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)

Time for the hosts to bat now. The England players are making their way out on the field. Followed by Tom Latham and Devon Conway who walk out to open for New Zealand. It will be the number 1 Test bowler, James Anderson to start with the new ball.

... Second Innings ...

Right then, looking at the second new ball taken by the Kiwis there is definiately some venom on the deck. Although, a while back some sun was peeping through the skies. That would be an ideal condition for the Kiwis but they surely need to keep their composure against a deadly English bowling line-up. Do join us for New Zealand's first innings with the bat in hand shortly...

That's it from England's first innings - The have got 435 on the board and will come out to bowl now in the remaining time in the morning session. Once again, New Zealand were sharp with the ball in the morning session, just like they were on Day 1 and kept picking up wickets at regular intervals. Although, they would be slightly frustrated with how long Ollie Robinson stayed out at the