New Zealand vs England LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2

New Zealand v England LIVE Score Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: New Zealand will be aiming to finish strong, with Mitchell Santner still at the crease as play resumes against England in third Test on Day 2. Santner struck a quickfire half-century late on Day 1 to take New Zealand past the 300-run mark. England will be hoping to continue in their aggressive batting style, with the likes of Ben Duckett and Harry Brook expected to take charge, amidst the composure provided by the experienced Joe Root. New Zealand's 36-year-old pace talisman Tim Southee will hope to get among the wickets, in what is his last-ever Test match. (LIVE SCORECARD)

We are back for England's response now! The players are already out in the middle. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are the two openers for England. Matt Henry has the new red cherry in his hand. He has gotten Crawley out 4 times in this series without conceding a run. Let the battle begin...

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England had to toil hard, going wicketless until after lunch on Day 1. However, Ben Stokes’ smart planning and effective execution from his bowlers turned the tide. Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson stood outEngland had to toil hard, going wicketless until after lunch on Day 1. However, Stokes’ smart planning and effective execution from his bowlers turned the tide. Potts and Atkinson stood out picking up 4 and 3 wickets respectively, while Carse and Stokes, though expensive, chipped in with key breakthroughs. A concern for England was the runs conceded to the last two wickets, which could prove costly. Now, it is time for their batters to take center stage again and do what they have done in this series so far. Join us in a bit for England's replay.

New Zealand started strongly, with the