Tom Blundell scored New Zealand's first fifty of the series, while Glenn Phillips added an unbeaten 49, helping the visitors recover after a shaky start against England.

June 17 : Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell staged a New Zealand fightback on the first day of the second test against England at the Oval after the home pace attack had made early…

After losing the toss and being asked to bat, NZ’s top order couldn’t cash in at The Oval.