The second Test between New Zealand and England is coming to a close in Wellington, with the hosts looking to secure a series win. After a thrilling first Test, the two sides have been locked in a tight battle in the second Test, with the match finely poised heading into the final day.
England began the day on a strong note, with captain Joe Root leading the way with a superb century. He was ably supported by Ollie Pope, who scored a half-century, as the visitors reached a total of 476.
In response, New Zealand got off to a solid start, with openers Tom Latham and Tom Blundell putting on a solid partnership. However, the hosts were dealt a blow when Blundell was dismissed for a well-made fifty.
Latham and Ross Taylor then put on a solid partnership, with the latter scoring a half-century. However, the hosts were dealt another blow when Taylor was dismissed for a well-made fifty.
The Kiwis then lost wickets in quick succession, with the visitors taking control of the match. However, the hosts fought back with a brilliant partnership between BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme. The duo put on a solid partnership, with Watling scoring a well-made fifty.
The match is now finely poised heading into the final day, with the hosts needing to bat out the day to secure a series win. It promises to be an exciting day of cricket, with the match set to go down to the wire. Stay tuned for all the live updates and scores from the final day of the second Test between New Zealand and England.