Summary

  • NZ close day three on 394-6, leading by 41 runs

  • Watling hits superb unbeaten 119, Santner 31 not out

  • England only take two wickets all day

  • Nicholls falls lbw to Root for 41 and Sibley takes stunning catch to remove De Grandhomme for 65

  • Watling & De Grandhomme put on 119 for sixth wicket

  • Watling dropped on 31 by Stokes

Live Reporting

Callum Matthews and Matthew Henry

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  2. Just a reminder of where the game is at then.

    England posted 353 all out with Ben Stokes hitting 94 and Joe Denly 74.

    In reply, they restricted New Zealand to 144-4 at close meaning they have a 209-run lead going into day three.

    Ben Stokes (C) and Jack Leach (R) of England celebrate the wicket of Jeet Raval of New Zealand during day two of the first Test match between New Zealand and EnglandGetty Images

  3. Evening!

    After a batting collapse yesterday, England fought back well with the ball to put themselves on top after two days.

    Can they get early wickets to stamp their authority on the game? Stick with us to find out.

    Sam Curran dismisses Kane WilliamsonGetty Images