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2nd England-New Zealand Test Breaks Unique Record Set By India And Australia In 2004

England chased down 299 in little over two sessions on the final day to win the high-scoring 2nd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. With several fine knocks on display, the one that stole the show was Jonny Bairstow's brutal 92-ball 136 in the fourth innings as England showed great intent to win a match that looked headed for a draw. The game saw a total of 249 boundaries hit, comprising 229 fours and 24 sixes. This is the most boundaries hit in a Test match, breaking the record set by the drawn Sydney Test between Australia and India in 2004, which is best remembered for Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 241.

World Test Championship: England Lose Crucial Points For Slow Over-Rate After Scintillating Win Over New Zealand

England have been docked two World Test Championship points and fined 40 percent of their match fee due to a slow over-rate in their second Test win against New Zealand. Match referee Richie Richardson imposed the sanction after the home side were ruled to have been two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. International Cricket Council rules state that players are fined 20 percent of their match fee and the team loses a Test Championship point for every over they fail to bowl in the alloted time.

Blistering Bairstow blasts England to series victory over New Zealand

NOTTINGHAM, England :Jonny Bairstow blasted a match-winning 136 from 92 balls to lead England to a remarkable five-wicket, second test victory over New Zealand on Tuesday, clinching the three-test series.

England chasing 160 runs to win second test against New Zealand

NOTTINGHAM, England :England need 160 runs in the final session to win the second test at Trent Bridge while New Zealand can claim victory with six more wickets on a fascinating final day.

Joe Root Goes Past India Legend Sunil Gavaskar In All-Time Test Runs List

Joe Root has been on a run-scoring spree in Test cricket in the past year. After his batting exploits in the opening Test at Lord's against New Zealand where he scored a century to take England to victory, Root joined an elite list of players to score 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game. He followed that up with yet another stunning knock to lead England's reply to New Zealand's mammoth first innings total of 553 in the second Test. Root's 176-run knock in the first innings also helped him go past India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar in the all-time Test runs list.

England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Daryl Mitchell Key As New Zealand Eye Strong Lead

ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Updates: New Zealand will look to take a strong lead when they'll resume their second innings at 224 for seven on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The visitors had taken a 238 runs lead before Stumps were called on Day 4. Daryl Mitchell, who had missed out on his maiden Test double century during the first innings, is batting on 38 not out, while Matt Henry had also joined him in the middle before the close of the day's play. England bowlers had made a strong fightback on Day 4 after Will Young and Devon Conway had hit fifties. Matthew Potts took two wickets while Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Jack Leach had taken a wicket each. Earlier, Ollie Pope and Joe Root's marathon innings of 145 and 176, respectively, had propelled England to a strong total of 539. New Zealand had taken a narrow first-innings lead of 14, having posted 553 on the board in the first innings. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Sunil Gavaskar On Whether Joe Root Can Break Sachin Tendulkar's Record Of Most Runs In Test Cricket

Sunil Gavaskar knows a thing or two about scoring runs in Test cricket. The Indian batting legend was the first batter to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket and he has given his verdict on the latest entrant to the elite club - Joe Root. The former England captain has been in devastating form with the bat and has been scoring centuries at will in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. There is a lot of discussion about whether the 31-year-old Root can pose a threat to the all-time run scoring record of Sachin Tendulkar. Gavaskar has said that anything is possible in sport but it is going to be a very tough task even for someone with Root's level of consistency.

England vs New Zealand: On Camera, England Woman Cricketer Twerks To Celebrate Joe Root's Century

Joe Root has been in stunning form with the bat in the past year and in the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's, he became the latest entrant to the elite 10,000-run club in Test cricket. The former England captain continued his rich vein of form in the ongoing second Test at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham, scoring a brilliant 176 to lead England's reply to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553. As Joe Root reached the magical three-figure mark, a few of England Women team stars were in the stadium to witness the special knock.

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2nd England-New Zealand Test Breaks Unique Record Set By India And Australia In 2004

World Test Championship: England Lose Crucial Points For Slow Over-Rate After Scintillating Win Over New Zealand

Blistering Bairstow blasts England to series victory over New Zealand

England chasing 160 runs to win second test against New Zealand

Joe Root Goes Past India Legend Sunil Gavaskar In All-Time Test Runs List

England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Daryl Mitchell Key As New Zealand Eye Strong Lead

Sunil Gavaskar On Whether Joe Root Can Break Sachin Tendulkar's Record Of Most Runs In Test Cricket

England vs New Zealand: On Camera, England Woman Cricketer Twerks To Celebrate Joe Root's Century