New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test Day 3, Live: On Day 2, James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings with a lethal opening spell as England took full control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Veteran seamer Anderson snared 3-37, sending the Black Caps crashing to 138-7 when rain forced an early end to day two in Wellington, after England declared their first innings at 435-8. Spinner Jack Leach also took three scalps, leaving New Zealand staring at a 297-run deficit with three days remaining. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Right then, that is it from Day 2 of this Test match, and it was another exciting Day of Test cricket that ended early because of rain again. England are well ahead in this one, and with weather conditions like this, they might look to force the follow-on. Day 3 is known as the Moving Day and we will surely get close to a result if rain permits. The action will begin early to cover up the lost overs, so the first ball will be bowled at 3 am IST (9.30 pm GMT, Previous Day). Do join us for the build-up. Until then, Cheers and Goodbye!

New Zealand, just like on Day 1 were able to pick up a few quick wickets early on and it was Matt Henry again who started proceedings for them by getting rid of Harry Brook quite early. They picked up wickets at regular intervals, but also leaked runs which did not help them in any way. Henry was their best bowler with four wickets. They came out to bat trailing by 435 runs, and things got from bad to worse for them as they lost Kane Williamson, Devon Conway and Will Young in quick succession and were reduced to 21-3 exactly like England. Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls steadied their ship for a bit, but Latham got dismissed with a