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

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…

England captain Ben Stokes could return to Test duty as soon as next week's series finale against New Zealand, several British media outlets reported Thursday.

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.

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.

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

LONDON, June 20 : England's slide towards likely defeat by New Zealand in the second test happened as absent captain Ben Stokes was scoring 95 for his county side Durham on…

England's slide towards likely defeat to New Zealand in the second Test takes place on the same day absent captain Ben Stokes scores 95 for his county side Durham.

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.

New Zealand has won The Oval test by 253 runs after routing England for 209 just 48 minutes into the fifth and final day

Matt Henry did the damage as New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at the Oval on Sunday for a series-levelling victory after the hosts opened up the…

New Zealand quick Matt Henry demolishes the England batting attack in the second innings to level the series.

Stokes missed the second Test defeat pending the results of an disciplinary investigation.

Matt Henry did the damage as New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at the Oval on Sunday for a series-levelling victory as England confirmed Ben Stokes would…