New Zealand Vs England 2nd Test - England in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2023 - summary

Time for the hosts to bat now. The England players are making their way out on the field. Followed by Tom Latham and Devon Conway who walk out to open for New Zealand. It will be the number 1 Test bowler, James Anderson to start with the new ball.

... Second Innings ...

Right then, looking at the second new ball taken by the Kiwis there is definiately some venom on the deck. Although, a while back some sun was peeping through the skies. That would be an ideal condition for the Kiwis but they surely need to keep their composure against a deadly English bowling line-up. Do join us for New Zealand's first innings with the bat in hand shortly...

That's it from England's first innings - The have got 435 on the board and will come out to bowl now in the remaining time in the morning session. Once again, New Zealand were sharp with the ball in the morning session, just like they were on Day 1 and kept picking up wickets at regular intervals. Although, they would be slightly frustrated with how long Ollie Robinson stayed out at the crease. Nevertheless, the pendulum was always with the away side. Harry Brook would be gutted as he missed out on his first ever double-ton of his career. He was the first one to slip out in the morning. For the Kiwis, Matt Henry stood out with the ball with his four-fer. 

Matt Henry to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! 150 up for Joe Root. He gets there in style and that should be it. Joe Root is seen jogging out of the field here. Full and on the pads. Joe Root flicks it to deep square leg for four runs. England declare at 435/8.

Tim Southee to Jack Leach, FOUR, FOUR! Off the edge! It is fired in full and on off. Jack Leach tries to flick it away but is a bit early into his shot. The ball catches the outside edge and flies over the slip cordon for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Jack Leach, 2 runs, It is pitched up, outside off. Jack Leach leans in and pushes it firmly through the gap at covers for two runs here. He gets off the mark.

Tim Southee to Jack Leach, no run, Slower one, full and outside off. Leach drives it into covers.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Back of a length, on off. Joe Root pulls it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for one.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Short and on off. Root pulls it to deep mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, A full-length ball, angled into the pads. Joe Root charges down and looks to go downtown but misses.

Matt Henry to Jack Leach, no run, Much fuller, outside off. It nips in a touch. Jack Leach tries to chase it but misses.

Matt Henry to Jack Leach, no run, On a length, outside off, left alone.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Matt Henry gets his fourth wicket. It is a length ball, on off. Ollie Robinson ends up chipping it towards mid off. Tom Latham there takes a dolly. A huge sigh of relief for Tom Blundell. Jack Leach is the new man in.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, no run, DROPPED! Completely unacceptable from Tom Blundell. It is a length ball, around off, nips away a touch. Ollie Robinson only manages to get a thick outside edge on it. Tom Blundell moves to his right but the ball spills out of his gloves.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, no run, A length ball, on fourth stump. Ollie Robinson blocks it out solidly.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, no run, Goes full and on leg. Ollie Robinson tucks it towards mid on.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, 1 run, Back of a length, on off. Ollie Robinson hooks it to deep square leg. The batters take one more. Ollie Robinson takes the strike once again, while Root is made to wait here to get yet another milestone in this Test match.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, no run, Fuller and on leg. Ollie Robinson shuffles and tucks it to short mid-wicket. Wait is the call here.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, no run, Length and on off, defended out.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, 2 runs, In the air...Safe! It is a short one, on off. Ollie Robinson goes for the pull but mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket. Two fielders converge but it falls in no man's land. Two taken.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, 2 runs, Much fuller, on off. Ollie Robinson gets under it and plays a lofted drive straight down the ground. He does not get it off the middle of the blade and Neil Wagner is able to keep it down to two runs.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, 2 runs, Tim Southee dishes a length ball, on middle. Ollie Robinson goes back and drills it down to long on for a couple.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, 1 run, A length ball, on middle. Ollie Robinson tucks it to the leg side. Matt Henry sprints to that side and stops the ball with a dive to that side. One taken.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, no run, It is full, tailing into the pads. Ollie Robinson pushes it gently towards mid off.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, no run, Short one, around off. Ollie Robinson lets it be.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, wide, 1 run, WIDE! A sharp bumper, on off. Ollie Robinson ducks under it. The umpire signals a wide.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Matt Henry sees the batter come down the track and serves a short ball, on off. Joe Root makes a late adjustment and pulls it towards fine leg for a single.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Full length, on off. Joe Root gets an inside edge on his pads.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, A length ball, outside off, it shapes further away. Joe Root tries to block it but does so inside the line. 

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, no run, This is a length ball, that lands around off and shapes away sharply. Ollie Robinson makes a good leave here.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, no run, Another dot now, as Ollie Robinson hangs back to this length ball and dabs it to covers.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, no run, A bit short, outside off. Ollie Robinson stays back and tries to cut it away but misses.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, 2 runs, A bit fuller, on middle. Ollie Robinson goes back and lofts it over mid on. They take two runs.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, FOUR, FOUR! EDGY! It is a length ball, on off. Ollie Robinson tries to flick it through the leg side. The ball takes the leading edge and flies to third man for four runs.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, no run, Tim Southee fires it full, around leg. Ollie Robinson stays back and tries to flick it away but misses. Tim Southee makes a loud appeal but the umpire is unmoved. It is going down leg.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, 1 run, Length and on the pads, Ollie Robinson clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Short and on the body. Joe Root stays back and pulls it to deep square leg, only for a single. He moves to 147.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! This is brutal. Henry goes full, on sixth stump. Joe Root shuffles way across and scoops it down to fine leg. One bounce and over the ropes. 

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Good length, around off. Root gets behind and blocks it back to the bowler.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, 1 run, A length ball, on off. Ollie Robinson taps it to off and takes off to the other end.

Matt Henry to Ollie Robinson, no run, Good length, in the channel. Ollie Robinson dabs it down to gully.

Drinks! England have crossed the 400-run mark and Joe Root is on the charge at the moment. New Zealand, just like Day 1 picked up wickets early on, but gave away runs as well. They will be hoping to take these last three wickets quickly while England will try to get as many runs as possible. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Matt Henry to bowl after the break.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Exceptional shot. It is full and on off. Joe Root shuffles across and scoops it over the wicket-keeper's head for four runs. 400 is up for England. 

Tim Southee to Joe Root, SIX, SIX! BANG! Looks like a declaration is around the corner. It is a length ball, on off. Joe Root gets to the pitch of the ball, removes any threat for any swing and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Good length, wide of off. It nips in a long way with some extra bounce. Joe Root gets on his front foot and tries to drive it through the line but gets beaten.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, 1 run, Length and on off. Ollie Robinson pushes it to cover for a single. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes is seen having a chat with his coach here. There is a bright smile across Stokes' face. He is certainly itching to get out here with the ball in hand. The conditions are heavenly for the seamers here with the new ball. 

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, no run, JAFFA! Ollie Robinson gets his blade out of the way. It is a length ball, in the channel. The ball flies off the deck. Ollie Robinson gets beaten on the outside edge.

Tim Southee to Ollie Robinson, no run, Some shape straightaway. A length ball, outside off. It shapes away. Ollie Robinson is happy with a sighter here.

The second new ball is available now and it has been taken by New Zealand. Also, Tim Southee (20-5-62-1) reaplces Neil Wagner.

Michael Bracewell to Ollie Robinson, 1 run, Fuller, on leg. Ollie Robinson clips it to mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a single here.

Michael Bracewell to Ollie Robinson, no run, Loopy ball, outside off. It grips and turns in a long way. Ollie Robinson prods and tries to defend it out but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Michael Bracewell to Ollie Robinson, no run, Goes full and on off. Ollie Robinson dabs it into the deck.

Michael Bracewell to Ollie Robinson, no run, Floated, wide of off. It turns in a long way. Ollie Robinson stays back and nudges it to the leg side.

Ollie Robinson comes out to the middle now.

Michael Bracewell to Stuart Broad, out, OUT! LBW! Michael Bracewell gets his second wicket of the morning, as the umpire raises his dreaded finger. Stuart Broad though takes the review straightaway. It is a loopy ball, that drifts in, around middle and turns away a touch. Stuart Broad gets down on one knee and tries to sweep it away. He fails to get any bat on it and takes a blow on his pads. The umpire agrees with Michael Bracewell. The review taken does not help Stuart Broad at all, as the Ball Tracking shows three reds. The on-field decision stands.

Michael Bracewell to Stuart Broad, no run, Tossed up, full and on off. Broad eases it to mid off.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, 1 run, It is full, on leg. Stuart Broad hangs back and flicks it to deep mid-wicket. He retains the strike with a single.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Length and on the pads. Joe Root whips it behind square on the leg side for one.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, 1 run, A slower full toss, on the body. Broad goes back and works it towards mid off. They take a single.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! EDGY! Neil Wagner goes short again, outside off. Stuart Broad shuts his eyes, and heaves hard across the line. The ball takes the outside edge and flies down to third man for four.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, no run, A well-directed short ball, on off. Stuart Broad tries to hook it away but fails to connect.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, A length ball, angled in on middle. Joe Root gets down and sweeps it towards fine leg. It comes off his gloves and they take a single.

Michael Bracewell to Stuart Broad, no run, Full, on middle and leg. Broad clips it towards short mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Stuart Broad, no run, On off, defended out.

Michael Bracewell to Stuart Broad, 2 runs, Looped up, around off. Broad gets an inside edge on it. It goes through his legs and even nutmegs Tom Latham on the way at short leg. The batters take a couple.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 1 run, Short, turning in from outside off. Root pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 2 runs, This is full and on leg. Joe Root gets low and drags his sweep down to fine leg. They take two runs.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, SIX, SIX! SMACKED! Joe Root is shifting gears here. It is tossed up, outside off. Joe Root dances down the track and slogs it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, no run, Three dots in a row to end the over! It is a good-lenght ball, angled into the body. Stuart Broad swivels and goes for the pull shot, but it dies off the inside edge.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, no run, Neil Wagner follows the batter down leg with a length ball. Stuart Broad only manages to get an inside edge on his pads.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, no run, This is much fuller, on fourth stump. Broad makes some room and dabs it towards covers.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, FOUR, FOUR! Up and over! Broad frees his arms here. It is a bit short, on fourth stump. Stuart Broad rides the bounce and smacks it over mid off for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Full and on off. Joe Root pushes it to cover and crosses.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, An appeal for lbw but turned down! Neil Wagner comes from around the wicket. It is angled in, on a length and around off. Joe Root shuffles and goes for the scoop. He misses to get any bat on it. Neil Wagner appeals but the umpire shows no interest. Tim Southee takes the review with 1 second on the time. Although, the Ball Tracking confirms that the impact is outside the line. New Zealand lose all their reviews here.

Michael Bracewell to Stuart Broad, no run, Flatter and on off. Broad stays back and dabs it past the slip fielder. A successful over from Michael Bracewell comes to an end.

Michael Bracewell to Stuart Broad, no run, On off, blocked.

Michael Bracewell to Stuart Broad, 2 runs, Just past short leg! It is angled in around middle. Stuart Broad bends his knee and tries to sweep it away. The ball goes past short leg off the bottom end. Tom Latham dives to his left but the ball goes past him. Two taken.

Michael Bracewell to Stuart Broad, no run, Floated and full, outside off. It grips and turns away. Stuart Broad makes a leave.

Stuart Broad walks out to bat now.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Foakes, out, OUT! STUMPED! Another one bites the dust. Ben Foakes gifts his wicket to the Kiwis. It is tossed up, around off. Ben Foakes steps out of the crease and tries to flick it away but misses. The ball grips and tunrs down leg as well. Ben Foakes' gets his front foot stuck on the deck and that makes him fall over. Tom Blundell gathers the ball and takes the bails off in a flash. Ben Foakes walks back without troubling the score.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 1 run, A bit flatter, around leg. Root goes back and nudges it past short leg for a single.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, This is on a good length and outside off, Ben Foakes leaves it alone. End of a successful over for New Zealand!

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Overpitched and on off, Ben Foakes drives it well, but straight to mid off.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Full again and on middle, Ben Foakes knocks it towards mid on again.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Full and on middle, Ben Foakes drives it towards mid on.

Ben Foakes is the new batter in.

Neil Wagner to Ben Stokes, out, OUT! TAKEN! Ben Stokes tries to go big, but holes out instead. Neil Wagner bowls this short of a length and outside off, Ben Stokes backs away and tries to clear the in-field on the off side, but mistimes his shot badly in the air and Scott Kuggeleijn (Sub) at mid off moves to his right to take a good catch. Stokes was looking to score runs quickly, but he will have to go back now. England lose half their side now!

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Full and on middle, Joe Root flicks it through square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, no run, Gives this one some air, on off, turning away with some bounce, Ben Stokes looks for the reverse-sweep again, but misses due to the bounce.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, no run, Flighted, full and on off, Ben Stokes knocks it towards covers.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Slower through the air, on middle, turning away, Ben Stokes looks to push it away, but gets an outiside on the bounce and past slips for a couple of runs.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Ben Stokes connects this time! This is floated, full and on off, Ben Stokes nails his reverse-sweep past backward point for a boundary.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, no run, Tossed up, full and on off, Ben Stokes drives it towards short covers.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, no run, Michael Bracewell begins with a low full toss, on off, Ben Stokes goes for the reverse-sweep, but misses to get hit on his toes. There is a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Change from both ends now. Michael Bracewell comes into the attack now. 

Neil Wagner to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Back of a length again and on off, Ben Stokes backs away and punches it towards sweeper covers for one more.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Goes fuller and on middle, Joe Root skips down the track and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root guides it towards gully.

Neil Wagner to Ben Stokes, 1 run, On a length and around leg, Ben Stokes nudges it through square leg for one.

Neil Wagner to Ben Stokes, no run, Neil Wagner follows the batter and lands this on a hard length, on leg, angling in, Ben Stokes gets cramped and misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the off side.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Neil Wagner starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Joe Root pushes it through cover-point for a single.

Change. Neil Wagner now comes into the attack for the first time on Day 2. He replaces Tim Southee.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, no run, Another full delivery, on off, Ben Stokes drives it towards short covers.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Brilliant shot! Matt Henry bowls this just short and around off, Ben Stokes backs away a bit and cuts it well towards the deep backward point fence for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Overpitched and on off, Ben Stokes drills it wide of deep point and comes back for the second easily.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, no run, Full and on middle, Ben Stokes blocks it down the pitch.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, This is on a good length and on middle, Joe Root nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Short of a length and on off, Joe Root is on his toes to keep it down towards gully beacause of the extra bounce.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, BEAUTY! Tim Southee goes a bit fuller and on off, shaping away slightly, Ben Stokes gets squared up as he tries to block and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, Length again and on off, Ben Stokes defends it towards short covers.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, On a length and on middle, Joe Root tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Uppish but safe! Tim Southee bowls this short and on off, Ben Stokes makes room, but miscues his slog in the air behind the bowler. The fielder from mid on chases it, but fails to reach it. They cross.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Tim Southee lands this short and on middle, Joe Root controls his pull shot towards deep square leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Full and on off, Joe Root drives it back towards the bowler.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, no run, This is pitched up and around off, Ben Stokes moves across and tries to play the scoop, but misses as the ball goes under his bat towards the keeper. He has made his intentions clear here.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Up and over! Matt Henry bowls this short of a length and outside off, Ben Stokes backs away again and slaps it over point for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, no run, Full and on off, Ben Stokes makes some room and forces it straight to mid off. 

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, no run, Matt Henry bangs in a high bouncer, on middle and off, Ben Stokes sways away from it.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Goes fuller this time, on middle, Joe Root flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root waits for it and late cuts it, but the fielder at slip corden dives to his right to make a one-handed stop.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, Length again and on middle this time, Ben Stokes blocks it back to the bowler.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, On a length and around off, angling in, Ben Stokes offers no shot at it.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Full again and on middle, Joe Root tucks it through square leg for a run.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 2 runs, Fullish and around leg, Joe Root clips it wide of deep square leg for a brace.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 2 runs, In the air...safe! Tim Southee bangs this short and on middle, Joe Root uses his feet but gets hurried and miscues his pull in the air. However, the wind drifts it away form the fielder at deep mid-wicket and it falls safely. Two runs taken!

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Joe Root looks to defend it, but gets a bottom edge onto his pads and then the ball bounces and hits his bat again.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller again and on off, Ben Stokes pushes it towards short covers.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Two in a row! Matt Henry serves this full and around off, Ben Stokes advances down the track and drives it through covers for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Ben Stokes gets off the mark with a boundary! Matt Henry bowls this back of a length but down the leg, Ben Stokes just tickles it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, no run, Short of a length and outside off, angling away with extra bounce, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.

Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, no run, On a length and on middle, Ben Stokes turns it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes is the new batter in.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, out, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Matt Henry strikes again! Harry Brook misses out on his double hundred, but he has played an exceptional innings here. Matt Henry pitches this up, on middle, Harry Brook goes for the drive on the up, but does so uppishly towards the bowler where Matt Henry attempts to catch it, but it spills out to his left. However, he shows good reflexes to go down and pouches it with his left hand. A fine catch to end a fine innings. Harry Brook looked unsettled and he will be disappointed that he missed out on a moment of history here.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Short of a length and on off, Joe Root cuts it close from his body, but straight to gully.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, On a length and on off, Joe Root defends it towards short covers.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, SIX, SIX! Cheeky but effective! Tim Southee serves this fuller once more around off, Joe Root moves across and reverse scoops it over the third man fence for a biggie. Tim Southee was not expecting something like this from Root that too so early in the Day. Also, 300-run partnership comes up between these two battters.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Full again and on off, Joe Root keeps it out to the left of short covers.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Fuller one and on middle, Joe Root uses his feet, but mistimes his drive towards mid on.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Tim Southee begins with a hard-length delivery, on off, Joe Root leans on and knocks it towards short covers.

Will we see pace from the other end as well? Yes, we will, as Tim Southee takes the ball in hand. The skipper would be eyeing for the early breakthrough here.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, On a length and on off, Harry Brook dabs it towards slip cordon where the fielder dives to his left to make a good stop.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length and on off, Harry Brook looks to punch it away, but gets an insdie edge onto his pads. He is not finding the middle of the bat here and the Kiwis need to take advantage of this situation.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Matt Henry bangs in a bouncer, on off, Harry Brook lets it go to the keeper.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Full again and around off, Harry Brook blocks it with one hand as he lose his grip when the ball hits his bat.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, 2 runs, This is full and on middle, Harry Brook tries to drive it away, but gets an inside edge through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. First runs of the Day!

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Matt Henry starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Harry Brook looks to block, but gets an outside edge towards third slip on the bounce.

We are all set to start Day 2! The players are already out there in the middle. Harry Brook and Joe Root to continue batting for England. Matt Henry to start proceedings with the ball.

New Zealand, on the other hand, had a brilliant spell at the start of Day 1 where Tim Southee also picked up his 700th international wicket, but they faded away after that. However, they will be hoping to make early inroads here and try to restrict England under 400. Matt Henry was their best bowler, but he will need the support of others if they are to get through this English batting order. Stay tuned for all the action coming up in a bit.

Harry Brook was the star of Day 1 with his blistering hundred, and he is just 16 runs away from his double century. Joe Root looked like his old self, and he too registered a ton. Both of them will look to take England to a huge total, while Ben Stokes may have a decision to make as the weather forecast is a bit gloomy and we could lose a chunk of this Test match.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of Day 2 of the second Test between New Zealand and England. The first Day well and truly belonged to England as they once again racked up more than 300 runs in just two and a half sessions as rain played spoilsport after Tea and we lost around 25 overs, which they will try to cover up here with an early start.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from an enticing Day 1 of this Test match. England dominated proceedings here and will look to do the same on Day 2 as well while New Zealand will hope to make early inroads. There will be an early start on Day 2 as we have lost a lot of overs due to rain. So, the action will begin at 3 am IST (9.30 pm GMT, Previous Day). Do join us early for the build-up. Until then, Cheers and Goodbye!

New Zealand started Day 1 with a lot of hopes and Matt Henry gave them the perfect start as well picking up two early wickets. Then a stunning catch from Michael Bracewell gave them their third wicket which was also the 700th international wicket for their skipper, Tim Southee and they were all over England at that point of time. However, they just could not build on that and once Harry Brook and Joe Root were at the crease, they looked out of ideas. The bowling changes from Tim Southee did not work at all and just like in the first Test, the English batters targeted Neil Wagner and scored plenty against him. He conceded 101 runs in his 17 overs which is a bit too expensive. They tried a lot of things, but nothing worked for them. In the middle of session three, rain started pouring down which gave the Kiwis some relief and thinking time to plan how to get back into this game. Now, they will need to come out with different strategies to get the better of the English batters.

After being asked to bat first, England did not get off to an ideal start as they were struggling at 21-3 and were in a spot of bother. However, that was the only phase when they were on the back foot as Harry Brook and Joe Root absolutely nullified the Kiwi attack with the 'Bazball' approach. Brook went hammer and tons and scored a terrific century in no time and also went past his previous highest score in Test cricket of 153. He also crossed 800 runs in Test cricket in nine innings. Root played the perfect support to him and he also registered a fine hundred which will give him a lot of confidence as he was a bit inconsistent in recent times. Both of them added a record-breaking 294 runs for the fourth wicket. However, just as Root reached his hundred, rain played spoil port and we could not get any more action. Brook remained unbeaten on 184 and will look to get a double hundred when he comes out to bat with Root again who will be playing on 101. It will also be interesting to see if and when Ben Stokes decided to declare this innings.

The inevitable has happened. We will not be getting any further action on Day 1 and it is officially Stumps. An exciting Day of Test cricket comes to a rather dull end because of rain. We were able to get 65 overs on Day 1 in which England scored an impressive 315 runs while losing three wickets. They are well ahead in this Test while the Kiwis will be kicking themselves for not going full attacking when they had England by the scruff of their neck at the start.

Update 10.03 am IST (4.33 am GMT) - The big covers are on now and there is a steady drizzle at the ground. It is looking less likely that we will get any action at the moment. All we can do is hope.

Update 9.33 am IST (4.03 am GMT) - Looks like I got my hopes high pretty early here. The drizzle is back, and the umpires near the deck open their umbrellas to find some shed. The covers are coming on once again. Let's see for how long the wait game goes on.

Update 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT) - Wow! This was pretty quick. The rain has passed by and the groundsmen are seen taking the covers off. It rained but briefly. The crowd could anticipate some more action here.

UPDATE 9.27 am IST (3.57 am GMT) - OH NO! Joe Root gets to his ton and the umpires have asked the players to make their way off the field as it starts to pour now. England continue on their merry way since the post-Tea session. They are 315/3 at the end of 65 overs. Hopefully, it is just a passing shower and we get going again soon.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 2 runs, HUNDRED FOR ROOT! A fine knock from him after a run of low scores. He punches the air in celebration. Joe Root comes down the track, makes this a full toss, on middle, and whips it towards wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Overpitched and on middle, Joe Root clips it but finds short mid-wicket again.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, This is on a hard length and on off, Joe Root moves across but flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Full and on middle, Joe Root turns it towards short mid-wicket.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, On a length and on off, Joe Root steers it towards gully.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Nice shot! Neil Wagner serves this full and around off, Joe Root gets to the pitch of it and drives it with sweet timng past mid on for a boundary. He moves to 99 now!

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length and on off, Harry Brook looks defend but gets a bottom edge onto his pads as the ball rolls behind the stumps.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Pitched up, on middle, Joe Root moves across and clips it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, leg byes, 1 run, On a length and on leg, Harry Brook misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. The batters run a leg bye.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Full again and on middle, shaping in, Harry Brook looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, A bit fuller and on off, Harry Brook blocks it out to the off side.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Harry Brook dabs it towards point.

Tim Southee (16-5-47-1) comes back into the attack now.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Length, outside off. Joe Root hangs back and chops it to backward point.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 2 runs, Full and on off. Root drives it to sweeper cover and collects a brace.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Top innovation! It is full, wide outside off. Joe Root shuffles across a long way and reverse scoops it over the first slip. The ball runs down to the third man fence.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Length, on fourth stump. Root defends it to point.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Down the ground! It is pitched up, on off. Joe Root uses his feet and smacks it down the ground. It goes past the bowler and down to the long off fence.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, It is full, angled in around off. Root eases it to mid off.

Change of ends for Neil Wagner (15-1-89-0). 

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, A single now as this full one is flicked past mid on by Root.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, Full length and on off. Root drives it back to the bowler. Daryl Mitchell uses his right boot to stop the ball.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 1 run, It is full and on off. Harry Brook closes the face and works it to mid-wicket for a quick single.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, Length and on middle. Brook stays back and defends it to the leg side.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, SIX, SIX! Woah! This is just brutal from Brook. Mitchell goes full and on off. Harry Brook shuffles across and scoops it over the keeper's head for a biggie. 

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, Daryl Mitchell serves a length ball, angled into the pads. Harry Brook stays back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Fuller and on off. Brook works it to mid on and crosses for one. 

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 3 runs, A bit short, on off. Root punches it towards deep point and collects three runs before the fielder cuts it out.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Another single now as this is tucked towards mid on.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 1 run, Full and on off. Root prods and taps it to cover for a quick single.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Full and on middle. Harry Brook miscues it to long and gets to the other end.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Powerfully hit! It is tossed up, full and on off. Harry Brook uses his feet and lofts it over mid off for a cracking boundary.

Michael Bracewell (6-0-22-0) comes back into the attack now.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Goes full, in the channel. Harry Brook drives it gently towards mid off. The stand between these two moves to 257 runs.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, Another single as Joe Root dabs this short one past backward point.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short again, wide of off. Brook goes back and cuts it through covers for another single.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root now hangs back to this length ball and cuts it with control towards sweeper cover. They take one.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short, outside off. Harry Brook cuts it to deep point and crosses.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Smacked! It is full, wide outside off. Harry Brook slashes hard through the line and it races away to the fence through the cover region.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, A dot to end the over! It is pitched up, outside off. Joe Root pushes it gently towards extra cover.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 2 runs, Wagner goes full, wide of off. Joe Root plays it late and steers it down to third man for a brace.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Length and on off, pushed to the off side.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Fuller, on leg stump. Joe Root nudges it towards mid on.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Very full, in the blockhole. Root jams it back to the bowler.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Goes full and on fourth stump. Joe Root gets on his front foot and gets it towards mid on off the outer half.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Great shot! This is another full delivery, on off, Harry Brook drives it past the diving bowler and wide of mid off for a boundary. He holds the pose for a few seconds after playing that shot.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, Daryl Mitchell sees the batter advance and serves this full and outside off, Harry Brook reaches for it, and forces it towards extra covers with no timing.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, SIX, SIX! Up, up and away! Daryl Mitchell continues to bowl fuller, on off, Harry Brook stays there and dispatches it over the long on fence for a biggie. He moves to 159 and this becomes his highest score in Test cricket.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, Pitched up, on middle, Harry Brook drives it down the pitch and the ball hits the stumps at the bowler's end.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, Full again and on off, Harry Brook goes down and tries to paddle it, but hits it onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, This is full and on off, swinging in, Harry Brook blocks it towards short covers.

Change. Daryl Mitchell now comes into the attack.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Goes fuller and on off, Joe Root knocks it towards gully.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, On a length and on middle, Joe Root works it towards short mid-wicket.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Just short! This is full again and on middle, Joe Root is early into his drive and plays it uppishly towards the bowler where it just falls short of Neil Wagner.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Pitched up, on middle, Joe Root drills it back towards the bowler where Neil Wagner goes dwon and makes a good stop.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root guides it towards gully.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Full and on middle, Joe Root tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Good comeback from Henry! He bowls this on a hard length and on off, angling in, Harry Brook gets cut in half and misses it while trying to fend it away.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Deft touch! 150 up for Brook! This is on a good length and on off, Harry Brook waits for it and late cuts it between third slip and gully for a boundary. This has been a superb effort from him and he will be eying that double ton now. 

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Harry Brook finds the fence again! Matt Henry lands this short and on off, Harry Brook picks up the length early and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary. 250 up for England!

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Short of a length and around leg, Joe Root nudges it towards fine leg for one.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, 1 run, Back of a length and on off, Harry Brook punches it through covers for a run.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, On a length and on middle, Joe Root tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Full and on middle, Harry Brook blocks it out to the leg side.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Back of a length and on off, Harry Brook punches it wide of deep point for a brace.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, On a length and on off, Harry Brook dabs it towards gully.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Another full delivery, on off, Harry Brook drives it straight to mid off.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Full again and on middle, angling in, Harry Brook blocks it down the pitch.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Fuller one and on off, Harry Brook miscues his drive towards mid off.

Neil Wagner (12-0-81-0) to operate from the other end.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, 1 run, Fuller and on off, Harry Brook taps it wide of short covers for a quick single.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Elegant from brook! Matt Henry serves this full and on off, Harry Brook stays there and drills it past mid off for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Goes fuller this time, on leg, Harry Brook is early into his drive and mistimes it towards mid on.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length and on off, Harry Brook guides it towards gully.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Length again and on middle, Joe Root tucks it to the right of short mid-wicket for a run.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, 1 run, This is on a good length and on leg, Harry Brook flicks it through square leg for a single.

We are back for the final session! We can see the New Zealand in a huddle and now they are spreading out to take their respective field positions. Harry Brook and Joe Root are walking out to continue their partnership. Matt Henry has the ball in hand.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

What a session for England! It was certainly a one-sided affair in the post-Lunch session. Harry Brook and Joe Root bat throughout the session here and have added 136 runs at the end of the afternoon session. Joe Root racked up his half-century with a sensible knock, meanwhile, Harry Brook continued with his aggressive approach and racked up his fourth ton in Test cricket. The hosts have been completely blown away here. The Kiwis would be scratching their heads and wondering how this match has come to this stage. Tim Southee's bowling changes have not been remarkable since the opening hour of this Test match. Neil Wagner was certainly taken to the cleaners here. New Zealand need to head back and come up with some new strategies, if they are to make inroads in this match. So then, England clearly are on the driving seat here. Will the Kiwis be able to change the trajectory of this game in the final session? We shall find out soon, do join us at 8.30 am IST (3 am GMT), to find out how things pan out.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root keeps it out towards gully. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 1!

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Joe Root steers it towards gully.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short and on middle, Harry Brook pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, On a length and on leg, Harry Brook nudges it towards backward square leg.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, SIX, SIX! BOOM! Harry Brook is showing no signs of stopping here. This is full and on middle, Harry Brook clears his front leg and smacks it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! CRUNCHED! Neil Wagner bowls this on a hard length and slighlty outside off, Harry Brook frees his arms and cuts it wide of deep point for a boundary.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Short and on off, Joe Root moves back and punches it towards covers.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Slower through the air, on off, Joe Root knocks it towards covers.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 2 runs, Flatter, full and on middle, Joe Root goes down, takes it on the full and paddle-sweeps it wide of fine leg where the fielder dives to his right to stop it. Two runs taken!

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Flighted, full and on middle, Joe Root defends it on the front foot.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Floated, full and on off, Joe Root pushes it towards point.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up, full and on middle, Joe Root leans on and turns it to the leg side.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Neil Wagner sees the batter back away and serves this full and outside off, Harry Brook is too far away from the ball and decides to leave it alone.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Back of a length and on middle, Joe Root swivels and pulls it towards deep sqaure leg for one more.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Another short delivery, on leg, Harry Brook hooks it past the diving backward square leg fielder for one.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Short delivery, on middle, Joe Root pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 2 runs, On a length and on off, Joe Root makes room and cuts it towards extra covers where the fielder misfields and allows the second run. 200-run partnership comes up with that between these two batters.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short and outside off, Harry Brook slaps it towards long off where Kane Williamson comes in from long on and slides in to stop it. They cross.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Joe Root pushes it towards gully.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short and on middle, Harry Brook pulls it towards deep backward square leg for one.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Brilliant timing! Tim Southee serves this touch fuller and outside off, Harry Brook punches it firmly wide of sweeper covers where Will Young covers his ground and dives to his right, but fails to stop it from going for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, On a length and on off, Joe Root uses his feet and taps it in front of short covers for a quick run.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, A bit fuller and on off, Joe Root knocks it towards short covers.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Back of a length and around off, Harry Brook guides it through point for a single.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Joe Root finds the gap this time! Neil Wagner bangs this short again, on middle, Joe Root hammers it wide of deep square leg where the fielder is a bit late to react and the ball goes over the fence for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Another short delivery around leg, Joe Root finds backward square leg again with his pull shot.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Neil Wagner continues with the shorter length, on leg this time, Joe Root pulls it straight to square leg.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 2 runs, Short delivery, on middle, Joe Root swivels and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short of a length again and outside off, Harry Brook makes room and flat-bats it down the pitch where Joe Root shows quick reflexes to spread his legs and the ball goes between them towards the long off region. They cross.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Powered away! Neil Wagner lands this short of a length and on leg, Harry Brook backs away and swats it towards the long on fence for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short and on middle, Harry Brook pulls it on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for a run. 200 up for England!

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Fullish and on middle, Joe Root clips it through square leg for one.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Tim Southee pitches it up, on off, Harry Brook pushes it towards deep backward point for a single.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, On a length and on off, Harry Brook taps it towards gully.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length and on off, Harry Brook bunts it towards second slip.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, FOUR, EDGED AND FOUR! Tim Southee bowls this on a good length and on off, Harry Brook lookst to block it, but gets an inside edge just past the stumps towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Classic Root! Neil Wagner serves this full and around off, Joe Root takes hs front foot near the ball and drives it sweetly through covers for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short and on middle, Harry Brook measures his pull shot well towards deep square leg again for one more.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Pitched up, on off, Joe Root drills it towards deep point for one.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Goes short and on middle, Harry Brook pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Full again and on off, Joe Root pushes it through cover-point for a single.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Fuller one and on off, Joe Root knocks it wide of short covers. He wants the run, but he is sent back.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, A single to end the over! Too full and straight, on the pads. Joe Root flicks it through square leg and gets a single.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short one, outside off. Brook cuts it to deep point and crosses.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Harry Brook gets on his front foot and drives this full ball to covers. 

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Full length, on fourth stump. Brook lunges and blocks it away.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root comes down the track to this length ball and flicks it to deep mid-wicket. One taken.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Good length, outside off. Joe Root shuffles and fends it to backward point.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, Looped up, on middle and leg, clipped to short mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, On leg, flicked to the leg side.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Harry Brook gets his TON in style. His fourth Test century in his last 5 matches. This is some start to his Test career. Short ball, outside off. Harry Brook cuts it past point and it races away. Harry Brook receives a standing ovation here for his sublime knock.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 1 run, It is quicker and flatter, on off. Joe Root goes back and punches it to point for a single. A half-century for Joe Root. He has certainly taken his side out of trouble here with his knock.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Once again fires on to the pads. Joe Root clips it to short leg.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up, around off, it turns in off the deck. Root tucks it to the right of short leg.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Back of a length, on middle and leg. Joe Root pulls it to deep square leg and retains the strike. He moves to 49 now.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root stays back to this full ball and clips it to deep square leg. The batters take two runs with ease.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Wagner goes full and on off. Joe Root works it towards mid on. 

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, On a length, on fourth stump. Root shuffles and dabs it towards point.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Good length, outside off. It flies off the deck. Tom Blundell gathers it at a good height as Joe Root makes the leave.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 2 runs, Fuller, on leg. Joe Root uses his feet and wrists it towards cow corner. The batters take two runs and Harry Brook needs to wait some more for his ton here.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 1 run, Full and outside off. Root leans in and dabs it to cover for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Floats it up, around middle. It turns down leg with some extra bounce. Root fails to tickle it away.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Much fuller, on middle and leg. Joe Root tucks it to short leg.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Darted on the pads, nudged to short leg.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short and on off. Harry Brook goes back and punches it through the line to covers. He takes a single and moves to 99. This single also brings up a 150-run stand between these two.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, A bit short, outside off. Brook slaps it hard to the off side, could not penetrate the gap though.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Good length, on fifth stump. Brook hangs back and punches it towards sweeper cover, for one more.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Wagner goes full again, wide of off. Harry Brook slashes hard but only connects with thin air.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Fuller, wide of off. Joe Root leans in and drives it through covers for one more.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Full length, angled across, outside off. Root does not go after it.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Harry Brook swivels on his back foot and pulls this short one to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Length, in the channel. Brook dabs it to backward point.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Goes full, on middle and leg. Joe Root prods and nudges it to the leg side.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Loops it up, full and on off. It dips as well. Joe Root is quick to jam it out with his bat.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Floats it up, full and on off. Root drives it back to the bowler.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Flighted, full and on off, Joe Root leans on and blocks it out.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Floated, short and on middle, turning in, Harry Brook works it with the inner half towards square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, Tossed up, full and on off, Harry Brook drives it towards short covers.

Drinks! England are on top at the moment with both Joe Root and Harry Brook looking solid. Brook is just five runs short of his well-desreved hundred and the way he is playing, he can make that even bigger. New Zealand desperately needs to break this partnership to get back in the game. Let's see how things pan out after the break.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 3 runs, Full length, outside off. Harry Brook leans in and drives it through the gap between mid off and extra cover. Tim Southee gives it a chase and keeps it down to three runs. Harry Brook moves to 95 runs off just 98 balls.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, It is full and on the pads. Joe Root flicks it to mid-wicket and takes a single.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Harry Brook cuts this short one to sweeper cover for one.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Length and on off. Root dabs it towards backward point and gets to the other end safely.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Incredible stroke. It is very full, angling across, wide of off. Joe Root prods and drives it through cover for a fine boundary.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Wagner goes full, angling across, around off. Root comes down and miscues it back to the bowler.

Change from both ends. Neil Wagner replaces Matt Henry now.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 1 run, Fuller and on off. Root lunges forward, closes the face and works it to square leg. They take a single.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, On middle and leg, tucked to short mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Loops it up, around middle. Joe Root flicks it to mid on.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, 1 run, A single now as this is pushed to the off side.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Too easy for Brook, with the form that he is in. It is a half-volley, on fourth stump. Harry Brook creams it through covers off the front foot for four runs.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 1 run, Flatter, on leg. Root goes back and flicks it to deep square leg for a single. 150 is up for England now.

Michael Bracewell to bowl some off-breaks now.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, A length ball, angled into the pads. Brook stays back and tries to flick it away but misses.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Fraction short, on off. Brook slaps it hard but only in direction of the bowler. Matt Henry does well to kill the pace of it.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! What a shot! So pleasing to the eyes as well. It is pitched up, on off. Brook stands tall and lofts it firmly over the bowler's head. A couple of bounces over the ropes.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Good length, in the channel, blocked out to point.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Shorter, on middle and leg. Root swivels and pulls it behind square on the leg side only for a single.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, 1 run, Length, angled into the pads. Brook stays back and nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short one, wide of off. Harry Brook slashes it to deep point for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root now uses his feet, gets to the pitch of the ball, clips it towards mid on and takes a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, Joe Root lunges to this full ball and dabs it out.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, Length, on fourth stump. Root gets behind and defends it out.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Length, on the pads. Brook tucks it to deep square and crosses.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Harry Brook rocks back to this short one and slaps it towards sweeper cover for a brace.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Overpitched and on the pads, Joe Root tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, 1 run, This is on a hard length and down the leg, Harry Brook tickles it towards fine leg for one.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, leg byes, 1 run, Back of a length and around leg, Joe Root misses his flick as the ball deflects off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, 1 run, On a length and on leg, Harry Brook gets hurried and nudges it towards square leg for a run.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Full again and on middle, Joe Root uses his feet and clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, A huge shout for LBW, but turned down. Matt Henry convinces Tim Southee to go for the review. Henry serves this full and on middle, angling in, Joe Root misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. UltrEdge shows no bat involved and Balll Tracking indicates that wickets is umpire's call. New Zealand keep their review though.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, On a length and on middle, Harry Brook turns it to the leg side. 13 runs off the over then!

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, SIX, SIX! Harry Brook is making his intentions clear here! This is full again and on middle, Harry Brook this time uses his bottom hand and slogs it over the long on fence for a maximum.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, SIX, SIX! BANG! Harry Brook goes big now! Daryl Mitchell serves this full and on off, in the slot, Harry Brook stays there and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length and on off, Harry Brook steers it towards gully.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, On a length and on middle, Joe Root nudges it to the right of square leg for a quick single.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, This is pitched up, on off, Joe Root drives it towards mid off.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Fuller one and on off, Harry Brook defends it on the front foot.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Short again and on middle, Harry Brook gets hurried and awkwardly keeps it out towards the short leg region. Tim Southee should be lookiing to put a short leg now.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Matt Henry bangs in a bouncer, on middle and leg, Harry Brook ducks under it.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, This is on a hard length and on middle, angling in, Harry Brook looks to play at it, but misse and gets hit on his back elbow. That is going to hurt.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, 2 runs, On a length and on off, Harry Brook punches it through covers for a brace. With that, the 100-run partnership comes up between these two batters.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Full and on middle, Joe Root works it off the inner half towards mid-wicket for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Oh..that is close! Daryl Mitchell serves this full and on off, Harry Brook goes for the big booming drive on the up, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball just goes past the stumps towards fine leg. Two runs taken!

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, Short of a length and on off, Harry Brook dabs it towards gully.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, Overpitched and on off, Joe Root drills it wide of covers where Michael Bracewell dives to his right to make a good stop. They cross.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Back of a length and outside off, Harry Brook cuts it towards deep point for a run.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, leg byes, 1 run, This is on a good lengt and on leg, Joe Root misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 2 runs, Fuller in length and on middle, Joe Root clips it towards wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Matt Henry is causing some trouble to Brook here. He lands this on a hard length and on off, shaping away, Harry Brook once again gets cut in half and knocks it with the outer half towards short covers.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length and on off, Harry Brook dabs it down towards point.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Matt Henry continues with the fuller length but down the leg side this time, Harry Brook misses his flick and Tom Blundell collects it well diving to his left behind the stumps.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Full again and on middle, Harry Brook miscues his drive back towards the bowler where Matt Henry picks it up and thorws at the batter's end to show some aggression.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Full and on middle, Harry Brook blocks it out.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, This is on a good length and on off, shaping away, Harry Brook pats it down towards gully.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Fuller again and on off too, Joe Root decides to leave it alone.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Touch fuller and around off, shaping away, Joe Root offers no shot at it.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root backs away, but cuts it straight to gully.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, This is full and around off, Joe Root drives it firmly but finds short covers.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, On a length and on off, Joe Root uses his feet and keeps it out to the off side.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Fuller in length and on off, Joe Root guides it towards gully where the fielder dives to his left ot stop it.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Good comeback from Henry! He lands this on a good length and on middle, nips away, Harry Brook looks to play at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Lovely shot! Matt Henry bowls this full again and on off, Harry Brook stays there and shows the full face of the bat to drive it well past mid off for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Pitched up, on middle, Harry Brook knocks it back to the bowler.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Harry Brook tries to block it with soft hands, but gets an outside edge and the ball goes on the bounce towards slip cordon.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Full and on off, Harry Brook drives it firmly to the left of the bowler where Matt Henry goes down and makes a hafl-stop.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, This is on a hard length and on off, Harry Brook defends it towards point.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Another maiden for Tim Southee! He serves this full and on off, Joe Root drives it straight to mid off. The scoring rate has slowed down a bit after Lunch.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length and on off, Joe Root cuts it towards gully.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, On middle, blocked out.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, A bit fuller and on off, Joe Root keeps it out to the off side.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, On a length and middle, Joe Root is solid in his defense again.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Full and on middle, Joe Root defends it down the pitch.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, On a length and on middle, angling in, Harry Brook looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Overpitched and on middle, Harry Brook drills it towards short mid-wicket.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Good running! Matt Henry bowls this back of a length and on off, Joe Root dabs it wide of short covers again for one more.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, 1 run, Fuller again and on off, Harry Brook taps it in front of short covers for a quick run.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Goes fuller and on middle, Harry Brook blocks it down the pitch.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, This is on a good length and on off, Joe Root works it with the outer half towards covers for a single.

Matt Henry to bowl from the other end.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Length and on off, Harry Brook keeps it out to the off side.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Fullish one and on off, shaping away, Harry Brook lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 2 runs, This is pitched up and outside off, Harry Brook drills it wide deep point for a brace.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length and around off, Harry Brook offers not shot at it.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Goes fuller this time, on middle, Joe Root tucks it wide of short mid on where the fielder dives to his right to stop it. They cross.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Tim Southee begins with a hard-length delivery outside off, shaping further away, Joe Root leaves it alone.

We are back for the second session! The players are making their way out in the middle now. Joe Root and Harry Brook to continue the innings for England. Tim Southee to start proceedings with the ball.

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Tim Southee won the toss and opted to field first. The new-ball bowlers certainly justified their skipper's decision of bowling first by taking three early wickets. The Kiwi seamers were getting the ball to dance on their tunes, but their control over the batters deteriorated when the sun started to shine in all its glory. Matt Henry has made an impact after coming back into the side with a brace. New Zealand would hope to take a couple of early wickets in the post-Lunch session to shift the momentum back on their side. To find out how things pan out, do join us at 6.10 am IST (12.40 am GMT) for yet another riveting session of Test cricket.

We all know how England's approach has become in the Test matches under the leadership of Brendon McCullum, although New Zealand made their stay difficult at the crease. England lost three wickets with just 21 on the scoreboard. Harry Brook and Joe Root then managed to remain unscathed till the Lunch break and added 80 valuable runs to their tally. Brook was the aggressor while Joe Root was happy to play second-fiddle. The former continues on his merry way and walks into the break with a half-ton besides his name. 

Phew! This has been an entertaining start to the second Test match between New Zealand and England. It is the hosts that would be the happier side despite losing three wickets in this session.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, A dot to end the over! Michael Bracewell angles this one into the batter, on leg, Harry Brook moves back and punches it towards cover-point. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! FIFTY FOR BROOK! This has been another fine knock from him and this is fifth fifty plus score in a row. He will look to make this one big now. Coming to the delivery, Michael Bracewell flights this up, full and on off, Harry Brook gets his front foot towards the ball and drills ti through cover-point. It slows down a bit and the fieder chases it and slides to stop it, but his fingers touches the ropes as he tries to push the ball back in. After a few replays, the umpire signals a boundary. 100 up for England!

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 1 run, A bit short and on middle, Joe Root moves back and works it towards square leg for a run.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up, full and on off, Joe Root defends it on the front foot.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Floated, short and on middle, Joe Root blocks it down the pitch.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Michael Bracewell starts with a short delivery, on leg, turning in, Joe Root leaves it alone as Tom Blundell collects it behind the stumps.

Michael Bracewell comes into the attack now.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Powerful shot! Neil Wagner lands this short and on middle, Harry Brook is ready for it this time and hammers it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Goes full and on off, Harry Brook knocks it towards point.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Neil Wagner tests Harry Brook with another sharp bouncer, on leg, Brook ducks under it.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Length again and on middle, Harry Brook defends it back to the bowler.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, On a length and on off, Joe Root taps it wide of short covers and scampers across for a single.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Full and on off, Joe Root blocks it out solidly.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Pitched up, on middle, Joe Root flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Joe Root lets it go to the keeper. 

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Goes back to his fuller length and around off, Joe Root moves across and tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, On a length and on off, Joe Root guides it towards gully.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Full again and on middle, angling in, Joe Root works it towards the left of short mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Fuller in length and on off, Joe Root keeps it out to the off side.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length and outside off, Harry Brook chops it out towards point.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Another overpithched delivery, on off, Harry Brook smacks it on the bounce towards mid off.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Harry Brook breaks the shackles! Neil Wagner serves this full once again and on leg, Harry Brook makes some room and lofts it over the mid on fielder for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Neil Wagner pitches it up, on off, Harry Brook forces it towards mid on. He is losing his patience a bit.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Full again and on off, Harry Brook drives it towards mid off.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Fuller one and on middle, Harry Brook blocks it to the off side.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Joe Root stays back and knocks it towards short covers. A maiden over for Tim Southee!

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Fuller again and on middle, Joe Root tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Goes a bit fuller and on middle, Joe Root looks to flick, but closes the face of the bat early and gets a leading edge towards short mid off.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Length again and on off, Joe Root pushes it towards covers.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, BEATEN! Tim Southee bowls this on a hard length and on middle, draws the batter forward and nips away a bit too, Joe Root gets opened up the ball goes past the outside edge as he tries to play it.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, On a length and on off, Joe Root steers it towards gully.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Neil Wagner gets the bouncer right this time around leg, Harry Brook misses his pull and the ball just goes past his gloves to the keeper.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Another boundary for Brook! Neil Wagner tries another bouncer, but this on just sits up nicely for the batter, on off, Harry Brook swivels and pulls it through mid-wicket for four more runs.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Sharp bowling! Neil Wagner bangs in a fiery bouncer, on middle, Harry Brook goes for the pull shot, but is a bit late and misses it.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, A bit fuller and on off, Joe Root taps it towards cover-point for a run.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, This is on a good length and on off, Harry Brook bunts it onto the ground towards gully who parries it towards deep point while trying to stop it. A single is taken.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Easy pickings for Brook! Neil Wagner serves a half-volley, on the leg stump line, Harry Brook stays there and clips it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Length and on off, defended out.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 2 runs, Much fuller, on off. Joe Root flicks it past mid on. The batters cross for two runs.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, It is full and on off. Brook gets it to mid-wicket off the inner half and crosses.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Length, outside off, tapped to point.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, A single now as this short one is pulled to deep mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Length, in the channel. Left alone.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, leg byes, 1 run, LEG BYE! It is full, sliding down leg. Joe Root misses his flick. The ball rolls out off his pads and they collect a leg bye.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, It is a short ball, on middle. Harry Brook hangs back and tries to pull it away. The ball takes the outside edge and lobs to the right of mid on. Tim Southee is unable to get there in time. One taken.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Neil Wagner serves it full, outside off, angling across the right-hander. Left alone.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, wide, 1 run, WIDE! A sharp bumper, on off. This one flies over the batter's head. The umpire signals a wide.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Much fuller, on off. Joe Root drives it gently down the park towards mid off. One taken.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, A bit short, outside off. Brook guides it past gully and crosses.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Full, wide of off. Brook slashes it into covers. 

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, A length ball, angled in on middle. Root defends it out with a straight bat.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Good length, outside off. Joe Root comes down the track and dabs it out.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Full, on fifth stump. Root steps across and defends it to backward point.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Back of a length, outside off. Harry Brook chops it towards mid off. One taken.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Harry Brook presses forward and defends this length ball watchfully.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Short ball, on off. Joe Root rides the bounce and pulls it to deep square leg, but only for a single.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Length, outside off, left alone by Brook.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, A single now as this is flicked to the leg side.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Full and on off, blocked to covers watchfully.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Joe Root comes down the track to this full one and checks his drive here. Michael Bracewell dives to his right at short cover and makes a sharp stop.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 2 runs, Full again, angled into the pads. Root clips it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Too full and straight, on the pads. Harry Brook flicks it to deep square leg and gets to the other end.

Neil Wagner has been inroduced into the attack now.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, On a length, around off. Root stays back and defends ot back to the bowler.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Joe Root charges down the track to this good-length delivery and defends it away.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, On off, blocked out to extra cover.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Full length, wide of off. Left alone.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, A length ball, sliding down leg. Joe Root comes down the track and makes the leave.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Tim Southee dishes a length ball, wide of away, moving further away. Joe Root lets it be.

Tim Southee replaces Matt Henry.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, On a length, on fourth stump. Harry Brook fends it down to the right of gully.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, Length and on off, steered into the slip cordon.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Solid shot. It is overpitched, on fourth stump. Harry Brook goes back and lofts it over the bowler's head for a cracking boundary.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, Short one, outside off. Root leans back and cuts it past backward point. Devon Conway runs to his left and keeps it down to a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 1 run, A half-volley, outside off. Brook leans in and pushes it through point for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, Short and wide. Root frees his arms and cuts it hard. There is protection in the deep. Only one taken.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Joe Root presses forward to this full ball and dabs it out to cover for a quick single.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, A length ball, on off, Root blocks it back to the bowler.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Joe Root stands way outside the crease. Matt Henry serves it full, wide of off. Root shoulders his arms at it.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Goes full, outside off, shaping away. Joe Root leaves it alone for the keeper.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Full, on middle and leg. Root nudges it to the leg side.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Matt Henry dishes a length ball, on off. Joe Root defends it out solidly off the back foot.

Drinks! New Zealand were all over England at the start as they were able to pick up three quick wickets. However, Harry Brook counter-attacked well and now is building a partnership with Joe Root at the other end. They will look to cotntinue this while the Kiwis will hope to make a breakthrough after the break. Matt Henry to continue...

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, Length, on top of off. Brook stays back and defends it watchfully.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, Full and on off. Root taps it to cover and crosses.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, Length, outside off, shaping further away. Joe Root lets it be.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Back of a length, outside off. Harry Brook cuts it hard to sweeper cover for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Harry Brook, no run, A bit fuller, outside off. This one gets some extra bounce. Tom Blundell only gets a hand on it as he is standing close to the stumps. 

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, 1 run, Short and outside off. Joe Root cuts it to the left of sweeper cover and gets a single.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Matt Henry fires in a yorker-length delivery, around off. Harry Brook jams it out towards mid off. A probing over from Henry comes to an end.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, On off, defended out.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, leg byes, 4 runs, FOUR LEG BYES! It is a bit short, drifitng down leg. Harry Brook is unable to glance it around the corner. It brushes high thigh pad and runs down to fine leg.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, A length ball, drifting down leg. Harry Brook tries to clip it away but it dies on the leg side off his pads.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Matt Henry now bends his back hard. This one flies off the deck. This one catches Harry Brook by surprise. He gets it towards gully off the outer half. Does not carry though.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Matt Henry fires it full and on off. Harry Brook gets a thick inside edge on it. He gets lucky here to not see the ball go on to crash into his stumps.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, Goes full and on off. Root comes down the track and blocks this watchfully. A maiden for Daryl Mitchell to start with.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, A loud appeal for lbw but turned down! It is a length ball, that nips in a touch from outside off. Joe Root gets a thick inside edge on to his pads.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, Good length, around off. Joe Root stands way outside the crease, uses his feet once again and dabs it in front of the bowler.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, Joe Root now comes down the wicket and defends this full one.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, Much fuller, on fourth stump, swinging away. Joe Root steps across and blocks it out.

Daryl Mitchell to Joe Root, no run, A length ball, in the channel. Joe Root shuffles across but does not go through with his shot.

Daryl Mitchell comes into the attack now.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, 1 run, Length again and on off, Joe Root looks to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards short covers. They cross.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, BEAUTY! Matt Henry lands this on a good length, on middle, nips away a bit, Joe Root is stuck in his creass and the ball just goes past the outside edge towards the keeper.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Through the gap! Joe Root gets his first boundary now. This is pitched up and outside off, Joe Root goes for the drive, but gets a thick outside edge between point and gully for four more runs.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Full again and on middle, Joe Root tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, Goes fuller this time, on off, Joe Root leans on and knocks it down the pitch.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Joe Root blocks it out.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Fuller one and on off, Harry Brook leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Harry Brook is taking on Tim Southee here! This is pitched and outside off again, Harry Brook skips down the track and slashes hard at it, and the ball goes over point for the third boundary of the player. The 'Bazball' approach continues from England.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Two in a row! Tim Southee lands this short and wide of off pole, Harry Brook frees his arms and cuts it through point for another boundary. 

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Nice shot! Tim Southee serves this full and on off, Harry Brook shows the full face of the bat and drives it firmly past cover-point for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, 1 run, Back of a length and on leg, Joe Root nudges it towards square leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, no run, Full and on middle, Joe Root stays there and knocks it back towards the bowler.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Short of a length and on middle, Harry Brook defends it off the back foot this time.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Fuller one and on middle, Harry Brook blocks it down the pitch.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length and on off, Harry Brook steers it towrds gully.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, FOUR, EDGED AND FOUR! Matt Henry lands this on a hard length and on off, Harry Brook looks to defend, but gets opened up and the ball takes the outside edge. However, it goes between third slip and the gully fielder for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Length again and on middle, angling in, Harry Brook misses his flick and the ball lobs up off his pads to the leg side.

Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Harry Brook leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 3 runs, Good running! It is full, and on off. Brook skips down the track and wrists it nicely through mid-wicket. They take three runs.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Southee goes full and on off. Brook defends it into the deck with hard hands.

Harry Brook is the new man in.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, out, OUT! TAKEN! Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No, it is a flying Michael Bracewell to take an absolute stunner. New Zealand are on fire here. Tim Southee lands this on a hard length and outside off, Ben Duckett moves across and tries to defend, but the movement away takes an outside edge as the ball flies to left of thrid slip where Michael Bracewell dives to that side and takes a one-handed stunner with his left hand. It bobbled, but he did well to hang on. England three down now!

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Back of a length and on off, Ben Duckett bunts it towards point.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, On a length and on off, Ben Duckett blocks it out.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, This is full and on off, Ben Duckett works it with the inner half towards square leg.

Matt Henry to Joe Root, no run, A huge shout for LBW, but the finger stays down again. However, New Zealand takes another review. Matt Henry serves this full and on off, shaping in, Joe Root uses his feet to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that impact is umpire's call and wickets is missing. So, the Kiwis lose another review.

Joe Root walks in at number 4, and the tunes of 'Hey Jude' are being heard now.

Matt Henry to Ollie Pope, out, OUT! TAKEN AT SLIPS! Matt Henry strikes again! This time he gets Ollie Pope who was looking in good touch. New Zealand set up the batter here. They pushed the deep square leg fielder back on the previous ball which put a doubt in the mind of Pope as he is expecting a short ball, but Matt Henry decides to bowl this on a good length and on off, straightens after hitting the deck, Ollie Pope tries to work it away with no footwork and gets a thick outside edge towards third slip where Michael Bracewell takes a sharp catch to his left.

Matt Henry to Ollie Pope, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot! Matt Henry serves this full again but around off this time, Ollie Pope takes a couple of steps forward and drives it beautifully wide of mid off for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Ollie Pope, no run, Overpitched and on middle, Ollie Pope mistimes his drive towards mid on.

Matt Henry to Ollie Pope, 2 runs, Full again and on middel, Ollie Pope works it wide of square leg and comes back for the second.

Matt Henry to Ben Duckett, 3 runs, Fuller one and just around leg, Ben Duckett clips it towards deep square leg where Neil Wagner chases it down and slides to keep it in. Three runs taken!

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, 1 run, This is pitched up and on off, Ben Duckett drives it towards the bowler where Tim Southee goes down and gets a hand to it as Kane Williamson from mid off mops it up. They cross.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Overpitched and outside off, Ben Duckett closes his face of the bat early while trying to flick, and gets a top edge over backward point. Two runs taken. Tim Southee is asking a lot of questions here.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Fuller again and around off, Ben Duckett goes for the big drive, but gets another inside edge towards square leg.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Touch fuller and on off, Ben Duckett moves across and keeps it to the leg side.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Length again and on middle, Ben Duckett looks to work it away, but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Another appeal for LBW, but turned down again. Tim Southee comes around the wicket and bowls this on a good length, on middle, angling in, Ben Duckett misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. The Kiwis appeal, but the it looks like it is going over the stumps.

Matt Henry to Ollie Pope, FOUR, FOUR! Ollie Pope gets off the mark in style! Matt Henry pitches this one up, on middle, Ollie Pope comes forward again, but times his flick perfectly towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Ollie Pope, no run, A bit fuller and on off, angling in, Ollie Pope uses his feet and tries to flick it away, but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Ollie Pope comes in at number 3.

Matt Henry to Zak Crawley, out, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Matt Henry draws first blood! Zak Crawley goes for another disappointing score. Matt Henry serves this on a hard length and on off, nips away a bit after hitting the deck, Zak Crawley tries to block it out, but that little away movement takes a thin edge of his bat towards the keeper where Tom Blundell makes no mistake. An early blow for England.

Matt Henry to Zak Crawley, no run, This is on a good length and on the sixth stump line, swinging in, Zak Crawley lets it go to the keeper.

Matt Henry to Zak Crawley, no run, Goes fuller this time, on off, Zak Crawley defends it to the left of the bowler.

Matt Henry to Zak Crawley, no run, Good leave! Matt Henry bowls this on a hard length and around off, shaping away, Zak Crawley thinks about playing it, but withdraws his bat in the end.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Pulls his length back, on off, Ben Duckett leans on and blocks it out down the pitch.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Full and on middle, Ben Duckett pushes it towards short covers.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Tim Southee pitches this one up, outside off, Ben Duckett tries to drive it away from his body, but mistimes it onto the pitch.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, A bit slower this time, on a length again and on middle, Ben Duckett knocks it towards square leg once more.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Ben Duckett turns it towards square leg.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, 1 run, Fuller in length and around leg, Zak Crawley tickles it towards fine leg for a single.

Matt Henry to Zak Crawley, 1 run, Full again and on off, Zak Crawley drives it uppishly but wide of the bowler and the fielder at short covers fumbles a bit which allows another run.

Matt Henry to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Back of a length and on leg, angling in, Ben Duckett nudges it through backward square leg for a single.

Matt Henry to Ben Duckett, no run, Fuller one and on off, Ben Duckett drives it down the pitch.

Matt Henry to Ben Duckett, no run, BEAUTY! Matt Henry serves this on a good length and on middle, swinging away with some extra bounce, Ben Duckett gets cut in half and the ball goes just past his bat and off his thighs towards the keeper. There is an appela for the caught behind, but turned down. New Zealand reviews it but loses it as UltraEdge shows no bat involved.

Matt Henry to Ben Duckett, no run, Pulls his length back a bit, on the fifth stump line, Ben Duckett leaves it alone.

Matt Henry to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, England are Ben Duckett are underway now! Matt Henry begins with a full delivery but down the leg side, Ben Duckett flicks it towards deep square leg for a brace.

Matt Henry to steam in from the other end.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Tim Southee starts with a maiden over! He goes a bit fuller this time, on off, shaping away, Zak Crawley lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Tim Southee continues with the good length, on off, Zak Crawley guides it with the outer half towards gully.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Length again, outside off again, Zak Crawley decides not to play at it again.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, This is on a hard length and outside off, shaping further away, Zak Crawley leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Back of a length and on off, Zak Crawley looks to play at it, but gets a leading edge towards fourth slip.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Oh..how close is this! Tim Southee starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, shaping in, Zak Crawley misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW, but turned down as in real time it looks like going down the leg side.

Done with all the pre-match proceedings. The crowd make their presence felt as well with a round of applause. New Zealand players are seen to be in a huddle before taking the field. Followed by Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett who walk out to open for England. It will be Tim Southee to start with the new ball. Here we go...

The morning session is set to begin. Both the teams first make their way out on the middle and they line-up for the national anthems. It will be England's anthem first, followed by the New Zealand's anthem.

England (Unchanged playing XI) - Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson.

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Will Young (In for Scott Kuggeleijn), Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee (C), Neil Wagner, Matt Henry (In for Blair Tickner).

TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of New Zealand. They will FIELD first.

The action is set to resume. Devon Conway stands nears the crease and does some shadow batting before he is joined by his opening partner in Tom Latham. James Anderson meanwhile is seen doing some final bandwork near the ropes. The two umpires head out with the new cherry and the Kiwis openers follow. Soon the English players take the field as well. It will be the veteran James Anderson to start with the new ball.

... THIRD INNINGS ...

It was a one-man show in the opening moments of the morning session as Tim Southee who came in with an overnight score 23 runs headed back to the dressing room on 73 runs off just 49 balls. New Zealand needed 236 to avoid the follow-on but they could not get a small victory in this innings. For England, it was Stuart Broad who stood out with the ball this morning, as he took the remaining three wickets to put his side in a solid position. Overall, it was a great bowling display from England. New Zealand now have another opportunity here to get back into the game if they get off to a solid start with the bat. Do join us shortly for the third innings.

Phew! What an entertaining affair it has been in the morning session of the Moving Day. England though come out on top undoubtedly as they bundle out New Zealand at 209 and they have enforced the follow-on here. New Zealand still trail by 226 runs.

Stuart Broad to Matt Henry, out, OUT! TAKEN! Stuart Broad gets the last wicket! That is it for New Zealand ad they have been bowled out for 209. Broad lands this back of a length and on middle, angling in with extra bounce, Matt Henry gets hurried and is in a awkward position to defend, and the ball takes the outside edge and lobs up in the air towards gully where James Anderson takes a dolly. 

Stuart Broad to Matt Henry, no run, Back of a length and outside off, Matt Henry steers it towards point, Neil Wagner wants the run and is halfway down the pitch, but Henry is not interested.

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner, no run, Flatter, outside off. Neil Wagner dabs it to the off side.

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner, no run, On off, blocked on the front foot.

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner, no run, It is tossed up, around off. Neil Wagner goes for the reverse sweep but misses it completely. He wears it on his pads. Leach appeals but the umpire is unmoved.

Jack Leach to Neil Wagner, no run, Floats it up, on off. blocked to point.

Jack Leach to Matt Henry, 1 run, Fuller, on leg. Henry clips it through mid-wicket for one.

Jack Leach to Matt Henry, no run, Full and on off. Henry drives it uppishly to the right of extra covers.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, no run, Length, on off. Neil Wagner blocks it to covers.

Neil Wagner is the last man in.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Tom Blundell holes out this time. It is a short ball, on off. Tom Blundell steps out of the crease and goes for the pull shot. He does not middle it and goes low and straight towards mid on. Jack Leach stationed there takes a sharp low catch by getting down on his knees.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, It is full, on fifth stump. Tom Blundell leans in and pushes it gently to covers.

Stuart Broad to Matt Henry, 1 run, On a length, outside off. Matt Henry upper cuts it down to third man and gets to the other end.

Stuart Broad to Matt Henry, no run, A sharp bouncer, on off. Matt Henry tries to hook it away but misses.

Stuart Broad to Matt Henry, FOUR, FOUR! Matt Henry is off the mark with a boundary. It is a short ball, on off. Matt Henry gets inside the line and flicks it down to fine leg. A couple of bounces over the ropes.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tom Blundell dances down the track to this full ball. He drills it back to the bowler. Jack Leach does well to make a half-stop and save a single here. An opportunity for England to attack the new batter in Henry.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flatter, outside off. Tom Blundell eases it to backward point.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, On off, tapped to the off side.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Leach drifts it in, around off. It turns away with some extra bounce. Tom Blundell gets beaten on the outside edge as he tries to cut it away.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Short, outside off. Tom Blundell cuts it past backward point. He pushes hard for the first one and comes back for the second.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Fuller, in-line with the stumps. Tom Blundell steps down the wicket and blocks it solidly.

Change of ends for Jack Leach.

Stuart Broad to Matt Henry, no run, Short one, on middle and leg. Matt Henry sways away from the line of the delivery here.

Stuart Broad to Matt Henry, no run, A bumper down leg, left alone.

Stuart Broad to Matt Henry, no run, Length ball, on the pads. Matt Henry flicks it to the leg side.

Matt Henry comes out to bat now.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Tim Southee's entertaining innings comes to an end. It is full-length ball, on leg stump. Tim Southee goes for the flick but is a bit early into his shot. The ball takes the leading edge and lobs towards mid-wicket. Zak Crawley gets enough time to settle himself and takes a dolly here. New Zealand need 35 more runs to avoid follow-on.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, 2 runs, DROPPED! And 200 up for New Zealand. It is a short ball, on off. Tim Southee tries to heave it across the line but it catches the top-edge. The ball goes way high in the air towards fine leg. Jack Leach gets to his right, settles under it but does not hold on to it. The batters take a couple.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, FOUR, FOUR! Up and over! It does not matter who comes into the attack. Tim Southee is speaking only one language here. It is a good-length ball, on middle. Tim Southee clears his front leg and slaps it over mid off for four runs.

Stuart Broad replaces Jack Leach.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Full, angled into the pads. Tom Blundell tucks it to mid-wicket.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length, outside off, jags back in a touch. Tom Blundell makes a good leave.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, 1 run, Good length, sliding down leg. Tim Southee flicks it down to fine leg and crosses.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, SIX, SIX! Fireworks going on in Wellington. A short ball, on leg. Tim Southee swivels and hooks it over the square leg fence for a maximum.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, A sharp bouncer, on the body. Tim Southee sways away from the line here.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, Length and on top of off. Tim Southee opens the face late and guides it to backward point.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, 1 run, A single now as this full ball is tapped to the off side.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, SIX, SIX! Tim Southee cannot do anything wrong with the bat this morning. It is looped up, outside off. Tim Southee gets down on one knee to smack it flat and hard over the long on fence. The umpire is being made to do some exercise in this over.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Full and on off, dabbed to the off side.

Halt! The ball is stuck on the roof with that previous shot from Tim Southee. The umpires take out another ball from the box.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, SIX, SIX! BANG! What a knock this is turning out to be from Tim Southee. He is certainly playing a captain's knock here. It is tossed up, full and on off. Tim Southee makes good use of the feet once again and dispatches it over the bowler's head for a biggie. He gets if half-ton in fine fashion. To be honest, Tim Southee is using his feet more than any top-orders for the Kiwis.  

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Shorter,outside off, turning away a bit. Tim Southee rocks back and tries to cut it away but misses. He gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, SIX, SIX! High and handsome! It is full, wide outside off. Tim Southee uses his feet and smokes it over the long on fence.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Wonderful shot! It is pitched up, on fourth stump. Tom Blundell lunges and creams it through cover for four runs. He couldn't have hit it any better.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Outside off, left alone.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, 1 run, Ollie Robinson fires it full, on middle and leg. Tim Southee shuffles and tries to flick it away. He gets some bat on it, although Ollie Robinson thinks it has hit his pads. Ben Stokes takes the review but the UltraEdge confirms that the bat is involved.

Is that out? England have taken a review for a LBW decision on Tim Southee. UltraEdge shows that Southee has hit the bat and on-field call of Not Out will remain.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, A single now as Tom Blundell punches this length ball to the off side.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Woah! Natural variation this time. It is a length ball, that nips in from outside off. Although it stays low off the deck. Tom Blundell gets beaten on the inside edge but is fortunate to see the ball go through to the keeper.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Robinson goes full and on off. Blundell knocks it to covers.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, On off, blocked to the off side.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no ball, no run, NO BALL! Jack Leach has to reload the final delivery. Full and on off, defended solidly.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Full and on leg, defended out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, A bit short, turning away with some bounce. Tom Blundell goes back and punches it past extra covers for one more.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, 1 run, Tim Southee now rotates the striker as he nudges this full ball to the leg side. This is good running.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Short, outside off. Tom Blundell cuts it hard to sweeper cover for one.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Floats it up, full and on off. Tom Blundell prods and blocks it into the deck.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, Ollie Robinson dishes a well-directed bouncer, on leg stump. Tim Southee goes back and tries to hook it away. He gets no connection here. The ball pings the helmet on its way to the keeper. There is a stifled appeal but the umpire is unmoved.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, Bit fuller, on off. Southee drives it to extra cover, but could not find the gap this time.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, Good length, wide of off. Tim Southee goes after it but misses.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, FOUR, FOUR! Tim Southee is scoring runs for fun here. It is a short ball, outside off. Tim Southee steps down and slaps it over covers for a cracking boundary. 

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, Length and on off, blocked away.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, So close! It is much fuller, on fourth stump. Tim Southee tries to go downtown but misses it by a mile, although the ball whizzes past the off pole here. Tim Southee has some ladyluck on his side here.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, On  off, Tom Blundell eases it to the off side.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, 1 run, A single now as this is tapped to point.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, FOUR, FOUR! Much better shot. No chance for any fielder this time. Tim Southee uses his feet, gets to the pitch of the ball and smacks it over the bowler's head for four runs.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Looped up, around off, Tim Southee blocks it out.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, FOUR, FOUR! Incredible effort from Ben Stokes. This could have been a stunning catch. Ben Stokes commits to this catch but it goes down in vain and to rub salt on the wounds, it rolls over the ropes. It is full and on off. Tim Southee dances down the track, gets under it and lofts it high towards long on. Ben Stokes runs backwards from mid on. He gives it a long chase, dives forward, although the ball does not stick in his palms and it goes for four.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, This is flat, attaking the stumps. Tim Southee blocks it out firmly.

England going with spin straightaway as Jack Leach is ready to share the attack.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, A length ball, around off. Tom Blundell blocks it out watchfully. 10 runs off the first over. A positive start for the Kiwis.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Outside off, Tom Blundell leaves it alone for the keeper.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! This is a picturesque shot! Robinson pitches it up, outside off. Tom Blundell leans in and creams it through the cover region for a boundary.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, EDGED! It is a length ball, in the channel. Tom Blundell tries to block it away but gets a thick outside edge. Fortunately, he plays it with soft hands and the ball just lands short of Harry Brook in the slip cordon.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Nicely bowled! On a length, drifts in, on fourth stump, it straightens a touch off the deck. Tom Blundell comes forward and tries to defend it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, 3 runs, Robinson now delivers it on a length, on fourth stump. Tim Southee stays back and punches it through the gap at covers. The batters take three runs before Stuart Broad cuts it out. First runs of the morning for New Zealand.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no ball, no run, Ollie Robinson starts with a bouncer, on off. This one flies off the deck. Tim Southee gets on his toes and blocks it off the top half of the blade. The umpire signals a no ball as the bowler oversteps.

We are all set for the start of Day 3! England players are making their way out in the middle now. Tim Southee and Tom Blundell to fight for New Zealand to save follow-on. Ollie Robinson to start the proceedings with the ball. Let's play...

New Zealand trail by 297 runs with only three wickets remaining. Tim Southee and Tom Blundell are at the crease, and this pair is their last hope if they are to avoid the follow-on, but that looks like an uphill task at the moment. England, on the other hand, have outplayed the Kiwis in all departments, and James Anderson showed why he is the top-ranked bowler in Tests, and that too at the age of 40. Jack Leach supported him well, and their aim will be to bowl out New Zealand as soon as possible and then maybe ask them to bat again to finish them off and seal the series. Stay tuned for all the action on Day 3 starting in a bit.

Hello and a warm welcome folks! The start of Day 3 of the second Test between New Zealand and England is not too far away and we know that Day 3 is also known as Moving Day and we could be getting a result here if weather permits. The rain has cost us a lot of overs till now, but England have still managed to be in spot from where losing would be harder than to win. The Kiwis will hope that something miraculous happens and they get back into this game.

... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, that is it from Day 2 of this Test match, and it was another exciting Day of Test cricket that ended early because of rain again. England are well ahead in this one, and with weather conditions like this, they might look to force the follow-on. Day 3 is known as the Moving Day and we will surely get close to a result if rain permits. The action will begin early to cover up the lost overs, so the first ball will be bowled at 3 am IST (9.30 pm GMT, Previous Day). Do join us for the build-up. Until then, Cheers and Goodbye!

New Zealand, just like on Day 1 were able to pick up a few quick wickets early on and it was Matt Henry again who started proceedings for them by getting rid of Harry Brook quite early. They picked up wickets at regular intervals, but also leaked runs which did not help them in any way. Henry was their best bowler with four wickets. They came out to bat trailing by 435 runs, and things got from bad to worse for them as they lost Kane Williamson, Devon Conway and Will Young in quick succession and were reduced to 21-3 exactly like England. Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls steadied their ship for a bit, but Latham got dismissed with a controversial decision which started a mini collapse for them and they found themselves at 103-7. However, then their skipper, Tim Southee came out to bat and played a few lusty blows and provided support to Tom Blundell who is their last recognised batter. Just as they were looking good and started scoring runs at a brisk rate, rain played spoilsport and now they will have to keep their focus and continue on Day 3.

Despite losing a few wickets in early on, England did not let their scoring rate decrease. Harry Brook would have been disappointed as he missed out on his double hundred, but Joe Root led the charge for his team with a couple of cameos from Ben Stokes and Ollie Robinson. Root reached his 150 and  Stokes decided to declare the innings at 435/8. They continued their momentum with the ball as well as James Anderson provided them with two crucial breakthroughs in no time before Lunch. In the second session, Anderson once again got a wicket, but then it was all about Jack Leach who  troubled the Kiwi batters and ran through their middle order picking up three wickets which included the dismissal of two set batters in Henry Nicholls and Tom Latham. Stuart Broad also got into the act and picked up a wicket. However, after just nine overs in the third session, the drizzle started and no more play was possible.

That will be Stumps on Day 2! The consistent rain meant that we could not get any further play. New Zealand still trail by 297 runs with three wickets in hand. A total of 258 runs were scored and 12 wickets fell on Day 2. However, England would be a bit disappointed as they would have liked to bowl the Kiwis out here, but they will have to wait now. New Zealand, on the other hand needs a miracle to avoid the follow-on, and they will hope that someone stands up for them.

Update 9.37 am IST (4.07 am GMT) - Good news folks! The covers are off now and the umpires walk out to have an inspection. The word from the middle is that the game will resume at 9.45 am IST (4.15 GMT). Join us for all the action. OH NO!! Just when the umpires were done with the inspection. The drizzle is back and the covers are on as well. The groundstaff could not even leave the field after taking the covers off. The wait game resets here.

Update 9.15 am IST (3.45 am GMT) - Oh..no! The rain has started now. Both the umpires have a chat and asks the players to go off field now. The covers are coming on, but it is a slight drizzle and we can hope for further action. Stay with us.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Broad goes full, on fifth stump. Tom Blundell steps across and blocks it under his eyes. New Zealand trail by 297 runs.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, 1 run, Length, in the channel. Tim Southee gets it to cover off the outer half. They take a single.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, no run, Back of a length, outside off, shaping further away. Tim Southee looks to cut it away but misses and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, no run, It is very full, on fourth stump. Tim Southee goes back and jams it back to the bowler. Broad is quick to get low and stop the ball.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Broad fires it full, down leg. Tom Blundell stays inside the crease and wrists it gently to mid-wicket for one more.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, 1 run, A length ball, outside off, it jags back in a touch. Tim Southee tries to flick it to the leg side but is a bit early into his shot. The ball goes to covers off his fingers. One taken.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Sweet timing! It is short, in the channel. Tom Blundell gets on his back and cuts it hard and flat through point. The ball races away to the fence.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flatter, outside off. Tom Blundell plays it late to Joe Root at first slip.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, On off, defended out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flatter and on middle. Tom Blundell goes back and tries to pull it away. It rolls out to the leg side off the inside edge.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Much fuller, around off. Tom Blundell defends it into the deck.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and on middle. Tom Blundell blocks it on his front foot.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, no run, A bit slower, full and on off. Tim Southee shuffles and tucks it to the leg side. 11 runs off the over. The skipper is turning on the heat with the bat in hand here.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, SIX, SIX! Tim Southee is making his intent clear. It is short, on middle. Tim Southee makes some room and launches it over the cow corner fence for a biggie.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, FOUR, FOUR! EDGY! Some lucky finally on New Zealand's side. It is a short ball, outside off. Tim Southee stands tall and heaves across the line. The ball catches the top-edge, flies over the keeper's head for four runs. It certainly does not matter how the runs come now.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Full length, drifting down leg. Tom Blundell clips it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Broad goes a bit fuller this time, swinging in on off. Tom Blundell fends it out to the off side.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length, outside off, nips back in off the deck. Tom Blundell gets forward to block it out firmly.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Full and on off. Southee dabs it to silly point, on a bounce though. Just a couple of the over.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, 2 runs, Leach serves it full, sliding down leg. Tim Southee tickles it down to fine leg for a brace.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, On off, defended out solidly.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Tosses it up, full, on off. Tim Southee presses forward and gets it to point off the outer half.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Full and on off. Tim Southee gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Shortish, outside off. Tim Southee stays back and punches it to cover.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Length again and on middle, Tom Blundell pats it back towards the bowler.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Tom Blundell pushes it towards short covers. There is a bit of hesitation between the batters, but no harm done in the end.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Goes fuller this time, on off, Tom Blundell lets it go to the keeper.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, 1 run, On a length and on off, Tim Southee taps it in front of point for a single.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, no run, Touch fuller and on off, Tim Southee heaves it towards mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, SIX, SIX! BANG! Tim Southee goes big now! This is on a good length and on middle, Tim Southee clears his front leg and slogs it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Powered away! This is short and around off, Tom Blundell makes some room and smashes it over mid on for a boundary.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, 1 run, Darts this one full and on middle, Tim Southee nudges it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Floated, full and on off, Tom Blundell drives it towards long off for a single.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up, full and on middle, Tom Blundell leans on and blocks it out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Short again and on off, Tom Blundell pushes it towards short covers.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flatter, short and on middle, Tom Blundell makes room and punches it towards point.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Pitched up, on off, Tom Blundell drives it wide of point where the fielder dives to his right to stop it. They cross.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, This is on a hard length and on off, angling in, Tom Blundell makes an easy leave.

Stuart Broad to Tim Southee, 1 run, Full and on off, Tim Southee knocks it to the left of short covers for a quick single.

Tim Southee is the new man in.

Stuart Broad to Michael Bracewell, out, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Stuart Broad finally gets a wicket! He lands this on a hard length and around off, angling in, Michael Bracewell is anticipating a fuller length and is early into his defensive shot, and the ball lobs up off the bat towards the bowler where Stuart Broad takes a dolly. He cannot believe his luck while Bracewell stands there in disbelief as well. New Zealand in huge trouble as they are seven down now!

Stuart Broad to Michael Bracewell, no run, Back of a length and outside off, Michael Bracewell leaves it alone.

Stuart Broad to Michael Bracewell, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Michael Bracewell turns it towards short mid-wicket.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up, full and on off, Tom Blundell blocks it towards silly point.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Floated, full and on middle, Tom Blundell defends it on the front foot.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Shortish and around leg, Michael Bracewell heaves it towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, FOUR, FOUR! Good shot! This is tossed up, full and on leg, Michael Bracewell goes down and nails his sweep towards the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, no run, Short again and on leg, Michael Bracewell turns it towards backward short leg.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, no run, Quicker, short and on leg, Michael Bracewell moves back and flicks it towards square leg.

Jack Leach to bowl from the other end.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, A bit fuller and on middle, Tom Blundell defends it out with the inner half of his bat.

Stuart Broad to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Short of a length and on leg, Michael Bracewell clips it towards deep square leg for a run and gets off the mark.

Stuart Broad to Michael Bracewell, no run, Goes full and on middle, angling in, Michael Bracewell tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 1 run, On a length and on off, Tom Blundell pushes it wide of short covers for a quick single.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Back of a length and on off, angling in, Tom Blundell keeps it out towards short covers.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, This is on a good length and on middle, Tom Blundell nudges it towards mid-wicket.

We are back for the third session! The players are making their way out in the middle now. Michael Bracewell joins Tom Blundell at the crease. Stuart Broad to start proceedings with the ball.

... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...

Phew! This session went at a rate of knots. New Zealand have lost 6 wickets with just 96 runs on the board. Ollie Pope is delighted as he walks off the field now. England couldn't have asked for a better way to head into the Tea break. James Anderson was the one who started the proceedings in the post-Lunch session by getting rid of Will Young. Then, Jack Leach came to the fore and spun a web around the batters and picked up three wickets in no time to put the Kiwis in a precarious position. Only a miracle now can get the Kiwis back into the game here. New Zealand are behind by 339 runs and they certainly have their task cut out. New Zealand haven't been able to build solid stands in the middle and that is the difference between the two sides here. The final session on Day 2 will begin at 8.30 am IST (3 am GMT). Do join us to find out if New Zealand have any fight left in them.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, out, OUT! TAKEN! A splendid catch to get rid of Daryl Mitchell! New Zealand lose a wicket on the last ball of the second session. Jack Leach gives this one some air, on off, Daryl Mitchell prods forward to defend, but is a bit early into his shot, and rather than hitting the ball, the ball hit his bat and loops up in the air, Ollie Pope at silly point shows great reflexes and grabs it with his outstreched right hand. England players celebrate, but Daryl Mitchell will be kicking himself. New Zealand six down now! THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 2!

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, On middle, blocked out.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Flighted, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell knocks it back to the bowler.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Short and on middle, Tom Blundell tucks it through mid-wicket for one.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Floated, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell works it with the inner half towards square leg for a single.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Tossed up, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it out.

James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell, 3 runs, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell glances it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket region where the ball stops due to the slow outfield. Three runs taken!

James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Overpitched and on off, Daryl Mitchell is solid in his defense again.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Length again and on middle, Tom Blundell tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Tom Blundell pushes it towards short covers.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Fuller one and on off, Tom Blundell drives it firmly, but the fielder at short covers dives to his right to stop it.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length and on off, Tom Blundell knocks it towards short covers.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Flatter, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell works it with the inner half towards square leg.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Gives this one some air, on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it out.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Short again and on off, Daryl Mitchell pushes it, but it hits the fielder at silly point and goes nowhere.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Slightly shorter and on off, Tom Blundell forces it wide of mid off for a single.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up, full and on middle, Tom Blundell blocks it to the leg side.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and on middle, Tom Blundell moves back and punches it towards short covers.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Full again and on middle, Tom Blundell drives it towards short mid on where a fumble allows a run.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Touch fuller and on off, Tom Blundell offers no shot at it.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, This is on a good length and on off, Tom Blundell knocks it towards covers.

James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Back of a length and on leg, Daryl Mitchell nudges it towards square leg for a single.

James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, On a length and on off, nips back in, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Full and on off, Tom Blundell pushes it towards covers for a single.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Ripper! This is floated, on off, grips and turns away sharply, Daryl Mitchell is beateon on the outside edge as he tries to defend.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Slower through the air, on off, Daryl Mitchell fends it to the right of silly point.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, Flighted, full and on leg, Daryl Mitchell flicks it uppishly but wide of short mid-wicket for a brace.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Gives this one some air, on middle, turning away, Daryl Mitchell moves back and keeps it down to the off side.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Floated, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it down the pitch.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell leans on and blocks it to the right of the bowler.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Back of a length and on off, Tom Blundell steers it towards point.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Goes a bit fuller and on off, shaping in, Tom Blundell makes another good leave.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Length again and on middle, angling in, Tom Blundell tries to fend it away, but gets a bottom edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length and on middle, Tom Blundell blocks it down the pitch.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Nice shot! James Anderson serves this full and on off, Tom Blundell stays there and drives it firmly towards the vacant long off fence for a boundary.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, This is on a hard length and on middle, angling in, Tom Blundell looks to work it away, but misses and gets hit high on his body.

James Anderson (7-1-26-3) is back on.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, A maiden over! This is flatter and outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, A bit short and on off, Daryl Mitchell moves back and punches it towards covers.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, On middle, blocked out.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Flighted, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it on the front foot.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Floated and on middle, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet to knock it towards short mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his left to stop the single.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell leans on and blocks it out.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Ollie Robinson lands this on a hard length and outside off, shaping away, Tom Blundell offers no shot at it.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Length again and around off, Tom Blundell steers it through point for a couple of runs.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Tom Blundell defends it to the leg side.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Goes fuller and on middle, Tom Blundell drills it towards short mid-wicket.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, This is on a good length and on off, angling in sharply, Tom Blundell lets it got to the keeper. Good leave!

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and outside off, Tom Blundell prods forward and leaves it alone.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Flatter and on middle. Tom Blundell goes back and nudges it to the leg side for one. He gets off the mark here.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, On off, blocked out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flights it up, on off. It grips and turns away off the deck, Tom Blundell tries to go after it but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, On middle and leg, tucked away to the leg side.

Tom Blundell is the next man in with New Zealand in a spot of bother.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, out, OUT! CAUGHT! New Zealand now have half of their side sent back to the hut. A horrible dismissal here. Jack Leach gets his second wicket in no time. It is tossed up, around middle. Henry Nicholls switches his stance and goes for the reverse sweep. It brushes his gloves and pops up. The ball goes to the left of short leg. Ollie Pope dives that side and takes a stunning one-handed catch.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, no run, Slower through the air, full and on off. Henry Nicholls nudges it towards mid-wicket.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Ollie Robinson serves a length ball, outside off. It jabs back in with some extra bounce. Daryl Mitchell shoulders his arms at it and takes a blow near the stomach area. 

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Swing and a miss! Ollie Robinson serves a length ball, wide of off. Daryl Mitchell comes across a long way to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, On a length, in the channel. Daryl Mitchell presses forward and defends it to covers.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Too full and straight, around off. Daryl Mitchell helps it back to the bowler.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Length, on sixth stump. Daryl Mitchell shuffles and defends it to cover.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, Robinson starts this over with a full one, outside off. Daryl Mitchell tries to punch it through the line but gets it to square leg off the inside edge. The batters take a couple.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, no run, On off, Henry Nicholls blocks it out solidly.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, FOUR, FOUR! Top shot! Second boundary of the over. Jack Leach goes full, on middle. Henry Nicholls prods and the broom comes out once again. Nicholls sweeps it behind square for another boundary.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, no run, Flatter and on off. Henry Nicholls goes back and knocks it towards mid on.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, no run, Fuller, on the pads. Henry Nicholls nudges it to the leg side.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! Jack Leach goes full once again, outside off. Henry Nicholls gets down on one knee and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs, It is full and outside off. Henry Nicholls gets low and sweeps it to the right of short third man. The batters take two runs.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, On a good length, on fifth stump, jabs back in late. Daryl Mitchell shuffles and makes a good leave.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Length, outside off, left alone.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Ollie Robinson dishes a length ball, outside off. It nips in off the deck. Daryl Mitchell presses forward and tries to defend it out. He gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. The ball pops up but does not carry towards the keeper.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Much fuller, outside off. Daryl Mitchell gets forward and blocks it to mid off.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, It is a length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchell shuffles and blocks it out.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, 1 run, On a length and on middle, Henry Nicholls nudges it towards square leg for a single.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Flighted, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell leans on and nudges it to the leg side.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Quicker, short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell moves back and blocks it out.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Slowr through the air, on off, turning away, Daryl Mitchell fends it to the off side.

Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR, FOUR! Daryl Mitchell gets off the mark in style! This is floated, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and drives it past the bowler for a boundary.

Daryl Mitchell walks out to bat now.

Jack Leach to Tom Latham, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Matter of inches here. Tom Latham is extremely gutted as he trudges back to the dressing room. Some 'boos' can be heard from the crowd as well. The fans are not holding themselves back here from expressing their feelings. It is tossed up, around off. Tom Latham goes for the reverse sweep but misses. The ball lobs off his gloves and Joe Root takes a dolly at first slip. An appeal is made and up goes the dreaded finger. Tom Latham though takes the review instantly. He thinks that iths comes off his arm guard. The third umpire goes through the replays several times. In the front-on vision it looks like it comes arm guard first, although, the side-on angle shows that the ball first comes in contact with the top of the glove. The third umpire asks the on-field umpire to stick with the original decision. 

Jack Leach to Tom Latham, no run, Tossed up, around off, turning in. Tom Latham clips it to the leg side.

Drinks! New Zealand lost their top order for not much early on. However, Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls has taken them out of trouble, but they know that this will need to continuw if they want to get near the England total. England will be happy with how things are going with James Anderson leading from the front. They will hope to get a couple of breakthroughs in this session to put more pressure on the Kiwis.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Robinson serves it full, on fifth stump. Henry Nicholls shuffles across to defend it out. Just a single run off it.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, It is full, on off. Henry Nicholls presses forward  and defends it out solidly.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Outside off, left alone.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Robinson dishes a length ball, around off. It nips in off the deck. Henry Nicholls tries to flick it away but gets pinged on his pads. A stifled appeal but the umpire shows no interest. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, 1 run, It is full, angled into the pads. Tom Latham hangs back and flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Ollie Robinson pitches it up, full and on off. Tom Latham dabs it out to the off side.

Jack Leach to Tom Latham, 1 run, A bit short, on middle and leg. Tom Latham flicks it to square leg for a single.

Jack Leach to Tom Latham, SIX, SIX! BANG! Jack Leach goes full and on off. Tom Latham dances down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and smokes it over the bowler's head for a maximum.

Jack Leach to Tom Latham, no run, On the pads, tucked past Ollie Pope on the leg side.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, 1 run, Much better connection! Tossed up, full and outside off. Henry Nicholls gets low and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for one.

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, no run, Shouts of 'catch it'! It is looped up, around off, with some extra bounce off the deck. Henry Nicholls prods and tries to sweep it away. He misses, although it lobs off his arms and lands short of the man at leg slip. 

Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls, no run, Floats it up, full and outside off. Henry Nicholls presses forward and blocks.

We will see some spin now as Jack Leach is ready to bowl.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, A length ball, in the channel. Tom Latham gets on his front foot and defends it back to the bowler.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, On off, blocked out solidly.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Ollie Robinson dishes a length ball, on off. Tom Latham flicks it to the right of short leg. Ollie Pope is quick to react. He dives to his right and makes a sharp stop.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Length and on off, blocked out.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, BEATEN! Ollie Robinson now serves it on a length, outside off. It nips away off the deck. Tom Latham tries to defend it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Close! It is a length ball, that lands outside off and shapes in off the deck. Although, the bounce takes it over the stumps. Tom Latham makes a good leave here. Ollie Robinson cannot believe how has this not hit the stumps.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, 3 runs, Broad dishes a full ball, outside off. Tom Latham gets on his front foot and punches it through the gap at covers. The batters take three runs before the fielder cuts it off.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Broad goes full, outside off. Tom Latham lets it be.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Outside off, left alone.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, On a length, on fifth stump. Tom Latham get forward and dabs it out to safety.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Much fuller, angled in around off. Tom Latham closes the face and tucks it to the leg side.

Stuart Broad to Henry Nicholls, 1 run, Shortish, around off. Henry Nicholls charges down the wicket and flicks it towards mid-wicket. One taken.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Much fuller, outside off, shaping away off the deck. Tom Latham has no shot to offer. Third consecutive maiden for Ollie Robinson. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Good leave! It is a length ball, that lands around middle and nips away a touch. Tom Latham trusts the bounce here and shoulders his arms at it.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Make that four! Ollie Robinson now changes the angle as he comes from over the wicket. It is on a good-length, angling across the left-hander. Left alone.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Three dots in a row! It is full, angled into the pads. Tom Latham blocks it to the leg side off the inner half.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, It is much fuller, on off. Tom Latham gets on his front foot and blocks it back to the bowler off the toe end.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Ollie Robinson comes from 'round the wicket. It is a length ball, angled in around off. Tom Latham defends it out solidly.

Stuart Broad to Henry Nicholls, no run, This is on a hard length and on middle, Henry Nicholls keeps it out to the leg side.

Stuart Broad to Henry Nicholls, no run, Goes back to his fuller length, on middle, angling in, Henry Nicholls fends it to the left of the bowler.

Stuart Broad to Henry Nicholls, no run, On a length and on middle, angling in, Henry Nicholls looks to block it, but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a slight appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, 1 run, Overpiched and on off, Tom Latham drives it towards covers for a single.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Another yorker, on middle, Tom Latham jams it out towards short mid-wicket.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Stuart Broad nails the yorker, on off, angling in, Tom Latham digs it out back towards the bowler.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Back of a length and around off, Henry Nicholls moves across and has a nibble at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge due to the extra bounce.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Fuller once more, on middle, angling in, Henry Nicholls knocks it back to the bowler.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Goes a bit fuller and on off, angling away again, Henry Nicholls lets it go to the keeper.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Length again and on the sixth stump line, angling away, Henry Nicholls leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, On a length and around leg, Henry Nicholls keeps it out down the pitch.

Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Ollie Robinson begins with a pitched-up delivery, on middle, Henry Nicholls works it towards short mid-wicket.

Change. Ollie Robinson now comes into the attack. He has bowled a single over so far.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, This is on a good length and on off, straightens after hitting the deck, Tom Latham looks to play at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, 1 run, On a length and on leg, Henry Nicholls nudges it towards fine leg for a single.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, 3 runs, Overpitched and around off, Tom Latham drills it through covers as Ben Duckett chases it. The batters take on the arm and completes three runs.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Fuller once more, on middle, Tom Latham blocks it back to the bowler.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Full again and on leg, Tom Latham turns it towards short mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, 1 run, Full and on off, Henry Nicholls pushes it to the right of short covers for a single.

Stuart Broad to Henry Nicholls, 3 runs, Stuart Broad continues with the fuller length, on leg this time, Henry Nicholls tucks it through mid-wicket for three runs.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, 1 run, Pitched up, on off, Tom Latham works it with the outer half through point for a single.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Full again and on middle, angling in, Tom Latham misses his flick and gets hit on the thigh pads.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Touch fuller, outside off, shaping away, Tom Latham lets it go to the keeper.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Length again and outside off, Tom Latham shoulders arms to it.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, FOUR, EDGED AND FOUR! This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Tom Latham looks to fend it, but gets an outside edge on the bounce and between gully and third slip for a boundary.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, A bit fuller and on off, Henry Nicholls pushes it towards covers.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, FOUR, FOUR! Nice timing! This on a hard length and around leg, Henry Nicholls flicks it with great timing towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Length again, on middle, Henry Nicholls misses his flick and gets hit high on his body.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Pulls his length back a bit, on leg, Henry Nicholls tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, FOUR, FOUR! Good shot! James Anderson serves this full and on middle, Henry Nicholls stays there and drives it towards the vacant long on fence for a boundary.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, This is on a good length and on leg, Henry Nicholls nudges it towards short fine leg.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Touch fuller and outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, On a length and on off, Tom Latham dabs it towards gully.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Back of a length and around off, shaping away again, Tom Latham is in two mind whether to play it or not, and withdraws his bat at the last moment.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, This is on a hard length and outside off, shaping furhter away, Tom Latham is not interested to play that.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Full again and on off, Tom Latham drives it towards short covers.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Fuller one and on middle, Tom Latham keeps it out towards short leg.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, FOUR, FOUR! Henry Nicholls gets off the mark with a boundary! James Anderson bowls this back of a length and outside off, Henry Nicholls stays there and cuts it through point for a boundary.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Length again and outside off again, Henry Nicholls offers no shot at it.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, On a length and on off, angling away, Henry Nicholls leaves it alone.

Henry Nicholls comes in at number 5.

James Anderson to Will Young, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! James Anderson gets rid of Will Young with a peach of a delivery. He lands this on a good length with the angle and in the channel outside off, nips away just a bit, Will Young tries to play at it, but the movement away takes a slight nick towards the keeper where Ben Foakes takes his third catch of this innings. Young could not have done much there as this was just perfect from James Anderson.

James Anderson to Will Young, no run, Goes fuller and on off, Will Young leans on and fends it to the right of gully.

James Anderson to Will Young, no run, This is on a good length and on middle, angling in, Will Young defends it towards short leg.

It will be James Anderson to steam in from the other end. He has been right on the money so far. A stern test for the Kiwi batters await.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Touch fuller and outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, On a length and on off, Tom Latham knocks it towards short covers.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, 2 runs, Pitched up, on leg, Tom Latham clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot! Stuart Broad serves a hafl-volley, outside off, Tom Latham shows the full face of the bat to drive it through covers for a beautiful boundary.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, 2 runs, Full again and around off, Tom Latham drills it through cover-point for a brace.

Stuart Broad to Will Young, 1 run, Full and on off, Will Young pushes it towards covers for a single.

The post-Lunch session is set to begin. The English players make their way out on the middle and take the field. Followed by Tom Latham and Will Young who walk out with their swords. It will be Stuart Broad to start with the ball now. Here we go...

... Day 2, Session 2 ...

England are dictating the Test match here. First, Ben Stokes makes a solid call to declare the innings at 435 runs, it also came after Joe Root made his 150 runs. In spite of losing wickets at regular intervals earlier in the morning session, England cruised along really well and racked up 120 runs. Later on, with the new ball in hand, James Anderson continued on his merry way. After becoming the number 1 Test bowler, James Anderson did not waste time to get into the wicket's column here as he struck in his very first over. Soon, he added one more to his tally and the hosts are certainly on the back foot here. The post-Lunch session would be very crucial for the Kiwis. Will they be able to provide with a solid counter-punch. To find out, do join us at 6.10 am IST (12.40 am GMT).

New Zealand are off to a horrendous start with the bat. They lost 2 wickets in the 7 overs that they batted so far. Tom Latham seems to be in good touch so far. Will Young is comparatively new at the crease and would be hoping to stick around for long. The Kiwis certainly have their task cut out here. Looking at the evidence of England's innings, it was clear that the batters do struggle early on, but the conditions only get better as the day progresses. England were off to a similar start with the bat and two certain players took the momentum away from the hosts. The Kiwis though would hope their batters can step-up and give a run for their money.

It has been all about England in the morning session on Day 2, first they dominated with the bat and later challenged with the ball in hand as well. New Zealand find themselves in a spot of bother, as they are trailing by 423 runs.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Overpitched and on off, Tom Latham drives it towards short covers. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 2!

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Back of a length and on middle, Tom Latham stays back and keeps it out to the leg side.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Pitched up, on middle, Tom Latham works it towards short mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, FOUR, EDGED AND FOUR! This is short of a length and outside off, Tom Latham slashes hard at it, and it goes well over the slips towards the third man fence for a boudnary.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, On a length and on off, Tom Latham steers it towards gully.

James Anderson to Will Young, 1 run, Full and on middle, Will Young flicks it towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, A maided over! Ollie Robinson serves this touch fuller, outside off, Tom Latham offers no shot at it.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Back of a length and outside off, angling away, Tom Latham shoulders arms to it.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, BEATEN! Ollie Robinson bowls this on a hard length and just around off, angling away, Tom Latham looks to play at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, On a length and on middle, Tom Latham looks to defend, but gets an outside edge on the bounce towards gully.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Full again and on leg, Tom Latham works it towards short mid-wicket.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Ollie Robinson starts with a full delivery and on middle, Tom Latham blocks it down the pitch.

James Anderson to Will Young, no run, Ona length, on off, angling in, Will Young strides forward and looks to defend, but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down. Ben Stokes decides against the review.

James Anderson to Will Young, no run, Pitched up, on middle, Will Young tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Will Young, no run, This is on a good length and on the sixth stump line, shaping in, Will Young leaves it alone.

James Anderson to Will Young, no run, Touch fuller and around off, Will Young lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

Will Young is the new batter in.

James Anderson to Kane Williamson, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! James Anderson strikes again! Kane Williamson's woes continue as he walks back for yet another low score. James Anderson this time serves this slightly fuller than the previous delivery around off, shaping away, Kane Williamson looks to push it away without any footwork and gets a thin outside edge towards the keeper where Ben Foakes makes no mistake. New Zealand two down now!

James Anderson to Kane Williamson, no run, BEAUTY! James Anderson lands this short of a length and on off, takes off with extra bounce, Kane Williamson gets hurried and gets beaten on the outside edge as he tries to fend it.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, On a length and on off, Tom Latham pushes it towards short covers, Kane Williamson wants the run, but he is sent back.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Goes back to his fuller length, on middle, Tom Latham turns it towards short leg.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Pulls his length back a bit, outside off, nips away, Tom Latham is not interested to play that.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Another full delivery, on off, Tom Latham blocks it to the off side.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Stuart Broad is struggling with his line to the left-hander here. He bowls this full again but down the leg side, Tom Latham misses his flick.

Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson, 3 runs, This is full and on off, Kane Williamson tries to defend it but gets an outside edge past gully, Harry Brook chases it and slides in and just manages to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Pitched up, on off, Tom Latham pushes it towards short covers.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, 2 runs, Overpitched and outside off, Tom Latham drives it through point for a couple of runs.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, This is on a hard length in the channel outsdide off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, On a length and on off, Tom Latham guides it towards gully.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Full again and on middle, Tom Latham knocks it back towards the bowler.

James Anderson to Kane Williamson, 1 run, This is full and on middle, Kane Williamson looks to defend it, but gets a leading edge through point for a single and gets off the mark.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Stuart Broad strays away from his line again and serves this full but down the leg side one more time, Tom Latham lets it go to the keeper.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Stuart Broad continues with the fuller length, on middle, Tom Latham keeps it out to the leg side.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Overpitched and on middle, angling in, Tom Latham tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Pitched up, on off, angling in, Tom Latham looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the off side.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Full again and down the leg again, Tom Latham misses his flick this time.

Stuart Broad to Tom Latham, no run, Stuart Broad begins with a full delivery but way down the leg side, Tom Latham leaves it alone.

It will be Stuart Broad to steam in from the opposite end. 

James Anderson to Kane Williamson, no run, On a length and on off, Kane Williamson steers it towards gully.

Kane Williamson comes in at number 3.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a start from England! James Anderson draws first blood! He serves this touch fuller and on off,angling away this time, Devon Conway looks to defend, but the angle takes a thin outside edge towards the keeper where Ben Foakes pouches it safely. There is a stiffled appeal for caught behind, but turned down. Ben Stokes takes the review though after some discussion. UltraEdge confirms that Conway has hit it and England players are delighted. Devon Conway has to make that long walk back to the hut now without troubling the scorers.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Good bowling! James Anderson bowls this back of a length and on middle, shaping in sharply, Devon Conway offers no shot at it, and gets hit on his stomach area.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Full again and on middle, Devon Conway knocks it to the leg side.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, 1 run, Tom Latham and New Zealand are underway! This is full and on middle, Tom Latham turns it in front of short mid-wicket for a single.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, James Anderson starts with a hard-length delivery, on middle, Tom Latham stays back and blocks it down the pitch.