England close in on series clean-sweep despite Kane Williamson century for New Zealand
England need another 210 runs to defeat New Zealand on the final day of the second Test – a win that would secure them a series clean-sweep.
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Kane Williamson Century Sees New Zealand Set England 258 To Win 2nd Test
Record-breaker Kane Williamson stroked a superb century Monday to steer New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington. Former captain Williamson hit 132 and Tom Blundell was last man out for 90 as the hosts fought back after being asked to follow on. England were 48-1 in their second innings at stumps after opener Zak Crawley, on 24, was bowled by a delivery that nipped back from New Zealand captain Tim Southee.
England chase 210 runs for victory after pulsating day four
:England lost opener Zak Crawley but held firm in the final hour of a pulsating day four in the second test against New Zealand to be 48 for one at stumps in Wellington on Monday, needing 210 runs to secure victory and a series sweep.
Williamson scores ton as New Zealand stretch lead to 197 runs
:Kane Williamson scored an inspiring century and topped New Zealand's runs list on day four of the second test against England on Monday, giving the hosts a lead of 197 runs and some hope of pulling off an unlikely win.
NZ openers survive after England enforce follow-on in second test
New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway survived 19 overs to push the hosts to 40 without loss in their second innings at lunch on day three of the second test on Sunday after England enforced the follow-on.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Score: England In Cruise Control As New Zealand Go 5 Down
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)
England unchanged for second Test, Matt Henry set to return for New Zealand
The tourists romped to a 267-run victory in the day-night opening test in Tauranga last weekend on the back of the "Bazball" style of cricket they have been playing under Stokes and coach Brendon "Baz" McCullum.Seamers Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Ollie Robinson all played key roles in the win and Stokes said it was a no-brainer to send out the same side at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Friday after all three had indicated they were good to go."It was just a case of seeing how the bowlers pulled up and they've all pulled up pretty well so, yeah, unchanged team," he told reporters.
England Unchanged For Second New Zealand Test After 'Perfect Game'
England named an unchanged team for the second and final Test against New Zealand in Wellington starting Friday, after captain Ben Stokes said they had played "the perfect game" to go 1-0 up in the series. The tourists dominated the first Test in Mount Maunganui to win by 267 runs with 40-year-old fast bowler James Anderson claiming seven wickets. The haul has seen him return to the top of the Test bowling world rankings for the sixth time in his career and the first time since 2018, deposing Australia captain Pat Cummins.