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Anderson strikes early after England declare at 435-8 v New Zealand

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England paceman James Anderson grabbed two quick wickets after captain Ben Stokes declared the tourists' first innings closed at 435 for eight on day two of the second test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday.New Zealand were 12 for two at lunch at the Basin Reserve, with Tom Latham seven not out and number four Will Young on one.Anderson, who took the world's top ranking for test bowlers at the age of 40 after a seven-wicket haul in the first test, had Conway caught behind by wicketkeeper Ben Foakes on the fifth ball of the innings, a faint edge confirmed on review.He then reduced New Zealand to seven for two, when Kane Williamson played a loose shot away from the body to nick behind to Foakes.It was the ninth time Williamson had been dismissed by the England great in tests.Latham and Young survived a few overs to the break, with New Zealand still trailing by 423 runs.England earlier resumed on 315 for three in an extended morning session, with Harry Brook and Joe Root looking to build on their 294-run partnership after completely dominating a rain-hit day one.But Matt Henry ended their epic stand at 302 runs, denying the red-hot Brook (186) a maiden double-century with a caught-and-bowled.Stokes smashed a quickfire 27 off 28 balls before he slogged a Neil Wagner delivery to substitute fielder Scott Kuggeleijn at mid-off.That triggered a mini-collapse as England lost 3-27, with spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell trapping Foakes (0) and Stuart Broad (14) lbw.Root was superb as his batting partners dwindled, thrashing the New Zealand bowlers for 10 fours and three sixes in his 224-ball knock.He finished unbeaten on 153, flicking a Henry delivery over backward square for four on the last ball before

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James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings with a lethal opening spell as England took full control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Veteran seamer Anderson snared 3-37, sending the Black Caps crashing to 138-7 when rain forced an early end to day two in Wellington, after England declared their first innings at 435-8. Spinner Jack Leach also took three scalps, leaving New Zealand staring at a 297-run deficit with three days remaining.
NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Updates: New Zealand are five wickets down against England on Day 2 of the ongoing 2nd Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Earlier, the visitors had declared their innings on 435/8, with Harry Brook and Joe Root smashing marathon knocks. England had resumed their innings on Day 2 at 315/3 with Harry Brook (184*) and Joe Root (101*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out to put England firmly in control against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday in the second Test. Joe Root was unbeaten on a classy 101 as the tourists rampaged their way to 315-3 before rain ended the opening day of the series decider early. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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