.

24.30

James Anderson is getting good shape on the ball. Pitching outside off on a good length. Will Young makes a good leave.

24.20

Wider line and on a good length. Will Young lets it go this time.

24.10

Back of a length outside off stump. James Anderson gets some extra bounce off the pitch. Will Young is beaten on the outside and the England players go up in appeal. The umpire is unmoved and the skipper, Ben Stokes also shows less interest and hence they don't opt for the review. The replays later suggest that no bat was involved a great decision by Stokes once again.

Drinks break! A good afternoon session for the Kiwis so far. Conway and Young haven't been able to score freely but mainly, they remain unscathed. For England, Matthew Potts has been unable to move the ball as much as the experienced pair of Anderson and Broad did earlier on. The hosts will be hoping to take a few quick wickets before going into the Tea break. An enticing passage of play awaits.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 63/1

D Conway30 (85)

W Young25 (54)

J Leach5-1-16-0

23.64

FOUR! Conway brings out a reverse-sweep and finds the boundary this time! A fuller one on middle. Conway gets into his position early and reverse-sweeps it hard through point for a boundary.

23.51

A fuller one on off. Young with a gentle push towards covers. A single more added to the score.

23.40

Nicely bowled! An arm ball that comes through with the angle on middle. Young goes back and defends it onto the turf.

23.30

Goes a bit fuller on off. Young with a front foot defence.

23.20

Quicker and slightly on the shorter side, around off. Young blocks it off the back foot.

23.11

A fuller delivery on middle. Conway works it through mid-wicket for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 57/1

D Conway25 (83)

W Young24 (50)

J Anderson5-0-14-1

22.61

Fuller length on off stump. Devon Conway works it awkwardly towards square leg for a single. The ball seemed to stay slightly low.

22.50

Straighter line on a good length. Devon Conway works it towards short mid-wicket.

22.40

On a length outside off stump. Devon Conway plays it towards point.

22.30

Slightly fuller on off stump. Devon Conway fends it towards short mid off.

22.20

On a good length outside off stump. Defended towards the cover fielder.

22.10

Back of a length outside off stump. Devon Conway gets on top of it and plays it square of gully.

Change. Just when Matthew Potts was looking dangerous, he is taken out of the attack and in comes the veteran, James Anderson.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 56/1

W Young24 (50)

D Conway24 (77)

J Leach4-1-10-0

21.60

Nicely tossed up on off. Young with a good stride forward and defends it.

21.51

Angling on leg this time. Conway takes a single as he tucks it towards square leg.

21.40

Turning into middle and Conway just turns it towards mid-wicket with the turn.

21.30

Nicely tossed up, outside off. It is quite fuller in length and Conway tries to drive it through covers. However, he ends up getting the inside edge onto his pads.

21.20

Leach keeps it a bit short on off. Conway pushes it towards mid-wicket.

21.11

On the shorter side, around off. Young pushes it to point for a single.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 54/1

D Conway23 (73)

W Young23 (48)

M Potts7-4-6-0

20.60

Nicely bowled! A good-length delivery, around off. Conway looks to defend it but the ball shapes into him and beats the inside edge of his blade.

20.50

On a length, on off. Conway blocks it off the front foot.

20.40

Length ball outside off. Devon Conway is not interested to play at it.

20.30

Fuller this time, outside off stump. Devon Conway leaves it alone.

20.20

On a good length again, slightly straighter. Devon Conway plays it back to the bowler.

20.10

On a good length and outside off. Devon Conway taps it down to short leg.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 54/1

W Young23 (48)

D Conway23 (67)

J Leach3-1-8-0

19.62

Darted on the pads. Young works it past square leg for a brace.

19.51

Drifting on the pads. Conway works it to deep square leg for a single.

19.41

This time punches it towards sweeper cover as he gets back to another shortish delivery. A single taken.

19.30

Flatter one again but bit shorter, around off. Young punches it to covers.

19.20

This is pushed quicker, outside off. Young with a good leave.

19.10

On the shorter side and turning away from around off. Young defends it towards the off side.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 50/1

D Conway22 (66)

W Young20 (43)

M Potts6-3-6-0

18.62

Full and outside off. Devon Conway taps it towards cover and rushes for a quick single. Matthew Potts tumbles onto the ball and tries to throw it while falling, gets his radar wrong and concedes an extra run.

18.50

Back of length again into the body of Devon Conway. He lets it go down the leg side and Ben Foakes makes another great diving save to his right and collects the ball.

18.41

Straying in line this time, on the pads, slightly back of length. Will Young works it to deep backward square leg for a single.

18.30

Full and outside off stump. Will Young lets it go easily.

18.20

Full and straighter this time. Will Young defends it well.

18.10

A good-length delivery, outside off. Young leaves it but there is a good inward movement after it passes the batter, it almost goes over the top of the off stump.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 47/1

D Conway20 (64)

W Young19 (39)

J Leach2-1-4-0

17.60

A fuller one on middle. Conway works it to mid-wicket.

17.53

It is slightly short and bounces a bit extra. Young cuts but gets more of a thick outside edge. The ball travels towards the deep backward point region and he gets three runs.

17.41

Fuller one on off. Conway drives it to long on for a single.

17.30

Good from Leach! He bowls it around those footmarks, around off. It bounces sharply and tuns in a bit also, beats the outside edge of Conway's blade.

17.20

A flatter one on middle. Conway defends it towards the leg side.

17.10

Tossed up on off. Conway works it towards mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 43/1

W Young16 (38)

D Conway19 (59)

M Potts5-3-3-0

16.60

Goes wider of the crease and angles a length delivery on middle. Young blocks it out.

16.50

Drifting on the pads. Young works it behind square on the leg side. Young looks for a single but is sent back.

16.40

Angling into middle, it is that length delivery again and Young defends it calmly towards the leg side.

16.30

On a length, around off. Young rides the bounce and defends it towards the off side.

16.20

On the shorter side, on off. Young defends it off the back foot.

16.10

On a length, on off. Young blocks it off the back foot.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 43/1

D Conway19 (59)

W Young16 (32)

J Leach1-1-0-0

15.60

Slightly on the shorter side angling into leg. Conway uses the depth of the crease and works it towards short fine leg. A maiden over from Jack Leach!

15.50

Continues with that line, around off and spins it in. Conway does well to defend it off the front foot.

15.40

Goes fuller on off. Conway defends it off the front foot this time.

15.30

Pitches it outside off and gets a good turn into the batter. Conway with a solid block.

15.20

On a good length just outside off stump. Worked it around towards backward square leg.

15.10

Floats it into the batter from outside off stump. Knocks it down to short leg.

Change. Jack Leach comes into the attack now.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 43/1

D Conway19 (53)

W Young16 (32)

M Potts4-2-3-0

14.61

Full and on leg stump. Devon Conway looks to flick it towards square leg but manages to find Ollie Pope who is placed at short leg.

14.50

Lands on a length, on middle. Conway blocks it out.

14.40

It is wider outside off again. Conway with another safe leave.

14.30

A good-length delivery, outside off. Left alone by Conway.

14.20

Gets his line right this time! On a good length and around off. It jags back in sharply and beats the inside edge of Conway's blade.

14.14b

FOUR BYES! Potts with another delivery that drifts down the leg side. He gets a good shape into the batter this time but the line is not right. Once, Conway misses his flick it goes past way wide of diving Foakes to his right for a boundary.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 38/1

W Young16 (32)

D Conway18 (47)

S Broad7-1-23-0

13.60

On a good length outside off. Will Young plays at it and gets a thick outside edge into the ground. Ben Stokes in gully dives to his right and stops it.

13.50

On a length delivery outside off stump. Will Young lets it go again.

13.40

Full and outside off. Will Young plays at it and mistimes it towards mid on.

13.30

Good length delivery outside off stump. Will Young happy to let it go again.

13.20

Full delivery outside off stump. Will Young watches it go by to the keeper.

13.12

On a good length and straight. Will Young works it fine of deep square leg for a brace.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 36/1

D Conway18 (47)

W Young14 (26)

M Potts3-2-2-0

12.60

Back of length angling into the body. Devon Conway tries to play it down leg side and misses. Ben Foakes makes a diving stop high to his right and prevents any byes.

12.50

Wide outside off stump and slightly full. Left alone by Devon Conway.

12.40

Full and outside offstump. Defended solidly by Devon Conway back to the bowler.

12.30

On a length, on off. Conway blocks it out.

12.20

What a ripper! Lands on a good length, around off. Conway looks to defend but the ball seams away a bit and beats the outside edge of his blade.

12.10

Potts drifts down the leg side. Conway looks to flick it but misses.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 36/1

W Young14 (26)

D Conway18 (41)

S Broad6-1-21-0

11.60

On a length, on middle. Young works it towards the leg side.

11.50

Lands on a length, around off. Young defends it but gets a thick outside edge that falls short of the third slip fielder.

11.44

FOUR! Nicely played! Short and wide, outside off. Young cuts it but cuts it off the front foot more or less and the ball passes through point for a boundary.

11.30

On a length, around off. Young defends it with soft hand towards the off side again.

11.24

FOUR! Edge but it has beaten gully and races away for a boundary! A good length delivery, around off. Young defends it with soft hand and gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes off the shoulder of his blade left of diving gully fielder for a boundary.

11.10

On a good length and outside off. Young leaves it alone. Bit of inward movement after it passes the batter.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 28/1

D Conway18 (41)

W Young6 (20)

M Potts2-1-2-0

10.60

On a length, around off at 135 kph. Conway defends it from his crease.

10.50

Serves a length delivery on off. Conway blocks it out.

10.40

Angling into middle and fuller. Conway works it towards mid-wicket.

10.30

A fullish delivery, outside off. Bit of away swing there and Conway leaves it carefully.

10.20

Drifting down the leg side this time. Conway lets it go.

10.10

On a length, on off. Conway with a solid block.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 28/1

D Conway18 (35)

W Young6 (20)

S Broad5-1-13-0

9.61

A full delivery that drifts on the pads. Conway works it to fine leg for a single.

9.50

Broad goes full again, not an half-volley though and Conway is happy to defend it again.

9.40

A fullish delivery on off. Conway defends it off the inside half of his blade.

9.30

Goes a bit straighter this time, on middle and leg. Conway defends it off the bounce towards short leg.

9.20

Pitches it on a length again, almost the same line, on off. Conway is solid in defence.

9.10

Broad starts with a length delivery angling into off. Conway blocks it towards the leg side.

We are back for the afternoon session. The England players take the field, while Devon Conway and Will Young join the crease to continue with their swords. Stuart Broad to start with the ball this time around.

... Day 4, Session 2 ...

It all started with England coming out with positive intent with the bat this morning. They did score runs at a brisk pace but also lost wickets on the way, adding 66 runs to the overnight score and losing five wickets. The wicket of Root triggered a collapse as the stalwart departed after scoring a brilliant 176. Foakes got to his fifty and for New Zealand, it was Boult who finished with a five-wicket haul and Bracewell also bagged three wickets on the way. With a lead of 14 runs after the first innings, New Zealand need to bat well again to put a healthy target on the board. From what we have seen from England bowlers in the 9 overs they bowled, things are not going to be as easy for the batters as it was till the third day. James Anderson has notched up his 650th Test wicket and expect England bowlers to come out all guns blazing in the afternoon session. A critical second session coming up.

It has been an action-packed first session! 6 wickets have fallen and this Test seems to be moving in a very interesting direction now. New Zealand have lost one wicket in this tricky little phase as their skipper departed in the very first over. Since then, Young and Conway have done well to ensure that there are no further hiccups but with pitch spicing up a bit now and the pressure of going for a win mounting on both the teams, it will be an entertaining afternoon session. The lead for New Zealand is now 41 runs!

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 27/1

W Young6 (20)

D Conway17 (29)

M Potts1-0-2-0

8.60

It is full and on the pads. This one squares Young a little bit but he manages to squeeze it out watchfully. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 4.

8.51

Full length, outside off. Conway smothers it into covers for a single. It will be Young to face the final delivery before Lunch.

8.40

Matthew Potts comes around the wicket now. Goes full and on off. Conway blocks it back to the bowler.

8.31

Length delivery, around the hips. Young tucks it to square leg and rotates the strike.

8.20

Shorter this time, on off. Young uses the depth of the crease and blocks it to the leg side.

8.10

Good length, around off. Young defends it out watchfully.

Matthew Potts is into the attack now.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 25/1

D Conway16 (27)

W Young5 (16)

S Broad4-1-12-0

7.64

FOUR! Great shot! It is a full-length ball, around off. Conway opens the face and creams it past mid off for a boundary.

7.50

Very full and on off. Conway blocks it out.

7.40

Good length, outside off, shaping away. Conway has no stroke to offer.

7.30

Full length, outside off. This one stays a touch low. Conway leaves it alone for the keeper.

7.20

Length ball, around off. Conway leans forward and blocks it out watchfully.

7.10

Outside off, left alone by Conway.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 21/1

D Conway12 (21)

W Young5 (16)

J Anderson4-0-13-1

6.61

Length, around middle and leg. Conway tucks it to the leg side for a single.

6.50

Short and on off, defended out watchfully.

6.40

Good length, angled down leg. Conway shuffles inside the line but gets hit aroud his hips.

6.32

Back of a length, around off. Conway tries to defend it out but gets it to fly off the top of the blade and over the slip cordon. Joe Root gives it a chase and pulls it back just in time to save a boundary. Two runs taken.

6.21

Length ball, on off. Young pushes it to cover for one.

6.10

Full length, into the pads. Young flicks it to the leg side but is unable to find the gap.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 17/1

D Conway9 (17)

W Young4 (14)

S Broad3-1-8-0

5.60

Lands on a length, outside off. It seams away a bit and Conway lets it go.

5.50

A fullish delivery on off. Conway with a forward defence towards short cover.

5.40

Lands on a length, on off. Conway blocks it off the front foot.

5.34

FOUR! Good shot! A fullish delivery on off. Conway drives it on the up and right of mid on fielder for a boundary.

5.20

Ohh...lovely delivery! Lands on a good length and it jags back in and pitches around off. Conway looks to defend it off the front foot but gets beaten off the inside edge.

5.10

Broad goes full and drifts down the leg side. Conway looks to flick it away but misses.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 13/1

W Young4 (14)

D Conway5 (11)

J Anderson3-0-9-1

4.60

Length ball, on off, blocked out solidly.

4.50

Fuller and at the stumps. Young fends it down to covers.

4.41

Full length, on the pads. Conway flicks it to deep square leg and crosses for a single,

4.30

Three dots in a row! A short leg comes in place now. Anderson angles in, on a length, around off. Conway gets an inside-edge onto the pads.

4.20

Full length, on off. Conway defends it back to the bowler.

4.10

Anderson angles on into the pads from 'round the wicket. Conway tucks it to the leg side.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 12/1

W Young4 (12)

D Conway4 (7)

S Broad2-1-4-0

3.64

FOUR! Will Young gets his first boundary of the game. It is overpitch, around off. Young gets in line and strokes it past Alex Lees at mid on for a fine boundary. The lead moves to 26 now.

3.50

This is odd one, which stays a bit low. Length and around off. Young stays back and tries to run it down the third man but only finds Jonny Bairstow at the slips.

3.40

An inswinger now. Fuller, around off. Young defends it out watchfully on the back foot.

3.30

Length ball, outside off, shapes away a touch. Young gets on his front foot but keeps the blade with himself.

3.20

Good length, outside off. Young lets it be.

3.10

Full length, around off. Young blocks it out solidly.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 8/1

D Conway4 (7)

W Young0 (6)

J Anderson2-0-8-1

2.60

On a length, outside off, nips in off the deck. Conway gets struck on his pads. Another great over by Anderson comes to an end.

2.54

Touch fuller and on off. Conway drives it down the ground. Alex Lees gives it a chase, puts in a dive near the ropes to pull the ball back in time, although the momentum takes him through his dive and he crashes his shin on the advertising board. That must've hurt. The batters though run four runs.

2.40

Really tight! An appeal for lbw but turned down. It is on a length, lands outside off and jabs back in, although with some extra bounce. Conway fails to defend it out and gets hit above his thigh pad. The umpire thinks it is too high.

2.30

Length and on off, defended out.

2.20

Good length, wide outside off. This one nips in off the deck. Devon Conway shoulders his arms and sees the ball go over his stumps.

2.10

Full length, outside off, little bit of movement. Devon Conway defends it on the front foot and gets an inside edge to the leg side.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 4/1

W Young0 (6)

D Conway0 (1)

S Broad1-1-0-0

1.60

A maiden to start with for Broad! It is a length ball, on top of off. Young hangs back and defends it out solidly.

1.50

Good-length ball, wide outside off. Young leaves it alone for the keeper.

1.40

This one leaves the batter. Shorter, outside off. Young leaves it alone.

1.30

WOAH! It is a length ball, wide outside off. This one moves in a long way. Luckily for Young it goes past the off pole.

1.20

Full length, outside off. Young defends it back to the bowler.

1.10

Stuart Broad asking the right question straight away. It is a length ball, in the channel. Will Young looks to defend it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Stuart Broad will share the new ball with James Anderson.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 4/1

D Conway0 (1)

W Young0 (0)

J Anderson1-0-4-1

0.60

This one slides down the leg side. Conway misses his flick. The keeper flies to his right and gathers the ball really well.

Devon Conway walks out at number 3.

0.5W

OUT! TIMBER! James Anderson draws the first blood. Just the start England were looking for. This one lands on a length, touch outside off. Tom Latham misjudges the line of the delivery and shoulders his arms, as he thinks this would leave him. Although, this one jags back in to disturb the stumps. 650th Test wicket for James Anderson! What a champion he is!

0.44

FOUR! Incredible shot to get off the mark. It is overpitched full and on off. Tom Latham leans in and drives it down the ground through mid on for a boundary.

0.30

On a length, around off. Latham blocks it out solidly.

0.20

This is on a length, outside off. Latham hangs his blade out and blocks it to covers.

0.10

James Anderson starts with a good-length ball, from around the wicket. Latham defends it out solidly.

Commentary

We are back! The England team is in the huddle and they disperse now to take their respective positions. Will Young and Tom Latham are the openers for New Zealand. James Anderson has a brand new Dukes ball in his hand. Tom Latham will take the strike. Here we go...

… Third Innings …

New Zealand, on the other hand, have done well this morning to bundle out England quickly. Boult finished with a five-wicket haul and bowled with a lot of heart throughout the Test match. Have to say, Michael Bracewell was also quite impressive on his debut and got three wickets including the big one of Stokes. This match is evenly poised now and it can go either way, New Zealand batters have a tough little period to survive now, and let’s see how they go about their business. Game on, folks!

England have been bowled out for 539 and New Zealand have a lead of 14 runs. So, it is more or less a straight second innings shootout now. There has been a lot of talk about how England will approach their Test cricket under new management and the positive approach we have seen from England in their first innings, has surely answered many of those questions. The pitch is good to bat on and the England batters played with a positive intent right from the word go. Pope scored a brilliant century justifying his selection at number 3 and then Joe Root played another magnificent innings of 176. Foakes gave him good company too and was particularly impressive this morning. They would have liked a few more runs on the board but getting to bowl early on Day 4 also means that they can push for a victory if they get early wickets with the ball.

128.2W

OUT! STUMPED! Tom Blundell with quick hands behind the wickets and England's innings comes to an end. It is tossed up, around middle. James Anderson moves to the leg side as the ball turns down leg, although he is unable to get his shot away. He is out of the crease because of the charge and Tom Blundell makes no mistake behind the sticks.

128.10

Good length delivery that kept its line. James Anderson tries to slog and the ball misses the leg stump bails by a whisker.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 128 overs : 539/9

J Leach0 (9)

J Anderson9 (9)

T Boult33.3-8-106-5

127.60

Review Lost! Full yorker-length once again to the end the over. Jack Leach gets an inside edge onto his pads. New Zealand review but replays confirm the inside edge and New Zealand lose all their reviews.

127.50

Straighter line on a good length, beats the outside edge of Jack Leach.

127.40

On a good length, shaping away outside off stump. Jack Leach knocks it towards gully.

127.30

Full on off stump. Jack Leach drives it to short mid on.

127.20

Back of length angling into the body. Jack Leach gets on top of the delivery and awkwardly plays it towards gully.

127.10

Slightly full on middle stump. Jack Leach nudges it towards square leg.

DRINKS! New Zealand have done pretty well in this first hour to take quick wickets and would be looking to wrap this innings quickly now. However, England too have played with a positve intent and they trail by just 14 runs now. They would be looking to notch up some more runs and it will be interesting to see if they can get some lead here.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 127 overs : 539/9

J Anderson9 (9)

J Leach0 (3)

M Bracewell17-2-62-2

126.60

Flatter and outside off stump. James Anderson knocks it towards the cover fielder.

126.50

Floated full and outside off stump. James Anderson tries to play at it but misses.

126.44

FOUR! Reverse sweep this time! Full outside off stump. James Anderson gets innovative and reverse sweeps the ball brilliantly towards the vacant third-man boundary for a four!

126.34

FOUR! James Anderson wants to go down swinging. Slightly full on middle, James Anderson goes on his knees and sweeps it to deep square leg for a boundary.

126.20

Straight and on a good length. James Anderson defends it.

126.10

Flatter deivery outside off stump. James Anderson slashes at it and misses.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 126 overs : 531/9

J Leach0 (3)

J Anderson1 (3)

T Boult32.3-7-106-5

125.60

Full length, just outside off. Leach gets squared up as he tries to defend it out.

125.51

A length ball, on the pads, James Anderson flicks it to fine leg for just a single. He gets off the mark. England still trail by 22.

125.40

Some swing as well! It is full and outside off. This one leaves  the batter with ease. James Anderson tries to push it away but fails to do so.

125.30

Back of a length, wide of off. James Anderson leaves it alone.

James Anderson is the last man in.

125.2W

OUT! BOWLED! An inswinging yorker from Boult has proved to be too difficult for Matthew Potts to handle. This is on middle and swinging in right in the blockhole. Matthew Potts looks to work it away but ends up missing it completely and watches his leg stump being dismantled. Trent Boult has been outstanding in this test match and gets his 10th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He has bowled his heart out on this pretty good batting deck and deserves this five-wicket haul.

125.12

Full and outside off, Matthew Potts leans forward and plays at it, manages a thickish outside edge that goes through gully and point for a brace.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 125 overs : 528/8

J Leach0 (2)

M Potts1 (6)

M Bracewell16-2-54-2

124.60

Touch quicker, on off. Leach gets on his front foot and blocks it out.

124.50

Around off, Leach uses his feet and blocks it out.

124.41

Full and on off. Pots eases it to long on for a single.

Jack Leach walks out to the middle.

124.3W

OUT! RUN OUT! A miscommunication and Matthew Potts has his head in his hands, as New Zealand see the back of Ben Foakes. It is fuller and on off. Potts stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket. Ben Foakes comes a long way down the track looking for a single but was sent back. Henry Nicholls throws it sharply to the bowler who clips the bails to send back a set-batter in Foakes.

124.20

Floated and full, around off. Potts blocks it out watchfully.

124.10

On off, defended out solidly.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 124 overs : 527/7

B Foakes56 (104)

M Potts0 (2)

T Boult31.3-7-103-4

123.60

Full length, wide outside off. Foakes reaches out and hits it back to the bowler off the toe end.

123.50

Angles it in this time, full and on off. Foakes flicks it to square leg.

123.40

Good length, outside off, shaping away. Ben Foakes lets it sail past him.

123.30

Full length, outside off. Foakes tries to go for the drive but gets beaten all ends up.

123.20

Full length, on off. Foakes defends it back to the bowler.

123.10

Too full and too straight, on the pads. Ben Foakes tries to flick it away but is unable to connect cleanly.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 123 overs : 527/7

M Potts0 (2)

B Foakes56 (98)

M Bracewell15-2-53-2

122.60

Much flatter, on the fourth stump. Potts defends it to covers. A great over by Michael Bracewell comes to an end.

122.50

On off, defened out.

Matthew Potts is the next man in.

122.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! What a brilliant catch by Daryl Mitchell. It is flighted and full, outside off. Stuart Broad hangs back and throws his blade at it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes to the right of first slip. Daryl Mitchell makes a full stretched dive to his right and takes a stunning one-handed catch. England lose another wicket in the morning.

122.30

Flighted and full, on leg. Broad tucks it to the leg side.

122.24

FOUR! TOP SHOT! It is full and outside off. Stuart Broad gets low and paddles it down to fine leg for a beautiful boundary. Brilliantly played.

122.11

Tossed up, full and on off. Foakes works it to short leg for a single.

Time for some spin now. Michael Bracewell (14-2-48-1) replaces Tim Southee.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 122 overs : 522/6

S Broad5 (10)

B Foakes55 (97)

T Boult30.3-6-103-4

121.60

Good length, outside off. Broad looks to chase it but misses.

121.50

Full length, on off. Broad blocks it out solidly.

121.40

Length and on off. Broad defends it out watchfully.

121.34

FOUR! Nicely played. Touch short, on the pads. Broad hangs back and flicks it to fine leg for a boundary.

121.20

Touch full, outside off, shaping away a touch. Broad looks to chase it but thinks otherwise by the time the ball gets near him.

121.10

Length ball, on off. Broad stands tall and defends it out.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 121 overs : 518/6

B Foakes55 (97)

S Broad1 (4)

T Southee32-1-154-0

120.60

Touch fuller, outside off. Foakes defends it to cover.

120.50

Full length, outside off. Foakes does not chase it at all.

120.40

Good length, wide outside off. Ben Foakes leaves it alone for the keeper.

120.30

Ouside off, left alone by Ben Foakes.

120.21

Soutee angles it into the pads. Broad flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

120.11

A length ball, around off. Foakes stays back and punches it through covers for a single.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 120 overs : 516/6

S Broad0 (3)

B Foakes54 (92)

T Boult29.3-6-99-4

119.60

Boult serves a length delivery on off. Broad blocks it off the back foot.

119.50

A fullish delivery angling into middle. Broad defends it towards the leg side.

119.40

On a length, on off. Broad blocks it out.

Stuart Broad is the new man in.

119.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! Trent Boult strikes and end of a brilliant knock by Joe Root! A much-needed wicket for New Zealand, England were moving at a rapid rate this morning. Boult delivers a full ball which is slower in pace on off. Root drives but is a tad early because of the lack of the pace of the ball. It goes bit uppishly towards Southee at short covers and he takes a fine low catch. Root is disappointed but he has played another magnificent innings and walks off to a standing ovation.

119.20

On the shorter side, around off. Root rides the bounce and blocks it out.

119.10

On a length, angling into off from 'round the wicket. Root drives it without much timing towards mid off.

Runs Scored 14 Runs

Score after 119 overs : 516/5

B Foakes54 (92)

J Root176 (208)

T Southee31-1-152-0

118.64

FOUR! Ben Foakes with another boundary! Southee decides to go full this time, on off. Foakes drives and drives it well through mid off for a boundary.14 runs from the over!

118.50

Southee with a short ball on the body. Foakes pulls it but finds the fielder at short backward square leg again.

118.44

FOUR! Fifty for Ben Foakes! Another top-class innings from the wicketkeeper batter! On the shorter side, around off. Foakes rides the bounce and punches it through covers for a lovely boundary.

118.30

A short delivery on middle again. Foakes pulls it towards short backward square leg.

118.24

FOUR! Another boundary and runs are flowing now! Southee with a short delivery from 'round the wicket angling into the body. Foakes gets into the position early and gets on the top of the bounce to pull it away towards deep backward square leg for a boundary. 100 partnership also comes up!

118.12

Southee bangs it short, around off. Foakes pulls it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Both these batters have looked extremely comfortable in the middle.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 118 overs : 502/5

B Foakes40 (86)

J Root176 (208)

T Boult28.3-5-99-3

117.61

Comes 'round the wicket and angles a length ball on middle. Foakes works it to fine leg for a single.

117.50

A good-length delivery, outside off. Foakes leaves it alone.

117.41

On a length, around off. Root dabs it towards point for a single.

117.30

Beaten! Lands on a length, around off and it is again that angle that takes the ball across the batter. Root looks to guide it away again but misses.

117.24

FOUR! Lovely shot, this is Root at his best! England move to 500 now! On a length, around off. Root just waits for it and guides it through the gully region and beats the diving fielder near the third man fence for a boundary.

117.10

Boult with a short delivery on off. Root lets it go.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 117 overs : 496/5

B Foakes39 (84)

J Root171 (204)

T Southee30-1-138-0

116.60

Another good-length delivery, outside off. It is a harmless one and Foakes lets it go.

116.50

Lands on a good length and outside off. Foakes with a careful leave.

116.40

Full delivery on off. Foakes drives it back to the bowler.

116.31

Lands on a length, on middle. Root works it towards mid-wicket for a single.

116.20

On a length, on off. Root blocks it out.

116.16

SIX! What a shot! England are looking quite positive out there! This is full on middle. Root just reverse-scoops it over the third man fence for a biggie. Already the presence of new coach seems to be making an effect on the way, England are approaching their Test cricket.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 116 overs : 489/5

B Foakes39 (81)

J Root164 (201)

T Boult27.3-5-93-3

115.60

Lands on a good length this time, it is angled across the batter and Ben Foakes is happy to let it go.

115.50

Boult with another short delivery on middle. Faokes ducks under it.

115.40

On the shorter side, around off. Foakes sways away from the line of the ball.

115.34

FOUR! Poor delivery and punished by Foakes! Third boundary of the morning for Foakes! On the pads and fuller in length. Foakes flicks it past square leg for a boundary.

115.20

Goes a bit full this time, around off. Foakes drives it towards the short cover fielder.

115.10

Starts off with a good-length delivery, outside off. Foakes lets it go.

Trent Boult to steam in from the other end.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 115 overs : 485/5

B Foakes35 (75)

J Root164 (201)

T Southee29-1-131-0

114.63

Drifts on the pads and Ben Foakes is ready to flick it through mid-wicket. The ball does not travel all the way towards the fence but the batters run three before the fielder cuts it off.

114.50

Lands on a length, around off. There is a hint of away movement again as Foakes defends it off the outside half of his blade.

114.40

On a length, on off. Foakes blocks it out.

114.34

FOUR! Nicely timed again! Good positive start for Ben Foakes! Southee delivers it on a full length, outside off. Foakes with a cover drive that beats the sliding fielder running to his left from mid off and races away towards the fence.

114.24

FOUR! Lovely shot to start the day for Ben Foakes! This is a fullish delivery with a hint of away swing. However, Foakes leans forward nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.

114.11

Southeee starts with a full delivery that is drifting on the pads. Root flicks it to fine leg for a single.

We are all set for Day 4, folks! The New Zealand players make their way out to the middle and both the overnight England batters, Joe Root and Ben Foakes also march on the field. We have a big session coming up and it will be Tim Southee who will start with the ball. Joe Root is on the strike. Here we go...

England scored at a brisk rate on Day 3 with Ollie Pope justifying his promotion to number 3 with a brilliant century. Then, it was business as usual for Joe Root as he notched up another century and is looking good for a double here. However, his main focus would be to take England into a position of substantial lead from where they can put some pressure on New Zealand later. The Blackcaps, on the other hand, got only 4 wickets on Day 3 but they did pretty well with the second new ball and Michael Bracewell too got some turn in the later part of the day. However, they would be hampered by the absence of Kyle Jamieson who went off the field on Day 3 due to an injury, he is not going to take the field on Day 4. So, the big question is can they bowl out England early on Day 4? A crucial first session is coming up.

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Day 4 of this second Test match between New Zealand and England. It has been quite a contrasting story in this Test match compared to the first one so far, batters have dominated all the three days and after a mammoth total of 553 by Kiwis in the first innings, England have also replied back quite well and are now just 80 runs behind with five wickets in hand. This Test seems to be heading towards a draw at this point, but we all know, one can never rule out the possibility of some high-octane drama in the final two days.

… DAY 4, SESSION 1 …

Credit to the Kiwi bowlers for the way they bowled in the last session! They toiled hard though throughout the day but the second new ball did something off the surface and Boult was exceptional in that spell. had he got support from someone else, maybe New Zealand could have been in a strong position. Now they'll be looking for early wickets on Day 4 or they will probably see England taking the lead. Do join us for what promises to be an exciting day. The action begins at 3:30 PM (10:00 AM GMT). Our build-up begins a lot earlier. Till then, take care and goodbye!

England though would have been in a stronger position had they not lost the three quick wickets in this session. Before that, it was all about Pope and Root. The two batted beautifully. They added close to 200 with both scoring tons. The second new ball however, changed things. Once Pope fell, Stokes and Bairstow followed soon. New Zealand did have an opening then but Foakes and Root have yet again batted really well. The two are amidst another superb stand and they have got down the deficit to just the 80 runs.

What an outstanding day of Test cricket! Have to say New Zealand will be the happier of the two with the last session but England will be pretty pleased with how their day panned out and they have one man to thank and that is Joe Root. What an innings, what a player! Yes, Pope also played a major role but the intent Root played with, the way in which he scored his runs was just magic. The game though is very nicely poised and with two days left, anything could happen.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 114 overs : 473/5

B Foakes24 (70)

J Root163 (200)

T Boult26.3-5-89-3

113.60

Comes round the wicket. Length ball swinging it in, Ben Foakes looks to defend it but misses and the ball goes towards the keeper. THAT WILL BE STUMPS FOR DAY 3.

113.50

On a good length angling it into the batter, this is defended solidly.

113.40

Touch fuller and on middle, this is again blocked back towards the bowler.

113.30

On middle, blocked back towards Trent Boult.

113.21

Back of a length delivery, Joe Root pulls it straight towards the fielder at square leg. Single taken.

113.14

FOUR! A wide full toss from Trent Boult, Joe Root drives it past covers for a boundary. That was a poor delivery.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 113 overs : 468/5

B Foakes24 (66)

J Root158 (198)

M Henry27-5-128-1

112.60

Length and outside off, Ben Foakes leaves it alone.

112.50

Outside off by Matt Henry, well left by Ben Foakes.

112.40

Fuller in length and on off, Ben Foakes defends it back towards the bowler.

112.30

Back of a length and outside off, Ben Foakes blocks it solidly.

112.20

On middle and leg and much fuller in length, Ben Foakes eases it to short mid-wicket fielder.

112.10

Bowls it outside off, Ben Foakes guides it straight towards the fielder at short covers.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 112 overs : 468/5

J Root158 (198)

B Foakes24 (60)

T Boult25.3-5-84-3

111.60

Bit fuller but same line outside off. Root with another leave. A maiden from Trent Boult!

111.50

Pulls his length back this time, angled across and outside off. Root lets it go.

111.40

Boult goes for that big inswinger this time. Pitches it up and on middle. There is a hint of inward movement and Root flicks it towards mid-wicket.

111.30

A full delivery on middle. Root works it to square leg.

111.20

On the shorter side, around off. Root leaves it alone.

111.10

Back of a length, around off. Root defends it off the back foot towards gully.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 111 overs : 468/5

B Foakes24 (60)

J Root158 (192)

M Henry26-4-128-1

110.60

Ohh...what a ripper! Fullish length delivery, outside off. Foakes looks to drive it again but it is not a half-volley this time and the ball shapes away to beat the outside edge of his blade.

110.54

FOUR! Nicely timed! Half-volley on off. Foakes leans forward and creams it through covers for a boundary.

110.41

On a length, on off. Root looks to defend it. However, the ball nips away just a bit and goes off the outside half of Root's blade towards third man for a single.

110.30

On a good length and outside off. It seams away after pitching and Root lets it go.

110.20

Pitches it on a length, on off again. Root with a solid defence again.

110.10

Lands on a length, on off. Root blocks it off the front foot.

Matt Henry comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 110 overs : 463/5

B Foakes20 (58)

J Root157 (188)

T Boult24.3-4-84-3

109.60

Length and on off angling it away, Ben Foakes looks to defend it but misses and goes towards the keeper.

109.50

On middle, blocked away.

109.40

Shorter and on middle, Ben Foakes ducks under it.

109.30

Fuller and down the middle, this is defended back towards Trent Boult.

109.20

Outside off by Trent Boult, left alone by Ben Foakes.

109.10

Back of a length and on middle, Ben Foakes looks to defend it but the ball hits his thigh and rolls back towards the bowler.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 109 overs : 463/5

J Root157 (188)

B Foakes20 (52)

M Bracewell14-2-48-1

108.60

On off, blocked away by Joe Root.

108.52

On middle this time and much fuller, Joe Root punches it to covers for one.

108.40

Fuller in length, Joe Root flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

108.30

Tossed up on off, Joe Root defends it to slips.

108.21

Flicks a fuller ball towards short fine leg for an easy single.

108.10

On off, defended.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 108 overs : 460/5

J Root155 (184)

B Foakes19 (50)

T Southee28-1-119-0

107.64

FOUR! Low full toss, Joe Root awkwardly flicks it past long on for a boundary.

107.50

Length ball and outside off, Joe Root dabs it towards gully.

107.40

On middle, blocked away.

107.41wd

Bowls it wide outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone. Wide called.

107.34

FOUR! 150 comes up for Joe Root. On leg and fuller in length, Joe Root flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary. He's been an absolute run machine for England.

107.20

Length ball outside off, Joe Root looks to cut it but misses.

107.14

FOUR! This is elegant from Joe Root. Bowls it outside off, Joe Root drives it past covers for a boundary.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 107 overs : 447/5

B Foakes19 (50)

J Root143 (178)

M Bracewell13-2-45-1

106.60

Fuller and down the middle, Ben Foakes flicks it towards mid-wicket.

106.50

On middle, blocked out.

106.40

Outside off and much fuller, this is defended towards point.

106.30

On leg, Ben Foakes flicks it straight towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

106.20

Tossed up on middle, Ben Foakes defends it back towards the bowler.

106.10

On off, defended to gully.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 106 overs : 447/5

J Root143 (178)

B Foakes19 (44)

T Southee27-1-106-0

105.64

FOUR! Bowls it fuller and outside leg, Joe Root just gives a fine tickle as the ball races down the fine leg fence.

105.51

Fuller on middle and leg, Ben Foakes flicks it to square leg for one.

105.41

On middle angling it in, Joe Root flicks it to mid on for a quick single.

105.31

On a length and on middle, Ben Foakes pulls this one as well but straight towards the fielder at square leg. Single taken.

105.24

FOUR! Back of a length delivery, Ben Foakes plays a controlled pull shot through mid-wicket for a boundary.

105.11

On middle, Joe Root flicks it towards square leg for one.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 105 overs : 435/5

B Foakes13 (41)

J Root137 (175)

M Bracewell12-1-45-1

104.64b

FOUR LEG BYES! Outside off spinning it in, Ben Foakes looks to drive it but misses. The ball misses the stumps and the keeper as well. It races past long stop for a boundary. That was a good delivery from Michael Bracewell but didn't get the result he wanted.

104.50

On middle, this is flicked towards short mid-wicket fielder.

104.40

Fuller and outside off, Ben Foakes goes on his back foot and blocks it away.

104.30

Tossed up delivery on middle, this is blocked back towards the bowler.

104.20

On off, defended out.

104.10

Much fuller on middle, this is flicked but straight towards the mid-wicket fielder.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 104 overs : 431/5

J Root137 (175)

B Foakes13 (35)

T Southee26-1-94-0

103.60

Length ball outside off, Joe Root looks to drive it but misses. The ball just aired past his blade and towards the keeper.

103.50

Outside off again, Joe Root cuts it towards gully this time as well.

103.40

Outside off this time, Joe Root cuts it to gully and straight towards the fielder.

103.31

On a length on middle and leg, Ben Foakes flicks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.

103.21

On middle and on a good length, Joe Root flicks it towards mid-wicket for an easy single.

103.10

On a length and on off, Joe Root defends it to slips.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 103 overs : 429/5

J Root136 (170)

B Foakes12 (34)

M Bracewell11-0-45-1

102.61

Flighted up on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one.

102.51

Drives a fuller ball towards covers for one.

102.40

Tossed up on middle and leg, Ben Foakes flicks it to mid on.

102.31

On off, this is guided to point for a quick single.

102.21

On middle and much fuller, Ben Foakes miscues his flick towards third man for one.

102.10

Tossed up on off, guided towards short covers.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 102 overs : 425/5

B Foakes10 (30)

J Root134 (168)

T Southee25-1-92-0

101.61

Ohh..dropped! Really, the catching in this game has been quite poor from both these teams. A short ball on off. Foakes pulls it uppishly towards deep square leg. Young in the deep there moves to his right and puts down a pretty straightforward catch in the end. A single taken.

101.50

Fuller delivery, around off. Foakes with a forward defence this time.

101.40

Back of a length, outside off. Foakes defends it towards the off side.

101.30

Lovely delivery! In that channel, around off. Entices the batter to drive and nips away just a bit to beat the outside edge of Foakes's blade.

101.20

On a length, on middle. Foakes defends it awkwardly towards the leg side. Bit of extra bounce there.

101.11

On the shorter side, outside off. Root steers it towards deep backward point for a single.

Tim Southee comes back into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 101 overs : 423/5

B Foakes9 (25)

J Root133 (167)

M Bracewell10-0-41-1

100.60

Tossed up on off. Foakes drives it back to the bowler.

100.50

Pulls his length back and around off. Foakes punches it to covers.

100.40

This is nicely tossed up, outside off. Foakes drives it towards covers.

100.31

Turning into middle. Root works it towards square leg for a single.

100.20

A flatter one on off. Root blocks it out.

100.10

NOT OUT! Tossed up, around off. Root tries to sweep it but misses. There is an appeal but the umpire says no. New Zealand take a review. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing stumps. So the original decision stays.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 100 overs : 422/5

B Foakes9 (22)

J Root132 (164)

M Henry25-4-123-1

99.60

Henry goes full on middle. Foakes pushes it to mid on.

99.51

On the shorter side again, Root steers it towards backward point for just a single this time.

99.42

Back of a length, around off. Root guides it towards deep backward point for a couple.

99.31

A short delivery on off. Foakes pulls but gets a top edge towards fine leg. It falls away from the fielder and a single is taken.

99.20

A fullish delivery on middle. Foakes pushes it to mid on.

99.11

On a length, on middle. Root works it to fine leg for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 99 overs : 417/5

B Foakes8 (19)

J Root128 (161)

M Bracewell9-0-40-1

98.60

A fuller delivery, around off. Foakes defends it towards the off side.

98.50

Pitches on off and turns into the batter. Foakes blocks it out.

98.40

Tossed up outside off, this is defended.

98.31

Much fuller this time, Joe Root clips it towards square leg for one.

98.20

Back of a length and on middle, Joe Root defends it solidly.

98.10

On a length and outside off, Joe Root looks to sweep it but misses.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 98 overs : 416/5

B Foakes8 (16)

J Root127 (158)

M Henry24-4-118-1

97.60

NOT OUT! Henry lands it on a good length, around off. Foakes decides to leave it. However, the ball hits his body and goes towards the keeper. There is an appeal for a caught behind and the umpire raises his finger. However, Ben Foakes reviews it and the replays confirm that the ball hits his body. So the decision will be overturned.

97.50

This is full on off. Foakes drives it towards covers.

97.40

On a length, on off. Foakes blocks it out.

97.30

Pitched up, on off. Foakes drives it to mid off.

97.20

A length delivery, outside off. Foakes leaves it alone.

97.11lb

NOT OUT! A huge appeal from Henry! The umpire though is not interested and Tom Latham takes a review! This ball is pitched on middle and is angling on the pads. Root looks to work it towards the leg side but misses. The ball hits his pads and goes towards fine leg. A leg bye is also taken and the review taken by New Zealand also does not change the original decision as  the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing the stumps.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 97 overs : 415/5

B Foakes8 (11)

J Root127 (157)

M Bracewell8-0-39-1

96.60

A flatter one on off. Foakes with a solid block off the back foot.

96.50

Slower in the air, on off. Foakes defends it off the front foot.

96.40

A flatter one, on off. Blocked by Ben Foakes!

96.34

FOUR! Lovely shot and great use of the wrists by Ben Foakes. Tossed up on middle. Foakes skips down the track and works it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

96.21

On the shorter side, on off. Root punches it to long on for a single.

96.10

A tossed up delivery on off. Root works it towards the leg side.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 96 overs : 410/5

B Foakes4 (7)

J Root126 (155)

M Henry23-3-118-1

95.60

A good-length delivery, outside off. Foakes gets beaten off the outside edge as he looks to defend.

95.50

On a length, outside off. Foakes lets it go.

95.40

A good-length delivery, outside off. Foakes leaves it alone.

95.30

On a length, on middle. Foakes blocks it out.

95.24

FOUR! Edge but over the slip corridor! Short and wide, outside off. Foakes pushes at it away from his body but gets a thick outside edge and the ball goes over the third slip fielder for a boundary.

95.10

Back of a length, around off. Foakes looks to work it towards the leg side. However, he gets the leading edge towards covers.

Runs Scored 14 Runs

Score after 95 overs : 406/5

B Foakes0 (1)

J Root126 (155)

M Bracewell7-0-34-1

94.61lb

Pitching on middle and turning into leg. Foakes tries to work it towards the leg side. He misses. The ball hits his pads and goes towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.

DRINKS! The Players take drink here at Trent Bridge. We have seen the Kiwis make a strong comeback with the new ball as Trent Boult removed Bairstow and Pope early with the new ball. Kiwis get the England skipper as well. England are 148 runs behind now.

Who will walk out now? Ben Foakes is the new batter in.

94.5W

OUT! CAUGHT! Ben Stokes departs! His quickfire cameo comes to an end. However, this was always going to be a risky option sweeping against the off spin of Michael Bracewell. He got away with it couple of balls back but this time has to pay the price. This is tossed up on off. Stokes goes for a big slog-sweep but ends up getting a huge top edge. The ball goes in the air towards deep mid-wicket and Trent Boult running forward and to his right takes a good catch. The lead for New Zealand is still 148!

94.46

SIX! This time he connects properly and gets a maximum! A fuller delivery on off. Stokes stays deep in his crease and tonks it straight down the ground for a biggie.

94.32

A fuller delivery on off. Stokes sweeps but he gets a top edge here. The ball falls luckily in the vacant deep mid-wicket region. Two runs taken.

94.21

Fuller on off. Root drives it to long on for a single.

94.14

FOUR! Aggression! Not from Stokes but Joe Root! Tossed up on middle. Root skips down the track and lofts it towards cow corner and the ball runs away after couple of bounce into the fence.

Michael Bracewell comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 94 overs : 392/4

B Stokes38 (30)

J Root121 (153)

T Boult23.3-3-84-3

93.60

A short ball to end the over on middle. Stokes ducks under it.

93.51

This is full and angling into middle and leg. Root works it towards mid-wicket and the fielder there does well to move to his right and stops it with a dive. Single taken.

93.41

Back of a length, around off. Stokes works it to fine leg for a single.

Kyle Jamieson is walking off! This is a big blow to New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson has been struggling with his right elbow and now decides to walk off as a precautionary measure. Hopefully, it is not that serious and Trent Boult will complete his over.

93.30

On the shorter side, around off. Stokes with a solid block again.

93.20

Back of a length, on off. Stokes blocks it this time.

93.16

SIX! Kyle Jamieson is greeted with maximum from Stokes! On a length, on off. Stokes dances down the track and slams it straight down the ground for a biggie.

Kyle Jamieson comes back into the attack.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 93 overs : 384/4

J Root120 (152)

B Stokes31 (25)

M Henry22-3-114-1

92.60

Length and outside leg, Joe Root looks to flick it but misses.

92.50

Much fuller and on off, this is driven straight towards the fielder at covers.

92.41

Back of a length and outside off, Ben Stokes slaps it but finds the fielder at deep point. Single taken.

92.31

On leg, this is flicked towards fine leg for one.

92.24

FOUR! Outside off and on a length, Joe Root uses the pace of the ball and cuts it past the third man fence for a boundary.

92.10

On off and fuller in length, Joe Root defends it to short covers.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 92 overs : 378/4

B Stokes30 (24)

J Root115 (147)

T Boult23-3-82-3

91.64

FOUR! Back to back boundaries from Ben Stokes. This is on off, Ben Stokes makes room for himself and slaps it past covers for a boundary.

91.54

FOUR! On off this time, Ben Stokes leans forward and lofts it over mid on. The ball races behind the fence for a boundary.

91.40

On off, blocked.

91.30

On a length and on leg, Ben Stokes looks to loft it but misses as the ball hits his thigh.

91.20

This is outside off, Ben Stokes guides it towards the point fielder.

91.12

On middle this time, Ben Stokes flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a couple of runs.

Trent Boult will continue. Probably his last over in this spell.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 91 overs : 368/4

J Root115 (147)

B Stokes20 (18)

M Henry21-3-108-1

90.60

On off, Joe Root looks to drive it but mistimes his shot. The ball bounces back towards the bowler.

90.51

On a length and on off, Ben Stokes uses his feet and slaps it but finds the fielder at deep covers. Single taken.

90.40

Outside off again, left alone by Stokes.

90.31

Outside off this time, this is guided towards point for one.

90.20

Back of a length and outside off, Joe Root leaves it through and toward the keeper.

90.10

Drives a fuller ball straight towards the fielder at covers.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 90 overs : 366/4

B Stokes19 (16)

J Root114 (143)

T Boult22-3-72-3

89.64

FOUR! Sublime. Shorter in length and on leg, Ben Stokes pulls it hard and through fine leg for a boundary.

89.51

This is on middle and on a good length, Joe Root flicks it to square leg for one.

89.40

Fuller in length and on middle, Joe Root defends it back towards the bowler.

89.30

On off and on a good length, Joe Root defends it at gully.

89.20

This one was wide outside off, Joe Root doesn't bother at it.

89.10

On a good length and just outside off, well left by Joe Root.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 89 overs : 361/4

B Stokes15 (15)

J Root113 (138)

T Southee24-1-90-0

88.60

On middle this time, defended towards mid off.

88.54

FOUR! This is perfectly timed. Length ball on middle, Ben Stokes flicks it past square leg for a boundary.

88.40

Back of a length angling it into the batter, this is defended towards mid off.

88.30

On off, defended.

88.22

2 runs.

88.10

Length ball on middle angling it in, Ben Stokes defends it to mid off.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 88 overs : 355/4

J Root113 (138)

B Stokes9 (9)

T Boult21-3-67-3

87.60

Outside off by Trent Boult, left alone by Joe Root.

87.50

Touch fuller in length and on iddle, Joe Root defends it solidly.

87.41

Yorker and wide outside off, Ben Stokes eases it to short covers.

87.30

On a good length on middle and leg, Ben Stokes flicks it to the vacant short leg region.

87.20

Shorter in length and outside off, Ben Stokes shoulders arms at it.

87.11

Pulls a shorter delivery towards square leg for an easy single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 87 overs : 353/4

B Stokes8 (6)

J Root112 (135)

T Southee23-1-84-0

86.60

On middle, blocked at vacant short leg region.

86.54

FOUR! On off this time and fuller in length, Ben Stokes dances down the track and lofts it over mid off for a two-bounce boundary.

86.40

Outside off, this is guided towards the fielder at point.

86.31

On a length and on leg, Joe Root looks to flick it but gets an inside edge and the ball hits his thigh. It rolls towards point. They rotate the strike.

86.20

Drives a fuller ball straight to the fielder at covers.

86.10

Bowls it outside off, Joe Root shoulders arms at it and lets it through towards the keeper.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 86 overs : 348/4

B Stokes4 (3)

J Root111 (132)

T Boult20-3-65-3

85.64

FOUR! This is good timing from Ben Stokes. Fuller and down the leg side, Ben Stokes uses the pace of the ball and gives a tint flick as the ball races towards deep square leg and through the fence.

85.50

Outside off this time, Ben Stokes guides it to gully.

85.40

Much fuller and on off, Ben Stokes defends it solidly.

Ben Stokes walks in at number 6.

85.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! Oh, that's a beauty from Trent Boult. On middle and back of a length angling it in, Jonny Bairstow looks to defend it but has probably missed it completely. However, the New Zealand players think otherwise and there is a loud appeal for a caught behind but the finger stays down. New Zealand go for a review and UltraEdge shows that the ball had hit his glove. Jonny Bairstow has to walk back and New Zealand get two wickets in quick succession..

DRS Time! New Zealand have taken a review for a caught behind against Jonny Bairstow. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows that the ball has brushed the glove and Jonny Bairstow has to walk back.

85.21

On off, this one is much fuller, Joe Root drives it to covers for an easy single.

85.10

Bowls it outside off and on a good length, Joe Root guides it to point and straight towards the fielder.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 85 overs : 343/3

J Bairstow8 (10)

J Root110 (130)

T Southee22-1-79-0

84.64

FOUR! Second boundary of the over and this is nicely timed again by Jonny Bairstow. It is short and wide, outside off. Jonny Bairstow picks the length quickly and cuts it past point for a boundary.

84.50

Lands on a length, on off. Jonny Bairstow blocks it out.

84.44

FOUR! Lovely shot and Jonny Bairstow gets off the mark with a boundary! Southee delivers this length ball on the pads. Jonny Bairstow waits for it and glances it past square leg for a boundary.

84.30

On a length, around off. Jonny Bairstow blocks it off the front foot.

84.20

Southee with a short ball and around leg. Jonny Bairstow ducks under it.

84.11

On a length, on middle. Root works it towards the leg side for a quick single.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 84 overs : 334/3

J Bairstow0 (5)

J Root109 (129)

T Boult19-3-60-2

83.60

There is an appeal for a caught behind but nothing serious as the umpire is not interested and even Boult signals to his teammates that the noise was probably because of the bat hitting the pad. A good-length delivery, around off. Jonny Bairstow looks to defend it off the front foot. However, the ball goes across him with the angle and beats the outside edge of his blade.

83.50

On a length and around off. Jonny Bairstow defends it off the outside half of his blade towards point.

83.40

Lands on a length, on off. Jonny Bairstow blocks it solidly off the front foot.

83.30

A good-length delivery, outside off. Jonny Bairstow lets it go.

83.20

Another short ball on off. Jonny Bairstow ducks under it.

83.1W

OUT! CAUGHT! So a wicket off just the seventh ball after Tea!  A brilliant innings from Pope comes to an end, a very special knock indeed. He was given the opportunity be the new management to bat a number 3 and he has justified his position here with a classy innings. He is disappointed with that shot but walks out with a standing ovation. This is a short delivery by Boult on middle. Pope goes for the hook shot. However, he gets a huge top edge towards fine leg and Henry at the deep runs forward a bit and takes a fine catch. New Zealand finally have a breakthrough and they would be looking to make the most of this new ball now. Jonny Bairstow is the next man in.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 83 overs : 334/2

O Pope145 (238)

J Root109 (129)

T Southee21-1-70-0

82.61

Angling on the pads. Pope just works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. He dives to make his ground, though the throw was well wide of the stumps at the bowler's end.

82.50

A length delivery, outside off. Pope leaves it alone.

82.40

An appeal from Southee! However, it is probably going over the stumps and the umpire says no. This is a good setup from Southee. He bowled three outswingers and has now brought this back in sharply. It is pitches on middle and hits Pope high on the pads as he looks to work it away. However, just a dot ball in the end.

82.30

Lands on a good length again and around off. It shapes away nicely from the batter and Pope leaves it alone.

82.22

On a length, around off. Pope punches it through covers and comes back for two runs.

82.10

Southee starts with a lovely outswinger! Pitches this on a good length and around off and shapes away. However, Pope is careful enough to just let it go.

We are back! Pope and Root will resume their innings. Southee to bowl. Here we go...

... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...

Yet another brilliant session for England and what a partnership this is for the hosts! 184 in just the 242 balls and it has turned the tide into the favor of the hosts. The deficit is only 222 and the two batting out there have look untroubled. More of the same is what England would like. The visitors on the other hand, look flat. They just do not know as to what to do at the moment. Not only that, the runs are flowing. The good thing is, the second new ball is taken and that can surely change things. Can the last session go New Zealand's way? We will find out.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 82 overs : 331/2

J Root109 (129)

O Pope142 (232)

T Boult18-2-60-1

81.60

Outside off angling it away from the batter, Joe Root leaves it alone. That will be Tea break for Day 3.

81.50

Length ball angling it away, Joe Root shoulders arms at it.

81.40

Outside off again, Root looks to drive it but misses.

81.30

On a length shaping it away, Joe Root looks to defend it but misses.

81.24

FOUR! Fuller and down the middle, Joe Root works it through mid-wicket for a boundary. This was excellent timing from Joe Root.

81.10

On a good length and outside off, Joe Root looks to defend it but misses.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 81 overs : 327/2

J Root105 (123)

O Pope142 (232)

T Southee20-1-67-0

80.61

Length ball on off, Joe Root guides it to deep point for one.

80.50

On a length and outside off, Joe Root looks to play at it but misses.

80.40

Another one outside off, Joe Root doesn't bother at it.

80.30

Keeps bowling it outside off shaping it away, Joe Root shoulders arms at it.

80.20

Outside off again, left alone by Joe Root.

80.10

Bowls it outside off swinging it away, Joe Root leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 80 overs : 326/2

J Root104 (117)

O Pope142 (232)

D Mitchell2-0-8-0

79.61

Outside off, slower too, Joe Root cuts it to backward point for an easy single.

79.54

FOUR! There is is, another outstanding ton for Root and it has come just in 116 balls. Absolutely brilliant by the former English skipper. He seems a different player since the time the burden of captaincy has been removed off his head. A lucky way to get there but when you have played so well, you deserve luck. This is short and outside off, not a lot of room on offer. Root looks to cut but it goes off the underedge down to the fine leg fence.

79.41

On off, this is drives towards covers. A diving stop by the fielder at short covers. Single taken.

79.30

On a length and on off, Ollie Pope defends it towards the fielder at point.

79.21

On a good length and outside off, Joe Root drives it to covers and rotates the strike.

79.10

Length ball outside off, Joe Root cuts it but finds the fielder at gully.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 79 overs : 319/2

O Pope141 (230)

J Root98 (113)

M Bracewell6-0-21-0

78.60

Much fuller this time, Ollie Pope defends it back towards Michael Bracewell.

78.50

Flatter and on middle, this is defended at point.

78.41

On middle, Joe Root flicks it to short mid-wicket for a quick single.

78.31

Flicks a fuller ball towards square leg for one.

78.20

On off this time, Ollie Pope guides it to short covers.

78.10

Tossed up on middle, this is defended off the front foot.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 78 overs : 317/2

J Root97 (112)

O Pope140 (225)

D Mitchell1-0-1-0

77.60

Outside off at 79 MPH, Joe Root leaves it alone.

77.50

Outside off following the batter, Root defends it away.

77.41

Drives a fuller ball towards covers for an easy single.

77.30

Outside off swinging it away, Ollie Pope shoulders arms at it.

77.20

On middle this time, Ollie Pope defends it solidly.

77.10

On middle, defended out.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 77 overs : 316/2

J Root97 (110)

O Pope139 (221)

M Bracewell5-0-19-0

76.60

On middle, defended towards mid on.

76.54

FOUR! Floated up outside off, Root reverse sweeps to the third man boundary.

76.41

On off, this is flicked towards square leg for one.

76.31

On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.

76.20

On middle, blocked.

76.11

On off, Ollie Pope reverse sweeps it to slips. Daryl Mitchell throws the ball in the air to mock the crowd and ends up giving a single.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 76 overs : 309/2

J Root92 (106)

O Pope137 (219)

M Henry20-3-106-1

75.62

On middle, Joe Root pulls it again towards backward square leg. The fielder at the boundary line does a good job diving to his left. A couple of runs taken.

75.51

On middle and shorter, Ollie Pope plays a pull shot towards fine leg for one.

75.40

Shorter again, this is pulled but straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.

75.34

FOUR! Shorter and down the leg side, Ollie Pope moves to his leg and awkwardly slaps it through backward point. The ball goes behind the ropes for a boundary.

75.20

Shorter and down the middle, Ollie Pope ducks underneath it.

75.11

Back of a length delivery, Joe Root pulls it but finds a fielder at deep square leg. Single taken.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 75 overs : 301/2

J Root89 (104)

O Pope132 (215)

M Bracewell4-0-12-0

74.61

Outside off, guided towards point for an easy single.

74.50

Tossed up on middle, this is flicked towards short fine leg and straight towards the fielder.

74.41

Fuller and down the middle, Ollie Pope flicks it to square leg for one. This brings 300 up for England.

74.30

On middle, this is defended to mid on.

74.20

Bowls it on middle, Ollie Pope defends it back towards the bowler.

74.10

Tossed up delivery outside off, blocked away.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 74 overs : 299/2

J Root88 (102)

O Pope131 (211)

M Henry19-3-98-1

73.60

On off, defended.

73.54

FOUR! Nice and fine! Lovely shot! On the pads, this is clipped fine on the leg side for a boundary. Runs flowing now.

73.40

Outside off, left alone.

73.30

On off, defended.

73.24

FOUR! That is bread and butter stuff for Root! On the pads, this is clipped through mid-wicket for a boundary.

73.14b

FOUR BYES GIVEN! Was that off the glove? It did seem so. The umpire does not feel so. Short and on the body, Root looks to pull, there seems to be a deflection. The keeper dives to his left, he gets a glove to it but the ball races away to the fine leg fence.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 73 overs : 287/2

O Pope131 (211)

J Root80 (96)

M Bracewell3-0-10-0

72.60

On off, defended.

72.51

On off, this is pushed through covers again for one.

72.43

On off, Pope pushes it through covers for three.

72.30

On off, defended well.

72.20

Flatter and on off, this is pushed to covers.

72.11

Flatter and on off, a little bit of turn, this is guided to point for one.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 72 overs : 282/2

J Root78 (94)

O Pope128 (207)

M Henry18-3-90-1

71.61

Bowls it on leg, Joe Root flicks it to fine leg for a quick single.

71.51

Flicks a fuller ball towards square leg for an easy single.

71.40

On a good length and down the middle, Ollie Pope defends it back towards the bowler.

71.30

Muck fuller and on middle, this is defended towards mid on.

71.21

Outside off and on a good length, Joe Root plays a late cut shot towards third man but finds the fielder. Single taken.

71.10

On a length and on middle, this is defended at slips.

Matt Henry comes back into the attack.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 71 overs : 279/2

O Pope127 (204)

J Root76 (91)

M Bracewell2-0-5-0

70.60

On middle, this is defended towards the vacant short leg region.

70.50

On off, blocked out.

70.40

Tossed up on off, Ollie Pope eases it to point.

70.31

Outside off, guided towards point for one.

70.21

Flicks a length ball towards mid on for an easy single.

70.10

On middle and on a good length, this is defended to vacant short leg.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 70 overs : 277/2

J Root75 (90)

O Pope126 (199)

K Jamieson16-3-60-0

69.60

On middle, blocked at mid off. There was a slight miscommunication between the batters but they decide not to take a run.

69.50

On a good length down the middle, Root eases it to short mid-wicket.

69.41

On a length and outside off, Ollie Pope slaps it but finds the fielder at point. Single taken.

69.30

Outside off, this is blocked towards short covers.

69.20

Outside off, this is guided towards point.

69.11

On a length and on middle nad leg, this is flicked towards square leg for an easy single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 69 overs : 275/2

O Pope125 (196)

J Root74 (87)

M Bracewell1-0-3-0

68.60

On middle, blocked out.

68.51

On a length and on middle, Joe Root guides it to point for one.

68.41

On off, Ollie Pope guides it to point for a quick single.

68.30

Tossed up delivery, this is defended at gully.

68.21

On middle, Joe Root guides it to mid on for a quick single.

68.10

Tossed up on middle, this is blocked back towards the bowler.

Michael Bracewell comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 68 overs : 272/2

J Root72 (84)

O Pope124 (193)

K Jamieson15-3-58-0

67.61

Slightly shorter again, Joe Root cuts it towards backward point for one.

67.51

Back of a length from Kyle Jamieson, Pope plays a late cut shot and finds the fielder at backward point. They rotate the strike.

67.41

On middle, this is guided towards mid-wicket for one.

67.34

FOUR! On a length with extra bounce, Joe Root looks to block it but gets an outside edge. The ball races past third man for a boundary.

67.22

Outside off and much fuller, Joe Root drives it past covers and to the fielder at deep covers. A couple of runs taken.

67.10

On middle and on a good length, Joe Root defends it back towards the bowler.

DRINKS!

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 67 overs : 263/2

J Root64 (79)

O Pope123 (192)

T Southee19-1-66-0

66.61

Outside off this time, Joe Root plays a cut shot towards backward square leg for one.

66.51

Bowls it on middle and on a good length, Pope flicks it to short mid-wicket for a quick single.

66.40

Outside off and on a length, left alone by Ollie Pope.

66.31

Outside off and on a full length, Joe Root drives it to the fielder at covers for one.

66.20

On off this time, Joe Root blocks it off his front foot.

66.10

On middle angling it in, Joe Root defends it to gully.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 66 overs : 260/2

O Pope122 (190)

J Root62 (75)

K Jamieson14-3-49-0

65.60

Outside off and much slower, Ollie Pope looks to play at it but misses.

65.50

On middle and fuller, Ollie Pope miscues his flick towards short covers.

65.40

On a good length and on off, Ollie Pope defends it to mid off.

65.30

On middle this is blocked towards mid on.

65.20

Outside off, left alone.

65.12

Touch fuller and on leg, Ollie Pope flicks it towards deep square leg for a brace.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 65 overs : 258/2

J Root62 (75)

O Pope120 (184)

T Southee18-1-63-0

64.60

On off, this is defended towards mid off.

64.54

FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Joe Root drives it past covers for a boundary. This was well timed shot from Joe Root.

64.41

Much fuller this time, Ollie Pope drives it to point for one.

64.30

Keeps bowling it outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.

64.20

Outside off again, Ollie Pope doesn't bother at it.

64.10

Outside off, left alone.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 64 overs : 253/2

J Root58 (73)

O Pope119 (180)

K Jamieson13-3-47-0

63.60

Back of a length from Kyle Jamieson, Joe Root waits for the ball and plays a late cut but finds the fielder at slips.

63.51

On leg and much fuller in length, Ollie Pope slicks it to backward square leg for one.

63.40

Outside off, Ollie Pope guides it to gully.

63.34

FOUR! This is elegant from Ollie Pope. Fuller and outside off, Ollie Pope gets on his knees and drives it past covers for a boundary.

63.20

Slightly shorter in length and on off, Ollie Pope defends it back towards Kyle Jamieson.

63.10

On middle, blocked out.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 63 overs : 248/2

J Root58 (72)

O Pope114 (175)

T Southee17-1-58-0

62.60

On off, this is flicked towards mid on.

62.54

FOUR! Much fuller and on off, Joe Root works it past mid on and through long on for a boundary.

62.40

On middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

62.30

On off, blocked.

62.22

Ohh, that was close. On middle and much fuller, Joe Root looks to slog sweep it but gets a top edge and the ball goes in the air. The keeper chases the ball at fine leg and so does the fielder. Miscommunication between the two saves Joe Root.

62.10

Outside off swinging it away, Joe Root shoulders arms at it.

Tim Southee comes back into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 62 overs : 242/2

O Pope114 (175)

J Root52 (66)

K Jamieson12-3-42-0

61.60

Outside off, left alone.

61.50

Length and outside off, Ollie Pope looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge and bounces back towards the fielder at slips.

61.40

Outside off again, Ollie Pope pays a late cut shot but finds the fielder at gully.

61.31

Good-length delivery outside off, Joe Root cuts it towards backward point and straight to the fielder.

61.20

Back of a length and outside off, much slower too, Joe Root leaves it alone.

61.10

On off, defended at mid off.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 61 overs : 241/2

O Pope114 (172)

J Root51 (63)

M Henry17-3-87-1

60.60

Shorter and on middle, Ollie Pope ducks under it.

60.52

On middle, Ollie Pope flicks it to backward square leg for a brace.

60.40

Shorter one again, Ollie Pope ducks under it.

60.36

SIX! Shorter and outside off, Ollie Pope waits for the ball and uses the pace of the ball, and plays a late uppercut. The ball went over the third man fence for a biggie. Well executed from Ollie Pope.

60.24

FOUR! On a length and outside off, Ollie Pope cuts it through backward point for a boundary. This was too easy for Ollie Pope.

60.10

Outside off from Matt Henry, left alone by Ollie Pope.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 60 overs : 229/2

J Root51 (63)

O Pope102 (166)

T Boult17-2-56-1

59.60

Outside off, blocked at mid off.

59.50

Bowls it on off and on a good length, Joe Root defends it to the fielder at point.

59.40

Shorter one down the middle and leg, Joe Root lets it go towards the keeper.

59.30

Back of a length and outside off, Joe Root looks to cut it but finds the fielder at gully.

59.20

On a good length and outside off, Joe Root blocks it to point.

59.11

Outside off, guided towards point for one.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 59 overs : 228/2

O Pope101 (165)

J Root51 (58)

M Henry16-3-75-1

58.61

On leg and on a good length, Ollie Pope flicks it to fine leg for an easy single.

58.50

Shorter and down the middle, Ollie Pope gets in two minds but lets it through in the end.

58.40

On middle, blocked out.

58.31

Good-length delivery on middle, this is guided towards mid on for a quick single.

58.20

Outside off this time, left alone by Joe Root.

58.14

FOUR! 50 up for Joe Root. Fuller and on middle, Joe Root uses the pace of the ball and flicks it through square leg for a boundary.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 58 overs : 222/2

O Pope100 (162)

J Root46 (55)

T Boult16-2-55-1

57.60

On a good length again, Ollie Pope pulls this one as well but straight to the fielder at short mid-wicket.

57.51

Pulls a length ball towards square leg for an easy single.

57.44

FOUR! This is a glorious cover drive. Outside off and much fuller in length, Joe Root drives it past covers for a boundary.

57.30

Just outside off this time and on a length, Joe Root lets it go.

57.20

On a length this time and outside off, Joe Root eases it towards the gully.

57.10

Goes fuller and on middle, Joe Root blocks it at the vacant short leg region.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 57 overs : 217/2

O Pope100 (161)

J Root41 (50)

M Henry15-3-69-1

56.60

Outside off, left alone.

56.52

100 for Pope! A much-needed one for him. He has been short of runs, his place in the team has been questioned but he has delivered. Superb stuff. The dressing room is very pleased for him and so is crowd here. He gets there by stroking this through covers for two.

56.44

FOUR! Chops it over gully! Shorter and outside off, Pope hits it hard into the ground, it goes over gully and into the fence behind. Two away now.

56.30

Close! Length and outside off, this one jags back in. Pope looks to defend but gets his bat down late. Probably he was thinking of leaving the ball, he gets an inside edge onto the pads.

56.20

Fuller and on off, Pope strokes it to covers.

56.10

A dot to end! Attacks the stumps this time, defended.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 56 overs : 211/2

J Root41 (50)

O Pope94 (155)

T Boult15-2-50-1

55.60

Easy leave as this is well wide outside off.

55.50

Yet another one outside off, not played at.

55.40

Outside off, easy leave.

55.32

Two more! Fuller and on off, this is eased down towards mid off for two.

55.21

A quick run! On off, this is pushed towards mid off for one.

55.14

FOUR! That is stroked beautifully! Consecutive boundaries! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Trent Boult to bowl from other end.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 55 overs : 204/2

J Root39 (46)

O Pope89 (153)

M Henry14-3-63-1

54.64

FOUR! That is a beautiful shot! Fuller and on off, this is driven past the mid off fielder and it races away to the fence.

54.50

Outside off, left alone.

54.40

Outsde off, this is driven towards mid on and straight towards the fielder.

54.35

FOUR OVERTHROWS! Bonus runs! Not sure why the fielder nwanted to have a shy. There was never going to be a run out there. Henry is not happy! On a length and around off, this is guided towards point. The batters go for one. Michael Bracewell gets to the ball and has a needless shy at the keeper's end. The throw is a wild one and it goes behind for a boundary.

54.20

Fuller this time and on off, Pope pushes it to mid off.

54.10

A loosener to begin with! Down the leg side, Pope looks to flick but misses.

We are back for the second session. Pope and Root will resume after Lunch. Matt Henry comes to bowl.

… DAY 3, SESSION 2 …

New Zealand on the other hand, did bowl well, they just were not very lucky. The wicket is offering something for the pacers so they just need to be patient and keep hitting the right lines and lengths. Will we see bat continue to dominate or will ball have a say after the break? We will find out.

A really good session for England! They lost just the one wicket and have scored more than 100 runs. The hosts have got down the deficit to 358 runs and to avoid the follow-on they need just another 159. The overnight batters began brilliantly. Both scored fifties and added over 50 runs today. Lees fell but Root and Pope are amidst another good stand. Pope is nearing his ton and Root has looked as positive as one can. England will hope the two can continue the good work.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 54 overs : 195/2

J Root35 (43)

O Pope84 (150)

T Boult14-2-43-1

53.64

FOUR! Outside off and much fuller, Joe Root drives it past covers for a boundary. This was perfectly timed fro Joe Root. That will be Lunch for Day 3.

53.50

On middle, Joe Root nudges it to the leg side.

53.40

Outside off this time, left alone by Joe Root.

53.34

FOUR! Back of a length outside off, Joe Root looks to cut it but gets a thick top edge. Tim Southee at slips just gets his hands on it as the ball races towards the third man fence.

53.20

Outside off, defended at gully.

53.11

Goes fuller and on middle, Ollie Pope flicks it to short mid-wicket for a quick single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 53 overs : 186/2

O Pope83 (149)

J Root27 (38)

T Southee16-1-52-0

52.61

Length ball on off, Ollie Pope guides it to point and scampers for a quick single.

52.50

Outside off, left alone.

52.43

Fuller and on the stumps, Joe Root flicks it and finds the gap at mid-wicket. The fielder there gives it a good chase. Three runs taken.

52.31

Goes full and outside off, this is drives towards the fielder at deep covers. Single taken.

52.20

On off, blocked away.

52.10

On a length and outside off, Ollie Pope looks to cut it but gets a bottom edge. The ball bounces towards the keeper.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 52 overs : 181/2

J Root24 (37)

O Pope81 (144)

T Boult13-2-34-1

51.60

On off this time, Joe Root defends it to gully.

51.50

Drives a fuller ball straight to the fielder at covers.

51.41

On off, Ollie Pope hits it down the ground. A slight fumble by the fielder at mid on. Single taken.

51.30

Length and down the middle, Ollie Pope flicks it towards short mid-wicket.

51.20

This one is outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.

51.10

Fuller and outside off, Ollie Pope miscues his drive towards the fielder at gully.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 51 overs : 180/2

J Root24 (35)

O Pope80 (140)

T Southee15-1-47-0

50.60

On off, defended away.

50.54

FOUR! That was lucky for Joe Root. Outside off and on a good length, Joe Root looks to drive it but gets an outside edge. He finds a gap between slips and through the third man fence.

50.40

Goes full and outside leg, Joe Root looks to flick it but misses.

50.31

On middle and on a good length, Ollie Pope flicks it to short mid-wicket for a quick single.

50.20

Drives a fuller ball at short covers and straight towards the fielder.

50.10

On off, blocked out.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 175/2

J Root20 (32)

O Pope79 (137)

T Boult12-2-33-1

49.60

On off, defended at short covers.

49.54

FOUR! Beautiful cover drive from Root. On off, Joe Root gets on his knees and drives it past covers for a boundary.

49.40

Back of a length just outside off, left alone by Joe Root.

49.30

Fuller and outside off, Joe Root drives it straight to the fielder at covers.

49.20

Bowls it outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone.

49.10

On off this time, Joe Root defends it to gully.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 171/2

J Root16 (26)

O Pope79 (137)

T Southee14-1-42-0

48.61

Flicks a length ball towards square leg for an easy single.

48.50

Outside off angling swinging it away, Root looks to defend it but misses.

48.40

On off, defended at mis off.

48.31

On middle angling it on off, Ollie Pope looks to defend it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball rolls towards backward point. Single taken.

48.20

Goes fuller and on middle, this is flicked towards mid on.

48.10

Outside off shaping it away, Ollie Pope doesn't bother at it.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 169/2

J Root15 (23)

O Pope78 (134)

M Henry13-3-54-1

47.60

This is on off and on a good length, Joe Root defends it to gully.

47.50

Outside off by Matt Henry, left alone by Joe Root.

47.44

FOUR! A well-guided shot by Joe Root. Fuller and outside off, Joe Root guides it through third man fence for a boundary.

47.30

Bowls it outside off, Joe Root shoulders arms to it.

47.20

On middle, defended out.

47.10

On a length and outside off, Joe Root shoulders arms at it.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 165/2

O Pope78 (134)

J Root11 (17)

K Jamieson11-3-41-0

46.60

Flicks a fuller ball towards mid on and straight towards the fielder.

46.50

Bowls it out side off this time, Pope leaves it alone.

46.40

On middle, blocked.

46.30

Much fuller and on off, Pope eases it to covers.

46.20

On off this time, defended at short covers.

46.10

Flicks a fuller ball straight towards the fielder at mid on.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 165/2

J Root11 (17)

O Pope78 (128)

M Henry12-3-50-1

45.64

FOUR! Back of a length delivery, Joe Root plays a pull shot through square leg for a boundary.

45.50

Much fuller, this is drives straight towards the fielder at short covers.

45.40

This is just outside off, good leave by Joe Root.

45.30

On middle, defended.

45.20

Bowls it outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone.

45.10

On middle, this is blocked towards short mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 161/2

O Pope78 (128)

J Root7 (11)

K Jamieson10-2-41-0

44.62

Fuller and down the leg side, Ollie Pope flicks it to fine leg. The fielder there makes a tumbling stop. A couple of runs taken.

44.51

Back of a length and on off, Joe Root eases it to point for one.

44.40

Outside off, left alone.

44.30

This si on off and on a good length, Joe Root blocks it to gully.

44.21

Pulls a length ball towards backward square leg for a quick single.

44.10

Bowls it on off, Ollie Pope defends it to mid on.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 157/2

J Root6 (8)

O Pope75 (125)

M Henry11-3-46-1

43.60

On off, defended.

43.52b

Back of a length outside off, Joe Root looks to play at it but misses. The ball bounces back off the keeper. Two leg byes taken.

43.44

FOUR Beautifully timed cover drive from Joe Root. Fuller one, this is driven past extra covers for a boundary.

43.30

On middle this time, Joe Root eases it to short covers.

43.20

Close again! Outside off and on a good length, Joe Root looks to cut it but misses.

43.10

On off, this is defended at mid on.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 151/2

O Pope75 (125)

J Root2 (2)

K Jamieson9-2-37-0

42.60

On off, defended.

42.50

Drives a fuller ball straight towards the fielder at short covers.

42.40

On off, defended at mid off.

42.30

Oh, that was close. Just outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it alone. The ball just aired past the off pole and towards the keeper.

42.22

On middle, flicked towards square leg for a brace.

42.10

On leg the time, Ollie Pope looks to defend it but the ball but gets his thigh.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 149/2

J Root2 (2)

O Pope73 (119)

M Henry10-3-42-1

41.60

On middle, blocked.

41.52

Fuller one, Joe Root looks to play at it but gets an Inside edge and enough bat on it to pick off two runs through square leg.

Who will walk out now? Joe Root is the new batter in.

41.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! Fuller and outside off, Alex Lees looks to drive it but gets an outside edge and straight towards the fielder at slips. Huge disappointment for Alex Lees as he walks away at 67.

41.30

Fuller one, this is driven but straight to the fielder at mid off.

41.20

Outside off, Alex Lees miscues his drive towards short mid-wicket.

41.10

Outside off, left alone by Alex Lees.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 147/1

A Lees67 (121)

O Pope73 (119)

K Jamieson8-2-35-0

40.61

Length ball on off, this is driven straight towards the fielder at deep point. Single taken.

40.52

On off, this is guided to long on for a brace.

40.44

FOUR! Back of a length from Kyle Jamieson, this is chopped away past backward point for a boundary.

40.30

Slightly shorter and outside off, Alex Lees leaves it alone.

40.21

Fuller this time and on middle, Ollie Pope flicks it towards square leg for one.

40.10

Outside off this time, well left by Ollie Pope.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 139/1

A Lees60 (117)

O Pope72 (117)

M Henry9-3-40-0

39.60

On middle, defended.

39.54

FOUR! On leg and fuller, Alex Lees just gives a fine tickle to it. The ball races towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

39.41

Flicks a fuller ball towards mid-wicket for one.

39.31b

Shorter and on middle, Alex Lees leaves it alone. The keeper just manages to get his glove at it. Leg bye taken.

39.20

On middle, defended out solidly.

39.10

On off, defended at mid off.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 133/1

A Lees56 (112)

O Pope71 (116)

K Jamieson7-2-27-0

38.61

On middle, this is flicked towards short mid-wicket for a quick single.

38.50

Outside off, left alone.

38.42

Drives a fuller ball towards covers for a brace.

38.34

FOUR! This brings 50 up for Alex Lees. On leg, Alex Lees flicks it through square leg for a boundary.

38.20

This is on middle and much fuller, Alex Lees defended it back towards Kyle Jamieson.

38.11lb

On leg, Ollie Pope looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards square leg. Leg bye taken.

Kyle Jamieson comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 125/1

A Lees49 (107)

O Pope71 (115)

M Henry8-3-35-0

37.60

On off, blocked out.

37.50

Back of a length from Matt Henry, Alex Lees looks to flick it but the ball hits his thigh and rolls back towards the bowler.

37.40

This is on middle and much fuller, Alex Lees defends it solidly.

37.30

On off, guided to covers.

37.21

This is on middle, Ollie Pope flicks it to square leg for one.

37.10

On middle defended to mid on.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 124/1

A Lees49 (103)

O Pope70 (113)

T Southee13-1-40-0

36.64

FOUR! On off, Alex Lees looks to drive it but gets an outside edge and fins the gap between slips. The ball races towards the third man fence.

36.52

Outside off this time, Alex Lees drives it to covers for a brace.

36.41

Length ball on middle stump, Ollie Pope flicks it to square leg for one.

36.31

Guides a fuller ball towards deep point for one.

36.20

Shorter one down the leg side, Alex Lees ducks under it.

36.10

Length ball just outside off, Alex Lees leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 116/1

O Pope69 (112)

A Lees42 (98)

M Henry7-3-34-0

35.64

FOUR! Much fuller and on leg, Ollie Pope clips it through backward square leg for a boundary.

35.50

On a good length and on off, Ollie Pope defends it back towards the bowler.

35.40

On off and much fuller this time, Ollie Pope defends it solidly.

35.30

Back of a length this time, Ollie Pope defends it to short covers.

35.20

This is outside off, left alone by Ollie Pope.

35.10

On middle, blocked.

Matt Henry comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 112/1

A Lees42 (98)

O Pope65 (106)

T Southee12-1-32-0

34.60

On middle, defended at mid off.

34.50

Length ball outside off, Alex Lees looks to slap it but misses.

34.40

On off, this is guided to point.

34.31

On leg and fuller in length, Ollie Pope flicks it to fine leg for one.

34.20

On a length and outside off, Ollie Pope looks to cut it but misses.

34.10

Much fuller and down the middle, Ollie Pope flicks it to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 111/1

O Pope64 (103)

A Lees42 (95)

T Boult11-2-29-1

33.61

On off, this is pushed towards covers for a quick single.

33.54

FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Ollie Pope creams it through covers for a boundary. This was well-timed from Ollie Pope.

33.40

On middle, defended.

33.32

Full outside off stump, Pope gets forward and pushes through straight mid-off. A couple of runs taken. 100 partnership up for Alex Lees and Ollie Pope.

33.20

Edged and just short of the fielder at slips. Fuller and outside off, Ollie Pope looks to drive it but gets an outside edge and the ball fell just short off the fielder at slips. A lucky escape for Ollie Pope.

33.10

Outside off by Trent Boult, left alone by Ollie Pope.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 104/1

A Lees42 (95)

O Pope57 (97)

T Southee11-1-31-0

32.60

Tim Southee bowls it outside off and on a fuller length, Alex Lees guides it to gully.

32.51

On a fuller length and on leg, Ollie Pope flicks it to square leg for one.

32.40

This is on off again, defended to short covers.

32.30

This is on off again, Ollie Pope guides it to point.

32.20

On odd and on a good length, defended to short covers.

32.10

On middle, defended.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 103/1

A Lees42 (94)

O Pope56 (92)

T Boult10-2-22-1

31.60

On middle and much fuller in length, Alex Lees flicks it to square leg.

31.50

Outside leg this time, Alex Lees looks to give it a fine tickle but misses.

31.41

Touch fuller and on middle, Ollie Pope flicks it to square leg for one.

31.30

Flicks a fuller ball straight towards the mid on fielder.

31.20

Length ball outside off at 85 mph, Ollie Pope doesn't bother at it.

31.10

Good-length delivery outside off, left alone by Ollie Pope.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 102/1

A Lees42 (92)

O Pope55 (88)

T Southee10-1-30-0

30.60

On middle, blocked out.

30.50

Outside off, left alone by Alex Lees.

30.44

FOUR! Lovely cover drive from Alex Lees. Outside off, Alex Lees drives it past covers for a boundary. This brings 100 up for England.

30.30

Touch fuller and on off, Alex Lees defends it to gully.

30.20

This one was wide outside off, Alex Lees doesn't bother at it.

30.10

On a length and outside off by Tim Southee, left alone by Alex Lees.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 98/1

O Pope55 (88)

A Lees38 (86)

T Boult9-2-21-1

29.60

A maiden from Boult. Back of a length and outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.

29.50

Back of a length delivery, this is flicked towards short mid-wicket.

29.40

On a length and outside off, Ollie Pope shoulders arms to it.

29.30

Outside off and much fuller this time, Ollie Pope looks to drive it but misses.

29.20

Oh, close. Edged but this one didn't carry. Length ball outside off, Ollie Pope looks to defend it but gets a thick outside edge and the ball just falls short off the fielder ar slips.

29.10

This is on a good length and on middle, Ollie Pope guides to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 98/1

O Pope55 (82)

A Lees38 (86)

T Southee9-1-26-0

28.61

On middle this time, Ollie Pope flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

28.50

Sticks to his line and length, Ollie Pope shoulders arms to this one s well.

28.40

Keeps bowling it outside off shaping it away, Ollie Pope lets it go through and towards the keeper.

28.30

On a good length, this one was just outside off, good leave by Ollie Pope.

28.20

Length ball outside off angling it away, Ollie Pope doesn't bother at it.

28.10

This one is outside off and on a good length, Ollie Pope shoulders arms to it.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 97/1

A Lees38 (86)

O Pope54 (76)

T Boult8-1-21-1

27.60

Length ball outside off angling it away, Alex Lees lets it go.

27.50

Much fuller and wide outside off, Alex Lees guides it to short covers.

27.40

This is on a good length and on middle, Alex Lees defends it back towards Trent Boult.

27.33

Touch fuller this time, Ollie Pope leans a bit and drives it past covers. The fielder at covers gives it a good chase. Three runs taken.

27.20

Outside off again, left alone by Ollie Pope.

27.10

Trent Boult starts with a length ball outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 94/1

A Lees38 (83)

O Pope51 (73)

T Southee8-1-25-0

26.60

Outside off again, Alex Lees lets it go.

26.50

Shorter in length this time, Alex Lees ducks underneath it.

26.40

Keeps bowling it wide outside off, left alone by Alex Lees.

26.34

FOUR! Wide and outside off again, Alex Lees drives it past covers for a boundary. This was well timed from Alex Lees.

26.20

Fuller again and wide outside off, left alone.

26.10

Starts with a fuller wide ball , Alex Lees looks to play at it but gets an inside edge as the ball hits his pads.

We are all set for Day 3! The Kiwis have made their way out in the middle. Lees and Pope will resume their innings. Tim Southee comes to bowl.

New Zealand will be looking for wickets in the first session which is probably the best one to bowl. England on the other hand, will hope the set batters can cash in and put up a big stand. Also, it will be interesting to see how the wicket plays. It has been flat so far and the question is, will it continue to play that way?

Welcome to the coverage of Day 3, which is also known as the ‘moving day’ of the second Test between England and New Zealand. We should get a fair idea of which way this game is heading towards by the end of today. For now the Kiwis are ahead in the game. England still trail by another 463 runs, their first target though will be to avoid the follow-on which is still another 264 runs away. The first session will be an important one.

… DAY 3, SESSION 1 …

Right then, that is all we have from Day 2 of this Test match. New Zealand have an upper hand at the moment but England have shown some good fight. Day 3 of a Test match is generally known as a 'moving day' and let's see how this game shapes up as we come back for the live action at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) on Sunday,12th of June. But don't forget, our coverage will begin well in advance. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

His brilliant innings took New Zealand into a position where losing the game is very difficult. In reply they have bowled with a lot of discipline and have managed to get a wicket. They though would love a couple more quickly to pile the pressure on the hosts whereas the home side will need their big guns to step up and show character. England have made a decent comeback in this final session and they would be looking to take session by session on Day 3. One thing is for sure, this pitch is a belter and we can expect England to go big here.

England’s reply has begun well. After the loss of an early wicket, Alex Lees and Ollie Pope have done really well to end the day’s play without losing another wicket. However, the Kiwis will be happier with the position they are in the game and it is all thanks to Mitchell’s fabulous effort.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 90/1

A Lees34 (77)

O Pope51 (73)

T Boult7-1-18-1

25.61

Touch fuller and on middle, Alex Lees flicks it towards mid-wicket for one. THAT WILL BE STUMPS FOR DAY 2.

25.50

This was similar to the last delivery, Alex Lees flicks it towards the fielder at short mid-wicket.

25.40

Change of length. Much fuller on middle this time, Alex Lees defends it solidly.

25.30

Length ball and on middle this time, Alex Lees defends it towards the fielder at short covers.

25.21

Slightly shorter in length and down the middle, Ollie Pope pulls it towards backward square leg for one.

25.10

On a length and outside off, Ollie Pope guides it to point.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 88/1

A Lees33 (73)

O Pope50 (71)

T Southee7-1-21-0

24.60

Fuller one this time and on middle, Alex Lees defends it back towards Tim Southee.

24.50

On middle and fuller, Alex Lees drives it straight towards the fielder at covers.

24.40

Back of a length and outside off this time, Alex Lees doesn't bother at it.

24.30

On off and on a length, @this is defended off the front foot.

24.24

FOUR! This was excellent from Alex Lees. Much fuller in length, Alex Lees punches it hard and down the ground through long on for a boundary.

24.10

Length delivery swinging it into the batter, this is defended towards mid on.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 84/1

O Pope50 (71)

A Lees29 (67)

T Boult6-1-16-1

23.60

This is outside off again, Ollie Pope lets it through and towards the keeper.

23.50

On off this time and touch fuller, Ollie Pope guides it to the mid on fielder.

23.40

On a good length and outside off swinging it away, Ollie Pope leaves it towards the keeper.

23.30

This one is touch fuller and on middle, Ollie Pope blocks it back towards Trent Boult.

23.20

Outside off, this is left alone by Ollie Pope.

23.11b

Oh, this was close. Bowls it just outside off on a length and swinging it in, Alex Lees shoulders arms to it. The ball just aired past the off pole. The keeper misses it as well. Leg bye taken.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 83/1

O Pope50 (66)

A Lees29 (66)

K Jamieson6-2-20-0

22.64

FOUR! Another boundary and fifty for Ollie Pope! Very important knock from the personal point of view for Pope and also for his team. Can he get a big one here? Coming to the ball - It is short and outside off. Pope cuts it through backward point for a boundary.

22.50

On a length, on off. Pope blocks it out.

22.44

FOUR! Lovely shot! This is what this youngster is capable of, he just needs to stay still in his crease and play the ball on its merit. It is an overpitched delivery, around off. Pope leans forward and creams it through covers for a boundary.

22.30

A good-length delivery, outside off. A harmless one and Pope lets it go.

22.20

Back of a length, on middle. Pope blocks it out from his crease.

22.10

Length ball outside off swinging it away, Ollie Pope leaves it through and towards the keeper.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 75/1

A Lees29 (66)

O Pope42 (60)

T Boult5-0-16-1

21.60

On a length, on off. Lees blocks it out.

21.50

A fullish delivery, outside off. Lees leaves it alone.

21.41

Drifting on the pads this time. Pope works it to fine leg for a single.

21.30

On a length, outside off. Pope leaves it alone.

21.24

FOUR! Ohh...dropped and again it is Daryl Mitchell at first slip who drops this one. However, keeper could have gone for this as well. A good-length delivery, around off. It is the angle that Boult creates by taking it across the batter that finds the edge. Pope just pushes at it without much foot movement. The outside edge goes left of Daryl Mitchell at first slip and he gets a good part of his hand on it. However, it does not stick and the ball goes away towards the fence.

21.10

Lands on a length, around off. It is angled across the batter and Pope defends it off the outside half of his blade towards point.

Trent Boult comes back into the attack.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 70/1

A Lees29 (64)

O Pope37 (56)

K Jamieson5-2-12-0

20.60

Shorter in length and down the middle, Alex Lees ducks underneath it.

20.50

Fuller in length and outside off, Alex Lees eases it straight towards the fielder at mid off.

20.40

Outside off again, well left by Alex Lees.

20.30

On middle, blocked.

20.20

On middle and on stumps, this is defended to mid on.

20.10

Back of a length just outside off, Alex Lees shoulders arms to it.

We have a change of ball now! The ball does not pass through the gauge and a suitcase full of balls is on the field. They are struggling to find the ball with the right shape and luckily now they have found one. We are all set to resume as Kyle Jamieson continues.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 70/1

O Pope37 (56)

A Lees29 (58)

M Henry6-3-30-0

19.66

SIX! Shorter and on middle, Ollie Pope looks to pull it but gets a top edge again. The ball goes over the fine leg fence for a maximum.

19.50

Shorter and down the middle, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.

19.42

Much full and on middle, Ollie Pope flicks it to mid-wicket and gets a couple of runs.

19.32

Outside off, this is guided towards backward point for a brace.

19.20

On middle again, this is defended off the front foot.

19.10

On middle, blocked out.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 60/1

A Lees29 (58)

O Pope27 (50)

K Jamieson4-1-12-0

18.60

Outside off, this is blocked at covers.

18.50

On off, Alex Lees guides it back towards the bowler. He takes a direct hit but Lees was well safe in his crease.

18.40

Length ball outside off, well left by Alex Lees.

18.30

Fuller and outside off again, Alex Lees looks to drive this one as well but gets a bottom edge. The ball bounces back towards the bowler.

18.24

FOUR! Alex Lees joins the party now. Outside off and much fuller, Alex Lees drives it effortlessly past covers for a boundary.

18.10

Outside off, left alone.

Runs Scored 16 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 56/1

O Pope27 (50)

A Lees25 (52)

M Henry5-3-20-0

17.64

FOUR! Sublime. On off, Ollie Pope with an excellent cover drive past extra covers. The ball races behind the fence for a boundary.

17.50

Outside off, left alone.

17.42

Fuller in length, Ollie Pope tucks it to square leg for a brace.

17.36

SIX! Back of a length and outside off, Ollie Pope looks to pull it but gets a top edge and the ball sails over the keeper's head all the way over the fence.

17.24

FOUR! Much better from Ollie Pope. That's a well-timed cover drive. Outside off and fuller, Ollie Pope drives it past covers for a boundary.

17.10

Keeps it outside off, Ollie Pope shoulders arms and lets it through.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 40/1

A Lees25 (52)

O Pope11 (44)

K Jamieson3-1-8-0

16.60

Slightly shorter from Kyle Jamieson, this is well left from Alex Lees.

16.50

On middle and on a good length, Alex Lees defends it to mid off.

16.40

Touch fuller and outside off, Alex Lees defends it solidly.

16.30

Back of a length this time, Alex Lees guides it to square leg and straight towards the fielder.

16.24

FOUR! Goes fuller and wide outside off, Alex Lees gets on his knees and drives it past point for a boundary.

16.10

Much fuller, this one angles back in, Alex Lees defends it solidly.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 36/1

O Pope11 (44)

A Lees21 (46)

M Henry4-3-4-0

15.60

Fullish length, around off. Pope with a solid block.

15.50

A full delivery on off. Pope drives it straight to mid off.

15.40

This is good bowling, he is going nothing to work with for the bowler. Lands on a good length and outside off. Pope leaves it and the ball shapes in late after it passes the batter.

15.30

On a length and on middle. Pope works it towards square leg.

15.20

Hits the length hard again, outside off. Pope watches it go till the end. Nice carry there for Henry!

15.10

Nice seam position from Henry and lands on a good length, outside off. Pope leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 36/1

A Lees21 (46)

O Pope11 (38)

K Jamieson2-1-4-0

14.60

Kyle Jamieson bowls a good-length delivery, outside off. Lees leaves it alone.

14.50

Lands on a length, on off. Lees with a solid blocks off the front foot. Lees is looking good today but can he kick on and get a good score here.

14.40

Angling into leg. Lees flicks it but straight to the square leg fielder.

14.30

Pulls his length back a bit and gets a good bounce this time. It is outside off and Lees leaves it alone.

14.20

This is again full and around off. Lees drives but the wide mid off fielder stops it with a dive to his right.

14.10

A fuller delivery on off. Lees blocks it out.

DRINKS! This has been a good start from the Kiwi bowlers, they have bowled nagging lines and lengths and Boult got rid of Zak Crawley early. Lees and Pope are fighting out there now and it will be interesting to see if they can take their team to the stumps without further damage. New Zealand would like another wicket and get in Root here before the stumps to put more pressure on England.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 36/1

O Pope11 (38)

A Lees21 (40)

M Henry3-2-4-0

13.60

On a length, around off. Pope defends it square off the wicket on the off side. A maiden from Henry!

13.50

Gets his line straighter, on off. Pope blocks it from his crease.

13.40

Henry continues to bowl in that channel, outside off and Pope is also doing well in leaving these deliveries.

13.30

Bit close to off and on a good length. However, Pope makes another good leave.

13.20

Pulls his length back a bit, in that channel around off. Pope lets it go.

13.10

Nicely bowled! A fullish length and there is a hint of away shape. It is around off and Pope defends it off the outside half of his blade towards backward point.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 36/1

A Lees21 (40)

O Pope11 (32)

K Jamieson1-0-4-0

12.60

Kyle Jamieson continues with a fullish length, around off. Lees drives it crisply towards the cover fielder.

12.52

Another nice shot by Lees! A fullish delivery on off. Lees drives it through covers and gets in the gap. He gets another couple of runs here.

12.40

On a length and a tight line this time, on off. Lees with a solid block.

12.32

On the shorter side, around off. Lees nicely punches it through covers and comes back for the second run.

12.20

A good-length delivery, outside off. Lees leaves it alone.

12.10

Comes 'round the wicket and lands on a length on off. Lees blocks it out.

Kyle Jamieson comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 32/1

O Pope11 (32)

A Lees17 (34)

M Henry2-1-4-0

11.60

Shorter in length and on middle, Ollie Pope ducks under it.

11.50

On middle this time, defended out.

11.40

On middle and much fuller, Ollie Pope works it to mid-wicket.

11.30

On middle, blocked out.

11.20

Oh, this was close. Much fuller and outside off, Ollie Pope looks to drive it away but gets an outside edge but luckily for him the ball falls short short of Tim Southee at third slip.

11.10

On a good length and on off, Ollie Pope defends it away.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 32/1

A Lees17 (34)

O Pope11 (26)

T Southee6-1-17-0

10.60

Length ball and on middle, this is guided towards short covers.

10.50

Shorter and on middle, Alex Lees ducks underneath it.

10.40

On off, defended out.

10.30

Shorter in length and on middle, Alex Lees looks to pull it but misses.

10.20

Fuller and outside off, Alex Lees slaps it towards the fielder at point.

10.11

On off, eased towards covers for one.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 31/1

O Pope10 (25)

A Lees17 (29)

M Henry1-0-4-0

9.61

On off this time, Ollie Pope guides it to covers. Good fielding by the fielder. There was a bit of miscommunication between the batters but they take an easy single.

9.52

Length ball angling it away, Ollie Pope cuts it through backward point and takes a comfortable two.

9.40

On a length and outside off, Ollie Pope defends it straight to the fielder at point.

9.31

On off, Alex Lees pushes it to covers for a quick single.

9.20

On a good length, this is defended back towards the bowler.

9.10

On middle, blocked out.

Matt Henry is into the attack now.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 27/1

O Pope7 (22)

A Lees16 (26)

T Southee5-1-16-0

8.60

Outside off and on a length at 79 mph, left alone by Ollie Pope.

8.50

Length delivery on off, Ollie Pope drives straight to the fielder at mid off.

8.40

Much slower and wide outside off, Ollie Pope doesn't bother at it.

8.30

On middle, defended.

8.20

Back of a length delivery, Ollie Pope guides it to gully.

8.10

Bowls it on a good length and outside off, well left by Ollie Pope.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 27/1

O Pope7 (16)

A Lees16 (26)

T Boult4-0-11-1

7.61

On middle, flicked towards square leg for a quick single.

7.52

Good length delivery, Ollie Pope plays a cut shot towards point for a brace.

7.40

Slightly shorter from Trent Boult, this is left alone by Ollie Pope.

7.30

On a good length, Ollie Pope defends it to gully.

7.20

Bowls it outside off this time, Ollie Pope eases it towards the vacant silly point region.

7.10

Back of a length on middle, defended towards short mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 24/1

A Lees16 (26)

O Pope4 (10)

T Southee4-0-16-0

6.60

On off, this is flicked towards the mid-wicket region.

6.50

Length ball outside off, Alex Lees shoulders arms and lets it go.

6.44

FOUR! On a length and on off, Alex Lees looks to defend it but gets an outside edge as the ball races through the third man for a boundary.

6.30

Bowls it outside off again, Alex Lees shoulders arms to it.

6.20

Outside off, left alone.

6.10

Dropped! Length ball outside off, Alex Lees pushes at it away from his body and gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes towards Daryl Mitchell at first slip and he puts down a sitter. A lucky break for Alex Lees.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 20/1

O Pope4 (10)

A Lees12 (20)

T Boult3-0-8-1

5.60

On a length and outside off, left alone by Ollie Pope.

5.50

On middle, defended.

5.40

Back of a length and outside off, Ollie Pope looks to cut it but misses.

5.31

Fuller and on leg, Alex Lees flicks it to fine leg for one.

5.22

Fuller and on middle, Alex Lees tucks it towards deep square leg for a couple.

5.10

Fuller and outside leg, Alex Lees looks to give it a fine tickle but misses.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 17/1

O Pope4 (7)

A Lees9 (17)

T Southee3-0-12-0

4.60

Outside off, left alone.

4.54

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Ollie Pope flicks it through square leg for a boundary. This is beautiful from Ollie Pope.

4.40

Much fuller and on middle, Ollie Pope miscues his flick towards point and straight towards the fielder.

4.30

Fuller and outside off angling it away, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.

4.21

Back of a length delivery, Alex Lees flicks it to backward square leg and rotate the strike.

4.10

Length ball and outside off, Alex Lees leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 12/1

O Pope0 (3)

A Lees8 (15)

T Boult2-0-5-1

3.60

On off this time by Trent Boult, Pope guides it to the fielder at mid on.

3.50

Length ball on middle, Ollie Pope defends it back towards Boult.

3.40

Outside off, left alone by Ollie Pope.

3.31

This is touch fuller and on middle, Alex Lees flicks it to backward square leg for one.

3.20

On a good length down the middle, Alex Lees defends it to mid on.

3.10

Much shorter and outside leg, Alex Lees lets it go.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 11/1

A Lees7 (12)

O Pope0 (0)

T Southee2-0-7-0

2.61

Ohh...almost drags it back onto the stumps! A full delivery, outside off. Lees goes chasing for it but gets the inside edge of his blade. It goes past stumps towards fine leg for a single.

2.50

On a length, on off. Lees with a solid block.

2.44

Nicely timed! A fuller delivery on off. Lees just pushes it with full face of his blade, times it nicely and the ball races past mid off for a boundary.

2.30

Goes a bit full and on off. Lees defends it off the front foot towards the off side.

2.20

Serves a good-length delivery, outside off. Lees lets it go.

2.10

Southee goes very full and outside off. Lees blocks it out.

Ollie Pope walks in at number 3.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 6/1

Z Crawley4 (6)

A Lees2 (6)

T Boult1-0-4-1

1.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! An early strike for New Zealand. Boult with a lovely delivery that lands on a good length and around off. It bounce sharply too and kisses the shoulder of Zak Crawley's blade as he looks to defend. The ball goes back to Tom Blundell behind the stumps and he takes an easy catch. Another failure for Zak Crawley but must say this was a ripper of a delivery by Boult!

1.50

Outside off, left alone by Zak Crawley.

1.44

FOUR! On a length and on off, Zak Crawley drives it past covers for a boundary. This was perfectly timed from Zak Crawley.

1.30

This is just outside off and on a good length, Zak Crawley leaves this one as well.

1.20

Back of a length and outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone.

1.10

Outside off, left alone by Zak Crawley.

Trent Boult will share the new ball with Tim Southee.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 2/0

A Lees2 (6)

Z Crawley0 (0)

T Southee1-0-2-0

0.60

On middle again, much quicker too, Alex Lees guides it towards the mid off region.

0.50

Keeps it fuller and on middle, this is eased towards mid off.

0.40

On middle, keeps it full, Alex Lees blocks it away.

0.30

Much fuller with a bit of swing, Alex Lees defends it to the vacant short leg region.

0.22

Fuller and on off, Alex Lees drives it towards long off for a brace.

0.10

Starts with a very full ball outside off, It is shaping in Alex Lees just gets his bat down in time to block it..

Commentary

We are back! The players are back too as New Zealand players take their respective field positions. Zak Crawley and Alex Lees are the openers for England. Tim Southee to start with the ball for New Zealand. Here we go...

… Second Innings …

Now, it is time for England to bat. They need to put on a good show on a wicket which is a good one to bat on. New Zealand on the other hand, need to be patient and just hit the right lines and lengths. They will love a couple of wickets before Stumps.

The England bowlers were made to toil hard. The wicket had nothing on offer for them. However, they will be a tad disappointed with freedom they let New Zealand score at. They though bowled a lot better today. All of their bowlers except for Root got a wicket at least. Anderson was the pick with a three-fer.

What a sublime knock from Daryl Mitchell. He was the highlight and along with Blundell, the reason as to why the Kiwis are in such a strong position. Yes, there were others who got off to starts too but it was the massive 200-plus stand between those two which is what has turned the tide in the visitors’ favor. Mitchell was unlucky to not get a double ton. He kept losing partners and then was the last one to fall but a tremendous effort from him.

Finally the New Zealand innings comes to an end and we believe they have batted themselves into a very good position here. Probably in one from where they can’t lose the game.

145.3W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Daryl Mitchell departs finally and with that the New Zealand's innings also comes to an end. A slower and wide delivery outside off, Daryl Mitchell reaches to cut it but gets a slight outside edge. The ball goes back to the keeper and Ben Foakes makes no mistake taking a good low catch. England players come up to congratulate Daryl Mitchell and everyone gives him a standing ovation. New Zealand are bowled out for 553!

145.22

Good running! A full delivery on off. Mitchell just pushes it towards the long on and comes back for the second run.

145.10

A fullish delivery, around off. Mitchell swings across the line but misses.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 145 overs : 551/9

T Boult16 (18)

D Mitchell188 (315)

S Broad26-4-107-2

144.60

Broad continues his short-pitch stuff and angles this around leg. Boult ducks under it.

144.50

Back of a length angling into the body. Boult blocks it awkwardly towards the off side.

144.40

A short delivery around off. Boult lets it go.

144.31

A length delivery on off. Mitchell slogs it aerially towards long off. It falls in the vacant region and a single is taken.

We have a change of ball finally! The ball does not go through the gauge this time and England will finally get to replace this ball. Broad is ready with the new one and will steam in again.

144.20

Broad with a yorker, around off. Daryl Mitchell digs it out.

144.10

Angling into pads. Mitchell works it to fine leg but denies a single.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 144 overs : 550/9

T Boult16 (15)

D Mitchell187 (312)

J Leach35-6-140-2

143.64

FOUR! Another boundary and New Zealand now reach 550! Another tossed up delivery on off. Almost a carbon copy of the last ball as Boult skips down the track and hammers it straight down the ground again. Boult is very happy with his shot and rightly so, these are crucial runs for New Zealand!

143.54

FOUR! This time he smashes it! A tossed up delivery on off. Boult charges down the track and slams it straight down the ground for a boundary.

143.40

This is outside off. Boult resist himself again and lets it go.

143.30

A flatter one on off. Boult blocks it out.

143.20

Tossed up, outside off. Trent Boult looks to go down the track but then decides to avoid the shot and puts his bat inside the crease.

143.10

Leach delivers this slower in the air and slightly shorter. Trent Boult goes back and mistimes his cut shot.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 143 overs : 542/9

D Mitchell187 (312)

T Boult8 (9)

S Broad25-4-106-2

142.64

FOUR! Stuart Broad was trying for a yorker but ends up bowling a low full toss, Daryl Mitchell hits it hard and straight down the ground for a boundary. He moves to 187.

142.50

Brilliant fielding at deep square leg by Jonny Bairstow. Shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it hard towards deep square leg and Jonny Bairstow collects it diving to his right. No runs.

142.42

Fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it through covers. Jack Leach gives it a long chase and gets it. They take a comfortable two.

142.30

Shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it again, this time towards the fielder at deep square leg.

142.20

Low full toss on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards the mid-wicket fielder.

142.14

FOUR! This is brilliant from Daryl Mitchell. He moves to 181 now. Shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell plays a pull shot through square leg for a boundary.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 142 overs : 532/9

T Boult8 (9)

D Mitchell177 (306)

J Leach34-6-132-2

141.60

Wide outside off this time, left well alone by Trent Boult.

141.50

On off, defended.

141.40

Tossed up on middle with a hint of turn, Trent Boult defends it to point.

141.30

Trent Boult has done well to bring his foot back in time. Tossed up, outside off. Trent Boult gives the charge and looks to hit it away but misses. Foakes collects the ball quickly and whips the bails off. However, Boult brings his back leg inside the crease just in time as replays confirm it after the leg umpire takes it upstairs.

141.20

Outside off this time with a hint of turn, Trent Boult gets down the track but misses it. He is fast enough to get back in his crease.

141.14

FOUR! Tossed up on off, Trent Boult uses his feet and lofts it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 141 overs : 528/9

D Mitchell177 (306)

T Boult4 (3)

S Broad24-4-96-2

140.60

Goes fuller this time on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it away.

140.50

Shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell ducks under it.

140.40

Shorter and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to defend it but misses. Stuart Broad appeals but the finger stays down. Replay shows that the ball had hit his thigh.

140.34

FOUR! Shorter one again, Daryl Mitchell pulls it hard and through deep square leg for a boundary. This was well-timed fro Daryl Mitchell.

140.20

Shorter and on middle at 81 mph, Daryl Mitchell pulls it straight towards the fielder at deep square leg.

140.10

Back of a length and down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to square leg.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 140 overs : 524/9

T Boult4 (3)

D Mitchell173 (300)

J Leach33-6-128-2

139.60

On middle, this is defended to mid-wicket.

139.54

FOUR! Tossed up on middle, Trent Boult dances down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket for a one-bounce boundary. This was surprising from Trent Boult.

139.40

Full and on the middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

Who will walk out now? Trent Boult is the new batter in.

139.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! England get their ninth wicket and they have done well in this final session to keep New Zealand's score under control. Leach bowls that off stump line but it is not that fuller in length to drive off the front foot. However, Henry goes for it and does it aerially. He ends up hitting it straight to Zak Crawley at covers. He takes the catch comfortably and looks like New Zealand batters no longer want to hang in there and are going for everything now.

139.21

Tossed up on off. Daryl Mitchell works it to long on for a single.

139.12

Short and outside off. Daryl Mitchell cuts it to deep point for a couple.

Matt Henry walks out to the middle now and Jack Leach is brought back into the attack.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 139 overs : 517/8

T Southee4 (3)

D Mitchell170 (298)

S Broad23-4-92-2

138.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! Back of a length and on leg, Tim Southee looks to block it awkwardly but fumbles and the ball hits the top part of his bat. It goes in the air and at gully where Root does no mistake. Two wickets in the over for Stuart Broad and England look much more confident now!

138.50

Back of a length and outside off, Tim Southee blocks it to the vacant silly point region.

138.44

FOUR! Tim Southee is off the mark straightaway with a boundary! Back of a length, around off. Southee rides the bounce and guides it through backward point for a boundary.

Who will walk out now? Tim Southee is the new batter in.

138.3W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Finally, Broad gets a wicket on his home ground! More importantly, it is another wicket for England and they would be looking to wrap this up quickly now. Broad has been going for his bouncers in this over and he bangs another one, it is around leg. Kyle Jamieson looks to hook it away. However, he gets a glove on it and Ben Foakes behind the stumps takes an easy catch moving to his left.

138.21

Broad bangs it short on off. Daryl Mitchell pulls it to fine leg for a single.

138.11

Broad starts the new spell with a shortish length, on the pads. Kyle Jamieson clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Stuart Broad comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 138 overs : 511/6

D Mitchell169 (297)

K Jamieson13 (10)

J Anderson27-9-62-3

137.60

This is pitched up on off. Daryl Mitchell drives it to mid on.

137.50

On a length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell lets it go.

137.41b

An effort delivery on off. Kyle Jamieson ducks under it. It is too high as Ben Foakes jumps to catch it. He gets a glove on it and the ball falls behind it. A bye taken.

137.30

A good-length delivery, outside off. Kyle Jamieson pushes for it away from his body but misses it.

137.24

FOUR! James Anderson drifts on the pads this time. Kyle Jamieson just tucks it fine and the ball races away for a boundary. Runs have started to come quickly again after that wicket.

137.11

A fuller delivery, on off. Daryl Mitchell drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 137 overs : 505/6

K Jamieson9 (7)

D Mitchell168 (294)

M Potts30-6-124-0

136.60

Potts bangs this short and down the leg side. Kyle Jamieson lets it go.

136.50

Potts comes 'rpund the wicket and serves a length ball around leg. Kyle Jamieson looks to defend but misses. The ball hits his pads and there is an appeal but the umpire says no. Pitching outside leg this, good decision by the umpire.

136.44

FOUR! Good shot! On the shorter side, around off. Kyle Jamieson stands tall and punches it through covers for a boundary.

136.30

Another short delivery that is angling into leg. Kyle Jamieson ducks under it.

136.24

FOUR! 500 comes up for New Zealand! Potts tries a bouncer on middle. Kyle Jamieson goes for the pull and gets a huge top edge. The ball goes in the air and one bounce into the fence.

136.10

Back of a length, on off. Kyle Jamieson blocks it off the back foot.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 136 overs : 497/6

K Jamieson1 (1)

D Mitchell168 (294)

J Anderson26-9-57-3

135.61

Ohh...what a ball first up to face for Kyle Jamieson! Absolute cracker of a delivery this by James Anderson! He nails a inswinging yorker on middle. Kyle Jamieson does well to get his bat down in time and the ball goes off the inside half towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Kyle Jamieson is the next man in.

135.5W

OUT! CAUGHT! Keeps bowling it outside off, it was much fuller, and Michael Bracewell finally falls into his trap. He tries to defend it but gets a thick outside edge and Joe Root at first slip takes a good low catch. A crucial breakthrough for England and this has been a brilliant little spell from James Anderson!

135.40

Stick to his line, Michael Bracewell doesn't bother at it.

135.30

This one is just outside off, left alone by Michael Bracewell.

135.20

Another one outside off, Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

135.10

Length ball outside off, left alone by Michael Bracewell.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 135 overs : 496/5

M Bracewell49 (82)

D Mitchell168 (294)

M Potts29-6-116-0

134.61

On middle, Michael Bracewell defends it towards the off side for one.

134.50

Oh, that is close! Fuller and on middle, Michael Bracewell flicks it towards square leg and just short of the fielder. He gets a lucky escape.

134.41

Pulls a length ball towards backward square leg for one.

134.30

Excellent stop at mid-wicket by the fielder. Length delivery, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards mid-wicket and the fielder does a diving stop there. No run.

134.21

On a good length and on leg, Michael Bracewell flicks it to backward square leg for one.

134.10

Length ball down the leg side, Michael Bracewell flicks it to the vacant short leg region.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 134 overs : 493/5

D Mitchell167 (292)

M Bracewell47 (78)

J Anderson25-9-56-2

133.60

A maiden from James Anderson. Another one outside off angling it away, Daryl Mitchell just watches it go.

133.50

Another dot. Another one outside off, left alone by Daryl Mitchell.

133.40

Keeps bowling it outside off, Daryl Mitchell doesn't bother at it.

133.30

Outside off again, Daryl Mitchell leaves it through and towards the keeper.

133.20

Outside off and on a good length, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms to it.

133.10

Back of a length on leg, Daryl Mitchell doesn't bother at it.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 133 overs : 493/5

M Bracewell47 (78)

D Mitchell167 (286)

M Potts28-6-113-0

132.60

Shorter and on middle at 80 mph, Michael Bracewell ducks underneath it.

132.50

Slightly shorter one from Matthew Potts, this is defended back.

132.40

Back of a length at 84 mph, this is defended towards short mid-wicket.

132.31

A low full toss this time, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

132.21

Good-length delivery on leg, Michael Bracewell flicks it to backward square leg for one.

132.10

Much shorter in length, Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 132 overs : 491/5

D Mitchell166 (285)

M Bracewell46 (73)

J Anderson24-8-56-2

131.60

On off, defended at mid off.

131.52

Daryl Mitchell punches a length ball towards cover-point for a brace.

131.40

Fuller in length this time, Daryl Mitchell drives it towards the fielder at mid off.

131.30

Sticks to his line, this is also left alone by Daryl Mitchell.

131.20

Another one outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

131.10

Outside off angling it away, Daryl Mitchell leaves it through and towards the keeper.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 131 overs : 489/5

D Mitchell164 (279)

M Bracewell46 (73)

M Potts27-6-111-0

130.61

Surprising fuller from Potts, Daryl Mitchell eases it to mid-wicket for one.

130.50

Slightly shorter in length from Matthew Potts, this is defended towards mid-wicket.

130.41

Back of a length this time, Michael Bracewell pulls it but straight towards the fielder at deep square leg. They rotate the strike.

130.30

Shorter one and on middle, Michael Bracewell ducks under it.

130.24

FOUR! Length ball on middle, Michael Bracewell pulls it hard and towards deep square leg for a boundary. Jonny Bairstow gives it a try but could't get his hand on it.

130.11

Shorter one down the middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it but straight towards the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Single taken.

So it was just a one over for Root as Matthew Potts (26-6-104-0) comes back into the attack.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 130 overs : 482/5

M Bracewell41 (70)

D Mitchell162 (276)

J Anderson23-8-54-2

129.60

A maiden from James Anderson. Sticks to his line bowling it outside off, Michael Bracewell doesn't bother at it.

129.50

Just outside off and much fuller in length, Michael Bracewell defends it to gully.

129.40

Drives a fuller ball towards the cover fielder. No run.

129.30

Bowls it outside off, left alone by Michael Bracewell.

129.20

Fuller and wide outside off, Michael Bracewell looks to chase it but misses by a margin. That was close. Michael Bracewell gets a lucky escape.

129.10

Back of a length and wide outside off at 79 mph, Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

James Anderson (22-7-54-2) is back into the attack now.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 129 overs : 482/5

D Mitchell162 (276)

M Bracewell41 (64)

J Root4-0-16-0

128.60

Touch fuller and down the middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards square leg and straight to the fielder.

128.50

Action replay of the last delivery, this is again defended towards Root.

128.40

On middle this time, Daryl Mitchell defends it back towards the bowler.

128.30

Fuller and outside leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to give it a fine tickle but misses.

128.21

On off, this is eased towards the mid-wicket region.

128.10

Tossed up, much fuller and outside off, defended towards short covers.

Suprisingly, it is Joe Root who will start from the other end.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 128 overs : 481/5

D Mitchell162 (272)

M Bracewell40 (62)

M Potts26-6-104-0

127.60

Change of length from Matthew Potts. Much fuller this time, Daryl Mitchell blocks it back towards Potts.

127.50

Outside off, left alone.

127.40

Oh, that was close. Back of a length outside off, Daryl Mitchell looks to slap it but misses. The ball just aired past his bat and towards the keeper.

127.30

Starts with a length ball around middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell defends it away.

We are all ready for the final session! England players make their way out to the middle. The two New Zealand batters, Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell are also back to resume their innings. Matthew Potts will continue his over. Here we go...

… DAY 2, SESSION 3 …

So, the post-Lunch session, a curtailed one, courtesy of a rain intervention, has been dominated completely by the Kiwis. Both Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell were positive from the onset and New Zealand are now inching close to that 500 mark. England were pretty ordinary after Lunch as they leaked runs freely and especially Jack Leach turned out to be the favourite target of the New Zealand batters. It now looks like a matter of when New Zealand will declare rather than England getting all 10 wickets. However, England need to keep believing as it is a good batting track and has to make sure that they don't leak runs in the final session. Stay tuned for the post-Tea session...

UPDATE - 7.34 pm IST ( 2.04 pm GMT) - We have some good news folks! The rain has stopped and it has brighten up at the Trent Bridge. Also the news is that Tea will be taken early at 7.40 pm IST (2.10 pm GMT). The final session will begin at 8.00 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT).

UPDATE - 7.26 pm IST (1.56 pm GMT) - As our not so beloved friend, rain entertains us and stops the action on the field for sometime, this is a chance for England to regroup themselves. They have been poor post-Lunch and need to tighten things up as New Zealand are racing away towards that 500 mark and with rain coming now, they would be looking to keep going when we come back.

UPDATE - 7.06 pm IST (1.36 pm GMT) - Ohh...it has suddenly started raining out there! The players are running off the field and covers are coming on. Hopefully it is not a long delay and just a passing shower.

127.20

Back of a length, on off. Daryl Mitchell defends it from his crease.

127.10

A full delivery on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it off the front foot.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 127 overs : 481/5

M Bracewell40 (62)

D Mitchell162 (266)

B Stokes23-2-85-2

126.60

Overpitched on off. Michael Bracewell with another good looking drive to mid on.

126.50

Nicely driven but finds the fielder! Stokes goes fuller, outside off. Michael Bracewell drives it to the short cover fielder.

126.40

A good-length delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell with a comfortable leave.

126.31

Bangs it short on middle. Mitchell pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.

126.20

Ohh...close! A fullish length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell goes chasing for it initially but then pulls his bat back from the line of the ball just at the right time.

126.11

Stokes with a 'round the wicket angle and lands a length ball around off. Michael Bracewell defends it towards point for a single.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 126 overs : 479/5

D Mitchell161 (264)

M Bracewell39 (58)

M Potts25-5-104-0

125.64

FOUR! Daryl Mitchell ends the over with a boundary! He is enjoying himself out there now! A length delivery on off. Daryl Mitchell stands tall and hits it over mid off for a boundary. Runs are flowing for New Zealand!

125.50

Serves a length delivery on off. Daryl Mitchell with a solid block off the front foot.

125.41

Shortish length, outside off. Michael Bracewell punches it to deep point for a single.

125.30

Fuller length, on off. Michael Bracewell drives it straight back to the bowler. He fails to collect it cleanly and the ball goes towards mid off.

125.20

On a length, on off. Michael Bracewell blocks it off the front foot.

125.12

Potts drifts on the pads. Michael Bracewell works it towards deep backward square leg for a couple.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 125 overs : 472/5

D Mitchell157 (262)

M Bracewell36 (54)

B Stokes22-2-83-2

124.60

This is again, outside off. Daryl Mitchell lets it go.

124.50

Back of a length, around off. Mitchell defends it towards the off side off the back foot.

124.40

A fullish length, outside off. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone comfortably.

124.30

A short ball but down the leg side. Mitchell looks to pull initially but then lets it go.

124.20

On a length, on off. Mitchell blocks it off the back foot.

124.10

A length delivery, outside off. Mitchell lets it go.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 124 overs : 472/5

M Bracewell36 (54)

D Mitchell157 (256)

M Potts24-5-97-0

123.60

On the shorter side, on off. Michael Bracewell looks to pull but mistimes it.

123.50

A good-length delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

123.44

FOUR! Lucky there Michael Bracewell! Potts bowls on a length, around off. Michael Bracewell is cramped for room as he looks to push it away. He gets the inside edge and the ball goes past stumps towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

123.30

Back of a length, outside off. Michael Bracewell lets it go.

123.24

FOUR! Nicely played by Michael Bracewell again! This a fullish delivery but not a half-volley by any stretch of imagination. However, Michael Bracewell drives it on up and gets it through cover-point for a boundary.

123.10

A good-length delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

Matthew Potts is back on the attack.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 123 overs : 464/5

D Mitchell157 (256)

M Bracewell28 (48)

B Stokes21-1-83-2

122.60

Beaten! Stokes goes full and wider outside off. Mitchell goes chasing for it but the ball beats the outisde edge of his blade.

122.54

FOUR! Supreme timing! Stokes delivers a half-volley, outside off. Mitchell leans forward and drives it through covers for a boundary.

122.40

Bangs it short on middle and leg. Mitchell ducks under it.

122.31

This is the odd delivery that he will keep trying. He delivers a full ball on middle. Michael Bracewell drives it off the inside half of his blade to square leg for a single.

122.20

Stokes continues with this line, outside off. Michael Bracewell also continues to let it go.

122.10

A good-length delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 122 overs : 459/5

D Mitchell153 (253)

M Bracewell27 (45)

J Leach32-6-121-1

121.60

Slower in the air, on middle. Daryl Mitchell blocks it off the front foot.

121.51

Tossed up on off. Michael Bracewell steps down the track and pushes it to long on for a single.

121.40

Shorter and around off. Michael Bracewell cuts it but the fielder at backward point stops it.

121.30

A flatter delivery on off. Michael Bracewell blocks it out.

121.21

Again a shortish length by Leach, around off. Mitchell goes back and beats the cover fielder with his punch this time. A single taken.

121.10

On the shorter side, around off. Mitchell punches it to covers.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 121 overs : 457/5

M Bracewell26 (42)

D Mitchell152 (250)

B Stokes20-1-78-2

120.64

FOUR! Finds the edge but it races away for a boundary. Stokes goes fuller on off. It swings away a bit. Michael Bracewell goes for a drive but gets a thick outside edge. The ball beats the diving gully fielder and goes towards the fence.

120.50

Serves a length delivery, around off. Michael Bracewell blocks it off the front foot right under his eyes.

120.40

Angling into off, a length delivery again and Michael Bracewell is solid in defence.

120.30

Lands on a length, outside off. Michael Bracewell lets it go this time.

120.20

Stokes pulls his length back and it is outside off. Michael Bracewell tries to punch it away but gets beaten.

120.14

FOUR! Glorious shot! Overpitched delivery on off. Michael Bracewell leans forward and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 120 overs : 449/5

M Bracewell18 (36)

D Mitchell152 (250)

J Leach31-6-119-1

119.61

Nice use of the feet there! Tossed up on off. Michael Bracewell skips down the track and pushes it to long on for a single.

119.50

Angling on middle and leg. Michael Bracewell works it off the bounce to short leg.

119.41

Fuller and outside off. Mitchell drives it to covers for a single.

119.30

Shorter in length but same middle stump line and Mitchell goes back to push it towards the leg side.

119.20

Another straight delivery and full again. Daryl Mitchell defends it nicely.

119.10

A fuller delivery on middle. Mitchell blocks it off the front foot.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 119 overs : 447/5

M Bracewell17 (34)

D Mitchell151 (246)

B Stokes19-1-70-2

118.60

He keeps it on a length and outside off. Michael Bracewell does what he has done all this over, leaves it.

118.50

A length delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell with another leave.

118.40

Stokes continues with his ploy of bowling outside off. It is a bit closer to the batter this time though but still wide enough for the batter to leave it alone.

118.30

Another harmless wide delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell is happy to let it go.

118.20

A length delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

118.11

On a length, on middle. Mitchell works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 118 overs : 446/5

M Bracewell17 (29)

D Mitchell150 (245)

J Leach30-6-117-1

117.60

Slower in the air on middle. Michael Bracewell blocks it out.

117.51

150 up for Daryl Mitchell! Brilliant innings by him and he has paced this innings quite perfectly here, stepping on the gas when needed. This is fuller on middle. Mitchell eases it down to long on for a single.

117.40

A fuller delivery on off. Mitchell defends it off the front foot.

117.36

SIX! That is huge! Daryl Mitchell moves onto 149! This is a flighted delivery on middle. Daryl Mitchell dances down the track and slams it well over long on for a biggie.

117.20

Slower in the air and drifting on the pads. Mitchell works it to short fine leg.

117.10

A flatter and quicker delivery on middle. Mitchell blocks it out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 117 overs : 439/5

M Bracewell17 (28)

D Mitchell143 (240)

B Stokes18-1-69-2

116.60

Pulls his length back and it is around off. Michael Bracewell defends it towards point.

116.50

Another full and wide delivery, outside off. A harmless one and Michael Bracewell lets it go.

116.40

A hint of away swing there! Stokes delivers it full and outside off. It is too wide though and Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

116.31

On the shorter side, on off. Mitchell works it to deep square leg for a single.

116.20

This is full on off. Mitchell drives it to mid on this time.

116.10

A good-length delivery, outside off. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 17 Runs

Score after 116 overs : 438/5

M Bracewell17 (25)

D Mitchell142 (237)

J Leach29-6-110-1

115.64

FOUR! Another boundary and this is an expensive start from Jack Leach! 17 from the over! Tossed up on off. Michael Bracewell skips down the track and hits it hard down the ground for a boundary.

115.53

Good stop by Jonny Bairstow, however, it is still three more runs for Mitchell. It is short and outside off again. Mitchell rocks back and cuts it through covers. Jonny Bairstow chases it and dives to keep it inside the playing field. Three runs taken.

115.46

SIX! Ohh...signs of aggression from Daryl Mitchell! This is tossed up on middle. Daryl Mitchell steps down the track and launches it straight down the ground for a maximum.

115.30

Flatter delivery on middle. Mitchell blocks it out.

115.20

This is full on middle. Mitchell drives it back to the bowler.

115.14

FOUR! Third boundary in seven balls after Lunch for New Zealand! Short and wide outside off. Daryl Mitchell rocks back and cuts it through cover-point for a boundary.

Jack Leach to bowl from other end.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 115 overs : 421/5

M Bracewell13 (24)

D Mitchell129 (232)

B Stokes17-1-68-2

114.64

FOUR! Another confident shot from Michael Bracewell! This is short and angling into the body. Michael Bracewell gets into his position early and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

114.50

A fullish delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell lets it go watchfully.

114.40

Stokes drifts it down the leg side. Michael Bracewell looks to flick it away but misses.

114.30

Lands on a length, around off. Michael Bracewell blocks it off the front foot.

114.24

FOUR! Daryl Mitchell is away with a boundary off his first ball in the session. It is a full delivery on middle. Michael Bracewell leans forward and creams it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

114.11

Starts off with a back-of-a-length delivery on middle. Mitchell works it to square leg and takes an easy single.

We are all set for the afternoon session! England got a solitary wicket in the first session but it was a big one and just at the stroke of Lunch. Can they now cash in and bring that momentum into this session to restrict New Zealand to as low a total as possible. The England players make their way out to the middle and the Kiwi batters, Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell are also ready to resume their innings. It promises to be a riveting session. Ben Stokes will start for England. Here we go...

… DAY 2, SESSION 2 …

England on the other hand, bowled a lot better than they did in the first session of Day 1. They only got the one wicket but they did not let the visitors score as freely as they did yesterday, It has been hard work for the bowlers as the wicket has not offered a lot. England need to continue to build pressure by bowling tidy lines and lengths. Do join us for the second session in a bit.

Another good session for the Kiwis and they now have a stronger hold on this game! Both Mitchell and Blundell continued from where they left off yesterday. Both got to their tons and added well over 200. Blundell fell shortly after he got to his ton but Mitchell along with Bracewell ensured there are no more wickets to fall before the break. New Zealand have crossed the 400-run mark and will now probably eyeing the 500-run mark which will bat them into a position from where their chances of losing the game becomes really low.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 114 overs : 412/5

M Bracewell5 (19)

D Mitchell128 (231)

J Leach28-6-93-1

113.60

Much fuller and on the middle with a hint of turn, Michael Bracewell looks to block it but gets an outside edge as the ball rolls towards slips. That will be Lunch for Day 2.

113.50

Similar to the last delivery, this is again defended back towards the bowler.

113.40

Tossed up delivery on off angling it into the batter, this is defended solidly.

113.31

Drives a fuller one to covers for a quick single.

113.20

On middle,this is defended toeards mid off.

113.10

Tossed up wide outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 113 overs : 411/5

M Bracewell5 (16)

D Mitchell127 (228)

B Stokes16-1-59-2

112.60

Another one wide outside off, this is left through and towards the keeper.

112.50

Goes to bowling it outside off again, Michael Bracewell doesn't bother at it.

112.40

Much fuller and down the middle, Michael Bracewell defends it back towards the bowler.

112.30

Sticks to bowling it outside off, Michael Bracewell leaves this one again towards the keeper.

112.20

Outside off again, Michael Bracewell leaves this one as well.

112.10

On a length and outside off, Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 112 overs : 411/5

D Mitchell127 (228)

M Bracewell5 (10)

J Leach27-6-92-1

111.60

Tossed up on middle, Daryl Mitchell eases it back towards Jack Leach.

111.50

Fuller in length and down the middle, this is defended to covers.

111.40

Defends a fuller one towards mid on.

111.30

On middle, eased towards mid on.

111.20

Similar to the last delivery, this is again back towards Jack Leach.

111.10

Tossed up on middle, this is blocked back toward Jack Leach.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 111 overs : 411/5

M Bracewell5 (10)

D Mitchell127 (222)

B Stokes15-0-59-2

110.64

FOUR! Lovely timing by Michael Bracewell! A fullish delivery that is drifting on the pads. Michael Bracewell clips it crisply through mid-wicket for a boundary.

110.50

A good-length delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

110.41nb

NO BALL! A fullish delivery, outisde off. Michael Bracewell drives it towards point. Stokes has overstepped and we have a No Ball here.

110.40

Stokes again angles this on off from 'round the wicket. Michael Bracewell tries to drive it but gets the inside edge onto his pads.

110.30

Angling into middle this time. Michael Bracewell blocks it out.

110.20

Beaten this time! A fullish delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell looks to drive it away but gets beaten off the outside edge of his blade.

110.10

A good-length delivery, outside off. Michael Bracewell leaves it alone comfortably.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 110 overs : 406/5

D Mitchell127 (222)

M Bracewell1 (3)

J Leach26-5-92-1

109.60

Lovely loopy delivery on off. Daryl Mitchell blocks it off the front foot.

109.51

Tossed up delivery on middle. Michael Bracewell works it wide of backward square leg for a single. First run in Test cricket for Michael Bracewell!

109.40

On off, this is defended towards mid-wicket.

109.30

On middle, blocked.

Michael Bracewell is the next man in.

109.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! Fuller and outside off, Tom Blundell looks to loft it over mid off but doesn't get enough bat on it. The English skipper, Ben Stokes at mid off takes a easy catch and Blundell departs after getting to his century. An end to an excellent innings by Tom Blundell and he walks back to a standing ovation. England finally get a breakthrough.

109.10

On a length outside off, pushed back towards the bowler.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 109 overs : 405/4

D Mitchell127 (221)

T Blundell106 (196)

B Stokes14-0-54-2

108.60

Outside off, left alone.

108.51

On a length outside off, pushed to wide mid off for one.

108.42

On off, Tom Blundell gets an inside edge as the ball goes towards fine leg. A couple of runs taken.

108.32

Back of a length delivery down the middle, Tom Blundell pulls it towards backward square leg for a brace.

108.21

On middle, eased towards mid on for one.

108.12nb

NO BALL! Tight single. Drives a length ball to covers for a quick single. Ben Stokes has overstepped and it is signalled as a No Ball.

108.10

Outside off, left alone.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 108 overs : 397/4

T Blundell100 (191)

D Mitchell126 (219)

J Leach25-5-91-0

107.61

100 up for Tom Blundell. His third in 19 matches. What a brilliant knock this has been from the keeper-batter. He missed out on a century in the last game but has made sure that he gets to that milestone this time. On middle, this is eased towards the vacant short leg region for a quick single.

107.50

Goes full and on middle, eased towards slips.

107.40

On off, blocked.

107.34

FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Tom Blundell lofts it over long on for a one-bounce boundary. He moves to 99 now!

107.20

On middle, blocked.

107.14

FOUR! Tossed up on middle, Tom Blundell looks to punch it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball races behind the third man fence. He moves to 95 now.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 107 overs : 388/4

D Mitchell126 (219)

T Blundell91 (185)

B Stokes13-0-46-2

106.60

Goes wide outside off, this is left alone.

106.54

FOUR! Fuller and down the middle, Daryl Mitchell heaves it over mid on. It goes more off the inside half of his blade but enough bat to take it over the mid on fielder and it races away towards the fence for a boundary.

106.41

Outside off, driven towards mid off for one.

106.30

Goes full and wide outside off, Tom Blundell looks to drive it but misses.

106.21

On middle this time, Daryl Mitchell eases it to mid on for a quick single.

106.10

Ben Stokes starts with bowling it fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell defends it back.

Tom Blundell seems to be in some pain! He is getting some treatment on the finger of his right hand. He was hit by the delivery of Matthew Potts a over back. He seems fine now and we are ready to resume. Also, the skipper, Ben Stokes has decided to bring himself on. Can he break this partnership?

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 106 overs : 382/4

T Blundell90 (183)

D Mitchell121 (215)

J Leach24-5-82-0

105.60

Tossed up on middle, defended.

105.50

Length ball with a hint of turn, Tom Blundell looks to cut it but misses.

105.40

On middle, Tom Blundell defends it back towards the bowler.

105.30

On middle again giving it some air, Tom Blundell defends it to gully.

105.20

On middle, blocked.

105.10

Touch fuller and outside off, defended to point.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 105 overs : 382/4

D Mitchell121 (215)

T Blundell90 (177)

M Potts23-5-89-0

104.60

Touch fuller this time down the middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it to point.

104.50

Outside off, kept out.

104.41

Some extra bounce angling into the batter, this gets his glove and rolls towards square leg for one.

104.30

On a length and on middle, Tom Blundell blocks it back towards Matthew Potts.

104.20

Sticks to his length and on off, Tom Blundell eases it to mid off.

104.10

Good-length delivery down the middle, Tom Blundell defends it to the vacant short leg region.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 104 overs : 381/4

D Mitchell121 (213)

T Blundell89 (173)

J Leach23-4-82-0

103.60

Tossed up on middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

103.50

Outside off, blocked at mid-wicket.

103.44

FOUR! Fuller on middle, Daryl Mitchell sweeps it past backward square leg for a boundary. This was well-timed by Daryl Mitchell.

103.30

On middle this time, Daryl Mitchell blocks it solidly.

103.20

Outside off, Daryl Mitchell eases it to mid off.

England are surely not happy with the ball but they have to deal with it as the ball is comfortably passing through the gauge at the moment.

103.11

Tossed up on middle and leg, Tom Blundell guides it towards the fielder at covers who gets a hand to it. Single taken.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 103 overs : 376/4

D Mitchell117 (208)

T Blundell88 (172)

M Potts22-5-88-0

102.60

Similar to the last delivery, Daryl Mitchell again blocks it back towards the bowler.

102.50

Outside off, blocked back towards the bowler.

102.40

On middle, blocked away.

102.34

FOUR! On middle, Daryl Mitchell makes room for himself and drives it past covers for a boundary. Back-to-back boundaries for Daryl Mitchell.

102.24

FOUR! Much fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball races towards the third man fence for a boundary.

102.10

Length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 102 overs : 368/4

T Blundell88 (172)

D Mitchell109 (202)

J Leach22-4-77-0

101.60

Tossed up on middle, blocked out.

101.51

On off, eased towards mid off for one.

101.44

FOUR! Dropped! Daryl Mitchell has a lucky escape. On middle, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and goes down the ground, Matthew Potts gets there and has a chance of an easy catch but drops it at long on. Th ball goes behind the fence for a boundary.

101.30

Fuller and on middle, blocked at slips.

101.20

On middle again, Daryl Mitchell looks to sweep it but gets a top edge and the ball hits his pads.

101.10

Tossed up on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell defends it to mid on.

DRINKS! This has been a perfect start for the Kiwis! Both batters have looked quite comfortable in the middle and England need to break this partnership to get back into this game. There has not been much help for the bowlers in the first hour and with both of these batters well set, New Zealand are looking well on their way to reach 450 and beyond. However, we have seen things changing after a drinks break quite often. Will that be the case again in this session? Let's find out!

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 101 overs : 363/4

T Blundell88 (171)

D Mitchell104 (197)

M Potts21-5-80-0

100.64

FOUR! This is wonderful! Blundell really scoring freely here. Full and on off, this is nailed through covers for a boundary.

100.50

On off, this is pushed to covers again.

100.41

Angled into the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.

100.30

On off, this is pushed to mid off.

100.20

On off, this is blocked.

100.10

On off, this is pushed to covers.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 100 overs : 358/4

T Blundell84 (169)

D Mitchell103 (193)

J Leach21-4-72-0

99.60

Quicker and on off, Tom Blundell is solid in defense.

99.50

Another one on the stumps, kept out easily.

99.40

Flighted delivery on the stumps, defended nicely.

99.30

Shorter and on off, this is pushed to covers.

99.20

Tossed up on off, blocked.

99.14

FOUR! Thumped! Blundell is going after Leach! He steps out and makes room. This is fuller, he hammers it over the cover fielder for a boundary.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 99 overs : 354/4

D Mitchell103 (193)

T Blundell80 (163)

M Potts20-5-75-0

98.60

That has zipped through! Outside off, Daryl Mitchell is late in the defensive stroke as this one zips through. Beaten.

98.50

On off, Mitchell defends it out.

98.40

On a length and around off, blocked.

98.30

On off, this is pushed to mid off.

98.20

Another delivery not on the stumps, not played at.

98.10

Outside off, left alone.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 98 overs : 354/4

T Blundell80 (163)

D Mitchell103 (187)

J Leach20-4-68-0

97.60

On the stumps, kept out.

97.50

On off, defended.

97.40

Well fielded! Fuller and on off, Blundell hits it hard towards cover. The fielder dives to his right and makes a half stop. Saves three at least.

97.34

FOUR! Up and over! Blundell into the 80s! Steps out, does not get to the pitch of it but still lofts it over mid on for a boundary.

97.21

Shorter and on off, this is guided towards point for one.

97.11

Blundell steps out and strokes it through covers for one.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 97 overs : 348/4

D Mitchell102 (186)

T Blundell75 (158)

M Potts19-4-75-0

96.60

Another one outside off, not played at.

96.50

Outside off, left alone.

96.44

EDGY FOUR! 100 for Daryl Mitchell! A fortunate boundary to get to the milestone but he deserves all the luck. He has been so good with the bat in this tour. Consecutive tons for him. Talk about grabbing an opportunity. He played the first Test because of an injury to Nicholls, scored a ton. He wasn't sure of playing this but was slotted in the XI due to Williamson missing out and now has another ton to his name. Probably has done enough to cement his spot. Gets there with a boundary down to third man. On a length and around off, Daryl Mitchell looks to defend, it goes off the outside edge. Daryl Mitchell is delighted and so are his teammates. Can he now continue to make it into a big one?

96.30

A loud appeal but turned down! The impact was well outside off. That is what Daryl Mitchell is doing. He is walking right across, this is on off, he looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

96.20

On off, kept out.

96.12

Moves onto 98! Angled into the pads, Daryl Mitchell works it through mid-wicket for two.

So change from both ends now. Matthew Potts (18-4-69-0) is back into the attack.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 96 overs : 342/4

T Blundell75 (158)

D Mitchell96 (180)

J Leach19-4-62-0

95.60

A maiden to begin with by Jack Leach! Flighted ball on off, Blundell pushes it to covers.

95.50

Flatter and on off, blocked.

95.40

Tom Blundell steps out but ends up yorking himself, he jams it out on the off side.

95.30

Slows it up and lands it on off, defended.

95.20

Flatter and on off, Tom Blundell keeps it out.

95.10

Tossed up on middle, Tom comes down and whips it to mid on.

Time for some spin now. Jack Leach (18-3-62-0) is back into the attack.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 95 overs : 342/4

D Mitchell96 (180)

T Blundell75 (152)

J Anderson22-7-54-2

94.60

James Anderson goes a bit full this time on off. Mitchell is solid in defence.

94.54

FOUR! Daryl Mitchell likes playing a pull shot and he moves onto 96 now! A short delivery on off. Mitchell goes back and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

94.40

A good-length delivery, outside off. Mitchell defends it towards the off side yet again.

94.30

Shortish length, around off. Mitchell stands tall and blocks it out.

94.20

Lands on a length, on off. Mitchell blocks it from his crease and takes his bottom hand off the handle.

94.11

Angling into the body and Tom Blundell works it awkwardly towards the leg side for a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 94 overs : 337/4

D Mitchell92 (175)

T Blundell74 (151)

S Broad22-4-86-0

93.60

Outside off, left alone.

93.52

Two! Walks right across, Broad bowls it full and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

93.40

Mitchell walks down the wicket again, Broad bowls a yorker on off, it is pushed to mid off.

93.30

Oozing in confidence is Mitchell! Steps down the track, Broad drags his length back, this is pushed to mid off.

93.21

Drop and run again! On off, Blundell guides it to point for one.

93.10

Slips this one down the leg side, Blundell looks to flick but misses.

Not much happening for England at the moment, maybe it is time for the skipper, Ben Stokes to bring himself on. However, Broad will continue for now.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 93 overs : 334/4

D Mitchell90 (171)

T Blundell73 (149)

J Anderson21-7-49-2

92.60

Another one outside off, not played at.

92.50

Attacks the off pole, kept out.

92.40

On the shorter side again, this is played to point.

92.30

Around off, this is guided to point.

92.20

On the stumps, blocked.

92.14

FOUR! Tickled nice and fine! On the pads, Mitchell works it very fine and this races away to the fence in no time.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 92 overs : 330/4

T Blundell73 (149)

D Mitchell86 (165)

S Broad21-4-83-0

91.60

Back of a length and on off, blocked.

91.51

Drop and run! On off, Mitchell pushes it towards cover and gets to the other end.

91.40

Good length and on off, it is kept out nicely.

91.30

Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell strokes it to mid off.

91.20

Mitchell misses out! That is a full toss on off, it is pushed to mid off.

91.10

On off, Daryl Mitchell pushes it to covers.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 91 overs : 329/4

T Blundell73 (148)

D Mitchell85 (160)

J Anderson20-7-45-2

90.60

On a good length and on off, defended nicely.

90.50

Angled into the pads, Blundell flicks but to square leg.

90.40

Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.

90.30

On off, blocked.

90.23

Three more to the total! Fuller and on off, this is eased through covers.

90.10

On the stumps, defended.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 90 overs : 326/4

T Blundell73 (144)

D Mitchell82 (158)

S Broad20-4-82-0

89.60

Another one outside off, left alone.

89.50

On off, kept out.

It is quite breezy out there!

89.40

Looks to bring it back in from outside off, no movement and it ends up being an easy leave.

89.30

He played that very late! Probably was going to leave it! This comes back in from just outside off. Blundell thinks of leaving it but then gets his bat down and blocks.

89.24

FOUR! Guided away! First boundary of the day! Lovely shot! Shorter and outside off, Blundell stands tall and guides it through point. A boundary results.

89.12

Leading edge and two taken! That is a beauty from Broad! A lot of movement there! Full and it tails back in a long way. Blundell looks to flick but it goes off a leading edge through point for two.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 89 overs : 320/4

D Mitchell82 (158)

T Blundell67 (138)

J Anderson19-7-42-2

88.60

A maiden then to begin by Anderson! A harmless one though. The last one is also outside off, left alone.

88.50

Another harmless ball outside off, not played at. Anderson is walking back pretty slowly to his mark. He seems in a little pain. Not moving freely.

88.40

Another length ball on off, Mitchell guides it to point.

88.30

On the fuller side, this is pushed to mid off.

88.20

Shorter in length and around off, Mitchell guides it to point.

88.10

That is a lovely delivery to begin with! Angles it in, gets it to leave the batter after landing it. Mitchell shoulders arms to this one.

James Anderson to start from the other end. Not much swing for Stuart Broad in the first over, let's see how James Anderson goes about his business.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 88 overs : 320/4

T Blundell67 (138)

D Mitchell82 (152)

S Broad19-4-76-0

87.60

A dot to end! Tidy start from Braod! Back of a length and on off, this is pushed to cover.

87.50

Outside off, left alone.

87.41

First run from the bat! Angled into the pads, this is nudged around the corner for one.

87.30

On middle, this is pushed to mid on.

87.20

Outside off, left alone.

87.21nb

Yet again, Daryl Mitchell walks right across, his leg stump can be seen. On off though is the delivery, defended. No ball signaled which means that is the first run of the day.

87.10

Right on the money to begin with by Broad! Length and on off, Mitchell walks right across and defends.

We are all set for Day 2, folks! The England players have made their way out to the middle. They have a new ball that is just seven overs old and they would like to make the most of it this morning. The two overnight Kiwi batters, Tom Blundell and Daryl Mitchell are marking their guard. It is Stuart Broad who will start the proceedings. Daryl Mitchell on strike. Here we go...

England on the other hand, will hope they can do something similar they did in the first game. Break this stand quickly and then run through the lower order. The second new ball is relatively new and you can’t rule the English bowlers out from doing so. They’ll be desperate to keep New Zealand under the 400-run mark. Do they have a hero in them?

New Zealand will surely be eyeing the 450-run mark at least. The pitch is a belter and it should be at its best on Day 2! Mitchell will be eyeing back-to-back tons whereas Blundell would want to get to his after missing out in the first Test. Can they do so is the question.

Yet another massive stand between Blundell and Mitchell has put their side in a commanding position. The question is, can they build on this now? The visitors failed to capitalise from a strong position in the first game but a slip up is not affordable here. The first session will be a very important one. Welcome to the coverage.

… DAY 2, SESSION 2 …

England on the other hand will be rueing the fact that they elected to bowl. The pitch has been a belter throughout and the England bowlers have been made to toil really hard. They really need a few early wickets on Day 2 if they are to get back in the game. They did do so in the first Test but can they do it again? We will find out. Do join us at 3:30 pm IST (10:00 am GMT).

It was a combined batting effort but the stand between Daryl Mitchell  and Tom Blundell  which was the highlight of the last game for the visitors was the highlight yet again. However, most of the batters who batted today made handy contributions but the stand of over 150 and which is still unbeaten between Mitchell and Blundell is what has turned the game completely into the visitors’ favor. New Zealand will hope the two can keep going and probably bat them into a position from where they can’t lose the game.

What a day for the Kiwis and they are in a very strong position in this game at the moment! Their batting has risen to the occasion and they’ll be the ones who’ll sleep better after Day 1.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 87 overs : 318/4

T Blundell67 (136)

D Mitchell81 (147)

J Leach18-3-62-0

86.60

Fuller one on middle, Tom Blundell defends it back towards the bowler. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 1.

86.50

Tossed up delivery, this is defended towards the leg side.

86.40

On middle, Tom Blundell leans forward and pushes it towards covers.

86.30

Floated outside off stump. Tom Blundell plays at it and inside edges it towards backward square leg.

86.20

Leg stump line again. Goes on the front foot and defends solidly.

86.10

Around the wicket on leg stump. Strays down the leg side as Tom Blundell tries to play at it.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 86 overs : 318/4

D Mitchell81 (147)

T Blundell67 (130)

J Anderson18-6-42-2

85.60

This one was outside off as well, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone. A maiden from James Anderson.

85.50

Outside off again, Daryl Mitchell lets this one go as well.

85.40

Sticks to his line and length bowling it outside off, Daryl Mitchell doesn't bother at it.

85.30

Action reply of the last delivery, Daryl Mitchell lets it go towards the keeper.

85.20

On a good length outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

85.10

Length ball on the middle angling it in, Daryl Mitchell guides it to short mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 85 overs : 318/4

T Blundell67 (130)

D Mitchell81 (141)

S Broad18-4-74-0

84.60

Good length delivery on off stump. Tom Blundell well behind this one and defends it towards short cover.

84.50

Goes straight and full into Tom Blundell. He gets an inside edge onto his pads.

84.40

Back of length outside off. Left alone by Tom Blundell.

84.30

Brings the ball in straighter and on a good length. Worked towards mid-wicket.

84.20

Full and wide. Tom Blundell leaves it alone.

84.10

Full and on off stump. Defended solidly back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 84 overs : 318/4

D Mitchell81 (141)

T Blundell67 (124)

J Anderson17-5-42-2

83.60

James Anderson bowls it on middle and fuller this time, Daryl Mitchell blocks it away firmly.

83.50

A slight change of length this time but is outside off, Daryl Mitchell doesn't bother at it.

83.40

Outside off, left alone.

83.32

Goes fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to backward square leg and gets a couple of runs.

83.20

Full and on the stumps, this is eased towards mid on.

83.14

FOUR! On a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell plays a pull shot through square leg as the ball finds the fence. Excellent shot selection from Daryl Mitchell.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 83 overs : 312/4

T Blundell67 (124)

D Mitchell75 (135)

S Broad17-3-74-0

82.64

FOUR! Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow have left this one for each other. Full and outside off stump. Tom Blundell drives forward and gets a thick edge, which neither of the English fielders seemed to want to catch! Stuart Broad looks really unhappy and this wicket could have helped England feel a little better about today.

82.50

Back of length outside off stump. Tom Blundell gets on his backfoot and knocks it towards cover.

82.41

Pulls his length back slightly on off stump. Daryl Mitchell comes across and plays at it gets a inside edge towards backward square leg for a single.

82.30

Full and on off stump. Daryl Mitchell moves around in the crease and comes forward and plays it back to the bowler.

82.20

Full and outside off stump. Driven confidently by Daryl Mitchell to mid off.

82.10

Length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell plays a pull shot through square leg as the ball finds the fence. Excellent shot selection from Daryl Mitchell.

Stuart Broad comes into the attack now.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 82 overs : 307/4

T Blundell63 (122)

D Mitchell74 (131)

J Anderson16-5-36-2

81.60

Fuller one on middle at 79 mph, Tom Blundell blocks it towards the mid on region.

81.50

Much fuller and on the stumps, Tom Blundell defends it solidly.

81.40

On a good length and outside off, Tom Blundell lets it go towards the keeper.

81.30

Fuller and down the leg side, Tom Blundell eases it towards the vacant short leg region.

81.21

Length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it to mid on and takes a quick single.

81.10

Starts with a fuller one outside off, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms to it.

James Anderson comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 81 overs : 306/4

T Blundell63 (118)

D Mitchell73 (129)

M Potts18-4-69-0

80.60

Length and outside off, Tom Blundell lets it through and towards the keeper.

80.50

On a length and on middle, Tom Blundell flicks it towards mid-wicket.

80.40

Sticks to his length, Tom Blundell defends it back towards the bowler again.

80.30

Much fuller and on the stumps, this is defended back towards the bowler.

80.21

on a good length outside off. Good shape to the ball but Daryl Mitchell manages to knock it to mid off for a single

80.10

Full and in line with the stumps. Defended firmly by Daryl Mitchell.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 80 overs : 305/4

T Blundell63 (114)

D Mitchell72 (127)

J Leach17-2-62-0

79.60

Outside off and full. Tom Blundell knocks it towards cover. 80 overs up and new ball available. Taken by England immediately!

79.50

Straight on a good length. Tom Blundell defends it back to the bowler.

79.40

Full outside off stump. Tom Blundell reaches out and bit and knocks it towards gully.

79.30

Full and slightly wider. Spins away from Tom Blundell as he lets it go.

79.20

Full again on off stump. Tom Blundell strodes forward and defends solidly.

79.11

Full and on off stump. Daryl Mitchell comes down the wicket and knocks it towards long on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 79 overs : 304/4

T Blundell63 (109)

D Mitchell71 (126)

M Potts17-4-68-0

78.60

A maiden from Matthew Potts. On a length and on middle, Tom Blundell blocks it away.

78.50

Fuller again and outside off, Tom Blundell eases it to point.

78.40

On middle and much fuller, Tom Blundell defends it back towards Matthew Potts.

78.30

Length and outside off, Tom Blundell defends it towards gully.

78.20

Fuller on middle at 81mph, Tom Blundell defends it solidly.

78.10

On a good length and outside off, Tom Blundell leaves it through and towards the keeper.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 78 overs : 304/4

D Mitchell71 (126)

T Blundell63 (103)

J Leach16-2-61-0

77.60

Straight and slighly fuller, Daryl Mitchell taps it down near his feet.

77.50

Fuller and on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell blocks it back towards the midwicket.

77.40

Straight on a good length. Defended back to the bowler.

77.30

Flighted up and outside off stump. Jack Leach gets considerable turn and beats the bat.

77.20

Full and outside off. defended to short cover.

77.10

Full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell strides forward and defends it to covers.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 77 overs : 304/4

D Mitchell71 (120)

T Blundell63 (103)

M Potts16-3-68-0

76.61

Straighter on a good length. Tapped towards mid-wicket,

76.50

Shorter this time outside off stump. Rises up and goes past the batsman to the keeper.

76.40

Back of length outside of, Daryl Mitchell defends with a straight bat and it goes to short mid-wicket.

76.30

Straighter line on a good length, defended to mid on.

76.20

On a good length outside off stump, fended towards point.

76.10

On a length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards the mid off region.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 76 overs : 303/4

T Blundell63 (103)

D Mitchell70 (114)

J Leach15-1-61-0

75.60

On middle with a hint of turn, this is defended towards mid on.

75.52

Length ball and outside off, Tom Blundell makes room for himself and cuts it through covers. Excellent fielding at deep covers by the fielder diving to his right and saving a couple for his team. A couple of runs taken.

75.40

On middle with a hint of turn, Tom Blundell flicks it towards square leg.

75.31

Similar to the last delivery, this is again eased towards mid on for a quick single.

75.20

On middle, this is guided towards the mid on region.

75.10

Tossed up and outside off, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards gully.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 75 overs : 300/4

T Blundell61 (100)

D Mitchell69 (111)

J Root3-0-15-0

74.60

On off this time, Tom Blundell blocks it out.

74.51lb

Another one outside leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards short fine leg. Leg bye taken.

74.40

On leg angling it outside, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

74.34

FOUR! On middle, Daryl Mitchell plays an amazing reverse sweep towards backward point for a boundary.

74.20

On middle giving it some air, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to square leg.

74.10

Tossed up wide outside leg, Daryl Mitchell lets it go.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 74 overs : 295/4

T Blundell61 (99)

D Mitchell65 (106)

J Leach14-1-58-0

73.60

Review Lost! Another one wasted by England! Full and in line with the stumps, and there seemed to be an inside edge however England think otherwise. They take a review and replays confirm the edge. One more review to go!

73.54

FOUR! Length ball outside off, Tom Blundell makes room for himself and slaps it past covers for a boundary.

73.40

Tossed up delivery on middle, Tom Blundell defends it back towards Jack Leach.

73.34

FOUR! Great use of the feet! Short and wide asking to be hit, Tom Blundell steps back and carves it through covers for a boundary!

73.21

In line with the stumps angling into the pads. Daryl Mitchell works it to square leg for a single.

73.11

Full and on middle stump. Tom Blundell comes forward and bumps the ball over the bowler for a single.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 73 overs : 285/4

T Blundell52 (94)

D Mitchell64 (105)

J Root2-0-11-0

72.61

On middle, Tom Blundell clips it towards the leg side for one.

72.52

On off, this is punched towards mid on for a brace. 50 up for Tom Blundell.

72.40

On middle, defended out.

72.31

Shorter and on middle, Daryl Mitchell hops a bit and awkwardly plays it to mid on. The ball was in the air for some time and just falls short of the fielder at mid on.

72.20

Review Lost! Daryl Mitchell tries to reverse sweep a fullish delivery outside leg stump. Hits his fore arm and lobs in the air. England believe its off the gloves but replays confirm its off his arm band!

72.14

FOUR! On middle, Daryl Mitchell reverse sweeps it towards backward point for a boundary. This was well executed from Daryl Mitchell.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 72 overs : 277/4

T Blundell49 (91)

D Mitchell59 (102)

J Leach13-1-48-0

71.62

Dropped! Outside off with a hint of turn, Tom Blundell looks to cut it but gets a thick outside edge as it goes towards the fielder at slip who just gets his hands on it.

71.50

Tossed up outside off, Tom Blundell punches it to covers.

71.41

On off, punched to covers for one.

71.30

On middle again, Daryl Mitchell again defends it towards Jack Leach.

71.20

On middle this time, Daryl Mitchell defends it back towards the bowler.

71.10

Tossed up outside off with a hint of turn, Daryl Mitchell guides it to covers.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 71 overs : 274/4

T Blundell47 (89)

D Mitchell58 (98)

J Root1-0-3-0

70.60

Another flighted delivery, around middle and a fuller ball. Tom Blundell presses forward and blocks it out watchfully.

70.50

Loopy ball, around middle and leg, full in length. Tom Blundell blocks it out.

70.41

Slower through the air, full, darting it on the pads. Daryl Mitchell taps it towards mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

70.31

Tosses it up, full, around the leg pole. Tom Blundell steps down the pitch and works it away towards deep mid-wicket. Single taken!

70.21

Pitches it up again, around middle and leg. Daryl Mitchell advances down the pitch and flicks it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

70.10

Joe Root begins with a fuller ball, down the leg side. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 70 overs : 271/4

T Blundell46 (86)

D Mitchell56 (95)

J Leach12-1-45-0

69.60

A maiden over from Jack Leach. Tossed up on middle, Tom Blundell guides it to covers.

69.50

On off again, Tom Blundell guides it towards short covers.

69.40

Fuller and on middle, Tom Blundell defends it solidly off the front foot.

69.30

Length and outside off, this is cut towards point.

69.20

On off this time, much fuller as well, Tom Blundell drives it to covers.

69.10

Tossed up on middle, Tom Blundell defends it out solidly.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 69 overs : 271/4

D Mitchell56 (95)

T Blundell46 (80)

S Broad16-3-69-0

68.60

Length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

68.50

Shorter again and down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell looks to pull it but misses. A slight appeal but the umpire seems uninterested.

68.41

Shorter one on middle, Tom Blundell pulls it towards deep square leg for one.

68.30

On a good length and on middle, Tom Blundell defends it away.

68.21lb

Much shorter and down the middle, looks to pull it but the ball hits his helmet and races towards third man. Leg bye taken. A slight halt in play as the physio will have a look at Daryl Mitchell.

68.16

SIX! Shorter in length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell looks to pull it but gets a top edge as it goes over long stop for a maximum.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 68 overs : 263/4

T Blundell45 (78)

D Mitchell50 (91)

J Leach11-0-45-0

67.60

Full and on middle, Tom Blundell defends it solidly.

67.50

Tossed up on middle, this is defended off the front foot.

67.41

On middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one. 50 up for Daryl Mitchell.

67.30

Fuller and outside off, this is defended towards covers.

67.20

On middle, blocked back towards the bowler.

67.13

On a length and outside off, Tom Blundell uses the pace of the ball and slaps it towards backward point. The fielder chases it. Three runs taken.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 67 overs : 259/4

T Blundell42 (75)

D Mitchell49 (88)

S Broad15-3-62-0

66.61

Around the wicket this time but still short and into Tom Blundell as he calmly works it to square leg for a single.

66.51

Stuart Broad persisting with the short line into the body. Daryl Mitchell pulls it again towards the backward square leg fielder for a single.

66.40

Banged in short and outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell initially goes for it and in the end decides to let it go.

66.31

Back of length in line with the stumps. Tom Blundell awkwardly pulls it towards deep backward square leg.

66.21

Shorter this time and outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell pulls again square of fine leg for a single.

66.10

Back of a length into the body of the batter. Daryl Mitchell gets on top of it and hits it to the square leg fielder.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 66 overs : 255/4

D Mitchell47 (84)

T Blundell40 (73)

J Leach10-0-41-0

65.61

Single to finish the over. On middle giving it some air, Daryl Mitchell guides it to mid on for one.

65.52

On off, Daryl Mitchell drives it towards covers for a brace.

65.40

Outside off this time, this is defended towards gully.

65.30

On middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it solidly.

65.21

Outside off and tossed up, this is guided towards covers for one.

65.10

Not out. That is a lucky breakthrough. Umpires call saves Tom Blundell there. Straight ball on a good length, Tom Blundell tries to give the bowler a charge and misses the line completely. Huge appeal from the England players but the umpire disagrees. Replay shows the ball clipping the leg stump therefore umpires call stands!

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 65 overs : 251/4

D Mitchell44 (80)

T Blundell39 (71)

S Broad14-3-58-0

64.60

This is touch fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it straight towards the cover fielder.

64.50

Length ball outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it through and towards the keeper.

64.40

Outside off and much fuller, this is defended towards mid off.

64.31

Back of a length and on middle, Tom Blundell flicks it awkwardly towards the leg side for a quick single.

64.20

Bowls it on middle this time, Tom Blundell defends it back towards the bowler.

64.14

FOUR! On a good length and outside off, Tom Blundell waits for the ball and guides it through backward point for a boundary. This was brilliant from Tom Blundell.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 64 overs : 246/4

D Mitchell44 (77)

T Blundell34 (68)

J Leach9-0-37-0

63.60

On a length outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell tries to work it towards covers and tries for a single. Turned down by Tom Blundell.

63.50

Daryl Mitchell comes forward to a good-length delivery on middle stump and knocks it to mid-wicket.

63.40

Flighted on off stump. Jack Leach gets considerable turn and beats Daryl Mitchell's outside edge.

63.30

Daryl Mitchell pre-meditates and tries a paddle sweep. Jack Leach realises his intension and puts it wide down leg side. Well taken behind the wicket by Ben Foakes.

63.21

Slighly short outside off stump. Tom Blundell steps back and slashes it to deep point for a single.

63.10

Outside off on a good length. fended to the point fielder.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 63 overs : 245/4

T Blundell33 (66)

D Mitchell44 (73)

S Broad13-3-53-0

62.61

Straighter line on a good length, clipped for one to square leg.

62.50

Length ball down the leg side, this is defended towards the leg side.

62.44

FOUR! Just short of slips! Full again outside off stump. Tom Blundell can't resist going for it, he drives and gets a thick edge. Fortunately for him falls short of Joe Root and goes past him for a boundary.

62.30

On a good length this time but outside off. Tom Blundell leaves it well alone.

62.20

Slightly full, outside off stump. Tom Blundell lets it go and there is good carry to the keeper.

62.12

Full and on the pads. Tom Blundell works it square of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Stuart Broad comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 62 overs : 238/4

D Mitchell44 (73)

T Blundell26 (60)

J Leach8-0-36-0

61.60

Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards short covers.

61.50

Goes fuller and on the stumps, this is defended out solidly.

61.44

FOUR! Fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell reverse sweeps it towards backward point for a boundary. This was perfectly timed from Daryl Mitchell.

61.30

On middle, blocked out.

61.21

On middle, this is guided towards mid on for one.

61.12

Tossed up on middle and leg, Tom Blundell flicks it towards the leg side for a brace.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 61 overs : 231/4

D Mitchell40 (69)

T Blundell23 (58)

M Potts15-3-67-0

60.64

FOUR! Short and easy pickings! Sits up well for Daryl Mitchell  who uses his power and smashes it square of fine leg for a boundary!

60.50

Full and angling into the stumps. Daryl Mitchell drives towards mid off.

60.43

Full again and wide. Tom Blundell drives again but doesn't time it as well, puts it wide of mid off who gives it chace and stops it just before the boundary. Three runs taken.

60.34

FOUR! Wide half volley asking to be hit! Matthew Potts obliges and drives through covers for a lovely boundary!

60.20

Back of a length angling into the batter, this one raps against the pads and England appeal but going down the leg side.

60.10

Full outside off stump. Played towards the gully fielder.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 60 overs : 220/4

D Mitchell36 (67)

T Blundell16 (54)

J Leach7-0-29-0

59.60

Outside off, defended at point.

59.51

On middle giving it some air, Tom Blundell punches it to mid off for one.

59.40

On middle, Tom Blundell defends it back towards the bowler.

59.30

Full and on middle, this is guided towards short covers.

59.20

On leg with a hint of turn, Tom Blundell uses his feet and looks to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads and rolls towards short cover.

59.10

Tossed up on middle, this is defended towards gully.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 59 overs : 219/4

D Mitchell36 (66)

T Blundell15 (49)

M Potts14-3-56-0

58.60

Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell defends it back towards the bowler.

58.51

Shorter one down the middle, Tom Blundell pulls it towards backward square leg and towards the fielder. Single taken.

58.40

on a length and on off, Tom Blundell defends it solidly.

58.30

On off this is defended towards short covers.

58.21

On a good length down the middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

58.10

On a length and outside off swinging it in, Daryl Mitchell lets it go through and towards the keeper.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 58 overs : 217/4

T Blundell14 (46)

D Mitchell35 (63)

J Leach6-0-28-0

57.60

Goes fuller and on middle, this is eased back towards the bowler.

57.50

On middle, defended away.

57.40

Tossed up on off, this is guided towards short covers.

57.30

Tossed up on middle, Tom Blundell flicks it towards square leg and straight towards the fielder.

57.20

On off, Tom Blundell punches it to mid off.

57.11

Tossed up outside off, Daryl Mitchell reverse sweeps it behind and the fielder does a good job at slips. Single taken.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 57 overs : 216/4

T Blundell14 (41)

D Mitchell34 (62)

M Potts13-3-54-0

56.60

Inswinger this time, on a good length outside off stump, nips back and gets the inside edge onto Tom Blundell's pads.

56.50

On a good length outside off, fended to gully with ease.

56.40

On a good length outside off, defended firmly to covers.

56.30

Wobble seam bowled full and outside off stump. Tom Blundell leaves it alone and the Ben Foakes collects it well to his right.

56.20

Back of length outside off stump. Tom Blundell rises on his toes and defends it back to the bowler.

56.10

Slighly fuller outside off stump. Tom Blundell raises his arms and lets it go.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 56 overs : 216/4

D Mitchell34 (62)

T Blundell14 (35)

J Leach5-0-27-0

55.60

Full and outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell strides forward and defends back to Jack Leach.

55.50

Straighter line on good length. Knocked towards mid on.

55.40

Slighly full on off stump. Defended back to the bowler.

55.36

SIX! Up and over. On middle, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and lofts it straight down the ground and over long on for a maximum. The ball lands straight in someone's glass in the stands and Matthew Potts does a funny impression of it.

55.20

On off with a hint of turn, Daryl Mitchell guides it towards mid off.

55.14

FOUR! Tossed up on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and lofts it over mid off for a one bounce boundary.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 55 overs : 206/4

T Blundell14 (35)

D Mitchell24 (56)

M Potts12-2-54-0

54.60

On a length and on off, Tom Blundell defends it towards gully.

54.50

Much fuller on middle and leg, Tom Blundell flicks it straight towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

54.40

Back of length outside off. Tom Blundell rises over the ball and defends to the off side.

54.30

On length closer to the stumps. Defended solidly this time.

54.24

FOUR! Edged and through the slip cordon. Full and outside off stump. Matthew Potts asking the batter to drive and Tom Blundell obliges. He gets a massive edge and the ball flies between slip and gully for a boundary!

54.10

Back of length way outside off stump. Loose shot from Tom Blundell  and just misses his outside edge as he tries to drive it.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 54 overs : 202/4

D Mitchell24 (56)

T Blundell10 (29)

J Leach4-0-17-0

53.60

On middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

53.50

On middle, defended.

53.44

FOUR! On middle with a hint of turn, Daryl Mitchell reverse sweeps it through backward point for a boundary. A well executed boundary by Daryl Mitchell.

53.30

Tossed up on off, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards the fielder at mid on.

53.20

Bowls it on middle again, this is defended back towards the bowler.

53.11

Tossed up on middle, this is defended towards point for a quick single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 53 overs : 197/4

D Mitchell20 (51)

T Blundell9 (28)

M Potts11-2-50-0

52.60

On middle this time, Daryl Mitchell blocks it away.

52.50

Length ball outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

52.41

Much fuller outside off, Tom Blundell guides it to gully where the fielder makes a half stop. Single taken.

52.30

Similar to the last delivery, this is again left towards the keeper.

52.20

Outside off and on a length, Tom Blundell lets it through and towards the keeper.

52.10

Much fuller and outside off, Tom Blundell defends it to point.

Matthew Potts to bowl from the other end.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 52 overs : 196/4

D Mitchell20 (49)

T Blundell8 (24)

J Leach3-0-12-0

51.60

On middle again, Daryl Mitchell defends it off his front foot and back towards Jack Leach.

51.50

Similar to the last delivery, this is blocked away.

51.40

Tossed up on middle with a hint of turn, this is defended.

51.31

Tossed up on off, Tom Blundell eases it towards point for one.

51.20

Outside off, guided towards the cover fielder.

51.10

Starts with a good delivery. On leg, Tom Blundell looks to defend it but the ball hits his pads. A slight appeal but the finger stays down.

We are back for the third session! Mitchell and Blundell will resume after Tea. Jack Leach comes to bowl.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

England on the other hand, bowled with a lot more control in this session. They would know though another two wickets and they’ll be into the all-rounders. That is exactly what they’ll be looking for in the final session which promises to be another good one. Stay tuned.

The session began with Conway and Nicholls scoring freely. The two however fell in quick succession after a good stand. Mitchell and Blundell though have begun well. New Zealand will hope the two can do something similar to what they did in the last game and take them in a position where they can get to a very good first innings score.

Another action-packed session comes to an end! This too was filled with runs and a couple of wickets. Have to say though, New Zealand have batted themselves into a good position here.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 51 overs : 195/4

D Mitchell20 (46)

T Blundell7 (21)

B Stokes12-0-40-2

50.60

Straighter line on good length. Daryl Mitchell defends back towards the bowler and keeps the pose. That will be the Tea Break on Day 1.

50.50

Good length outside off. Defended confidently to short covers.

50.41

Ben Stokes gets straighter on a good length. Tom Blundell works it off his hips to deep square leg for a single.

50.30

Good length outside off stump. Shaping away from Tom Blundell as he lets it go with ease.

50.21

Back of length angled into the body. Daryl Mitchell gets on top of it and works it to deep square leg for a single.

50.10

Fuller outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell fends it towards gully.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 193/4

T Blundell6 (19)

D Mitchell19 (42)

J Leach2-0-11-0

49.60

Fuller and outside off this time, Tom Blundell guides it to covers.

49.50

Tossed up on off, Tom Blundell defends it towards mid off.

49.40

On middle, blocked.

49.31

Full and on off, this is guided towards point for one.

49.24

FOUR! Tossed up on leg, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

49.11

Fuller and outside off, this is punched towards covers for one.

Jack Leach comes into attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 187/4

D Mitchell14 (40)

T Blundell5 (15)

B Stokes11-0-38-2

48.60

Sticks to bowling it outside off, Daryl Mitchell lets this one go as well.

48.50

Outside off, left alone again.

48.40

Outside off, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms to it.

48.41nb

Touch fuller and on leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to block it but hits his pads. A slight appeal but the umpire shows no interest. Oh, its a no ball.

48.30

Shorter and down the middle, Daryl Mitchell ducks underneath it.

48.20

Length ball on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell looks to defend it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards the slips.

48.10

Fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 186/4

T Blundell5 (15)

D Mitchell14 (33)

J Anderson15-5-35-2

47.60

On middle, defended back towards James Anderson.

47.51

Full and on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to defend it but gets an outside edge. It takes an awkward bounce as it goes towards the slip and Jonny Bairstow just manages to get his hand on it. Single taken.

47.42

Outside off, this is guided to point for a brace.

47.34

FOUR! On off and fuller, Daryl Mitchell lofts it up and over mid off. It takes a couple of bounces and past the boundary line.

47.22

Much fuller this time and on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell guides it to the off side for a brace.

47.10

On a good length and on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell defends it back towards the bowler.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 177/4

T Blundell5 (14)

D Mitchell5 (28)

B Stokes10-0-37-2

46.60

Inswinger this time from good length but wide enough to be left alone again.

46.51

Fuller this time but still outside off stump. Daryl Mitchell drives wide of mid off where James Anderson dives and restricts it to a single.

46.40

Good length bowling shaping away from the batter. Ben Stokes needs to make Daryl Mitchell  play more as this one is left alone as well.

46.30

Good length but wide and cant make Daryl Mitchell  play at it.

46.20

Slighly fuller outside off. Nudged towards second slip.

46.10

Good length outside off. Daryl Mitchell is happy to leave it alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 176/4

T Blundell5 (13)

D Mitchell4 (23)

J Anderson14-5-26-2

45.60

Good length on off stump. Defended to short cover. Another maiden from James Anderson .

45.50

Good length just outside off. Left alone by Tom Blundell .

45.40

Fuller and slighly wide. Defended to gully.

45.30

Slighly short and outside off. Easily left alone.

45.20

On a length and outside off, Tom Blundell leaves it alone.

45.10

On a good length but really wide. Left alone by Tom Blundell.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 176/4

T Blundell5 (7)

D Mitchell4 (23)

B Stokes9-0-36-2

44.61

Back of a length and on middle, Tom Blundell blocks it towards the vacant short leg region for a quick single.

44.51

Fuller and down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell flicks it to square leg for one.

44.40

On middle, defended back towards Ben Stokes.

44.30

Outside off, left alone.

44.20

Back of a length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell gets it two minds but lets it through towards the keeper in the end.

44.10

On off, driven towards the fielder at covers.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 174/4

T Blundell4 (6)

D Mitchell3 (18)

J Anderson13-4-26-2

43.60

On a length and outside off swinging it away, Tom Blundell shoulders arms to it.

43.50

On off and full, Tom Blundell guides it straight to the fielder at covers.

43.40

Length ball outside off, Tom Blundell shoulders arms to it.

43.34

FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Tom Blundell gets on his knees and drives it past covers for a boundary. That was a well-timed cover drive from Tom Blundell.

43.20

Outside off, Tom Blundell leaves it alone.

43.10

Length ball on leg swinging it in, Tom Blundell looks to flick but misses as the ball hits his pads.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 170/4

D Mitchell3 (18)

T Blundell0 (0)

B Stokes8-0-34-2

42.60

DROPPED! The extra delivery almost works. Full and outside off stump. Ben Stokes manages to get a edge of the batter but Joe Root unlike himself drops a sitter. Massive let off for New Zealand!

42.61nb

NO BALL! A good length outswinger on off stump. Daryl Mitchell plays at it and is stopped by the diving gully fielder. Ben Stokes over steps and has to bowl one more delivery.

42.50

Straighter and back of length. Daryl Mitchell gets on the backfoot and defends.

42.40

Back of length angled into the body. Daryl Mitchell defends it back down the pitch.

42.30

Back of length on off stump. Blocked by Daryl Mitchell.

42.20

Slighly fuller outside off. Drives strongly to mid off.

42.10

Full and at the stumps. Daryl Mitchell defends solidly!

Tom Blundell is the new batter in.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 169/4

D Conway46 (62)

D Mitchell3 (11)

J Anderson12-4-22-2

41.6W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! James Anderson delivers once again! Devon Conway tries to come forward a good length delivery on off stump. The delivery keeps its line and gets an inside edge of Devon Conway's bat and Ben Foakes takes a easy catch towards his right.

41.50

Slighly fuller outside off stump. Devon Conway takes a slight hop and defends on the front foot back to the bowler.

41.40

Back of a length, oustide off. Devon Conway easily lets it go.

41.30

Good length pitching outside off stump, shaping away from Devon Conway. Fends it awkwardly to point.

41.20

Good length on middle. Devon Conway knocks it to short mid-wicket.

41.10

Slighly back of length outside of stump. Devon Conway raises his arms and watches it pass.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 169/3

D Mitchell3 (11)

D Conway46 (56)

B Stokes7-0-33-2

40.64lb

FOUR LEG BYES! Fuller and down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and races towards fine leg for a boundary. The fielder on fine leg gives it a chase but cannot reach it this time.

40.50

Shorter and down the middle, Daryl Mitchell ducks under it.

40.42

Fuller and outside leg, Daryl Mitchell uses the pace of the ball and gives a fine tickle to it. The ball races towards fine leg and the fielder there does a good job. Couple of runs taken.

40.30

Much fuller and on off, this is guided towards mid off.

40.20

Outside off again, Daryl Mitchell leaves it through and towards the keeper.

40.10

Outside off, left alone.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 163/3

D Mitchell1 (5)

D Conway46 (56)

J Anderson11-3-22-1

39.61

Fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it straight towards the cover fielder. A quick single taken.

39.50

On middle and full, this is eased towards mid on.

39.40

Back of a length and outside off again, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms to it.

39.30

Outside off, left alone.

39.20

Fuller and on middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.

39.11

Fuller and on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket for one.

DRINKS! Conway and Nicholls were looking good after lunch. They were scoring at a good rate and England seemed like that they were running out of ideas. Nicholls departed just before drinks and England will feel that can take advantage once they resume...

Who will walk out now? Daryl Mitchell is the new batter in.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 161/3

H Nicholls30 (52)

D Conway45 (55)

B Stokes6-0-31-2

38.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! Much fuller on off angling it away, Henry Nicholls looks to defend it but misses and just gets an outside edge on its way. The ball goes straight into the gloves of the keeper. England have a breakthrough after 77 runs.

38.53

Full on middle and leg, Devon Conway flicks it past mid-wicket. The fielder chases it. Three runs taken.

38.40

Outside off angling it away, Devon Conway looks to cut it but doesn't get enough bat on it. This races towards the fielder at square leg.

38.30

On middle and leg, this is flicked towards the mid-wicket region.

38.20

Slightly quicker angling it of off, Devon Conway guides it to short covers.

38.10

Slower one and outside off, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 158/2

H Nicholls30 (51)

D Conway42 (50)

J Anderson10-3-20-1

37.60

Full and wide again. Henry Nicholls not interested to play at it. End of an eventful over!

37.50

Full and outside off stump. Left alone by Henry Nicholls.

37.41

Wide of the stumps on good length. Devon Conway inside edges towards deep square leg for a single.

37.30

NOT OUT! Third Umpire took a while there! Full onto the pads. Devon Conway flicks it in the air towards mid-wicket. Matthew Potts Dives towards the ball and claims to have caught it. Devon Conway stays put and the umpires refer it to the third umpire. Soft signal was not out and there was nothing in to over turn the decision.

37.20

Full and outside off stump. Devon Conway lets it go and has good carry to the keeper.

37.10

Full and angling in. Huge appeal from England players around the batter. Clearly going down leg side.

James Anderson will bowl from the other end.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 157/2

H Nicholls30 (49)

D Conway41 (46)

B Stokes5-0-28-1

36.60

Full into the stumps. Henry Nicholls puts his bat down in time and digs it out to point.

36.50

Full on the stumps. Defended awkwardly by Henry Nicholls.

36.40

Full outside off, Left alone by Henry Nicholls.

36.31

Full toss on middle. Slips out of Ben Stokes hands, under the waist. Devon Conway clamly works it to deep square leg for a single.

36.21

Short and angled in. Henry Nicholls pulls it backward square leg for a single.

36.10

Full outside off stump, Henry Nicholls drives it firmly to mid off.

Ben Stokes comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 155/2

H Nicholls29 (44)

D Conway40 (45)

M Potts10-2-49-0

35.61

Full and on the pads. Works it to the fine leg boundary for a single.

35.50

Goes shorter this time and aims for the body. Henry Nicholls ducks under this one.

35.42

Better control this time. Back of length delivery on middle. Pulls it through mid-wicket for a brace.

35.30

Short again into the body of Henry Nicholls. He tries to pull but manages it lob it up. Ben Stokes at leg gully tries to get to it but loses his footing and falls short of him. Henry Nicholls gets a lucky escape.

35.24

FOUR! Streaky boundary! Back of length into the body. Henry Nicholls gets over it and places it perfectly between slips and gully for a boundary!

35.11

Back of length on the stumps. Devon Conway pulls it backward of square for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 147/2

H Nicholls22 (39)

D Conway39 (44)

S Broad12-3-46-0

34.60

Length and outside off, Henry Nicholls shoulders arms to it.

34.50

Much fuller on middle and leg, Henry Nicholls blocks it away.

34.40

Outside off again, Henry Nicholls lets it go.

34.30

Change of line this time, bowls it outside off, Henry Nicholls shoulders arms to it.

34.21lb

Touch fuller on leg, Devon Conway tries to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards square leg. Leg bye taken.

34.10

Outside off, this is guided towards point.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 146/2

H Nicholls22 (35)

D Conway39 (42)

M Potts9-2-41-0

33.60

Shorter and down the middle, Henry Nicholls ducks underneath it.

33.51

On middle, slightly shorter, Conway flicks it to square leg for one.

33.44

FOUR! This was well-timed. Slightly shorter, Devon Conway pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Good shot selection from Devon Conway.

33.30

Touch fuller and outside off, Devon Conway lets it through and towards the keeper.

33.21

On middle, fuller again, Henry Nicholls flicks it to square leg for one.

33.10

This is full and outside off, Henry Nicholls guides it to short covers.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 140/2

D Conway34 (39)

H Nicholls21 (32)

S Broad11-2-46-0

32.60

Full and on the stumps almost yorker length. Devon Conway digs it out back to the bowler. Maiden over from Stuart Broad.

32.50

Fuller delivery on middle stump. Worked to mid on.

32.40

Good length angling into the pads, Devon Conway tries to work it to mid-wicket, gets a leading edge that lands just short of gully.

32.30

Beaten! Pitches slightly wider on good length. Devon Conway feels for the ball moving away from him and beats the outside edge marginally.

32.20

Slightly straighter and on good length. Played to mid on.

32.10

Good length outside off stump. Punched to covers.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 140/2

D Conway34 (33)

H Nicholls21 (32)

M Potts8-2-35-0

31.61

Short again on middle stump. Devon Conway pulls it to the deep square fielder for a single.

31.54

FOUR! Gloved for a boundary! Short and angling into the body. Devon Conway swings at it and gets a glove through the fine leg region for a boundary!

31.40

Slighly fuller outside off stump. Fends it to covers.

31.30

On good length pitching on off stump, nips back into Devon Conway who gets an inside edge onto his pads.

31.20

Full and outside off. Devon Conway shoulders arm to it.

31.14

FOUR! A shot to admire. Full and outside off, Devon Conway eases it past cover for an elegant boundary.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 131/2

H Nicholls21 (32)

D Conway25 (27)

S Broad10-1-46-0

30.60

Close again. Just outside off, Henry Nicholls looks to block it but misses as it goes towards the keeper.

30.50

Outside off, left alone.

30.42

Fuller and on middle, Henry Nicholls flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace. This is good running between the wickets.

30.30

Sticks to his length, on middle this time, Henry Nicholls blocks it out solidly.

30.20

Goes full and just outside off, Henry Nicholls looks to defend it but misses. The ball just aired past his bat and towards the keeper.

30.10

Full and outside off, this is left alone.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 129/2

D Conway25 (27)

H Nicholls19 (26)

M Potts7-2-26-0

29.60

On middle, blocked away.

29.50

Goes fuller this time and outside off, Devon Conway lets it through and towards the keeper.

29.41

Flicks a full-length delivery towards square leg for one.

29.30

Length ball outside leg, Henry Nicholls looks to flick it but misses.

29.20

Touch fuller and on off, this is blocked towards mid off.

29.10

Full and on middle, this is defended off the front foot.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 128/2

H Nicholls18 (22)

D Conway25 (25)

S Broad9-1-44-0

28.61

DROPPED! Crawley is the culprit. It was not his catch but the first and the second slip fielder are so close, you can't blame him for going for it. Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Nicholls looks to defend, it goes off the outside edge between first and second slip. It is more towards Root at first slip. Crawley dives to his right and sticks one hand out but it does not stay in. A single in the end. Crawley tried to do what Bairstow did but it did not stay in. Will this prove costly now?

28.50

BEATEN! Nicholls was probably late on that one! Shorter and outside off, Nicholls was late in the cut shot. He is beaten.

28.40

On off, defended.

28.30

On middle, this is worked to md-wicket.

28.21

That is well fielded! Fuller and on middle, this is eased towards mid on. The fielder dives to his right and stops it well. Saves three at least.

28.10

On off, this is pushed to covers.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 126/2

H Nicholls17 (18)

D Conway24 (23)

M Potts6-2-25-0

27.60

A harmless ball outside off, left alone. Good two overs for the Kiwis to begin with.

27.50

Outside off, left alone.

27.43

Drags his length back but more runs for New Zealand! Length and on off, this one holds its line. Potts looks to defend, this goes off the outside edge past the gully fielder and down towards third man for three more.

27.33

Three more! Really good save from Pope! Fuller and outside off, this is jammed out through point. Pope runs after it, he dives and pushes it back in. Crashes into the dashboard but no damage done. Saves a run for his side. The full ball isn't working for now.

27.21

On middle, this is worked with the angle through mid-wicket for one.

27.11lb

Leg bye! Angled into the pads, Nicholls looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. It rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

Matthew Potts will bowl from the other end.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 118/2

D Conway20 (21)

H Nicholls14 (14)

S Broad8-1-42-0

26.60

Drags his length back and bowls it outside off, change of plans maybe. Left alone.

26.54

FOUR! Consecutive boundaries! This is even better from Conway. Broad now has a chat with Anderson. Probably change of plans. This is a half volley, full and on off, it is creamed through coevrs. Another boundary. Runs continue to flow.

26.44

FOUR! That is a poor delivery! It is full and wide outside off, Conway opens the face of the bat and drives it through cover-point for a boundary. Broad is going full but there is no movement at all. Easy for Conway so far.

26.30

Drags his length back a little but the line is the same, on the stump, defended well.

26.20

Broad goes full again, this is on middle, it is driven to mid on.

26.12

Two to begin the session! Fuller and on off, this is driven through covers for two.

We are back for the second session! Conway and Nicholls will resume their innings. Stuart Broad to bowl after Lunch.

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

England on the other hand, may just regret their decision of bowling first. It did seem like it was not the right one as their bowlers looked very ineffective. They though will be very pleased they got the two wickets towards the end of the session. However, they have conceded far too many runs than they would have liked and stemming the run-flow is what they will look to do after the break which might just result in wickets. Another exciting session awaits. Stay tuned.

For most of the part, it was New Zealand who ruled it! Their openers began brilliantly. The pitch was batting friendly and they made most of it. The two played in a positive manner and added 84. Both though fell in quick succession. Young missed out on a well-deserved half ton. Conway and Nicholls though have begun well and the visitors will hope there could be yet another big partnership.

A very fine and a very entertaining session of cricket! Have to say, both teams will be pleased with how things have gone. New Zealand probably would have loved to have lost a wicket less whereas, England would have liked to have conceded few more runs. Overall as a neutral, it was an action-packed two hours of cricket.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 108/2

H Nicholls14 (14)

D Conway10 (15)

J Anderson9-3-19-1

25.64

FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Henry Nicholls drives it past covers. The ball gets behind the ropes for a boundary. That will be Lunch on Day 1.

25.50

Length ball on off, defended at short covers.

25.40

Another one outside off, not played at.

25.30

Outside off, left alone.

25.20

Back of a length and down the leg side, Henry Nicholls leaves it alone.

25.10

Around the wicket line on good length. Nips back into the batsman and hits high on his pads.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 104/2

D Conway10 (15)

H Nicholls10 (8)

B Stokes4-0-26-1

24.60

Bowls on good length on middle stump. Devon Conway firmly knocks it straight to mid on.

24.52

Full and slightly wider from Ben Stokes. Devon Conway strides into the shot and times it through cover for a brace.

24.40

Full and outside off again. Shapes away from the Devon Conway as he watches it go past him.

24.30

Slightly fuller and outside off stump. Left alone by Devon Conway.

24.21

Full and on middle. Henry Nicholls works it to deep square leg for a single.

24.14

FOUR! Around the wicket line to the left hander. Slighly back of length and wide. Henry Nicholls dispatches it through point region for another boundary!

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 97/2

D Conway8 (11)

H Nicholls5 (6)

J Anderson8-3-15-1

23.60

Full and outside off stump. Well judged and left alone by Devon Conway.

23.50

Good length outside off stump. Defended solidly back to the bowler.

23.40

Fuller length outside off stump. Left alone by Devon Conway.

23.34

FOUR! Delicately done! James Anderson strays in line and angles it down leg stump. Devon Conway flicks it off his leg slightly square of fine leg for a boundary!

23.20

Good Length delivery on off stump. Shoots up from the wicket and raps Devon Conway on his gloves. Fortunately the ball stays down.

23.11

Back of a length coming into the batter. Henry Nicholls gets on his toes and plays it through point for a single,

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 92/2

D Conway4 (6)

H Nicholls4 (5)

B Stokes3-0-19-1

22.60

Outside leg this time, Devon Conway looks to flick it but misses.

22.54

FOUR! On middle and much fuller, Devon Conway clips it away through the leg side for a boundary. This was effortless from Devon Conway.

22.40

Outside off, left alone.

22.30

On leg and on a length, Devon Conway looks to block it but misses as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal but the finger stays down.

22.20

Another one outside off, not played at.

22.10

Fuller and outside off, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 88/2

H Nicholls4 (5)

D Conway0 (0)

J Anderson7-3-10-1

21.60

On good length outside off stump. The around the wicket line is bringing the ball into the batter but Henry Nicholls judges it well and leaves it alone.

21.50

Good length outside off stump. Jags back in off the pitch and Henry Nicholls blocks it off awkwardly.

21.44

FOUR! Thats a positive way to get off the mark! Short and wide from James Anderson. Henry Nicholls gets under it and slashes at it hard! Up and over gully for a welcome boundary!

21.30

On midde, defended.

21.20

Outside off, Henry Nicholls leaves it alone.

Who will walk out now? Henry Nicholls is the new batter in.

21.1W

OUT! CAUGHT! Back-to-back wickets for England. Back of a length and on middle, Tom Latham looks to pull it but doesn't get enough power on it. A brilliant catch by Matthew Potts at mid-wicket diving to his right and taking it with both hands. New Zealand skipper walks away in disappointment.

Who will walk out now? Devon Conway is the new batter in.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 84/1

W Young47 (70)

T Latham26 (59)

B Stokes2-0-15-1

20.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! Fuller and outside off, Will Young looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge and Zak Crawley at slips takes a beautiful catch leaning forward to his left. The skipper gets a breakthrough. New Zealand were looking great with the partnership and the Ben Stokes finally breaks it. Can England sneak another before Lunch. Young gives away the start. He was looking really good but now falls.

20.54

FOUR! Great balance again! Fuller delivery again outside off stump. Will Young drives well but a slight misfield from Jack Leach in covers allows the ball to run away to the fence for a boundary!

20.40

Outside off on good length. Nips back in and forces the batsman to play at it.

20.30

Straighter line on good length. Good defence from Will Young.

20.24

FOUR! Through the gap! Slightly wide and full from Ben Stokes. Will Young strides forward and drives through the in field past covers for a boundary!

20.10

Outside off on good length. Played to gully.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 76/0

W Young39 (64)

T Latham26 (59)

J Leach1-0-5-0

19.61

Back of length outside off. Slashed to backward point for a single.

19.50

Slighly fuller outside off stump. Worked to backward point.

19.40

Adjusts the length, outside off. Defended by Will Young.

19.34

FOUR! Gives it the charge. Full and on middle stump. Will Young gets down the pitch and tonks it over straight mid-wicket for a boundary!

19.20

On good length pitching on middle. Defended firmly.

19.10

Fuller and on middle. Defended solidly by Will Young.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 71/0

T Latham26 (59)

W Young34 (58)

B Stokes1-0-7-0

18.60

On middle, this is defended off the front foot.

18.50

On middle, blocked.

18.41

Full and on middle, this is flicked towards backward square leg for one.

18.30

Fuller and outside off, this is drives straight towards the fielder at covers.

18.20

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked back towards Stokes.

18.21nb

On middle, defended. Oh, another no ball from Ben Stokes.

18.10

On middle, flicked towards square leg.

18.15nb

FOUR! Length and outside off, Will Young drives it past covers for a boundary. Oh, it's a no ball as well.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 64/0

T Latham26 (57)

W Young29 (52)

M Potts5-2-18-0

17.60

Shorter and on leg, Latham ducks underneath it.

17.50

Bowls it outside off this time, Tom Latham lets it go.

17.40

Length ball on middle, Tom Latham defends it back towards Matthew Potts.

17.30

Shorter and down the leg side, Tom Latham ducks under it.

17.20

On off and much fuller, Latham guides it straight towards the fielder at mid off.

17.10

Outside off, left alone.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 64/0

W Young29 (52)

T Latham26 (51)

S Broad7-1-32-0

16.64

FOUR! Full again, Young works it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Two in a row for New Zealand and this partnership looks great so far.

16.54lb

FOUR LEG BYES! Touch full and down the leg side, Will Young looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and races past the fine leg fence.

16.40

Much fuller and outside off, Will Young shoulders arms to it.

16.31

Outside off, much fuller, Tom Latham drives it straight towards the fielder at covers. Single taken.

16.20

On a length and on off, this is defended towards the vacant short leg region.

16.11

On middle, this is flicked towards backward square leg for one.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 54/0

T Latham25 (49)

W Young24 (48)

M Potts4-1-18-0

15.60

Outside off and on a good length, not played at.

15.50

On a length and down the leg side, Tom Latham looks to defend it but the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal but the finger stays down.

15.40

Length ball and on leg, Tom Latham looks to block it but the ball hits his glove and bounces back towards the bowler.

15.30

Blocks a length ball towards the mid on region.

15.20

Fuller in length and on leg, Tom Latham flicks it to square leg.

15.10

On leg and much fuller, Tom Latham blocks it to mid on.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 54/0

W Young24 (48)

T Latham25 (43)

S Broad6-1-26-0

14.60

On off, defended.

14.54

FOUR! Full and outside off, Will Young cuts it through backward point for a boundary. 50 up for New Zealand.

14.51nb

Length and outside off, Will Young defends it to short covers. Oh, its a no ball.

14.40

On off, this is defended towards mid on.

14.32lb

This was much fuller and outside leg, Will Young looks to give a fine tickle at it but the ball hits his pads and races towards fine leg. Two leg byes taken.

14.20

Good-length delivery and wide outside off, Will Young leaves it alone.

14.10

Length and just outside off, Will Young leaves it alone. That was a good leave from Will Young.

DRINKS! Solid start from the Kiwis! They have not lost a wicket and have also managed to score quickly. The wicket looks a belter so far and the two who have their eye in would want to cash in. England on the other hand, need to stem the run-flow a little if they are not getting the wickets for now. Will their bowlers make a comeback or will the visitors continue to dominate.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 47/0

T Latham25 (43)

W Young20 (41)

M Potts3-0-18-0

13.64

FOUR! On off, Latham gives a firm push as the ball races towards extra covers. The fielder there gives a good chase at it but can only escort it to the fence.

13.50

Another one outside off, not played at.

13.40

Outside off, not played at.

13.30

On a length and on leg, Latham looks to block it but gets a thick inside edge and hits his pads.

13.20

Outside off and on a good length, Tom Latham shoulders arms to it.

13.11

Flicks a length ball towards square leg for one.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 42/0

W Young19 (40)

T Latham21 (38)

S Broad5-1-21-0

12.61lb

On leg, Will Young looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards square leg. Single taken.

12.50

On middle again, this is blocked towards mid on.

12.40

On off this time, Will Young defends it back towards Stuart Broad.

12.34

FOUR! This is pulled away stylishly from Will Young. Back of a length and on middle, Will Young pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

12.20

Back of a length this time, Will Young defends it to short covers.

12.10

On middle, blocked away.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 37/0

T Latham21 (38)

W Young15 (34)

M Potts2-0-13-0

11.64

FOUR! This is brilliant from the skipper. On off, this is much fuller, Latham drives it past covers for a boundary. Two in a row from the skipper.

11.54

FOUR! Length and on off, Tom Latham waits for the ball and punches it through covers for a boundary.

11.40

Outside off and on a length this time, Latham doesn't bother at it.

11.30

Back of a length delivery from Potts, this is defended.

11.20

Outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.

11.10

Matthew Potts bowls on a full length, Tom Latham blocks it towards mid on.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 29/0

W Young15 (34)

T Latham13 (32)

J Anderson6-3-6-0

10.60

Touch fuller and on middle, this is defended solidly.

10.50

Length and outside off, Will Young shoulders arms to it.

10.40

Outside off, Will Young eases it towards the slips.

10.30

Similar to the last delivery, this is again blocked towards James Anderson.

10.20

On middle, defended back towards the bowler.

10.14

FOUR! That was a poor delivery from James Anderson. On a length and outside off, Will Young cuts it through point for a boundary.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 25/0

T Latham13 (32)

W Young11 (28)

M Potts1-0-5-0

9.60

On a good length and outside off, Latham leaves it through and towards the keeper.

9.50

On middle, blocked.

9.40

Back of a length delivery outside off, Tom Latham doesn't bother it.

9.34

FOUR! Fuller and on off, Tom Latham throws his bat at it with some power. The ball races towards long off for a boundary. This is sgood batting from Tom Latham.

9.21

On off, Young leans a bit and defends it to backward square leg for one.

9.10

Starts with a touch fuller outside off, Young leaves it alone.

Matthew Potts comes into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 20/0

T Latham9 (28)

W Young10 (26)

J Anderson5-3-2-0

8.60

On the off pole again, this is kept out.

8.50

On the off pole, Latham defends it solidly.

8.40

On off, Latham gets right behind the line and keeps it out.

8.30

Well outside off, Latham shoulders arms to this one. It was the tempter, Latham though evaded it.

8.20

On a length and on off, Latham pushes it to covers.

8.11

Young gets off the mark! Angled into the pads, it is worked towards square leg for on.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 19/0

T Latham9 (23)

W Young9 (25)

S Broad4-1-17-0

7.60

A harmless nut to end. Outside off, Latham does not fiddle with it.

7.50

Solid defensive stroke to this ball on off to end the over.

7.43

Three more! Just a mere push! Fuller and on off, this is hit down the ground, past mid off. He did not hit that way too hard and hence, it does not go to the fence. Three taken.

7.30

On the stumps, kept out.

7.20

On off, defended.

7.10

Outside off, left alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 16/0

T Latham9 (21)

W Young6 (21)

J Anderson4-3-1-0

6.60

That was a close leave! After getting the last ball to move away, gets this one back in from just outside off. Latham leaves it alone. It goes just past the off pole.

6.50

BEATEN! Beauty! Length, angled into the off pole, lands and leaves the batter. Latham is beaten as he plays inside the line of the delivery.

6.40

On the stumps, kept out.

6.30

Angled into the pads, Latham works it to mid-wicket.

6.20

Closer to the off pole this time and defends it.

6.10

Tries to bowl the inswinger but the line is well outside off, left alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 16/0

W Young6 (21)

T Latham9 (15)

S Broad3-1-14-0

5.60

Angled into the pads, Young lets the ball come to him and then works it to mid-wicket.

5.50

Outside off, Young leaves it alone.

5.40

That has taken off! Really well played in the end by Young! This is on a length, it lands and gets big on the batter. Young does well to take one hand off the handle and defend it. He did that to keep the ball down. Really well played.

5.30

Angled into the off pole. Young keeps it out.

5.20

On off, defended well.

5.10

Makes the batter play, bowls it on the stumps, negotiated well by Young.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 16/0

T Latham9 (15)

W Young6 (15)

J Anderson3-2-1-0

4.60

A lot of movment into the batter but the line was well outside off. Left alone.

4.50

On the off pole, blocked.

4.41

Another tight run but Young would have been in! On middle, this is worked to mid on. Broad runs in, picks it up with one hand and without gathering his balance has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

4.30

Indecisive there! Another one just outside off, Young looks to play at it but then in the end, looks to leave it, it goes off the face and on the bounce to the slip fielder.

4.20

Nice and late! Doing what he was not doing in the last game, that is let the ball come to him. On a length and around off, Young plays it right under his eyes on the off side.

4.10

Good length and on off, defended.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 15/0

T Latham9 (13)

W Young5 (11)

S Broad2-0-14-0

3.64

FOUR! That is the shot of the morning so far! That is creamed. Off the front foot this time. After a short one, Broad goes full and on middle, Latham shows the full face of the bat and milks it down to the long on fence. Beautiful. So pleasing to the eye. End of a very good over for the kiwis.

3.54

FOUR! Solid punch! Slightly shorter in length and on off, Latham hangs back and pushes this through covers. Trademark Latham there. The outfield is really quick here.

3.41

Good half stop! Saves three for his side! Length and on off, Young looks to defend, this goes off the outside edge to the right of the fielder. He dives and gets a hand to it. It goes behind towards third man for one.

3.31

Tight run! Latham would have been in though! On off, this is pushed towards cover. Latham takes off. Stokes gets to the ball, turns and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

3.20

Outside off, a big grunt as Broad delivers the ball. Easy leave though for Latham.

3.10

Good length and on off, it is pushed to cover. Broad bowls this from around the wicket, like he usually does to left-handers.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 5/0

W Young4 (10)

T Latham0 (8)

J Anderson2-2-0-0

2.60

A dot to end! On off, Young hangs back and blocks.

2.50

Now goes full, looks to target the pad of the batter, Young works it to square leg.

2.40

That is a beauty! Unplayable! Not a lot you can do with that but just hope it misses the outside edge! This is angled into the off and then Anderson gets it to leave the batter. Young is beaten as he tries to defend.

2.30

Good solid start by Young so far! Length and on off, this is pushed to covers.

2.21lb

Angled into the pads, Latham looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

2.10

Starts this over with a length delivery outside off, Latham lets it through. Good pace in this surface but not a lot of movement so far.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 4/0

W Young4 (6)

T Latham0 (6)

S Broad1-0-4-0

1.60

Another harmless nut to end the over! Just the boundary from it then! The last ball is one outside off, not played at.

1.50

Solid! Length and around off, Young gets right behind the line and keeps it out.

1.44

FOUR! Off the mark in style! That should make Young feel a whole lot better. He has been short of runs lately but that is a good confident stroke. Shorter and around off, Young hangs back and pushes it through covers for a boundary.

1.30

Good length and on off, blocked.

1.20

Just outside off again, not played at.

1.10

Yes and no but alll safe in the end! Shorter and on off, Young looks to drop and run on the off side. He takes off but is sent back in time.

Stuart Broad to bowl from other end.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 0/0

T Latham0 (6)

W Young0 (0)

J Anderson1-1-0-0

0.60

A maiden to begin with! A harmless nut to end. Outside off yet again, not played at. Not a lot of movement then in the first over for Anderson.

0.50

Just outside off again, left alone.

0.40

This one jags back in sharply! Length and outside off, it zips through and also comes back in. Hits Latham high on the pads.

0.30

Outside off, left alone.

0.20

Angled into the off pole, Latham solidly defends it.

0.10

Some swing to begin with! This one moves away, the line is well outside off. Left alone.

We are all set for the action to begin! The England players make their way out to the middle. They are followed by the New Zealand openers, Tom Latham and Will Young. James Anderson will bowl. Here we go...

Tom Latham says they wanted to bowl first too, there is a little bit of green tinge but seems dry. Adds they need to play the first hour well and it will get easier. Informs Kane is fine. Ends by saying they are playing 4 seamers and Nicholls comes in along with Bracewell.

Ben Stokes says the wicket tends to get better as the game goes on and they are looking to put them under pressure by taking wickets with the new ball. States they were going toe-to-toe in the last Test and he is very pleased with the guys for the effort and character they showed. Adds they just want to enjoy the game and do well. Informs Leach is fine and he was unfortunate in the last game.

NEW ZEALAND (PLAYING XI) - Tom Latham (C), Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls (IN FOR Kane Williamson), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Michael Bracewell (IN FOR Colin de Grandhomme), Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry (IN FOR Ajaz Patel), Trent Boult.

ENGLAND (PLAYING XI) - Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.

TOSS - ENGLAND HAVE WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO FIELD!

New Zealand on the other hand, haven’t been at their best in this format this year. They have been pretty inconsistent. Can they turn it around though? They’ll have to do it without their best batter Williamson but they still have a lot of quality in their side. Toss coming up in a bit…