England vs New Zealand, second Test day five live: score and latest updates from Trent Bridge
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Watch: Joe Root's "Unbelievable" Reverse Scoop Six Off Tim Southee Goes Viral
England batter Joe Root has been in fine form over the course of last year and he showed his class once again in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after scoring 176 runs off 211 balls with the help of 26 fours and one six. He helped the hosts post 539 runs in reply to New Zealand's first innings score of 553, meaning the visitors could only take a slender lead of 14. On Day 4 of the ongoing Test, Root showed his complete range and even registered a reverse scoop six off the bowling of Tim Southee, leaving fans and commentators in awe.
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England are eyeing a memorable victory in the second LV= Insurance Test at Trent Bridge after reducing New Zealand to 224-7, and a lead of 238, by stumps on day four, setting up the possibility of a thrilling final-day run chase.
New Zealand lead by 41 at lunch on fourth day
NOTTINGHAM :New Zealand had a 41 run lead at lunch on the fourth day of the second test after they rattled through England's lower order on Monday to bowl the host's out for 539 with Trent Boult taking five wickets.
How Joe Root executed the most remarkable shot in Test cricket
At the start of the third over of the fourth day, England still trailed New Zealand by 64 runs, with five wickets in hand. Even though England were 489 for five then, the Test match at Trent Bridge remained in the balance.
Cricket-New Zealand lead by 41 at lunch on fourth day
NOTTINGHAM (Reuters) -New Zealand had a 41 run lead at lunch on the fourth day of the second test after they rattled through England's lower order on Monday to bowl the host's out for 539 with Trent Boult taking five wickets.