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.

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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…

Jacob Bethell impressed with figures of 2-8, claiming crucial late wickets as England restricted New Zealand to 291-7 on the opening day of the second Test.

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…

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

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…

LONDON, June 19 : England tail-ender Matthew Fisher made a defiant unbeaten half-century to frustrate New Zealand and help his side to 291 all out at lunch on day three of the…

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…

LONDON, June 19 : New Zealand took complete command of the second test against England as Henry Nicholls struck a masterful century in a big partnership with Rachin Ravindra to…

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.

Henry Nicholls's superb unbeaten century saw New Zealand into an utterly dominant position against England in the second Test at the Oval on Friday.

New Zealand's Henry Nicholls has brought up a fine hundred versus England on Day 3 of the 2nd Test at Kennington Oval

Henry Nicholls reached 119 not out after he and Rachin Ravindra were both reprieved in a stand of 161.

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Henry Nicholls made an instant impact on his return to New Zealand colours, stepping in for the retired Kane Williamson and delivering a composed unbeaten century to push his side…

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 closed day three in a commanding position, boasting a 352-run lead with seven wickets in hand and two days to push for victory.

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…