New Zealand gained the upper hand in the second test after extending their first innings to 391 all out on Thursday before reducing England to 222-6 at the close on the second day at The Oval.

Tom Blundell hit New Zealand's first fifty of the series and Glenn Phillips posted an unbeaten 49 as the tourists fought back against England on an intriguing opening day of the…

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.

All the action from day two of the second test, at The Oval.

LONDON, June 18 : Glenn Phillips completed his maiden test century as New Zealand punished a wayward England attack to pile on the runs on the second day of the second test at the…

LONDON, June 18 : England reached 118-2 at tea on the second day of the second test against New Zealand at The Oval on Thursday after the visitors added 100 runs to their…

LONDON, June 18 : New Zealand gained the upper hand in the second test after extending their first innings to 391 all out on Thursday before reducing England to 222-6 at the close…

The tourists posted 391 in the first innings.

Glenn Phillips's maiden Test century was the cornerstone of New Zealand's first-innings 391 all out as the Black Caps stepped up their fightback against England at the Oval on…

Matt Henry captured the prize wickets of England stand-in captain Joe Root and Harry Brook at the Oval on Thursday as New Zealand built on Glenn Phillips's maiden Test century.

Glenn Phillips scores his maiden Test century as New Zealand took control at the Oval

New Zealand claimed bragging rights on day two, and hold a 169-run lead at stumps.

New Zealand gained the upper hand in the second test after extending their first innings to 391 all out on Thursday before reducing England to 222-6 at the close on the second day…

Matt Henry captured the prize wickets of England stand-in captain Joe Root and Harry Brook at the Oval on Thursday as New Zealand cashed in on Glenn Phillips's maiden Test century.

A terrific maiden Test century by Glenn Phillips and a clinical bowling performance put New Zealand firmly in the driver’s seat, leaving England reeling at 222 for 6 on Day 2 of…