New Zealand secured a commanding 253-run victory over England at The Oval, yet remain tied with Sri Lanka in the World Test Championship points table.

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.

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.

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

After losing the opener, New Zealand bounced back against England in the 2nd Test at The Oval

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

New Zealand secured a commanding 253-run victory over England at The Oval, yet remain tied with Sri Lanka in the World Test Championship points table.

New Zealand made the most of favourable batting conditions in their second innings

LONDON, June 22 : England's dreams of a maiden appearance in the World Test Championship (WTC) final suffered a blow after they were docked 12 points for their slow over-rate in…