Over-by-over report: Join our writers for updates from the final day at the Oval, where New Zealand need five more wickets to level the series

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.

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

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

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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.

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 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.

New Zealand is on the cusp of victory at The Oval, setting England a daunting 463-run target. Despite Joe Root's unbeaten 75, England faltered to 182-5 by stumps on day four.…

All the updates from day five of the second test at The Oval.

Over-by-over report: Join our writers for updates from the final day at the Oval, where New Zealand need five more wickets to level the series

LONDON, June 21 : New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry ran through England's tail to give his side a 233-run victory in the second test at The Oval to level the series at 1-1 on…

Matt Henry took all of England’s five remaining wickets inside an hour as New Zealand swiftly levelled the series at the Oval

Matt Henry took a starring role at the Oval, but Ben Stokes is poised to return for England.