New Zealand Vs England 1st Test - England in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2023 - summary

We are back for New Zealand's reply! The umpires are back out in the middle and the English players take their position on the field. It will be Devon Conway and Tom Latham to open the innings for New Zealand. James Anderson has the brand-new pink cherry in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

... SECOND INNINGS ...

Right then, 325 isn't the biggest score on this deck but one can understand Ben Stokes' decision to declare here. If England are able to make use of the proper ball, then they would be firmly in the driver's seat. The New Zealand openers however will look to ride the early storm from the likes of James Anderson and Stuart Broad and remain unscathed. We shall find out how things unfold as the Kiwi reply is coming up shortly.

New Zealand will be happy to have restricted England after the Dinner break but won't be that pleased as they now have to face the new ball under lights which could prove to be decisive. Neil Wagner was all over the place with the new ball but showed his class with the old ball and bounced out the English lower order to end with four wickets. Scott Kuggeleijn too bowled well from the other end after the interval and the pair of them ran through the lower order.

Oh, well Ben Stokes has decided to declare! England finish up with 325/9 and Ben Stokes and co want to bowl late on Day 1 under lights and make the most use of the new ball. They went into the break being 279/5 but it all went downhill after the break as the Kiwi bowlers bowled aggressive lengths. Harry Brook fell 11 short of what would have been a fourth hundred in as many Test matches as well. The pair of Brook and Ben Foakes put on 89 runs for the 6th wicket which took the visitors over the 300-run mark.

Neil Wagner to Jack Leach, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Neil Wagner goes short again and at the batter, Jack Leach goes for the pull but gets cramped for room. Ends up chipping this one to Tom Latham at short leg who completes the catch on the second attempt. With the fall of this wicket, England have declared their innings!

Neil Wagner to Jack Leach, no run, Slower and fuller on leg by Neil Wagner, Jack Leach backs away but cannot get this one away on the leg side.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, no run, Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls it short on leg, Ollie Robinson turns this one towards behind square on the leg side but fails to get it past leg slip. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, FOUR, FOUR! Pace on this time and back of a length on leg, Ollie Robinson moves to the leg side and slaps it back over the bowler's head for a boundary. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, no run, Bowls this one slower and on a length on middle and leg, Ollie Robinson backs away and keeps this one out.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, no run, Banged in short and aimed at the batter, Ollie Robinson ducks under it once again and leaves it alone.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, no run, Short of a length but angling down the leg side, Ollie Robinson ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, no run, Back of a length around off by Scott Kuggeleijn, Ollie Robinson clears his front leg and slaps this one straight to mid off.

Neil Wagner to Jack Leach, no run, Neil Wagner follows the batter and bowls it short at him, Jack Leach steers this one on the bounce towards gully.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Robinson, 1 run, Goes short and around middle, Ollie Robinson helps this one towards fine leg for a single.

Neil Wagner to Jack Leach, 1 run, Short of a length on leg, Jack Leach turns this one towards square leg and gets off the mark with a single.

Neil Wagner to Jack Leach, no run, Another bumper at the batter, Jack Leach stays on the back foot and tries to fend off this one. Gets into an awkward positon and the ball hits him on the gloves. Luckily for him, the ball trickles past the off stump.

Jack Leach walks out to bat now.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, out, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Neil Wagner has the last laugh! Keeps it short and bowls this one outside off, Ben Foakes moves to the leg side and looks to go through the off side. Does not get a proper connection and spoons a simple catch towards mid off. Kane Williamson there back tracks and takes a good catch. England slip further in their quest to go for boundaries.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, FOUR, FOUR! Runs continue to flow for England! Neil Wagner bowls this one short of a length on middle and leg, Ben Foakes backs away and drills this one towards the vacant mid on region for a boundary. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, FOUR, FOUR MORE! Persists with the short length, Ollie Robinson makes room by moving to the leg side, uses the pace of the delivery and ramps it over the slip cordon for yet another boundary.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, FOUR, FOUR! Clubbed away by Ollie Robinson! Scott Kuggeleijn goes short again at the batter, Ollie Robinson moves away and frees his arms. Flat bats this one towards the mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, 2 runs, Shortish delivery outside off, Ollie Robinson hangs back and pulls this one through mid-wicket. Opens his account with a couple of runs. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Robinson, no run, Another bumper aimed at the batter, Ollie Robinson ducks under it and lets it go.

Ollie Robinson is the new man in.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Stuart Broad, out, OUT! CAUGHT! The short ball ploy to Stuart Broad reaps the reward for New Zealand! Banged in short and on middle by Scott Kuggeleijn, Stuart Broad clears his front leg and moves to the leg side. Pulls this one but gets it from the bottom part of the bat and holes out to Devon Conway at deep square leg who makes no mistake. Scott Kuggeleijn gets his second wicket as England lose their 7th wicket. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Back of a length at the batter, Ben Foakes tucks this one off his hips towards deep square leg for a single.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, no run, Fuller and at the stumps, Broad steps out yet again and mistimes it toward mid-wicket.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, 2 runs, Excellent effort in the deep from Blair Tickner. Banged in short and Stuart Broad steps out, pulling it away flat and toward deep backward square leg. Tickner at deep square leg runs around to his left and pulls it back in with his left hand. They get a couple of runs.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, no run, Fuller and angling in from around middle, Broad hits it straight to mid on.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, no run, Good length on off, Broad pushes it back to the bowler.

Neil Wagner to Stuart Broad, leg byes, 4 runs, FOUR LEG BYES! An aggressive charge down the wicket first up from Stuart Broad. Wagner sees him coming and bowls it full on the legs, Broad misses the flick and the ball deflects off the pads before running away into the fine leg fence.

Stuart Broad comes out to bat.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, out, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Neil Wagner gets his man and Harry Brook too falls short of his hundred. Wagner rattled Brook last over with a peach and again digs it in short and keeps the line very close to the off pole. Brook backs away and looks to drag the pull shot but is through his shot a bit early. The ball takes the bottom edge and just goes through his legs and hits the top of the stumps. Brook is disappointed but he played a fine knock.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Dug in short and a bit outside off, Foakes slaps it straight to cover.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Back of a length around off, dabbed down onto the off side.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Beaten! Scott Kuggeleijn pitches this one up around the fifth stump line and Ben Foakes is drawn forward. Foakes has a little feel for it before the ball zips past the outside edge.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, 1 run, On a hard length and angling into the body, Harry Brook stays leg side of the ball and flicks it down to fine leg for one more.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, 1 run, A tad shorter and on the pads again, Foakes tucks it away to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, 2 runs, Good length on the pads, Foakes works it away to the left of the man at fine leg for a couple of runs.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, A length ball around off, Brook blocks it out.

Slight halt! Harry Brook has been hit on the helmet and he will now undergo the concussion protocol. He puts his helmet back on and the play will resume now. 

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Ouch, that must have hurt! Neil Wagner gets on right on the money as he digs it in short over middle and leg. The ball comes quickly off the deck and at a difficult height. Harry Brook is taken aback and gets a blow to the side of the helmet. Hope he is fine.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Risky single and if that had hit, Harry Brook was a goner! Full and wide again, Ben Foakes pushes it to the right of the man at short cover and sets off for the single. Michael Bracewell there makes a sharp stop and whilst imbalanced has a shy at the batter's end but misses.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Nice and full outside off and slanting across, Foakes leaves it alone.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Goes a bit fuller now and angles it well across the off stump, Foakes taps it out toward cover.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short one around the rib cage, Brook tucks it neatly to deep backward square leg and picks up a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, 1 run, Shorter and on the body, this is worked away down to fine leg for one.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Back of a length around off, Brook hops on the back foot and just knocks it down fine of the fielder at third man for a couple of runs.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, no run, Another bumper, over middle and angling in a bit, Harry Brook ducks under it.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, no run, Good length around the top of off, Brook blocks it back onto the deck.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, no run, Around the top of off and middle, Brook nudges it leg side.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Bangs it in halfway down the pitch and the ball just sails over Brook's head. Wide called.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely done! Good length around off, Harry Brook stays back and lets the ball come to him before just dabbing it down in between wide slip and gully for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Pitches it a bit further up and bowls it well outside off, Foakes doesn't play at it.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Good length, close to the off stump and angling across, Foakes makes a good leave.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Fractionally short and around off, Harry Brook jabs it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Short again and around off, Brook leaves it alone this time.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, A good bumper, just around the leg stump and coming in at a difficult height. Harry Brook goes after it but fails to make a connection.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! Optimistic appeal for lbw but it is turned down. Good length around leg and angling across the right-hander. Ben Foakes gets pushed on the back foot and looks to flick. The ball pings him on the pads and goes toward backward square leg. They get a leg bye.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, no run, Hard length around off, Brook solidly blocks it out.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, no run, Good delivery! Back of a length and close to the off stump, Harry Brook hangs back and looks to have a dab at it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Scott Kuggeleijn puts in the extra effort and bowls a bumper over the stumps, this one just flies over Brook's head and a wide is called.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Spooned in the air but lands safely! This is dug in around off but doesn't rise up much. Ben Foakes gets caught on the crease and he tries to pull. The ball gets sliced up in the air off the toe end and lands safely around the short square leg region.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Good length around the top of off, blocked out.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, A slower bumper, around off stump and getting it in at a good height. Ben Foakes looks to take it on but gets a bottom edge down to the keeper.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Starts off with a loosener down the leg side and Foakes misses the flick.

It will be Scott Kuggeleijn to bowl from the other end.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Bowls it back of a length and over off stump, Harry Brook gets behind the line of the ball and makes the block.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, 1 run, A tad shorter and on leg stump, tucked away off the hips to deep backward square leg for a single.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Goes full now and bowls it around off, Foakes pushes it straight back.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Good length, around off and angling across, Foakes stays back and taps it toward point.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, Pitches it up now in that channel around off, Foakes leaves it alone.

Neil Wagner to Ben Foakes, no run, On a good length around off, Ben Foakes solidly keeps it out.

We are back for the post-dinner session. As the players make their way out in the middle, there is some lightning in the distance. Let's hope that the rain stays away. It will be Neil Wagner to get the proceedings underway with the ball in the third session. Let's play...

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

Managing to bowl the first maiden of the Test in the 47th over of the game sums up New Zealand's story with the ball so far. Having failed to make a mark in the first session, the hosts needed to strike early in the second session and they did just that dismissing Joe Root and Ollie Pope in quick succession. They switched to bowling short stuff and that brought about success for them as Ben Stokes pulled one straight to Tom Latham off Scott Kuggeleijn's bowling. Having reduced England to 209-5, New Zealand failed to capitalize and let it slip from thereon. Tim Southee has truly led from the front with two wickets and he will require support from other bowlers in the post-dinner session. Do join us back at 11.30 am IST (6.00 am GMT) for the third and final session on Day 1.

Session Summary - 25 overs, 145 runs and 3 wickets. Another entertaining session comes to an end and it will be England who will be the happier side going into the break. Joe Root and Ollie Pope resumed their innings after tea and were positive in their approach. However, the same approach brought about their downfall with both batters departing one after the other. Ben Stokes joined Harry Brook in the middle and played the second fiddle in the partnership. He got off to a start but could not carry on and his dismissal put England in a spot of bother with 5 wickets down. Ben Foakes took his time initially but once set forged a solid recovery with Harry Brook. The duo have stitched an unbeaten 70-run stand to put England in a commanding position. 

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, Tossed up again around off and turning in, Harry Brook solidly keeps it out off the front foot. And, that will be the end of the second session on Day 1!

Michael Bracewell to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Tosses it up now outside off, Ben Foakes uses his feet and works it through wide mid on for one more.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Slower and turning onto the pads, Harry Brook waits for it and turns it through square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, Drifted onto middle and leg, Brook flicks it away in front of short leg.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, Flatter one, around off and turning in sharply, Brook goes deep in his crease to keep it out.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, This is bowled full and around off, Brook mistimes the push back to the bowler.

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, no run, New Zealand have done it, they have finally bowled a maiden over in this game. Pitched up in the channel around off and left alone by Ben Foakes.

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, no run, Hard length around off and just seaming away a touch, Foakes eases it toward cover.

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, no run, A touch fuller, angling into the off pole, Foakes leans forward and pushes it to mid on.

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, no run, Good length again, on a tighter line around the off stump, Foakes blocks it from inside his crease.

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, no run, Pitches it a bit further up and keeps it outside off, Ben Foakes lets it through to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, no run, Good length around the fifth stump line, Foakes goes back and across to defend.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, no run, Shortens the length and gets it to turn in a bit, Harry Brook blocks it out.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Tossed up around middle, this is pushed away to mid on for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Foakes, no run, Flighted delivery on a length and around off, Foakes nudges it onto the leg side.

Michael Bracewell to Harry Brook, 1 run, Drifts one onto the legs, Brook stays back and works it 'round the corner for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Quicker and shorter around off, punched away through the cover region without much timing for one.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Foakes, FOUR, FOUR! Classy shot! Tossed up outside off, Ben Foakes comes down the pitch and wrists it away in between mid on and mid-wicket and the ball trickles away into the fence.

Michael Bracewell is back into the attack. 

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Direct hit but Ben Foakes is well in! Good length around the top of off, worked away to wide mid on for a quick run. Blair Tickner there picks it up and throws it onto the stumps at the bowler's end but to no avail.

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, FOUR, FOUR! Ben Foakes is holding back either and New Zealand continue to bleed runs. Fractionally short but outside off, Foakes just taps it wide of the man at gully and the ball races away to the fence.

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, no run, Goes full now and bowls it outside off, Foakes jams it out toward mid off.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Good length on middle and leg, nudged away in front of mid-wicket for a single.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, SIX, SIX! Wow, Harry Brook is playing a blinder of a knock here. Length ball around off stump, Brook lifts it effortlessly over mid off and the ball travels the distance.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Crunched! Pitched up around off, Harry Brook advances and thumps it to the right of a diving Kane Williamson at mid off for a boundary. New Zealand just cannot stop the flow of runs here.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, FOUR, FOUR! Up and over! Short of a length around off, Ben Foakes stays there and pulls it well in front of square and over mid-wicket for yet another boundary.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, 1 run, Too full and too straight, flicked away down to fine leg for one. The 250 is now up for England.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! More width and more runs for Harry Brook behind square on the off side. Short and wide, Brook slaps it away past backward point for a boundary.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Banged in short at 140 clicks and around off. Ben Foakes gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Goes a bit wider of the crease and angles in a fuller delivery at the stumps, Foakes blocks it off the front foot.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Good length over the top of off stump, Ben Foakes keeps it down on the deck.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, A stifled appeal but turned down! Fuller and outside off by Tim Southee, Harry Brook gets forward to defend but gets hit on the front pad first. New Zealand players went up in appeal but the impact was outside off. 

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Streaky but Harry Brook will take it! Keeps it on that good length around off, the ball comes back into the batter, Harry Brook takes a stride forward to defend but gets an inside edge that goes past the keeper for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Good-length delivery shaping away outside off, Harry Brook slashes hard at the delivery and gets a thickish outside edge that goes wide of gully for a boundary. 

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, On a length on off, Harry Brook defends this one on the off side.

Tim Southee to Ben Foakes, 3 runs, Back of a length outside off by Tim Southee, Ben Foakes stays on the back foot and punches this one through covers. The batters run three. 

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Length delivery outside off, Harry Brook guides this one towards deep backward point for a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Shortish delivery on off, Ben Foakes pushes this one to cover for a dot.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Short and aimed at the batter, Ben Foakes ducks under it as the ball sails over his head. It is signalled as a wide by the square leg umpire. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! Back of a length on off by Scott Kuggeleijn, Ben Foakes gets on his toes and gets on top of the bounce. Punches it past extra cover and collects his first boundary. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Bowls it on a good length around off, the ball nips back in after pitching and catches Ben Foakes high on the back leg as he tried to defend.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short of a length at the batter, Harry Brook swivels in his crease and pulls it down to fine leg for a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, 1 run, A bumper outside off, Ben Foakes gets on top of the bounce and works it down to fine leg for a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Back of a length on off by Scott Kuggeleijn, Ben Foakes looks to whip this one on the leg side but fails to get it past Tom Latham at short leg.

Blair Tickner to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Banged in short and on off, Ben Foakes rolls his wrists and keeps his pull shot along the ground. Collects a single towards deep square leg for a single.

Blair Tickner to Ben Foakes, no run, Length delivery outside off, Ben Foakes stays back to defend but gets it from the outer part of the bat towards backward point.

Blair Tickner to Ben Foakes, no run, Another delivery in the channel outside off, Ben Foakes gets behind the line and blocks this one out on the leg side.

Blair Tickner to Ben Foakes, no run, Keeps it back of a length outside off, Ben Foakes defends this one towards cover for a dot.

Blair Tickner to Ben Foakes, no run, Back of a length outside off, Ben Foakes hangs back and punches it nicely but fails to get it past cover.

Blair Tickner to Ben Foakes, no run, On a length outside off, Ben Foakes pushes this one off the back foot to backward point.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, no run, Good-length delivery around off, Harry Brook goes on the back foot and solidly defends this one on the off side.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, no run, Banged in short and just outside off, Harry Brook sways away and lets it go.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, 1 run, Goes fraction short but on leg, Ben Foakes gets inside the line and helps it towards fine leg for a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, Short of a length but way down the leg side, Ben Foakes lets it go through to the keeper.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, 1 run, On a length and angling at the pads, Harry Brook works this one to fine leg and takes a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! FIFTY for Harry Brook! Scott Kuggeleijn bowls this one short and at the batter, Harry Brook expects the short ball and moves to the leg side early. Ramps this one over the keeper's head for a boundary. Brings up his fifty off just 43 balls. 

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Back of a length on middle, Harry Brook eases this one off the back foot to mid-wicket and retains the strike with a single.

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length around off, Harry Brook dabs this one to backward point.

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, Short and aimed at the batter, Harry Brook stays leg side of the ball and tries to ramp this one over the keeper's head but does not connect.

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries by Harry Brook! Keeps it short again and on off, Harry Brook hangs back and thrashes this one through covers. This time he gets it to the right of Neil Wagner at deep point for yet another boundary. 

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Cut away! Blair Tickner bowls it short and outside off, Harry Brook picks the length early and stays on the back foot. Cuts this one fiercely towards deep backward point for a boundary. 

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, On a length on off, Harry Brook pushes this one to cover.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Foakes, no run, A loud appeal but turned down! Short of a length on leg, Ben Foakes gets inside the line of the delivery and tries to help it fine but fails to connect. New Zealand go up in appeal thinking Ben Foakes had edged it but they decide not to go upstairs. 

Ben Foakes is the next man in.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Stokes, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Scott Kuggeleijn has his first Test wicket and it's the big wicket of Ben Stokes! Kuggeleijn persists with short stuff and bowls it on middle, Ben Stokes clears his front leg and tries to flat bat this one on the leg side. Gets himself into an awkward position and ends up hitting it straight to mid-wicket. Tom Latham stationed there takes a sharp catch. England have lost their half their side now. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Stokes, no run, Banged in short at the batter, Ben Stokes ducks under it and lets it go.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! A fraction short on off, Ben Stokes hangs back and punches this one along the ground on the off side. Gets it well wide of deep point for a boundary.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, 1 run, Back of a length around off, Harry Brook dabs this one towards gully and takes a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, no run, Full but angling down the leg side, Harry Brook goes for the clip but misses.

Blair Tickner to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Short of a length outside off, Ben Stokes shimmies down the track and slashes hard at the delivery. Gets a thickish outside edge that goes over the slip cordon for yet another boundary. 

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Fuller in length on off, Harry Brook drives it along the ground to deep point for a single.

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Edgy! Short of a length on off by Blair Tickner, Harry Brook looks to leave the ball alone but keeps his bat hanging. The ball catches the top edge of his bat and it flies over the slip cordon for a boundary. 

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, Good-length delivery around off, Harry Brook defends this one on the off side.

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, Banged in short and on middle, Harry Brook ducks under it and leaves the ball alone.

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length on middle by Blair Tickner, Harry Brook gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks this one out.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length shaping away outside off, Ben Stokes looks to steer this one with soft hands but gets it from the outer part of the bat. Luckily for him, the edge does not carry to Daryl Mitchell at second slip.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Stokes, no run, Another bumper at the batter by Scott Kuggeleijn, Ben Stokes ducks under the delivery and lets it go.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, 1 run, Length delivery at the stumps, Harry Brook nudges this one from the crease to deep square leg for a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Harry Brook, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Goes short again but this time it goes way over the head of the batter. Harry Brook ducks under it and lets it go through to the keeper. It is signalled as a wide by the square leg umpire. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Fuller and around off by Scott Kuggeleijn, Ben Stokes steps out and pushes it to the left of Kane Williamson at mid off for a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Stokes, no run, Beaten! On a good length and angling away outside off, Ben Stokes uses his feet and tries to dab this one on the off side but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Stokes, no run, Banged in short and at the batter, the ball does not rise and that allows Ben Stokes to defend while getting on top of the bounce.

Drinks break! The first hour after Tea has been an exciting one as the Kiwi pacers were able to get their team back in the game with a couple of wickets in quick succession. Ollie Pope who looked good got out and then Joe Root also fell in uncharacteristic fashion. Since then though, Harry Brook has done well to put the pressure back on the hosts and England seem to have got their rhythm back. Also, Scott Kuggeleijn (3-0-20-0) is back into the attack.

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, Full and at the stumps, Harry Brook drives this one on the up but fails to get it past mid on.

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Short and punished by Harry Brook! Blair Tickner shortens his length and goes wide outside off, Harry Brook needs no second invitation as he pounces on the delivery with a cut shot. Gets it well wide of backward point and the fast outfield does the rest. 

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, On a good length on off, Harry Brook blocks this one out on the off side.

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Fuller and outside off by Blair Tickner, Harry Brook gets the width he needs and throws his hands at it. Carves this one past backward point for a boundary. 

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, Back of a length in the channel outside off, Harry Brook hangs back to defend but gets it from the inner part of the bat. The ball rolls behind the wicket for a dot. 

Blair Tickner to Harry Brook, no run, Bowls it full and around off, Harry Brook gets on the front foot and defends this one back to the bowler.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Back of a length and outside off, Harry Brook frees his arms and cuts it along the carpet to deep point for a single.

Neil Wagner to Ben Stokes, 1 run, On a length angling at the pads, Ben Stokes rolls his wrists and turns it towards backward square leg for a single.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Short of a length on off, Harry Brook swivels in the crease and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Neil Wagner to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Good stop! Goes full and at the stumps, Ben Stokes uses his feet and drives it wide of mid on. Tim Southee there dives to his left and keeps it to one. 

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Shorter in length and on off, Harry Brook cuts this along the ground to deep point for a single.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Just over! Neil Wagner bowls it touch fuller and outside off, Harry Brook steps out and looks to go back over the bowler's head. The bat turns in his hands and the ball catches the outer part of the bat. Gets it just over mid off and collects a boundary.

Blair Tickner to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller and on off by Blair Tickner, Ben Stokes blocks this one out on the off side.

Blair Tickner to Ben Stokes, no run, Good-length and around off, the ball nips back in after pitching, Ben Stokes shuffles across to defend but gets an inside edge back onto his pads.

Blair Tickner to Ben Stokes, no run, Goes full and outside off, Ben Stokes shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper.

Blair Tickner to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! Back of a length in the channel outside off, Ben Stokes allows the ball to come to him and uses the pace of the delivery. Opens the bat face and steers it through gully for a boundary. 

Blair Tickner to Ben Stokes, no run, Length delivery around off by Blair Tickner, Ben Stokes advances and dabs it towards backward point for a dot.

Blair Tickner to Ben Stokes, no run, Full and angling in on off from 'round the wicket, Ben Stokes leans forward and defends it towards cover.

Blair Tickner (8-0-41-1) is back on.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Dispatched by Harry Brook! Neil Wagner bowls this one full and outside off, Harry Brook gets into the position early and uses the bottom hand. Drills this one to the right of mid off and collects a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Full and in the channel outside off, Harry Brook gets on the front foot and solidly blocks this one out on the off side.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Good-length delivery outside off, Harry Brook covers the stumps and lets it go. 

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Fuller and outside off, Harry Brook takes a big stride forward and drives it straight to Tom Latham at extra cover.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, On a good length and angling away outside off, Harry Brook does not reach out to the delivery and leaves it alone.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Full and on middle and leg by Neil Wagner, Harry Brook drives it a bit uppishly towards Kane Williamson at mid on.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, Full and slanting in on off by Tim Southee, Ben Stokes drives it firmly back to the bowler. Tim Southee in his follow through makes a good stop. 

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, Southee sees the batter advance and bowls it full and wide outside off, Ben Stokes shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Straying on the pads and fuller in length, Harry Brook flicks this one down to fine leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Full and angling in at the stumps, Harry Brook gets behind the line and drives it firmly to mid on. 

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Goes full this time around off, Ben Stokes presents a straight bat and drives it to the left of mid off for a quick single.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls this one back of a length outside off from 'round the wicket, Ben Stokes steps out and leaves the ball alone.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Good length outside off, Brook hammers it away toward cover.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! Edged away! Fractionally short and wide of the off stump, Harry Brook stays on the back foot and throws his hands at it. Brook ends up slashing it over the gully region for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Almost a half-volley around off, Brook latches onto it and drives it firmly but it is well stopped by the fielder at short cover.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Pitched up again, on the fifth stump line and going across the right-hander. Brook leaves it alone.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, A touch fuller and well outside the off stump, around the tramline. Harry Brook doesn't play at it.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Pitched-up delivery in and around the off stump, Harry Brook defends it out.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, On a length and outside off, Stokes steps out again and just taps it onto the off side.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Pitches up close to the off stump, Stokes looks to block but ends up edging it down through the backward point region for a couple of runs.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller in length and bowled well outside off, Ben Stokes steps out and drives it firmly toward cover.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, Goes a bit wider of the crease now and tries to angle one in full and into the off stump but Stokes manages to keep it out.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length, in that channel around off and just angling in a bit, Stokes lets it through to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, no run, Southee comes from around the wicket and angles in a fullish delivery into the off stump. Ben Stokes stays solid in defense.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, FOUR, FOUR! In the air but it's in the gap this time around. Pitches up outside off, Harry Brook throws his hands at it and drives it a touch uppishly to the left of the man at cover for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Length ball, well outside the off stump and angling away, Harry Brook leaves it alone.

Neil Wagner to Harry Brook, no run, Full and outside off, this is driven to the left of mid off.

Neil Wagner to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Pitches up, Ben Stokes pushes it gently off the front foot straight back past the bowler for a single.

England skipper Ben Stokes walks out to bat with his side suddenly in a spot of bother.  

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, out, OUT! CAUGHT! What a ripper of a catch from Daryl Mitchell! Neil Wagner goes full and wide now as he sees Joe Root setting up for the reverse sweep. Root pre-meditates and does go for the reverse lap but has to stretch for it a bit. The ball takes the under edge and flies low to the right of the second slip where Daryl Mitchell springs to his right and pouches it with both hands. New Zealand get the double-strike not too long after the break and England are all of a sudden four down with two new batters at the crease.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Hits the length hard and bowls it outside off, Joe Root gets on the front foot and blocks it back onto the deck.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Tim Southee looks for the magic ball, trying to swing it away from leg stump but it goes straight on. Harry Brook tickles it away fine and Neil Wagner makes a good stop to his right at fine leg to keep it down to a brace.

Harry Brook is the next man in.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, out, OUT! CAUGHT! The skipper has done the job for his side! Tim Southee bowls this one on a perfect length but pushes it wider of the off stump. Ollie Pope looks to pounce on it and drive it through covers but plays a loose shot away from his body. The outside edge is taken and Tom Latham at second slip takes an excellent catch going down to his right. Pope who looked so comfotable out there is gone and New Zealand have their third wicket.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Fullish length on the fifth stump line, driven square of the wicket but straight to cover-point.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, This is pitched up on off stump, Pope solidly keeps it out off the front foot.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Back of a length around off, Pope gets on the back foot and keeps it down on the off side.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, FOUR, FOUR! Banged in short and down leg, Ollie Pope pulls it very fine and gets it into the fine leg fence. There are just way too many loose deliveries from the Kiwis and England aren't missing out on any of them.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Good length around off, tucked away neatly in front of square leg for a single.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, no run, Wagner switches to around the wicket and angles it in from outside off, Pope pushes it out.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, FOUR, FOUR! Aggressive intent from Ollie Pope! Pitched up around off, Pope comes down the wicket and heaves it using the bottom hand through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, no run, Very full and around off, Pope drives it straight back and finds the man at mid off.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, no ball, no run, On a length around off, Pope shuffles across and hits it straight to mid on. Neil Wagner has overstepped yet again and a no ball is called.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, 1 run, Goes full and again and angles it well across the off stump, Joe Root uses his feet and drives it firmly to deepish extra cover for a quick single.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Way too full and way too straight by Wagner, Pope clips it away behind square on the leg side for a single.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, 1 run, A single to end and there's still not a single maiden over bowled by New Zealand thus far. This is full and on the pads, flicked away to deep square leg for one.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Full and outside off, Ollie Pope steps out and drives it to the left of the man at cover-point but fails to beat him.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Bowls it a bit fuller now and floats it around the off stump, Ollie Pope defends it under his eyeline.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Good length again, around middle and off, Pope stays watchful in defense.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Good length in that channel around off stump, Pope defends it out on the off side.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, A length ball around off, Ollie Pope uses his feet and pushes it toward cover.

Tim Southee will operate from the other end.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, A half-volley well outside the off stump, Joe Root drives it square but misses out on the boundary as he hits it straight to cover-point.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Pitched it up now around off, Root blocks it solidly off the front foot.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Good length angling down the leg side.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Joe Root with a skillful shot! Fullish length angling across the off stump, Root shuffles across and plays the reverse ramp over short third man and into the fence.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Bowls it full and wide outside off, Joe Root extends his arms and drives it toward cover.

Slight halt! Joe Root has got something in his left eye and the physio comes out to have a look. He looks okay to resume now. 

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Starts off with a length ball angling across off, Ollie Pope tucks it away neatly through mid-wicket for a single.

We are back for the post-tea session. New Zealand players make their way out in the middle followed by Joe Root and Ollie Pope. Neil Wagner will get the proceedings underway with the ball in this session. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

After Tim Southee called it right and opted to bowl first, he found his mojo straightaway dismissing Zak Crawley in his second over. However, other bowlers failed to back their skipper up from the other end. They kept bowling loose deliveries which allowed the opposition batters to release the pressure. Tim Southee persisted with Blair Tickner and that paid dividends for New Zealand as the debutant provided them with a much-needed breakthrough making Ben Duckett his maiden Test victim. New Zealand have their task cut out against this fearless English batting attack in the second session. Grab a coffee and do join us back at 8.50 am IST (3.20 am GMT) for what promises to be another entertaining session of cricket. 

Session Summary - 23 overs, 134 runs and 2 wickets. As the first session comes to an end, it will be safe to say that 'Bazball' has arrived in New Zealand and how. After being asked to bat first, England did lose an early wicket but Ben Duckett took charge and unleashed himself on the Kiwi attack. He did not shy away from pouncing on any loose delivery and stroked his way to a 36-ball fifty. He, along with Ollie Pope stitched a 99-run stand before falling 16 runs short of his hundred. Joe Root has looked solid since his arrival and will look to press on the advantage in the post-tea session.   

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Tossed up a bit fuller and on off stump, Joe Root defends it off the front foot. And, that will be the end of the first session on Day 1 as well.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 2 runs, Short again and around off, eased away off the back foot past point for another brace.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Shortens the length now and turns it onto middle and off, Joe Root goes on the back foot and pushes it out on the off side.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, 2 runs, Fired in a bit, full and outside off, Joe Root steers it away through the cover region for a couple of runs.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Drifted onto middle and leg, Root blocks it in front of short leg.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, no run, Starts off with a fullish delivery around off stump. Joe Root gets on the back foot and keeps it out.

Spin for the first time in this Test as Michael Bracewell is introduced into the attack. 

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, no run, An attempted bumper on leg stump but this is dragged well down the leg side.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, no run, Perfect length around off and angling across, Ollie Pope plays it late and defends it out with soft hands. Neil Wagner is down on the ground yet again.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no ball, 1 run, NO BALL! Fullish length on the pads, tickled down to fine leg for a single. Also, a no ball is called as Neil Wagner has overstepped.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Length ball around leg stump, Root nudges it onto the leg side.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Full on middle and leg, driven straight to mid on.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Joe Root gets off the mark with a lovely shot. A touch fuller and around off, Root gets on the front foot and just caresses it through the cover region for a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Good length around the top of off, Joe Root defends it out with soft hands.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, FOUR, EDGED AND FOUR! This is on a length and around off, Ollie Pope comes forward and looks to flick it through mid-wicket but gets a leading edge that flies in between the slip cordon and backward point for a boundary.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, A length ball around off, Ollie Pope punches it off the front foot but straight to mid off.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Well bowled! Fuller in length and in that channel around off. The ball angles in but straightens at the last moment and Ollie Pope makes a good leave as well. Blair Tickner seems to have found some rhythm here.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, A tad shorter and well outside off, Pope reaches out and taps it straight to backward point.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, And again! Nice and full on off stump, a bit of movement on offer. Ollie Pope looks to flick but gets a bit of a leading edge toward cover.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Fullish length, trying to skid one through on off stump, Ollie Pope punches it toward mid on.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Sweetly time but for no run. This is pitched up outside off, Joe Root drives it off the middle of the bat but the fielder at wide mid off dives to hie left and makes a good stop.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Bowls it a bit wider of the off stump and its a bit too drive to invite the cover drive.

Neil Wagner to Joe Root, no run, Nicely bowled! Pitched up in that channel around off and angling it away. The ball just holds its line and Joe Root makes a leave.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Good running! This is pitched up around off, Pope works it to the right of mid on and sets off for the single straightaway.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, no run, Wagner bowls it fuller and outside off, angling it well across the right-hander. Ollie Pope leaves it alone.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, 2 runs, Misfield! Good length around off, punched away on the up by Pope toward a deepish extra cover where Tim Southee fumbles and allows the batters to pick up a brace.

Joe Root comes in at number 4 for England.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, out, OUT! TAKEN! Straight to the man and Ben Duckett is gutted! Blair Tickner pitches this one up around the off stump and invites the drive. Duckett obliges and doesn't quite followthrough with the bat and ends up just punching it away. Duckett does so a bit uppishly and hits it straight to Michael Bracewell at short cover who makes no mistake. Tickner gets his maiden Test wicket and Duckett departs after a superb knock.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, Fullish length around off and angling across, Duckett pushes it straight to mid off.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Now Blair Tickner falls over as well. Tickner puts in a bit of extra effort and bangs it in over off stump, Ollie Pope pulls it down to deep square leg for a run.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Good length, close to the off stump, Ollie Pope defends it from inside his crease.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Good length around leg stump, Duckett nudges it down with soft hands in front of mid-wicket for a quick run.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, Full and on off stump, hit away to the right of the man at mid off.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, This is bowled wide of the off stump, Duckett plays it with an angled bat down to third man for a single.

Neil Wagner to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Pitched up on off stump, Ollie Pope gently pushes it on the up and there's a bit of hesitation for the single. The fielder from mid off dives to his right and misses the ball and the batters do eventually get an easy single.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Length and on the pads, tucked away to deep square leg for one and Neil Wagner falls over on the followthrough. He is fine though.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Two more! Full on middle and leg, Ben Duckett leans forward and just pushes it well in front of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Good running! Good length on the pads, Duckett tickles it down to fine leg and hustles back for the second.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, no run, Pitches it up around middle, looking to swing it away from the left-hander, Duckett presents the full face of the bat and defends it out.

Neil Wagner (2-0-19-0) comes back into the attack. 

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Four dots to end the over, much better from Blair Tickner. On a hard length outside off and just seaming away a touch, Pope looks to come forward and play at it but leaves it alone.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Pitched up around the fifth stump line, Ollie Pope shoulders arms at it.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Fullish length in that channel around off, Pope plays it with soft hands toward cover.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, A length ball around off, Pope comes forward and mistimes the drive toward mid on.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Keeps the length full and tries to slide one across the leg stump, Duckett turns it 'round the corner for one.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Fullish length, angling it into leg stump, Pope flicks it away through the gap at mid-wicket for a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! And again, this time a lot squarer though. Short of a length over middle and off, Duckett rolls his wrists over the ball and pulls it into the deep mid-wicket fence.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Short but not short enough and the 100 is up for England inside 16 overs. This is bowled outside off, Ben Duckett pulls it firmly and well in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Duckett, no run, Nagging length around leg stump and sliding across, Ben Duckett looks to play at it but misses and gets thudded on the pads.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Back of a length around off, Pope walks across and works it off his hips down to fine leg for an easy single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Pope, no run, On a hard length and on the fifth stump line, Ollie Pope looks to come forward but lets it through to the keeper in the end.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Duckett, 1 run, A bit uppish but in the gap. Short of a length around off stump, Duckett pulls it through mid-wicket without much timing but picks up a run.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Short again and Duckett just drags the pull shot through mid-wicket for one more.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! Good length, over off stump, Pope looks to walk across and work it away but misses. The ball deflects off the pads toward backward square leg and they pick up a leg bye.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, This is banged in halfway down the track and over middle and leg, Ben Duckett gets on top of the bounce and pulls it in front of mid-wicket for a run.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, Pitches it up now on off stump, Duckett blocks it off the front foot.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Quick hands from Duckett! Good length outside off, Duckett stays back and just slaps it away to the right of the man at deep point for a boundary.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, This is bowled full and around off, Ben Duckett eases it toward mid off.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Four singles in a row to close out the over. Good length on leg stump, Duckett works it away in front of square leg for one.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Another short ball, this time over middle and this is pulled away to deep mid-wicket for yet another single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Scott Kuggeleijn bends his back a bit and bangs it in around the leg stump. Ben Duckett muscles it away toward deep square leg for one more.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Dugs it in a bit, Pope walks towards the ball and plays a controlled pull shot down to fine leg for a single.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Pope, no run, Good length around the top of off, Pope blocks it out.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Pope, FOUR, FOUR! Driven and driven well! This is pitched up on middle, Ollie Pope punches it to the left of mid on and picks up a boundary.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, Fuller and outside off by Blair Tickner, Ben Duckett drives it firmly towards extra cover where Michael Bracewell makes a good stop to his left and parries it towards mid off.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, Fuller in length and outside off, Ben Duckett gets forward and defends this one on the off side.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! Back of a length on middle, Ollie Pope shuffles across to tuck this one fine on the leg side but fails to get any bat on it. The ball rolls off his pads towards fine leg for a single.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Short of a length outside off, Ben Duckett hangs back and drags this one from outside off towards deep square leg for a single.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, On a length outside off, Ben Duckett dabs this one along the ground to gully.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, Starts with a full toss outside off, Ben Duckett frees his arms and goes for the drive but fails to get it past extra cover. That should have been put away by Ben Duckett. 

Blair Tickner (3-0-26-0) returns to the attack.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Pope, no run, Goes full and outside off, Ollie Pope steps out and drives it crisply back to the bowler. Scott Kuggeleijn bends down in his follow through and makes a good stop. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Pope, no run, Banged in short and outside off, Ollie Pope sways away and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Shorter on middle by Scott Kuggeleijn, Ben Duckett controls the pull shot well and takes a single to deep square leg.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Duckett, no run, Length delivery outside off, Ben Duckett guides this one along the ground towards gully.

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ben Duckett, no run, On a good length around off from over the wicket, Ben Duckett gets behind the line and blocks this one out back to the bowler.

Ollie Pope has been hit on the helmet and out comes the physio for the concussion check. That will also be Drinks! This has been a great start by England after being sent into bat first. They did lose Zak Crawley early but Ben Duckett has been brilliant so far pouncing on any loose deliveries. On the other hand, New Zealand have missed their lines and lengths consistently which has allowed the visitors to get off to such a start. They need to assess during this break and come up with a better game plan. 

Scott Kuggeleijn to Ollie Pope, 1 run, Starts with a short delivery at the batter, Ollie Pope goes for the pull but gets hit on the helmet. The ball rolls towards fine leg and batters cross for a single. 

Scott Kuggeleijn comes on to bowl, replacing Blair Tickner. 

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Touch fuller on middle and leg, Ben Duckett clips this one straight to mid-wicket.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, On a good length outside off, Ben Duckett gets forward and defends it on the off side.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Tim Southee goes searching for the swing and bowls it full at the stumps, Ben Duckett needs no second invitation as he presents a full face of the bat to the delivery. Gets it wide of mid on for yet another boundary. 

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! FIFTY for Ben Duckett! Full and at the pads by Tim Southee, Ben Duckett rolls his wrists and clips this one past square leg for a boundary. This has been an entertaining innings here from the stylish left-handed batter. 

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Beaten! Full and angling away outside off, Ben Duckett looks to drive this one on the up but plays it away from his body. Luckily for him, he does not get an outside edge.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Full and outside off, Ben Duckett gets behind the line and blocks this one out on the leg side.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Switches to over the wicket and bowls it at the pads, Ben Duckett turns this one towards deep square leg and retains the strike with a single.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Make that three in a row! Blair Tickner changes his length and goes full and outside off, Ben Duckett punches on the full delivery and punches this one through the covers for a boundary. Ben Duckett is putting on a show here. 

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! On a length outside off by Blair Tickner, Ben Duckett allows the ball to come to him and opens the bat face. Steers it through backward point and collects the third boundary of the over. 

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Ben Duckett is looking in fine nick here! Blair Tickner goes full and outside off, Ben Duckett does not miss out as he leans into the drive and drives it through extra cover for yet another boundary.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, On a good length outside off, Ben Duckett defends this one from the crease on the off side.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Beautiful timing! Full and angling in at the stumps from 'round the wicket, Ben Duckett presents a full face of the bat and drives it to the right of mid on for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, 2 runs, Goes full and swinging away outside off, Ollie Pope uses his feet and drives it back past the bowler. Gets it to the left of mid on for a couple of runs. 

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Good-length delivery outside off, Ollie Pope lets it go through to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Fuller in the channel outside off, Ollie Pope takes a stride forward and leaves the ball alone.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, On a good length and shaping away outside off, Ollie Pope does not reach out to the delivery and watchfully lets it go.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Shorter and at the batter by Tim Southee, Ben Duckett swivels and helps this one to fin leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, On a length and angling away outside off, Ben Duckett dabs this one wide of backward point and collects a couple of runs.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Length delivery and going away outside off, Ollie Pope shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Short again and around off, Ben Duckett pulls it along the ground towards deep square leg for a single.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Shorter in length and on off, Ben Duckett hangs back and gets on top of the bounce. Pulls it through mid-wicket for his fourth boundary of the innings. 

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, Back of a length on leg by Blair Tickner, Ben Duckett gets inside the line of the delivery to tuck this one fine but fails to connect and gets hit on the thigh pad.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, On a length but down the leg side, Ben Duckett tries to flick this one but misses.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no ball, no run, NO BALL! Back of a length and into the batter, Ben Duckett gets cramped for room as he goes for the pull and gets hit high on the pads. Blair Tickner has overstepped again. 

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, Full and angling in on middle, Ben Duckett looks to turn this one on the leg side but closes the bat face early. Gets a leading edge that goes a bit uppishly but to the right of Blair Tickner.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, FOUR, FOUR! Glorious by Ollie Pope! Tim Southee goes full again searching for the swing and bowls it outside off, Ollie Pope leans forward and drives it along the ground through the covers region. Devon Conway performs the chase and puts in a valiant effort but the ball beats him to the fence. 

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Full and swinging in on leg, Ben Duckett works this one towards fine leg and takes a single.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Full and slanting away outside off, Ben Duckett defends this one solidly on the off side.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Strays on the pads and bowls it full in length, Ben Duckett flicks this one towards deep backward leg for a couple of runs.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Pitches this one full and swinging into the batter, Ben Duckett accounts for the swing and rolls his wrists. Clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Fuller and angling away outside off from over the wicket, Ben Duckett watchfully blocks this one out.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, 2 runs, On a good length and outside off, Ollie Pope shuffles across early and flicks this one to the left of deep square leg. Kane Williamson runs around and keeps it to two.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Fuller and around off, Ollie Pope works this one to mid-wicket for a dot.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Back of a length and around off, the ball nips back in after pitching, Ollie Pope hangs back and goes for the pull but does not connect.

Blair Tickner to Ollie Pope, no run, Bowls it on a good length outside off, Ollie Pope gets his bat out of the way at the last moment and leaves the ball alone.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Back of a length and angling into the batter from 'round the wicket, Ben Duckett swivels in his crease to pull but gets it off his gloves towards backward square leg for a single.

Blair Tickner to Ben Duckett, no run, Starts with a wayward delivery, full but down the leg side, Ben Duckett looks to help it fine but fails to get any bat on it.

The debutant Blair Tickner is introduced into the attack. 

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Good-length delivery outside off, Ollie Pope gets behind the line and defends it on the off side.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! Full and angling in on off by Tim Southee, Ollie Pope uses his feet to negate the swing and clips it through mid-wicket. Gets off the mark with a boundary.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Full and outside off, Ollie Pope shuffles across and clips this one straight to mid on.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Fuller and outside off, Ollie Pope takes a big stride forward and defends this one to cover.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Bowls it on a good length and shaping away outside off, Ollie Pope shoulders arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, Keeps it full and outside off, Ollie Pope watchfully defends this one towards cover.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, no run, Full and down the leg side, Ben Duckett leaves the ball alone this time.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, no run, On a length on off, Ben Duckett punches this one towards cover.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, no ball, FOUR, NO BALL! FOUR! Sloppy from Neil Wagner! Third no ball in only his second over! Bowls this one full and at the stumps. Ben Duckett presents a full face of the bat and drives it back past the bowler. Gets it to the right of mid on and collects a boundary.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, no run, Full and swinging away outside off, Ben Duckett leans forward and blocks it out on the off side.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, no run, On a good length outside off, Ben Duckett defends this one with soft hands towards gully.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, no run, Full and around off by Neil Wagner, Ben Duckett drives this one back to the bowler.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, no run, Fullish delivery at the stumps, Ben Duckett watchfully digs this one out back to the bowler.

Tim Southee to Ollie Pope, no run, On a good length and angling in on off, Ollie Pope covers the off stump and shoulders arms to the delivery.

Ollie Pope walks in at number 3 for England.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Tim Southee finally gets his man! Bowls this one on a good length and outside off, Zak Crawley uses his feet to counter the swing and looks to drive this one with a straight bat. Goes with hard hands and gets an outside edge that carries to third slip. Michael Bracewell gets down low to his left and takes a good catch. Zak Crawley did not look comfortable during his short stay. 

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, On a good length and going away from the batter, Zak Crawley goes for a drive away from his body but misses.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Another fuller delivery outside off, Zak Crawley accounts for the away swing and lets it go through to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Full and swinging away in the channel outside off, Zak Crawley shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Full and straying at the pads, Ben Duckett clips this one towards fine leg and takes a single.

Neil Wagner to Zak Crawley, no run, Full and angling in on leg, Zak Crawley clips it firmly but fails to get it past square leg.

Neil Wagner to Zak Crawley, no run, Full and swinging into the batter, Zak Crawley defends this one down the wicket.

Neil Wagner to Zak Crawley, no ball, no run, NO BALL! Back of a length but angling down the leg side, Zak Crawley looks to flick but misses. Neil Wagner has overstepped for the second time in the over. 

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, 3 runs, On a length outside off, Ben Duckett crouches and punches it through covers and collects three runs.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Ben Duckett! Fuller in length and outside off, Ben Duckett gets into the position early and drives it through covers for yet another boundary.

Neil Wagner to Ben Duckett, FOUR, FOUR! Ben Duckett is up and running! Neil Wagner bowls it full and at the pads, Ben Duckett does not miss out as he clips it along the ground on the leg side. Gets it through square leg and opens his account with a boundary. 

Neil Wagner to Zak Crawley, 1 run, Full and outside off, Zak Crawley frees his arms and goes for the drive but gets an inside edge that rolls towards square leg for a single.

Neil Wagner to Zak Crawley, no ball, no run, NO BALL! Oh no, Neil Wagner has castled Zak Crawley but guess what? He has overstepped. Starts with a full delivery and swinging into the batter on middle and leg, Zak Crawley gets forward to defend but does not account for the swing and sees his woodwork disturbed. Luckily for him, it was a no ball. 

Neil Wagner will share the attack from the other end.

Tim Southee to Ben Duckett, no run, Keeps it full and wide outside off, Ben Duckett shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, 1 run, Full and at the stumps by Tim Southee, Zak Crawley shuffles across and drives it to the left of mid on for a single.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Beaten! On a good length and shaping away outside off, Zak Crawley steps out and goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Fuller in the channel outside off, Zak Crawley does not reach out to the delivery and lets it go through to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, 2 runs, Was that a chance? Tim Southee goes full and lets the ball swing away outside off, Zak Crawley uses his feet to counter the swing and goes for the drive. Gets a thickish outside edge that travels low to the right of Michael Bracewell at third slip. He fails to react quickly and a chance goes begging. The batters run two in the process. 

Tim Southee to Zak Crawley, no run, Southee starts with a full delivery, swinging away outside off, Zak Crawley shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Right then, we are done with the national anthems. The umpires and players make their way out in the middle. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley will open the innings for England. Tim Southee will start the proceedings with the ball for New Zealand. Let's play...

England (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, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Michael Bracewell, Scott Kuggeleijn (On debut), Tim Southee (C), Neil Wagner, Blair Tickner (On debut).

We are ready for England's second innings. They have a slender lead of 19 runs and would want to fend off the new ball. The umpires and the Kiwi players are back in the middle and can be seen in a huddle. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are the openers for England. Skipper Tim Southee has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

... THIRD INNINGS ...

England will be wondering what happened and where exactly they lost the plot. Having the opposition pegged back at 83/5 in the first session on Day 2 to ending up conceding 306 runs in total isn't what they had in mind. The visitors were completely taken aback by the hard-hitting display by Tom Blundell and even Scott Kuggeleijn took their bowlers to the cleaners. Ollie Robinson did bowl well and picked up a well-deserved four-fer but they were made to toil. James Anderson did pick up the final wicket with the new ball but the English openers now have to come out and face the new ball under lights which we saw on the previous day was a difficult thing to do. Will England be up for the challenge? Find out soon as the English second innings is up next.

Wow, what a colossal effort from Tom Blundell and New Zealand as they have gone from conceding a triple-digit first-innings lead to just finishing 19 runs short of England's total. New Zealand went into the Dinner break being 238/8 and lost Tim Southee soon after the resumption. With the score being 247/9, Blair Tickner walked in and displayed great heart to just stick around. Blundell then just laid into the English bowlers and got to a scintillating century before pouring more misery onto the visitors. In the end, he got out playing one-too many big shots but finished with his best-ever Test score and has given the hosts heaps of confidence going back onto the field.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, out, OUT! CAUGHT! New Zealand have been bowled out for 306! Back of a length on middle by James Anderson, Tom Blundell shimmies down the track and looks to slap this one down the ground. Skies this one high in the air and only as far as James Anderson who settles under it and does the rest. End of a brilliant knock by Tom Blundell but it is England with a slender lead of 19 runs. 

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a good length outside off, Tom Blundell shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! More frustration for England! Bowls this one on a length and drifting at the pads, Tom Blundell helps this one fine towards the fine leg region for a boundary. 

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Fuller in length around off, Tom Blundell takes a stride forward and blocks this one out on the off side.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length on middle, Tom Blundell defends this one on the leg side.

Stuart Broad to Blair Tickner, no run, Full and at the stumps, Blair Tickner gets behind the line and keeps this one out.

Stuart Broad to Blair Tickner, no run, Full and outside off by Stuart Broad, Blair Tickner pushes at the delivery away from his body but gets beaten on the outside edge. Ben Foakes goes up in appeal thinking Tickner has edged it. The umpire shakes his head and Ben Stokes isn't convinced enough to go upstairs. Would you believe it? The UltraEdge show a spike as the ball was next to he bat. A huge reprieve for Blair Tickner. 

Stuart Broad to Blair Tickner, 2 runs, Full and swinging in on middle and leg, Blair Tickner accounts for the swing and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Stuart Broad to Blair Tickner, no run, Fuller in length and a bit too wide outside off, Blair Tickner leaves the ball alone.

Stuart Broad to Blair Tickner, no run, On a good length and angling into the batter, Blair Tickner keeps this one out off the back foot.

Stuart Broad to Blair Tickner, no run, Full and swinging in outside off, Blair Tickner shoulders arms and lets it go.

Stuart Broad (16-2-70-1) to share the second new ball with James Anderson.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! James Anderson goes back of a length and swinging away outside off, Tom Blundell steps out and frees his arms. Slogs across the line but gets a top edge that goes over the third man fielder for a boundary. 

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Back of a length at the batter by James Anderson, Tom Blundell works this one off the back foot to mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Back of a length at the batter by James Anderson, Tom Blundell works this one off the back foot to mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Goes full and on off, Tom Blundell takes a stride forward and defends it on the off side. 

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and a hint of away movement on middle, Tom Blundell tries to turn this one on the leg side but ends up chipping this one towards mid on. Luckily for him, the ball falls short of the diving Stuart Broad at mid on. 

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Starts with a length delivery swinging away outside off, Tom Blundell shimmies down the track and tries to go down the ground but connects with thin air.

The second new ball is now due! Ben Stokes has a word with his bowlers as he does take the second new ball right away. James Anderson (15-5-28-2) to have the first bite at the new pink cherry.

Ben Stokes to Blair Tickner, no run, On a good length around off, Blair Tickner shuffles a bit and keeps this one out.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Short and angling down the leg side, Tom Blundell helps this one towards fine leg and takes the single.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Pace on this time by Ben Stokes and bowls it on middle, Tom Blundell gets on his toes and flat bats this one through the vacant mid on region for yet another boundary. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Slower and short at the batter, Tom Blundell does not miss out this time as he pulls this one to the right of deep square leg for a boundary. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no run, Cutter on a length on middle, Tom Blundell clears his front leg and goes for a mighty heave across the line. Gets it from the inner part of the bat towards deep square leg and denies the single. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no run, Slower and tad short on leg, Tom Blundell waits for it and pulls it towards fine leg. No single taken. 

Ollie Robinson to Blair Tickner, no run, Short of a length on middle and leg, Blair Tickner gets behind the line and solidly keeps this one out.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Short and at the batter, Tom Blundell pulls this one towards Ben Duckett at deep backward square leg and takes the singe this time.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Slower and into the wicket outside off, Tom Blundell looks to drag this one on the leg side but does not connect.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Shortish delivery again and on middle, Tom Blundell pulls this one to deep square leg and refuses the single.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and on off, Tom Blundell pulls this one hard but fails to get it past Stuart Broad at mid-wicket. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Fullish and on off by Ollie Robinson, Tom Blundell gets across and scoops this one wide of fine leg. Jack Leach there makes a good diving stop and saves a couple of runs for his side.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Slower and full outside off, Tom Blundell gets down and swings hard at the delivery. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies to the right of the keeper. Ben Foakes flings himself to his right but fails to hang onto it. The batters cross for a single.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Short again and on middle, Tom Blundell does not miss out as he swivels in his crease and pulls it hard towards deep square leg for a boundary. These are important runs for New Zealand.

Ben Stokes to Blair Tickner, 1 run, Short of a length on leg, Blair Tickner takes his one hand off the bat and fends it off his gloves towards square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Blair Tickner, no run, Short and aimed at the batter, Blair Tickner fends this one awkwardly towards gully.

Ben Stokes to Blair Tickner, no run, Another back-of-a-length delivery at the batter, Blair Tickner stays leg side of the ball and lets it go.

Ben Stokes to Blair Tickner, no run, Back of a length at the stumps by Ben Stokes, Blair Tickner sways away and leaves the ball alone.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Slower and fuller outside off, Tom Blundell clears his front leg to thump this one down the ground but gets into his shot early. Gets an outside edge that goes over Joe Root at first slip and the ball trickles to the boundary. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Looks to go for the yorker but bowls a full toss at the batter, Tom Blundell advances but gets cramped for room and can only push it to mid on.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Fuller and on off by Ollie Robinson, Tom Blundell takes a stride forward and keeps this one out.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Slower delivery again, on a length around off, Tom Blundell gets behind the line and blocks this one out.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length on middle, Tom Blundell works this one towards deep mid-wicket and decides not to take the single.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Touch slower and on a length on off, Tom Blundell hangs back and defends it on the off side.

Jack Leach to Blair Tickner, no run, Short and flatter at the stumps, Blair Tickner gets behind the line of the ball and defends it down the wicket.

Jack Leach to Blair Tickner, no run, Flighted, full on middle, Blair Tickner gets forward and blocks this one out. 

Jack Leach to Blair Tickner, no run, Short and angling in on leg, Blair Tickner stays back and defends it on the leg side. 

Jack Leach to Blair Tickner, no run, Tossed up, full around off, Blair Tickner presses forward and blocks it out on the off side. 

Jack Leach to Blair Tickner, no run, Keeps it short and on off, Blair Tickner keeps this one out.

Jack Leach to Blair Tickner, no run, Short and on off, Blair Tickner dabs this one towards cover-point and sets off for a single. But gets sent back by Tom Blundell. The fielder fires a throw at the striker's end which Ben Foakes fails to collect. Blair Tickner gets back in the nick of the time. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and drifting at the pads, Tom Blundell misses the clip and gets hit on the front pad. It will be Blair Tickner on strike for the next over. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Cracking shot by Tom Blundell! Back of a length on middle by Ollie Robinson, Tom Blundell backs away and frees his arms. Slaps this one back over the bowler's head for a boundary. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Smart batting by Tom Blundell! Ollie Robinson bowls a fullish delivery on off, Tom Blundell gets across and scoops this one towards the fine leg region for a boundary. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Length delivery on middle, Tom Blundell hangs back and works it to mid-wicket.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Fuller and angling in around off, Tom Blundell takes a stride forward and leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length at the stumps, Tom Blundell steps out and frees his arms to go through the off side but gets an under edge that rolls behind the wicket.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Tossed up, full on off, Tom Blundell gets down and goes for the slog sweep. Does not get it from the middle part of the bat but gets it in the gap and crosses for a single.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and quicker on off, Tom Blundell makes room to cut this one but fails to connect.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and on middle, Tom Blundell goes on the back foot and works it on the leg side for a dot.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, HUNDRED for Tom Blundell! What an innings this has been the wicketkeeper batter! Jack Leach bowls this one slower and short at the stumps, Tom Blundell gets into the position early and paddles this one towards the vacant fine leg region. Gets enough bat on it to come back for the second to bring up a well-deserved hundred. 

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and flatter at the stumps, Tom Blundell goes back in his crease and pushes it back to the bowler.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, In the air but safe and Tom Blundell inches closer and closer to his ton. Jack Leach shortens the length and bowls it around off stump. Blundell skips down the track and looks for the big hoick across the line but is a bit undone in flight. The ball takes the top edge and loops up over the slip fielder and they get back for two.

Ollie Robinson to Blair Tickner, no run, As close as it gets and the crowd is fixed in on this game. Ollie Robinson goes full and straight and gets it in the blockhole. Blair Tickner with a nervy defense but somehow he manages to get a bit of bat on it and keeps it out.

Ollie Robinson to Blair Tickner, no run, Good length around the top of off, Tickner with another solid block off the front foot. Can he now survive one more delivery and allow Tom Blundell to have a shot at his century?

Ollie Robinson to Blair Tickner, no run, Goes full now and looks to target the toes but just slides it down the leg side.

Ollie Robinson to Blair Tickner, no run, Good length in that channel around off and just holding its line. Tickner watches it all the way through and leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Blair Tickner, no run, Good length, angling into middle, Tickner blocks it out.

Ollie Robinson to Blair Tickner, no run, Pitched up on off stump, Blair Tickner with a solid front-foot defense and the crowd cheers it as well.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Just over! This is dragged down by Jack Leach around off, a real 'hit-me' delivery. Tom Blundell rocks back and has to wait for it before he pulls it hard and flat just over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Excellent shot again from Tom Blundell and he moves into the 90s! Flighted delivery, drifting into middle and leg, Blundell shimmies down the track and lofts it inside out one-bounce over the cover fence.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Nagging length outside off, Tom Blundell hangs back and dabs it late toward short third man.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, SIX, SIX! Well then, Tom Blundell has decided to take matters into his own hands. Drifted onto the leg stump, Blundell steps down the track and clubs it over the wide long on fence for a maximum. The 250 is now up for New Zealand.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Slower through the air and fuller around off, Tom Blundell looks for the paddle sweep but fails to get it away.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Shorter and on off, Tom Blundell goes on the back foot to keep it out.

Blair Tickner is the last man in for New Zealand.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, out, OUT! TAKEN! Tim Southee cannot believe his luck! A low full toss from Ollie Robinson at the stumps, Southee walks across and gets inside the line of the ball before lapping it hard and flat over backward square leg. Unluckily for Southee, Ben Duckett stationed over there is well inside the ropes and does well to pick the ball out of the sun rays as he leaps up and pouches it safely. England are now one wicket away from bundling New Zealand out and they still lead by 78 runs.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, Here comes the bumper now, around the off stump and angling in, Southee ducks under it.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, FOUR, FOUR! Glorious from the skipper! Overpitched and on middle, Tim Southee stays leg side of the ball and hammers it right back past the bowler for a lovely boundary.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, On a hard length outside off, Blundell stays back and dabs it down through backward point for one more.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Pitches it a bit further up and angles it into middle and leg, Tom Blundell looks to block off the front foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, 1 run, Back of a length around off, Tim Southee with a back-foot punch to get the ball through covers for a run.

Ollie Robinson will operate from the other end.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, 1 run, Flatter one, a tad bit short and close to the off pole. Tim Southee cuts it off the outer half of the bat toward short third man for a single.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Nicely tossed up on middle, Southee backs away and hits it straight to the bowler.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Drifted onto the pads, Tom Blundell nudges it 'round the corner and gets across to the other end.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, 1 run, Drifted onto leg stump, Tim Southee advances and pushes it toward deepish mid off for an easy single.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Tossed up around off, Southee blocks it toward cover.

Jack Leach to Tim Southee, no run, Starts off with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, Tim Southee eases it onto the off side.

We are back for the third and final session on Day 2! The England players make their way out in the middle and so do, the two New Zealand batters. Tom Blundell ​​​​and Tim Southee will resume their innings for New Zealand. Jack Leach will start the proceedings with the ball in this session. Let's play... 

... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...

England came out after the tea break with a clear plan of bowling short deliveries with Ben Stokes leading the way for them. He was rewarded for his efforts with the big wicket of Devon Conway. Jack Leach then got onto the wickets column dismissing Michael Bracewell cheaply. After that wicket, the visitors were frustrated by the pair of Tom Blundell and Scott Kuggeleijn who kept the scoreboard ticking. Ollie Robinson was brought back into the attack and he handed them a much-needed breakthrough removing Scott Kuggeleijn in the final over before the dinner break. The visitors will now be hoping to wrap the innings quickly in the third session and by doing so, get a sizable first-innings lead. It promises to be another exciting session of cricket after the dinner break. Do join us back at 11.30 am IST (6.00 am GMT) for the third and final session of Day 2. 

Session Summary - 23 overs, 100 runs and 3 wickets. Another intriguing session comes to an end at the end of which, it will be England who will be the slightly happier side going into the dinner break. New Zealand were rocked early after the tea break losing Devon Conway as the southpaw fell 23 runs short of his hundred. Michael Bracewell looked to be positive but perished in his quest to up the ante. The debutant Scott Kuggeleijn got together with Tom Blundell and forged a solid recovery to help New Zealand reduce the lead to under 100 runs. However, the dismissal of Scott Kuggeleijn just before the dinner break has pegged the hosts back again. The onus is now on Tom Blundell to bat with the tail and get his side close to England's first-innings total. 

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, 1 run, This is pitched up on off stump, Tim Southee pushes it straight back toward the left of mid on for a single. That will be the end of the second session on Day 2!

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, This is dug in short and over the stumps, Tim Southee ducks under it well.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, 2 runs, Full and wide, Southee caresses it through extra cover for a couple of runs.

Ollie Robinson to Tim Southee, no run, Shorter in length and over off, Tim Southee hops and keeps it down.

Ollie Robinson to Scott Kuggeleijn, out, OUT! TIMBER! A peach of a delivery from Ollie Robinson and the resistance from Scott Kuggeleijn comes to an end! Robinson bowls this fuller on off and angles it in but not quite full to drive. Kuggeleijn is drawn forward and he looks to play the on drive. In the end, Kuggeleijn ends up playing all around a straight ball and the ball goes crashing into the stumps as well. New Zealand are 8 down now. Also, Tim Southee walks out to bat now.

Ollie Robinson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Good length on the fifth stump line, left alone by Kuggeleijn.

James Anderson to Scott Kuggeleijn, 1 run, A bit shorter and outside off, Kuggeleijn steers it down through backward point for a single.

James Anderson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Full and angled into middle, nudged away leg side.

James Anderson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Pitched up on off stump, tucked away to short mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Good length around off, blocked out by Kuggeleijn.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, leg byes, 1 run, Good length, angling into the pads, Blundell looks to work it leg side but misses. The ball rolls off the pads onto the off side and they get a leg bye.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Length ball around off, Tom Blundell puts a stride across and bunts it out.

Ollie Robinson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Swish and a miss! This is dug in short and outside off, Scott Kuggeleijn looks to rock ball and pull but is well beaten.

Ollie Robinson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Nagging length, in that channel around off, Kuggeleijn goes on the back foot to keep it out.

Ollie Robinson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Goes wider of the crease and angles it into the stumps, Kuggeleijn works it away to square leg.

Halt! The umpires are unhappy with the shape of this ball and they have called for a replacement. The fourth umpire makes his way out with the box of balls for the on-field umpires to choose from. The ball has been handed over to Ollie Robinson and the play will resume now. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Length ball onto the pads, tucked away 'round the corner for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Pitches this one up around off stump, Blundell drives it to the right of mid off and picks up a couple of runs. The 50-run stand is up between these two as well.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Inside-edge! Good length angling into middle and leg, Tom Blundell looks to tuck it away but gets a big inside edge back onto the pads.

Ollie Robinson (12-1-27-2) is back into the attack. 

James Anderson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Full and straight, blocked out by Kuggeleijn.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Back of a length outside off, Blundell stays on the back foot and guides it through backward point for one.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Bowls it a bit fuller and on middle, Blundell flicks it uppishly toward mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and around off, pushed away onto the off side.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Good length around middle, Blundell flicks it away in front of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, EDGED AND GONE! Or is it? Tom Blundell has reviewed it straight away! James Anderson bowls this on a good length around off and the ball nips back in sharply off the deck. Blundell gets cut in half as the ball beats the bat but might have taken an inside edge. UltraEDge though shows that it is missing the bat and hitting the pads rather. Ball Tracking is checked for lbw as well but the ball is missing the wickets and it is an excellent review by Blundell. Not Out!

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Good length on off stump, blocked out by Kuggeleijn.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, A length ball around off, Kuggeleijn defends it out.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Goes full now and bowls it on off stump, Kuggeleijn keeps it out.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 1 run, A tad shorter and around off, Blundell hops back and nudges it down toward backward point for one.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, On a hard length around off, Tom Blundell dabs it down in front of cover-point.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, 1 run, Back of a length around off, Kuggeleijn pushes it off the back foot to the left of mid off for a quick single.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Good length around the top of off, Blundell blocks it off the front foot.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Length ball on off, blocked out.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Goes full and straight now, Blundell punches it straight back to the bowler.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Good length around off, Tom Blundell dabs it down with soft hands and runs it down to third man for a boundary. New Zealand now trail by exactly a 100 runs and these are frustrating runs now for England.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, A huge appeal this time for lbw but it is turned down yet again! James Anderson bowls it on a length around middle and angles it into the pads. Tom Blundell gets caught on the crease and the ball goes past the inside edge and Blundell is rapped on the pads. This time Ben Stokes does review it. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing leg stump.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Half an appeal for caught behind but the umpire isn't interested. Fuller in length and angling down leg, Tom Blundell looks to flick but misses and the ball flicks the pad on its way to the keeper.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Fuller and attacking the off stump, kept out.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, This is pitched up on the fifth stump line, Kuggeleijn leaves it alone.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 1 run, On a length and angled into middle and leg, Blundell works it away through square leg for one.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Broad angles this one into the pads, Blundell gets on the front foot and flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Fullish length on off, kept out.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Skillful from Tom Blundell! Just a fraction short and outside off, Blundell stays back and knocks the ball down as it goes past him through the gully region and into the fence.

James Anderson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Fuller and outside off, Kuggeleijn reaches out and pushes it toward cover.

James Anderson to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, A touch fuller and angling it into the stumps, Kuggeleijn keeps it out.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Excellent running! Good length around off and swinging back in, Tom Blundell blocks it off the front foot and sets off for the run straightaway.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Back of a length at the stumps, Tom Blundell works this from the crease towards mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length on off, Tom Blundell hangs back and defends this one to mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Tom Blundell, no run, Starts with a good-length delivery around off, a hint of inward movement, Tom Blundell takes a stride forward to defend but gets an inside edge back onto his pads.

James Anderson (11-5-19-2) comes back on.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Short and on the body, pulled straight to backward square leg.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 1 run, A yorker now around middle and leg, Tom Blundell stays deep in his crease and jams it out toward short fine leg for a quick single.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Fractionally short and over the stumps, Tom Blundell hangs back and rolls his wrists over the ball before pulling it down to deep backward square leg for a brace. New Zealand now trail by 111!

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Banged in short and over middle, Tom Blundell mistimes the pull shot through wide mid on and picks up a couple of runs.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, 1 run, Shorter and on the body, Kuggeleijn gets inside the line and jabs it toward short fine leg for a quick run.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, This is banged in short and over off, this is pulled down to mid-wicket.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Up and over! Flighted delivery on middle, Tom Blundell dances down the track and forces the lofted shot well over mid on for a boundary. New Zealand now eating away into the English quickly here.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 4 runs, Poor cricket all around! Around off stump, Tom Blundell pushes it out in front of cover and looks for a single but he is sent back. Ben Duckett there picks up the ball and fires in a low throw wide of the keeper and there's no one backing up. The ball rolls away into the fence and that will be the easiest four Blundell has scored in this game.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flatter and around middle, nudged away onto the leg side.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tosses it up now on off stump, Tom Blundell uses his feet well but drills it straight to mid on.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Floated up around off, Blundell backs away a bit and pushes it onto the off side.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Nagging length, angled into the leg stump, Blundell goes on the back foot and keeps it out.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, And again but this it is hit straight to the man. Banged in short and around off, Kuggeleijn pulls it toward mid-wicket.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, FOUR, FOUR! Hammered away! Fractionally short and around off, Kuggeleijn stays on the back foot and pulls it hard and through wide mid on for a boundary. The 200 is now up for New Zealand.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Comes from around the wicket now and digs it in halfway down the track over leg stump. Scott Kuggeleijn ducks under it well.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, 2 runs, Banged in short and over middle, Scott Kuggeleijn pulls it well and in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Goes full and bowls it on off stump, Scott Kuggeleijn is late on the block and the ball almost sneaks through but luckily for him, it takes the inside edge and goes past the stumps.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 1 run, This is dragged down the leg side, Tom Blundell just pulls it down to fine leg and gets across for a single. And, that will be FIFTY for Blundell, it has been a fighting knock from him.

Jack Leach to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Short and at the stumps, Scott Kuggeleijn works this one on the leg side for a dot.

Jack Leach to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Goes short and on off, Scott Kuggeleijn stays on the back foot and defends it on the off side.

Jack Leach to Scott Kuggeleijn, FOUR, FOUR! Another delivery tossed up, full around off, Scott Kuggeleijn steps out and drills it back past the bowler. Beats the mid off fielder as well and collects a boundary. 

Jack Leach to Scott Kuggeleijn, SIX, SIX! Scott Kuggeleijn goes huge! Jack Leach floats this one full on middle, Scott Kuggeleijn gets down on one knee and executes the slog sweep to perfection. Clears the mid-wicket fence with ease and collects a maximum.

Jack Leach to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Full and angling in on middle, Scott Kuggeleijn blocks it out.

Jack Leach to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Flighted, full around off, Scott Kuggeleijn gets on the front foot and defends.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Another bumper at the batter by Stuart Broad, Tom Blundell gets inside the line to pull this one but fails to connect.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Back of a length down the leg side, Tom Blundell looks to tuck this one fine on the leg side but misses.

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Short again and on middle, Tom Blundell rides on top of the bounce and pulls it along the ground but fails to get it past square leg.

Stuart Broad to Scott Kuggeleijn, 1 run, Short and on leg by Stuart Broad, Scott Kuggeleijn is late on the pull and gets it off his gloves towards fine leg for a single. Also, Scott Kuggeleijn is off the mark in Test cricket. 

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Short of a length on leg, Tom Blundell pulls it along the ground to backward square leg. A slight fumble there by Joe Root allows the batters to cross for a single. 

Stuart Broad to Tom Blundell, no run, Starts with a shortish delivery at the batter, Tom Blundell swivels and pulls only to find square leg.

Stuart Broad (11-2-48-1) is back into the attack.

Jack Leach to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Short and quicker just outside off, Scott Kuggeleijn stays on the back foot and punches it straight to cover.

Jack Leach to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Flighted, full on middle, Scott Kuggeleijn presses forward and defends it on the leg side.

Jack Leach to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run, Full and flatter on off, Scott Kuggeleijn keeps this one out. 

Scott Kuggeleijn is the new man in.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Another soft dismissal and this time it is Michael Bracewell! Jack Leach floats this one full at the stumps, Michael Bracewell gets tempted by the flight and steps out to go down the ground, Does not get the elevation and he hits it straight to Ben Stokes at mid on. Jack Leach has his first wicket of the game and New Zealand are now 7 down with still 143 runs behind. 

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, no run, Short and on off, Michael Bracewell pushes this one off the back foot to cover.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, no run, Slower and short, turning into the batter, Michael Bracewell stays back and keeps it out.

Michael Bracewell has been hit flush on the helmet but luckily, he seems to be fine. There will be a mandatory concussion check carried out though by the physio. The physio asks Bracewell a bunch of questions and calls for a replacement helmet in accordance with the protocols. The umpires use this prolonged halt to call for drinks as well. It has been an even session thus far after the break but England will certainly be the happier of the two sides as their skipper got rid of Devon Conway as he persisted with some short stuff. After that, Tom Blundell and Michael Bracewell have done well to just tick along.

Ben Stokes to Michael Bracewell, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! Ouch, that is a tough blow! Banged into the wicket at the batter by Ben Stokes, Michael Bracewell ducks to evade the delivery but the ball does not bounce and hits him flush on the helmet. The ball rolls towards off side and batters cross for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Switches to 'round the wicket, bowls it short and on leg, Tom Blundell works this one off his hips to deep backward square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no run, Persists with short length but down the leg side, Tom Blundell leaves the ball alone.

Ben Stokes to Michael Bracewell, 1 run, Shorter and on off, Michael Bracewell hangs back and drops this one on the off side. Tom Blundell calls him for a quick single and he obliges. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Short and on middle and leg, Tom Blundell gets on top of the bounce and pulls it towards deep backward square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no run, Starts with a short delivery aimed at the batter, Tom Blundell gets inside the line and leaves it alone.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, no run, Short and on leg, Michael Bracewell stays back and works it to short leg.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, no run, Short and turning into the batter, Michael Bracewell smothers the ball on the leg side.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Short and flatter on off, Tom Blundell cuts this one to deep point for a single.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Flighted, full around off, Tom Blundell shimmies down the track and slices this one over Ben Stokes at mid off for a boundary.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up, full on middle, Tom Blundell uses his feet and works it to mid on.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up, full on middle, Tom Blundell presses forward and defends.

Ben Stokes to Michael Bracewell, no run, Short and on leg, Michael Bracewell ducks underneath the delivery and lets it go.

Ben Stokes to Michael Bracewell, no run, Sharp bouncer! Ben Stokes goes short again and bowls it at the batter, Michael Bracewell rises to defend but gets rapped on the gloves. The ball drops safely on the off side. 

Ben Stokes to Michael Bracewell, no run, Banged in short on off, Michael Bracewell ducks under it and lets it go.

Ben Stokes to Michael Bracewell, no run, Slower and a touch fuller but down the leg side, Michael Bracewell leaves the ball alone.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Slower and into the wicket on leg, Tom Blundell gets into the shot early as he tried to pull. Gets a top edge but it falls in no man's land behind square on the leg side for a single.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no ball, FOUR, NO BALL AND FOUR! Short and punished! Goes short again and at the batter, Tom Blundell gets into the positon early and pulls it hard on the leg side. Gets it through square leg for a boundary. Ben Stokes has overstepped again, his third no ball in two overs. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and outside off, Tom Blundell does not reach out to the delivery and leaves it alone.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, 2 runs, Tossed up, full at the stumps, Michael Bracewell advances and goes for a hoick across the line. Gets it over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, FOUR, FOUR! Just wide! Flighted, fuller around off by Jack Leach, Michael Bracewell uses his feet and plays this one with the turn. Drives it uppishly but gets it just wide of the diving Ollie Robinson at mid on for a boundary. 

Jack Leach to Michael Bracewell, no run, Short and turning in on off, Michael Bracewell gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 3 runs, Short and fraction outside off, Tom Blundell picks the length early and rocks back in his crease. Cuts it late and gets it past backward point for three runs.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and around off, Tom Blundell punches it off the back foot but cannot beat Ben Duckett at extra cover.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and quicker on off, Tom Blundell drives this one to mid on for a dot.

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, out, OUT! CAUGHT! The short ball ploy does the trick for England! Ben Stokes goes short again and bowls it outside off, Devon Conway does not get on top of the bounce but still tries to drag this one on the leg side. Ends up pulling this one straight to Ollie Pope at square leg who makes no mistake. England are delighted and so they should be. New Zealand have been pegged back once again and they are now 6 wickets down.

Michael Bracewell walks out to bat now.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no ball, 1 run, NO BALL! Short but angling down the leg side, Tom Blundell pulls this one towards fine leg and rotates the strike. Stokes has overstepped again. 

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, 1 run, Short of a length on middle, Devon Conway rides on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, no run, Bumper outside off, Devon Conway does not reach out to the delivery and leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Back of a length angling down the leg side, Tom Blundell gets inside the line and tucks it to the left of fine leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, no ball, 1 run, NO BALL! Short and at the batter, Devon Conway pulls it along the ground to fine leg for a single. Ben Stokes has overstepped and it is signalled as a no ball. 

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, no run, Banged in short again and on off, Devon Conway goes for the pull but does not manage to execute the shot this time. Mishits it to mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, no run, Continues to go short and bowls it on off, Devon Conway gets on top of the bounce and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flatter and quicker at the stumps, Tom Blundell keeps this one out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and on off, Tom Blundell goes on the back foot and punches it straight to cover.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Fuller on off, Tom Blundell drives this one straight to mid off.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flighted, full at the stumps, Tom Blundell presses forward and blocks it out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Leach floats this one full and on off, Tom Blundell steps out but does not get to the pitch of the delivery but still goes through with the shot. Slices this one over mid off and collects a couple of runs. Ollie Robinson back tracked but it was out of his reach. 

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up, full on middle and leg, Tom Blundell shimmies down the track and goes down the ground but cannot beat James Anderson at mid on.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Another short delivery on leg, Tom Blundell rises and works it to fine leg for a single. 150 comes up for New Zealand.

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, 1 run, Shortish delivery at the batter, Devon Conway pulls it along the ground to fine leg and rotates the strike.

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, no run, Short again and outside off, Devon Conway tries to drag this one towards leg side but hits it a bit uppishly. Gets it between square leg and mid-wicket. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Continues with short stuff and bowls it on leg, Tom Blundell gets inside the line of the delivery and helps it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, 1 run, Short of a length on leg by Ben Stokes, Devon Conway swivels in the crease and pulls it to fine leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, no run, Short and around off, Devon Conway gets on top of the bounce and pulls it on the bounce towards square leg.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Full on middle, Tom Blundell gets forward and keeps it out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Floated, full on middle, Tom Blundell pushes it back to the bowler. Jack Leach collects and fires a throw back at the striker's end.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! Fraction short and on off by Jack Leach, Tom Blundell rocks back in his crease and punches it on the off side. Pierces the gap in the covers region and collects a boundary. 

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Fuller around off, Tom Blundell presses forward and defends it to cover.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up, full at the stumps, Tom Blundell steps out and drills it back past the bowler but fails to get it past the substitute fielder Matthew Potts at mid on.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Starts with a flighted delivery, full around off, Tom Blundell gets forward and pushes it to extra cover.

Jack Leach (7-1-24-0) to operate from the other end.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Back of a length on middle, Tom Blundell tucks this one off his hips to deep backward square leg. Retains the strike with a single. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no run, Keeps it short and on off, Tom Blundell gets on top of the bounce and works it to mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Devon Conway, 1 run, Slower and into the wicket outside off, Devon Conway plays a controlled pull shot to deep square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Short of a length on leg, Tom Blundell gets on his toes and works it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no run, Persists with short length at the batter, Tom Blundell rises to fend this one but gets hit on the gloves. Luckily for him, the ball does not lob up. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, no run, Goes short again but a bit down the leg side, Tom Blundell gets inside the line of the delivery and leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Banged in short and around off, Tom Blundell sways away and lets it go. The ball sails over the batter's head and it is signalled as a wide. 

We are back for the post-Tea session on Day 2! The umpires are back out in the middle and so are the players of England. Tom Blundell and Devon Conway are all set to resume their innings as well. And, it will be the English skipper Ben Stokes to start proceedings with the ball here. It's the first time we will see Stokes bowl in this game. No slips in play and people are stationed in the deep on the leg side so a lot of short stuff is to be expected. Let's play...

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

England failed to start well with the ball as they were a bit off with their lines and lengths. Neil Wagner did trouble them but Stuart Broad foxed him with a slower delivery to hand his side a much-needed breakthrough. It was then Ollie Robinson who struck after being brought on as the first change. The visitors brought on Jack Leach and Joe Root in search of wickets but the duo have not extracted any purchase from the surface and have failed to trouble the opposition batters. The visitors are still in a strong position and will look to assess their game plans during the tea break. Do join us back at 8.50 am IST (3.20 am GMT) for the second session on Day 2. 

Session Summary - 28 overs, 101 runs and 2 wickets. As the first session on Day 2 comes to an end, both teams will be pleased with their efforts in the first session. Neil Wagner and Devon Conway resumed their innings for New Zealand and were positive in their approach. Wagner in particular took charge before being dismissed for 27 runs. Daryl Mitchell followed him back into the hut after failing to trouble the scorers. Despite losing wickets at the other hand, Devon Conway has looked in complete control and is 28 runs short of the three-figure mark. Tom Blundell took his time initially but grew in confidence later in his innings. However, the job is far from over yet and this Kiwi pair need to carry on and get New Zealand close to parity in the sessions to follow.

Jack Leach to Devon Conway, no run, Floated up around off, Devon Conway gets on the front foot and presents a dead bat at it. That will be the end of the first session on Day 2 as New Zealand still trail by 187 runs.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 1 run, Short again and outside off, Blundell latches onto the width and taps it toward cover for a quick single.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Nagging length, around off and just turning away a touch, Blundell goes back and across to push it onto the off side.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Just fractionally short and around off, this is eased out toward cover.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Drifted onto middle, Blundell makes another easy block.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Shorter and on off, Blundell goes on the back foot and pushes it back to the bowler.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Flatter one outside off, Devon Conway lets it through to the keeper. A maiden!

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Pulls the length back and tries to attack the off stump, Conway gets a good stride forward and blocks it out.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Tosses it up full and outside off, left alone by Conway.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Around off, kept out.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Gives it a lot of air and bowls it well wide of the off stump, tempting the batter but Conway leaves it alone.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Tossed up around middle, Conway drives it inside out to short cover.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, This is fuller and drifted onto middle, Blundell keeps it out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flighted delivery on the stumps, blocked out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Top shot! Tossed up on middle and leg, Tom Blundell uses hi feet and drives it straight back past mid on and into the fence.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Shortens the length now and angles it onto the pads, Blundell pushes it out to mid on.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up around leg stump, Blundell uses his feet and flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Flighted delivery, drifted onto middle, Blundeel blocks it off the front foot.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Floated up full and on off, Conway defends it out with soft hands.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, 2 runs, This is around the pads, Conway goes back in his crease and works it away in front of square leg for a couple of runs. The 50 partnership is up between these, a crucial stand this for New Zealand.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Flighted delivery on the stumps, kept out.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Fast hands from Devon Conway. Short and wide, Conway hops on the back foot and pounces on the loose ball as he cuts it hard and behind point for a boundary.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Very slow through the air and shorter in length as well, Conway waits for it and makes the block.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Shorter in length around off, punched away toward cover.

Spin from both ends as Joe Root returns to the attack. 

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Good fielding and that will be a maiden for Jack Leach. Tossed up on the pads, Blundell steps out and flicks it to the right of mid-wicket where Harry Brook makes a sharp stop.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Can't pierce the gap! Short again, Tom Blundell rocks back and punches it straight to cover.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Slower and shorter on off stump, pushed out onto the off side off the back foot.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and drifting onto middle and on off, Blundell keeps it out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, A tad shorter and around off, Blundell goes on the back foot and punches it out toward cover.

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

Jack Leach (4-0-19-0) comes back into the attack. 

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, This is on a perfect length and angled onto middle, Conway defends it out.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Pitches it up around the off stump, Conway makes a solid block off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, A touch fuller and angled into the legs, Blundell tucks it 'round the corner for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Hard length around off, seaming away a touch, Blundell shoulders arms.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, 3 runs, Full and around middle, Devon Conway flicks it away with nice timing in front of mid-wicket. James Anderson from mid-wicket hares toward the ball and manages to pull it back in. Three runs are taken and New Zealand have successfully avoided the follow-on.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Comes from around the wicket to the left-hander and angles one in around the top of off middle. Devon Conway blocks it out but gets a little blow on the gloves as well.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, 1 run, Tossed up around off, Devon Conway steps out and works it to deepish mid off for an easy single.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Root sees Conway advancing and shortens the length. Conway ends up pushing it off the inside edge onto the leg side.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Flighted delivery on off stump, Conway defends it off the front foot.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, A bit flatter and shorter at the stumps, Conway makes the block.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Floated up around off, Conway blocks it out.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Excellent stop! Tossed up around off, Devon Conway steps out and creams the cover drive but Ollie Pope makes a sharp stop at short extra cover.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Pitched up in that channel around off and zipping through. Blundell leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, The call is for two straightaway and they get it with ease. Shortish delivery on the pads, Blundell stays back and tucks it away in front of mid-wicket for a brace.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Goes full and bowls it on off stump, Blundell pushes it back to the bowler.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Pitched up around the off pole, Tom Blundell caresses it straight to the cover fielder.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length outside off, Blundell gets on the front foot and taps it in front of cover.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and on the fifth stump line, Tom Blundell looks to drive away from the body but gets a big inside edge back onto the pads.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, 2 runs, Full and around off, Devon Conway gets the cover drive through the gap and picks up a couple of runs.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Gives it a nice bit of loop and floats it around off stump, Conway blocks it out.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, SIX, SIX! Looks like Devon Conway has had enough of Joe Root and decides to take him on. This is tossed up on off stump, Conway comes down the pitch and smokes it well over the long off fence for a biggie.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Flatter one around off, kept out.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Straight as an arrow! Tossed up full and on middle, Devon Conway steps out and drills it onto the stumps at the bowler's end. Joe Root might have got a boot on it and the umpires have gone upstairs to check for the run-out. The replays show that Root did stick out his left foot but the ball might have just under his foot and UltraEdge shows a flat line as well. There's no conclusive evidence of the ball flicking the boot and hence it will be Not Out.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Floated up around off stump, Conway prods forward and defends it out.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Excellent delivery to end the over and its back-to-back maidens for England. On a good length, in that channel around off and this one nips back in sharply off the deck. Tom Blundell gets caught on the crease and gets a blow high on the pads.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Pitches it right up in that corridor of uncertainty, Blundell stays solid in defense though.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Good length around the top of off, blocked out.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Bowls it a bit fuller and pushes it wider of the off stump, Blundell leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Probing line from Robinson, in and around that fourth stump line, Blundell gets on the front foot and keeps it out.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length outside the off stump and staying a touch low as well. Tom Blundell lets it through to the keeper.

Change of ends for Ollie Robinson.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Maiden! Excellent first over from Joe Root. Flighted delivery around off, very full as well, Conway bunts it straight to short cover.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Almost a chance! Floats it up does Joe Root around the off stump and induces the false drive from Devon Conway who almost ends up chipping it straight to covers.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Tossed up around off, Conway keeps it out.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Nicely bowled! This is bowled right in the blockhole around off, Devon Conway looks to drive but the ball sneaks under the willow.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Around off, pushed out toward cover.

Joe Root to Devon Conway, no run, Starts off with a friendly full toss around middle, Devon Conway misses out as he pushes it along the ground to mid on.

Joe Root comes on to bowl, replacing Ollie Robinson.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Around the pads, this is nudged away down to leg gully.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Short again and outside off, Blundell hops on the back foot and cuts it well in front of cover-point for a couple of runs.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up around off, Tom Blundell uses his feet well and pushes it straight to mid off.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Quicker one, a bit fuller and around middle, Blundell looks to use his feet but has to adjust and blocks it out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Drifted onto the leg stump, Blundell keeps it out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely done! Short and outside off, Tom Blundell goes back and across to just cut it past the diving point fielder for a boundary.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Pitched up on off stump, this is driven straight down the ground but the fielder from mid off gets across and cuts it off.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, On a length around off and slanting across the left-hander, Conway leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 1 run, A bit of a floater on the pads, Tom Blundell tickles it down to fine leg and rotates the strike.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, 1 run, This is banged in short and over middle, Conway gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down through mid-wicket for one.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Pitches it a bit further up and in that channel around off, Conway shoulders arms.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, On a good length from around the wicket and close to the off pole, Devon Conway blocks it from inside his crease.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Use of the feet from Tom Blundell! Flighted delivery around middle and leg, Blundell comes forward and hits it on the full toward mid on.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Floated up on a nagging length and on off stump, Blundell blocks it out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Nicely drifted onto middle, Blundell defends it off the front foot.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Pushed through quicker and fuller on middle and leg, Tom Blundell keeps it out.

Jack Leach to Devon Conway, 1 run, A tad shorter and on the pads, Conway uses the depth of the crease to work it 'round the corner for one.

Jack Leach to Devon Conway, no run, Tossed up, full and turning in on off, Devon Conway pushes this one towards mid-wicket.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Fuller and on off by Ollie Robinson, Tom Blundell keeps this one out on the off side.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, On a length outside off, Tom Blundell shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, 2 runs, Back of a length and on middle, Tom Blundell stays back and clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, 3 runs, FIFTY for Devon Conway! Ollie Robinson goes full and just outside off, Devon Conway gets on the front foot and drives it along the ground through the vacant covers region. Collects three runs to bring up his fifty. This has been a fine knock by the southpaw but the job is far from over yet. 

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, On a good length and angling into the batter, Devon Conway fends this one on the leg side.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and outside off by Ollie Robinson, Devon Conway keeps this one out.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and on middle, Tom Blundell gets forward and defends it down the wicket.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, FOUR, FOUR! Cut away by Tom Blundell! Fraction short and quicker around off, Tom Blundell goes back in his crease and cuts it late. Gets it through short third man and opens his account with a boundary. 

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

Jack Leach to Devon Conway, 3 runs, Flighted, full and turning in on off, Devon Conway picks the length early and drives it through covers. Does not time it too well and has to settle for three runs. 

Jack Leach to Devon Conway, no run, Fraction short and turning in on leg, Devon Conway looks to work it on the leg side but does not connect.

Jack Leach to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up, full and outside off by Jack Leach, Devon Conway does not miss out as he frees his arms and drives it through covers for a boundary. 

DRINKS! Devon Conway ​​​​and Neil Wagner began the day for New Zealand and it was the latter who put on a show before being dismissed. Daryl Mitchell followed him back into the hut and that put New Zealand in big trouble. They need a partnership here to get them close to England's first innings score. On the other hand, England bowlers have been on the money since the start of the day and they will be looking to get into the Kiwi tail as soon as possible. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Full and on off by Ollie Robinson, Tom Blundell solidly keeps this one out.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, 1 run, Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls it full at the stumps, Devon Conway looks to work it on the leg side but gets an inside edge back onto his pads. The ball goes to the left of Ollie Pope at short leg and Conway takes a single.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, On a good length in the channel outside off, Devon Conway defends this one from the inner part of the bat towards mid on.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and outside off by Ollie Robinson, Devon Conway pushes this one towards mid off.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Angled away fuller outside off, Devon Conway shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, 2 runs, On a length drifting at the pads, Devon Conway tucks this one to the left of fine leg and collects a couple of runs.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and quicker at the stumps, Tom Blundell blocks this one out off the back foot.

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Tossed up, full on off, Tom Blundell goes on the front foot and defends it to short cover. 

Jack Leach to Tom Blundell, no run, Short and turning away on off, Tom Blundell goes back in his crease to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jack Leach to Devon Conway, 1 run, Shortens his length and bowls it at the batter, Devon Conway swivels in his crease and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Jack Leach to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and on off by Jack Leach, Devon Conway gets behind the line of the delivery and keeps it out.

Jack Leach to Devon Conway, no run, Starts with a flighted delivery, full outside off, Devon Conway gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side.

Spin for the first time on Day 2 as Jack Leach comes on to bowl. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Angling in on off by Ollie Robinson, Tom Blundell gets on the front foot to defend but gets it from the inner part of the bat towards square leg.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Keeps it full and at the stumps, Tom Blundell watchfully blocks this one out.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Blundell, no run, Fuller and swinging at the stumps, Tom Blundell gets on the front foot and defends it back to the bowler.

Tom Blundell is the new man in.

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, out, OUT! LBW! Ollie Robinson strikes in his first over of the day and removes Daryl Mitchell. Bowls this one full and around off, the ball nips back a bit after pitching, Daryl Mitchell takes a big stride forward and looks to leave the delivery. The ball catches him on the front pad and the umpire raises the dreaded finger. Daryl Mitchell has a word with Devon Conway but he decides not to review. New Zealand have lost half their side with still trailing by 242 runs. 

Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Fuller and at the stumps, Daryl Mitchell pushes this one a bit uppishly but to the right of Ollie Robinson.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, 1 run, Starts with a short delivery on off, Devon Conway pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Ollie Robinson is introduced into the attack. 

Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Full and on off, Daryl Mitchell takes a stride forward and pushes it with a straight bat. James Anderson at mid on dives to his left and makes a good stop.

Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Fuller outside off by Stuart Broad, Daryl Mitchell gets forward and blocks this one out towards point.

Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Length delivery at the stumps, Daryl Mitchell shuffles across and clips it towards mid-wicket. The fielder there fumbles but batters decide not to take a single.

Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell, no run, On a good length, a hint of away movement, Daryl Mitchell advances and shoulders arms to the delivery.

Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Goes full again on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell drives but finds James Anderson at mid on.

Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Full and outside off by Stuart Broad, Daryl Mitchell steps out and drives it firmly down the ground but fails to get it past mid on.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, On a good length on off by James Anderson, Devon Conway takes a stride forward and defends this one on the off side.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and angling at the pads, Devon Conway turns this one straight to square leg.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Pitches it full and around off, Devon Conway gets behind the line and pushes it back to the bowler.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Switches to 'round the wicket, Devon Conway gets forward and keeps this one out on the leg side.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Back of a length on off, Devon Conway hangs back and defends this one on the off side.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Full and on off by James Anderson, Devon Conway blocks this one solidly off the front foot.

Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Keeps it on a good length just outside off, Daryl Mitchell takes a big stride forward to defend but gets rapped on the front pad. England go up in appeal but the umpire shakes his head. It looked like the impact was outside the off stump. 

Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell, no run, On a good length around off by Stuart Broad, Daryl Mitchell gets on the front foot and defends it on the leg side.

Daryl Mitchell walks in at number 6.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Neil Wagner's show is finally over! Stuart Broad bowls it slow and touch fuller on middle from 'round the wicket, Neil Wagner gets deceived by the pace of the delivery and ends up chipping it towards mid on. Ollie Robinson there runs to his left and completes an easy catch. First breakthrough on Day 2 for England and Stuart Broad. 

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, SIX, SIX! Neil Wagner is putting on a show here! Stuart Broad goes short again and at the stumps, Neil Wagner swivels his crease and decides to take on the short ball. Goes for the pull but gets a top edge that flies over fine leg for a maximum.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, SIX, SIX! Banged in short at the batter, Neil Wagner stays on the back foot and pulls this one towards the vacant deep backward square leg region for a maximum. 

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, FOUR, FOUR! Easy pickings for Neil Wagner! Back of a length and on leg, Neil Wagner gets inside the line of the ball and uses the pace of the delivery. Gets it wide of Ben Foakes behind the wicket and collects a boundary. 

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and just outside off, Devon Conway pushes this one off the front foot to mid off.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Keeps it on a length on leg, Devon Conway uses his feet and goes for the flick but misses and gets hit high on the pad.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Length delivery at the stumps, Devon Conway solidly blocks this one out down the wicket.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, On a good length around off, Devon Conway defends this one on the leg side.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Goes full this time on off, Devon Conway gets into the position early and drives it back past the bowler. Does not time this one well but the ball has enough legs on it to reach the boundary towards long off.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and angling away outside off, Devon Conway lets it go.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, no run, Banged in short at the batter, Neil Wagner goes for the pull but misses and gets hit on the body.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, no run, On a length at the stumps, Neil Wagner watchfully blocks this one out.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, no ball, no run, NO BALL! Goes short this time and at the batter, Neil Wagner swivels in his crease and helps this one towards fine leg. The ball travels to Jack Leach at fine leg who completes the catch after multiple juggling attempts. However, the umpire signals a no ball and Neil Wagner survives.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, 1 run, Straying at the pads and on a fuller length, Devon Conway rolls his wrists and clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller in length and at the stumps, Devon Conway gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, On a length just outside off, Devon Conway shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, 2 runs, Full and on middle by Stuart Broad, Devon Conway picks the length early and clips this one through the vacant mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Back of a length and angling away outside off, Neil Wagner hangs back to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge by the sharp bounce.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, 1 run, Good stop! Switches to over the wicket, full and at the stumps, Devon Conway pushes this one towards mid on where Stuart Broad dives to his left and keeps it to one. Looks like Broad has injured himself in the process but will continue for now. 

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Full and outside off, Devon Conway uses his feet and drives it down the ground but fails to get it past Stuart Broad at mid on.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller in length on off by James Anderson, Devon Conway takes a big stride forward and watchfully defends it on the off side.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Keeps it on a good length in the channel outside off, Devon Conway guides this one towards gully for a dot.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, On a length around off from 'round the wicket, Devon Conway stays on the back foot and dabs it towards point.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, no run, Beaten! Goes full and outside off, the ball moves away after pitching, Neil Wagner looks to drive it on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, no run, Angled in around off on a good length by Stuart Broad, Neil Wagner solidly blocks this one out on the off side.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, no run, On a good length and shaping away outside off, Neil Wagner shoulders arms and lets it go.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, 2 runs, Keeps it full and at the pads, Neil Wagner this time goes along the ground and clips it through mid-wicket for another brace.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, 2 runs, Full and swinging in on leg by Stuart Broad, Neil Wagner allows the ball to swing and flick this one in the air but wide of Ollie Robinson at deep square leg. A couple of runs taken. 

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, no run, Back of a length and angling in at the batter from 'round the wicket, Neil Wagner looks to turn this one on the leg side but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Back of a length at the batter, Devon Conway stays back and defends it on the leg side.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls it on a good length around off, Devon Conway keeps this one out from the crease.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, 1 run, Back of a length and shaping away outside off, Neil Wagner stays on the back foot to push it on the off side but gets it from the inner part of the bat tos square leg for a single.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Fuller at the stumps, Neil Wagner defends this one down the wicket towards mid off.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, On a length on off and swinging away, Neil Wagner accounts for the swing and pushes it to mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Keeps it on a good length on leg, Neil Wagner goes for the clip without much foot movement and gets caught right in front of the stumps. England go up in unison but it is turned down by the umpire. The visitors send it upstairs after a deliberation. The UltraEdge shows no bat but it is pitching outside leg on Ball Tracking. The onfield decision will stand and England lose their review. 

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no ball, 2 runs, James Anderson starts with a no ball. Bowls this one on a good length around off, Neil Wagner hangs back and looks to punch this one on the leg side but gets an inside edge that rolls to fine leg for a couple of runs. 

James Anderson will bowl from the other end.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Glorious by Devon Conway! Stuart Broad goes full and on off, Devon Conway gets himself into a great position and gets well behind the line. Presents a straight bat and drives it down the wicket. Hits it to the right of mid on and collects yet another boundary. An expensive first over by Stuart Broad. 

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller on middle by Stuart Broad, Devon Conway blocks this one out towards square leg.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! On a length and on leg, Devon Conway tries to work this one on the leg side, gets it from the inner part of the bat and the outfield does the rest. Jack Leach fails to get there in time to stop the boundary. 

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Back of a length and slanting in on middle, cuts Devon Conway in half as he goes on the back foot to defend.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Full and around off, Devon Conway gets on the front foot and defends this one on the off side.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! What a way to start Day 2! Stuart Broad bowls this one full and angling at the pads from 'round the wicket, Devon Conway uses his feet and helps this one towards fine leg. Gets it just wide of Jack Leach there and collects a boundary on the first ball. 

We are all set for the play to commence on Day 2. The umpires and players make their way out in the middle. Neil Wagner and Devon Conway will resume the innings for New Zealand. Stuart Broad will start the proceedings with the ball for England. Let's play...

New Zealand are currently reeling with the bat and need a big stand from somewhere to cut into the deficit and they will have a chance to do so as there were scoring opportunities on offer in the first session on Day 1. Devon Conway will be key for them as he has faced enough deliveries to muster up a few important runs here. England do have James Anderson firing on all cylinders at the moment and if he can make the ball talk early on Day 2, then the visitors can really inflict more misery onto the hosts. Will the Kiwis be able to turn things around and get back on level terms on Day 2? Or will England continue to dominate proceedings? We shall find out soon.

Hello and a very warm welcome to Day 2 of the first Test match between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval in Mount Manganui. Day 1 was filled with a lot of action but it was the visitors who put their foot on the accelerator and made things happen, be it with the bat or with the ball in hand. England will now look to simply extend their advantage.

Right then, a total of 362 runs were scored in 76.2 overs on the first day and 12 wickets fell as well. England continued to play aggressively with the bat and notched up 325 runs in less than two and a half sessions. The decision to then declare was a welcome one and they have got the hosts firmly pushed back on the ropes. Will New Zealand fight their way back into the contest early on Day 2? We shall find out. Day 2 will begin on Friday at 6.30 am IST (1 am GMT) and it sure looks to be an exciting one. You can though join us a lot earlier for the build-up as well. Cheers!

New Zealand will be a bit disappointed with their efforts on the whole as they gave away far too many easy runs with the ball and then, they weren't positive enough with the bat late in the day. Tom Latham got out early playing a poor shot and then Devon Conway and Kane Williamson tried to build a stand. Neither of them ever looked in control and soon after, Williamson fell. Henry Nicholls came in and got out early as well, leaving Conway stranded on one end with the night watchman. Neil Wagner though has done well enough not to get out but the hosts will look to try and better their efforts on Day 2.

Ben Stokes declared with plenty of time remaining in the final session and this decision proved to be a masterstroke as the new pink ball under lights did help the English pacers. It was Ollie Robinson who was brought on as first change in the fifth over who got the first breakthrough and after a bit of resistance from the Kiwis, James Anderson came back for his second spell and picked up a couple of vital wickets. The visitors will now look to press home the advantage early on Day 2 and try and get a sizeable first innings lead.

What an entertaining day of cricket we have witnessed here and it is just Day 1! The game ebbed and flowed but certainly, at the end of Day 1, it will be England who will be the happier of the two sides going into Day 2 as they have simply pinged New Zealand on the back foot via their aggressive approach. The hosts still trail by 288 runs and have 7 wickets in hand.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Back of a length around off by James Anderson, Neil Wagner stays on the back foot and dabs this one towards gully. That will be STUMPS on Day 1!

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Full and angling in at the stumps, Neil Wagner blocks this one out on the leg side.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Bowls it on a length outside off from 'round the wicket, the ball nips away after pitching and beats Neil Wagner on the outside edge.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Short of a length on leg, Neil Wagner fends this one wide of short leg for a dot.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Fuller around off by James Anderson, Neil Wagner gets behind the line and blocks this one out towards mid off. There was a single on offer but the batters decide not to run.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Length delivery angling into the pads from over the wicket, Neil Wagner goes for the flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Full and angling at the stumps from 'round the wicket, Devon Conway gets behind the line and defends this one towards mid on. First maiden over of the game for Stuart Broad. Last over of the day coming up. 

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Fullish delivery at the stumps, Devon Conway shuffles across and squeezes this one to mid on.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Pitches this one full and on leg, Devon Conway looks to turn this one on the leg side but miscues it to mid on.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Back of a length around off by Stuart Broad, Devon Conway hangs back and lets it go through to the keeper.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Full and going away outside off, Devon Conway shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Full and angling in on off from 'round the wicket, Devon Conway leans forward and keeps this one out.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, 1 run, On a length at the stumps, Devon Conway works this one towards mid-wicket and retains the strike with a single.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Beautiful bowling from James Anderson! Bowls it full and swinging around off, Devon Conway gets forward to defend but luckily for him, the ball does not catch the outside edge.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Switches to round the wicket and bowls it on a length outside off, Devon Conway does not reach out to the delivery and lets it go.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, 3 runs, Goes full this time searching for swing, bowls it on off, Neil Wagner drives this one back past the bowler. Gets it to the left of mid on and collects three runs. 

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, On a good length, going across on off, Neil Wagner shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Peach of a delivery! James Anderson angles this one on a length in the channel outside off, Neil Wagner stays leg side of the ball and tries to defend but misses.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, This is pitched up around middle, Devon Conway blocks it out.

Stuart Broad to Neil Wagner, 1 run, On the pads yet again, Neil Wagner deflects it down to the fine leg region and gets off the mark with a single.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, 1 run, On the bounce! Full and down leg, Devon Conway flicks it uppishly but the ball lands well in front of Jack Leach at deepish backward square leg. They pick up a single.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Full and straight, Conway drives it off the inner half of the bat toward short mid on.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Good length around the pads, Devon Conway keeps it down in front of a deepish short leg.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Comes from around the wicket and angles one in from outside the off stump, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

Stuart Broad (4-0-10-0) returns to the attack.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, A wicket-maiden! Pitches this one up in and around the off stump and angles it across. Neil Wagner looks to block but is beaten on the outside edge once again. Top-drawer stuff from James Anderson!

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, A bit fuller and on off, pushed away toward mid on.

James Anderson to Neil Wagner, no run, Well bowled! Back of a length around off stump, Neil Wagner tries to get behind the line of the ball but it zips past the outside edge.

Neil Wagner is the next batter in. 

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, out, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Quality bowling this from the senior pacer. James Anderson stays over the wicket and bowls it on a good length on off stump with the natural angle taking it away from the left hander. Henry Nicholls doesn't move his feet and gets caught on the crease and is forced to play at it. The ball takes the outside edge and Zak Crawley redeems himself at second slip as he takes a good low catch down to his right. New Zealand in a spot of bother now.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Around the top of off and angling across, Nicholls shoulders arms.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, A length ball, swinging down the leg side, Henry Nicholls looks to tickle it fine but misses.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Pitched up around the fifth stump line, left alone by Conway.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Pitched up on off stump, Devon Conway looks to push at it but gets an inside edge back onto the pads.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Fullish length angling it across the left-hander, left alone by Conway.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Comes from over the wicket now and bowls it full, trying to slide one across the off stump. Conway looks to defend off the front foot but gets an inside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Pulls the length back and bowls it around the top of off, Conway leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Crisp hit from Devon Conway! Overpitched and around off, Conway gets on the front foot and strokes it away through extra cover for a boundary.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Around the top of off again and it is just kept down on the off side by Nicholls.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Good length around the top of off stump, Henry Nicholls looks to get behind the line but gets beaten and gets hit high on the pads.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs, And again! Full and on the pads, tucked away behind square leg for two more.

James Anderson to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs, On a length and angling onto the pads, Henry Nicholls works it away behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs to get off the mark.

James Anderson to Kane Williamson, out, OUT! LBW! A brilliant review from England and they have got the big fish. James Anderson bowls this one a touch fuller and angles it in from around the off stump. Kane Williamson looks to block with a straight bat but ends up getting beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes on to rap hi on the pads and there is a loud appeal. Anderson cannot believe it and Ben Stokes immediately reviews. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. Williamson departs for a low score and England right on top of proceedings here.

Henry Nicholls walks in at number 4.

James Anderson to Kane Williamson, no run, On a length and outside the off stump, Williamson leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Full and straight, punched right back at the bowler.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Good length around the top of off stump, Conway blocks it off the inside edge back onto the deck.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Excellent take by the keeper Ben Foakes. Ollie Robinson bowls this one full and on leg stump and the ball just keeps on swinging down the leg side. Foakes springs to his right and pouches it with one hand.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Good length in that channel around off and Conway makes a leave.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, 2 runs, Full and on off stump, Devon Conway with a gentle push right back past the bowler. Ben Stokes from mid off chases it down and keeps it down to a couple of runs.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Good length wide of the off stump, left alone by Conway.

James Anderson to Kane Williamson, no run, A tad shorter and over middle, Williamson keeps it down on the on-side.

James Anderson to Kane Williamson, no run, On a length and on off stump, kept out by Williamson.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! This one is angling down the leg side, Devon Conway misses the flick and gets it off his pads toward backward square leg. The get a leg bye.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, DROPPED! Zak Crawley at second slip has put down a sitter! James Anderson bowls it on a good length around off, angling it in. The ball just straightens a touch off the deck and Devon Conway gets an outside edge pushing at it. The ball goes straight into the bread basket and pops out. A huge chanced missed this by Crawley and England.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Keeps the length a bit fuller and the line tight around off stump. Conway gets a solid stride forward and defends it on the off side.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, no run, Pitches it up around the off stump, Conway pushes it out to the right of the bowler.

Change of ends for James Anderson. 

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, no run, Half a shout for lbw but it is turned down. On a good length around off stump and angled in. Kane Williamson looks to block but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit high on the back leg. Ollie Robinson has a chat with Ben Stokes and they decide against the review. The replays show that it was going over the stumps, so a good decision not to review.

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, no run, Very full around the fifth stump line, left alone by Williamson.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, 1 run, Full and straight, this is worked away in front of mid-wicket for a run.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Excellent leave! Ollie Robinson bowls it on a good length outside off and angles it in a long way. Devon Conway makes the leave and the ball goes over the top of the stumps.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Pitched up right on off stump, Conway makes a solid block off the front foot.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Nice and full in that corridor of uncertainty, Devon Conway decides to leave it alone.

Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson, no run, Good length around middle, defended out with soft hands.

Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson, no run, Pitches it up well outside off and this one straightens after pitching. Williamson shoulders arms to it.

Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson, no run, Goes a bit wider of the crease and tries to angle it in a long way from outside off. Williamson solidly keeps it out.

Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson, no run, Back of a length around off and nipping back in off the deck. Williamson looks to block but misses and wears it on the thigh pad.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, 1 run, A tad short and outside off, tapped away past the point fielder for a single.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Just short! Pitched up around middle, Devon Conway looks to flick and does so uppishly to the right of the man at short mid-wicket. Ollie Robinson dives well to his right but pouches the ball on the bounce.

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, no run, A probing delivery to end yet another probing over from Ollie Robinson. Serves it on a good length around off and angles it into the off stump. Kane Williamson tries to get behind the line of the ball but the ball seams away off the deck and beats the outside edge.

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, no run, Pitches it up now outside off and Williamson leaves it alone.

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, no run, Good length around off and this one nips back in off the deck. Williamson makes an assured leave.

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, no run, Lovely bowling! Ollie Robinson comes from over the wicket now and serves a scrambled-seam delivery, full and around off. The ball angles in but leaves the batter and Williamson ends up playing inside the line of the ball.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, 1 run, Goes full now and angles it down leg, Conway flicks it away down to fine leg for a single.

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, no run, Pitches it up a bit in that channel around off, Devon Conway pushes it out on the off side.

Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson, no run, Length again around off, Williamson blocks it off the front foot.

Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson, FOUR, FOUR! Soft hands! Fullish length outside off, Kane Williamson plays it late under his eye-line and knocks it down past the slip cordon for a boundary.

Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson, no run, Good length around off and this one seams back in sharply, Kane Williamson looks to block but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson, no run, A peach of a delivery from Stuart Broad! Angles this one in on a length from wider of the crease and into the off pole. The ball straightens beautifully off the deck and just beats the outside edge of Williamson's bat.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, 1 run, Bowls it a bit fuller and around middle, Conway works it away in front of square leg and turns the strike over.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Broad bowls this one around the top of off stump, Devon Conway solidly blocks it out.

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, no run, Bowls it full and a bit wide outside off, Kane Williamson shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, no run, A loud appeal but turned down! Bowls it full and angling back into the batter, Kane Williamson looks to defend but gets beaten by the sharp inward movement. England go up in appeal as the ball catches Williamson on the pads. The umpire shakes his head and England decide not to review. 

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, 2 runs, Full and swinging away outside off by Ollie Robinson, Kane Williamson gets on the front foot and drives it through covers for a couple of runs.

Kane Williamson walks in at number 3.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, out, OUT! CAUGHT! Ollie Robinson strikes in his first over and removes Tom Latham! Bowls it on a length at the batter, Tom Latham looks to turn this one on the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pad. The ball lobs off the thigh pad in front of short leg. Ollie Pope there reacts quickly and dives forward to complete the catch. This was a clever field placing by Ben Stokes and he has been rewarded with a wicket. 

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Full and swinging in on off, Tom Latham takes a stride forward and defends it down the wicket.

Ollie Robinson to Tom Latham, no run, Starts with a full delivery outside off from 'round the wicket, Tom Latham leaves the ball alone.

Ollie Robinson comes in early as first change.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Goes full and on off, Devon Conway gets behind the line and solidly blocks this one out to mid on.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Keeps it on a good length on off, the ball nips back in sharply after pitching, Devon Conway accounts for the movement and shoulders arms.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Good-length delivery outside off, Devon Conway does not reach out to the delivery and lets it go through to the keeper.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Brave leave! Bowls this one full and slanting in just outside off stump, Devon Conway shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone. 

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and on off, Devon Conway gets on the front foot and defends this one out.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, 2 runs, Full and angling in around off, Devon Conway drives this one a bit uppishly but wide of cover for a couple of runs.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Back of a length on off, Tom Latham dabs this one towards backward point.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Length delivery on middle, Tom Latham works this one straight to mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Goes full and angles it around off from 'round the wicket, Tom Latham gets on the front foot to defend but the ball straightens after pitching and beats him on the outside edge.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Devon Conway taps this one on the off side and takes a quick single.

James Anderson to Devon Conway, byes, 4 runs, FOUR BYES! Back of a length and angling down the leg side, Devon Conway shuffles across to help this one fine but misses. Ben Foakes behind the wicket misses as well as the ball swings away from him and it goes for a boundary.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, 1 run, Length delivery around off, Tom Latham takes a stride forward and defends it to cover. Opens his account with a single.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, 2 runs, Devon Conway and ​​​​New Zealand are finally underway! Stuart Broad pitches this one full but on leg, Devon Conway gets inside the line and works it wide of fine leg for a couple of runs.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, On a length outside off, Devon Conway guides this one towards gully.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, A stifled appeal but turned down! Full and slanting in on off by Stuart Broad, Devon Conway defends with a straight bat but gets an inside edge back onto his pads.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and around off by Devon Conway watchfully keeps this one out.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Beauty! Angled in on a length outside off, the ball nips away after pitching, Devon Conway tries to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Stuart Broad to Devon Conway, no run, Bowls this one full and at the stumps from 'round the wicket, Devon Conway gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Stuart Broad to operate from the other end.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Length delivery at the stumps, Tom Latham gets behind the line and defends this one out. James Anderson starts with a maiden over. 

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Angling in on a length outside off, a hint of away movement after pitching, Tom Latham lets it go through to the keeper.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Back of a length and angling in on leg, Tom Latham stays on the back foot and clips it to mid-wicket.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Bowls it on a good length in the channel outside off, Tom Latham shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, On a good length around off, Tom Latham gets forward and defends this one on the off side.

James Anderson to Tom Latham, no run, Starts with a full delivery angling in on leg from 'round the wicket, Tom Latham gets behind the line and pushes it to mid-wicket.