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

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…

Matthew Fisher and Jofra Archer each took a wicket as England looked to put the Ben Stokes saga behind them in the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval on Wednesday.

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…

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.

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

Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra forged an unbeaten 66-run partnership after England struck early with the new ball, pushing New Zealand's lead closer to 200 by tea.

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

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…

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…

The hosts are chasing a target of 463 for victory at the Kia Oval.

England's pursuit of a daunting 463-run target faltered early as Kyle Jamieson's double-wicket maiden left their top three dismissed for just 20 runs.

England struggles at 54-3 in a challenging 463-run chase against New Zealand at The Oval on day four.

Joe Root remains unbeaten on 75 as England, at 182-5, face a daunting 281-run chase against New Zealand, who are five wickets away from leveling the series.