Over-by-over report: Join James Wallace for the latest from the Oval on the third day’s play

Can England win the second Test despite the off-field drama? Join our writers for over-by-over updates

June 17 : New Zealand reached 75-2 at lunch after being asked to bat on the first morning of the second test against England at the Oval on Wednesday, with Henry Nicholls unbeaten…

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

LONDON, June 19 : New Zealand recovered from a shaky start to their second innings to stretch their lead towards 200 at tea on the third day of the second test against England at…

Matt Henry took five wickets as New Zealand strengthened their grip on the second Test against England on Friday by establishing a first-innings lead of 100 runs.

Over-by-over report: Join James Wallace for the latest from the Oval on the third day’s play

Wicketkeeper James Rew dropped Rachin Ravindra in the latest of several potentially costly moments for the hosts.

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New Zealand's Henry Nicholls struck an unbeaten 119, capitalizing on missed chances by England's James Rew, as the visitors built a commanding 352-run lead at The Oval.

New Zealand seized complete control of the second test against England as Henry Nicholls struck a masterful century in a 161-run partnership with Rachin Ravindra to stretch their…

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

The tourists led by 445 at lunch on day four.

LONDON, June 20 : England pace bowler Jofra Archer took two wickets but New Zealand reached lunch on day four of the second test at The Oval with a huge 445-run lead as they seek…

England were left with a record chase of 463 to win a Test match after bowling out New Zealand on the fourth day at the Oval on Saturday.

June 20 : England lost two quick wickets in their chase of a huge 463 target set for them by New Zealand, who were all out for 362 in the second innings on day four of the second…