Joe Root plays "insane" reverse scoop for six in stunning masterclass vs New Zealand
Joe Root scored a brilliant 176 for England in a masterclass of Test match batting against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
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England v New Zealand live: score and latest updates from day four of second Test
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England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates: All Eyes On Joe Root As He Nears Double Ton
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates: All eyes would be on right-handed batter Joe Root as he is nearing his double ton. Root and Ben Foakes will look to help England take lead against New Zealand on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test at Trent Brige, Nottingham. Root had finished Day 3 unbeaten on 163 as England closed in on New Zealand's first innings total of 533. Root carried on his brilliant form, after hitting a match-winning ton in the first Test, as he helped England reach 473/5. He had good support from Ollie Pope for the longest time, and after Pope and Jonny Bairstow fell in quick succession, Ben Stokes played a cameo of 46 off 33 before falling to Michael Bracewell. Pope made a brilliant 145 before falling prey to Trent Boult, who also sent Bairstow packing. Earlier, Alex Lees fell after hitting a half-century of his own. Lees and Pope had taken England's score to 90/1 at stumps on Day 2. Earlier, Daryl Mitchell played a 190-run knock while Tom Blundell scored 106 as New Zealand posted 553 runs on the board in the first innings of the ongoing second Test against England at Trent Bridge. For England, James Anderson returned with three wickets while Stuart Broad, Jack Leach and Ben Stokes took two each. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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The sporting weekend in pictures
England were indebted to both an established and a new hero as they launched an impressive fightback on the third day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Joe Root and Ollie Pope tons hand England control of Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand
Ollie Pope and Joe Root hit commanding centuries as England dominated world champions New Zealand's bowlers on the third day of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
England vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 3: Joe Root, Ollie Pope Centuries Fuel England Fightback Against New Zealand
Joe Root swaggered to a majestic 163 not out and Ollie Pope hit his highest Test score of 145 as rampant England reached 473-5 against New Zealand at close of play on the third day of the second Test. Replying to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553, Root and Pope took full advantage of a docile pitch with a blistering run-spree at Trent Bridge on Sunday. Thanks to the pair's commanding displays, England are in position to match or pass New Zealand's total in a Test that could be destined for a high-scoring draw with two days left.
Root, Pope hit tons as England respond strongly in second test
NOTTINGHAM, England :Joe Root scored his fastest test century while Ollie Pope struck a superb 145, as England launched a stirring fightback to reach 473-5 at the close of play on the third day of the second test against New Zealand on Sunday.