Cricket takes a back seat for Kiwis ahead of second Test against England
Cricket won't be foremost in the minds of New Zealand's players as they prepare to take on England in the second Test that begins in Wellington on Friday.
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England thrash New Zealand by 267 runs in first test
England's "Bazball" revolution continued apace on Sunday when the tourists wrapped up a thumping 267-run victory over New Zealand in the opening session of the fourth day of the first test at Bay Oval on Sunday.
England dismissed for 374, New Zealand chase 394 for victory
England were dismissed in their second innings for 374 in the final session of the third day of the day-night first test against New Zealand on Saturday, setting their hosts a victory target of 394.
England ride fifties to lead of 368 in first test
:England rode a trio of half centuries to a strong position with a lead of 368 runs after the second session on the third day of the day-night first test against New Zealand at Bay Oval on Saturday.
England onslaught extends lead to 256 in first test
England continued their "bazball" onslaught in the opening session of the third day of the day-night first test against New Zealand on Saturday, reaching 237 for six to take a lead of 256 into the break at Bay Oval.
New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates
NZ vs ENG, 1st Test Live Updates: England look to extend their 98-run lead over New Zealand on Day 3 of the 1st Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The visitors lost openers Ben Duckett, for 25, and Zak Crawley, for 28, in reaching 79-2 off 16 overs at stumps on Day 2. Earlier, Tom Blundell's career-best 138 steered his side to 306 and just 19 runs short of England's 325-9 declared. Blundell shared a 75-run partnership with opener Devon Conway (77) but just as valuable were late stands with tailenders Kuggeleijn and Blair Tickner -- both on Test debut -- of 53 and 59 respectively. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New Zealand's Blundell shines with ton before late blunder on day two
:Tom Blundell struck a brilliant century to reel in England on day two of the first pink ball test in Mount Maunganui on Friday but the wicketkeeper was left red-faced after costing New Zealand a late wicket in the evening session.
1st Test: Blundell leads New Zealand fightback against England
The tourists held a 98-run lead with eight second-innings wickets in hand and still three days to play in a fast-moving day-night Test at the Bay Oval.