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England Thrash New Zealand In 2nd Test To Win Three-Match Series

An aggressive England dominated almost from start to finish to thrash New Zealand by 323 runs on Sunday in the second Test and emphatically win the series with a match to go. Joe Root scored a century before England's bowlers knocked over New Zealand for 259 in the final session of day three in Wellington, clinching a series on New Zealand soil for the first time since 2008. As with their eight-wicket loss in Christchurch, New Zealand were outplayed for long periods, although Tom Blundell showed some late resistance with a century as he fought bravely in the unlikely pursuit of a winning target of 583.

"Nice To Have Found My Rhythm": England's Gus Atkinson On Hat-Trick Against New Zealand

After an incredible hat-trick during second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch, England pacer Gus Atkinson said he never thought of getting to the milestone and was happy to have found his rhythm. Atkinson continued his fine run in Test cricket, registering a hat-trick during the second Test against New Zealand at Wellington on Saturday. Atkinson accomplished this feat against the Kiwis at Wellington, removing Nathan Smith, Matt Henry and Tim Southee in successive deliveries in the 35th over to get them bundled out for just 125 runs.

First Time In 147 Years: England Set Massive World Record, India Nowhere Close To It

The Ben Stoke-led England took a massive 533 run-lead against New Zealand on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Wellington on Saturday. Four players scored over 50 as England batters controlled the proceedings. In the first innings, England had scored 280 before dismissing New Zealand for just 125. At stumps on Day 2, England were 378/5. During the match, England became the first side in the 147-year history of Test cricket to score 500,000 runs in Test cricket. This is England's 1082th Test.

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: New Zealand lost five wickets to be on the ropes in response to England's 280 after Harry Brook smashed a century on the first day of the second Test on Friday. The Black Caps were 86 for 5 in Wellington, with England capturing the key wicket of Kane Williamson soon before stumps, leaving Tom Blundell at the crease on seven and nightwatchman Will O'Rourke yet to score. It was a fast-moving opening day, in a similar vein to the first Test in Christchurch, which the tourists won by eight wickets in three and a half days. (Live Scorecard)

Harry Brook Continues Love Affair With New Zealand, Slams Second Successive Ton At Wellington

England batter Harry Brook continued his love affair with New Zealand team and conditions, scoring century in second successive Test against the Kiwis at Wellington on Friday. During the second Test against New Zealand, Brook arrived at the crease with four England wickets down early and unleashed a counter-attack masterclass. He went on to score 123 in 115 balls, with 11 fours and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 106.95. In the previous Test, Brook had smashed a fine 1`71 at Christchurch.

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: New Zealand named an unchanged team Thursday as they look to hit back in the second Test against England, resisting the urge to recall batsman Will Young or field a specialist spinner. A day after the visitors announced they would play the same XI that won the series-opener in Christchurch by eight wickets, the Black Caps followed suit for the match starting in Wellington on Friday. Four seamers will spearhead the home attack despite spin being the decisive factor in the most recent Test at the Basin Reserve. (Live Scorecard)

Ben Stokes' Sharp Swipe At ICC After England's World Test Championship Points Deduction

England Test captain Ben Stokes hit back at the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a slow-over-rate penalty on his team after the first Test against New Zealand at Christchurch, claiming that the match was finished with "10 hours of play still left". The race to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final gained a lot of spice and intensity as New Zealand and England were docked three points each for maintaining a slow over-rate in the opening Test of their three-match series.

Updated WTC Points Table: Rohit Sharma And Co. Get Massive Boost As ICC Punish NZ, England For Bizarre Reason

New Zealand's aspirations of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final suffered a setback after they were docked three penalty points due to slow over-rate against England leading to a drop in the ranking table, the ICC stated on Tuesday. The deduction is a welcome news for India, who enjoy pole position with 61.11 percentage points. New Zealand now have a points percentage of 47.92 percent and can only move as high as 55.36 percent with victories from their remaining two fixtures against England. South Africa (59.26), Australia (57.26) and Sri Lanka (50) are placed second, third and fourth respectively.

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England Thrash New Zealand In 2nd Test To Win Three-Match Series

"Nice To Have Found My Rhythm": England's Gus Atkinson On Hat-Trick Against New Zealand

First Time In 147 Years: England Set Massive World Record, India Nowhere Close To It

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

Harry Brook Continues Love Affair With New Zealand, Slams Second Successive Ton At Wellington

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

Ben Stokes' Sharp Swipe At ICC After England's World Test Championship Points Deduction

Updated WTC Points Table: Rohit Sharma And Co. Get Massive Boost As ICC Punish NZ, England For Bizarre Reason