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New Zealand
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EnglandEngland go down by narrowest of margins as New Zealand draw series with victory
They had been bowled out for 256 pursuing a target of 258.
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EnglandEngland fall just short as one-run victory enables New Zealand to tie series 1-1
Anderson featheried Wagner down the leg-side to leave England 256 all out chasing 258.
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EnglandClassy Joe Root guides England into strong position in second Test in Wellington
Root struck a brilliant 74 not out by lunch.
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EnglandJack Leach: Harry Brook could not stop smiling after claiming key wicket
Brook had Williamson caught behind for 132.
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EnglandHarry Brook wicket cracks open New Zealand resistance in Wellington
The tourists ended day four on 48 for one, chasing a tricky 258 to win the series 2-0.
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New ZealandDetermined Kane Williamson keeps England toiling away in the field
At tea on the fourth day at Basin Reserve, Williamson’s expertly measured 113 not out had put the Black Caps 197 ahead.
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New ZealandKane Williamson holds England up as New Zealand rally in Wellington
The Black Caps were 99 ahead at lunch on day four, having reached 325 for five.
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EnglandNew Zealand fight back to frustrate England in Wellington
New Zealand closed on 202 for three, just 24 behind.
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EnglandTom Latham and Devon Conway frustrate England in Wellington
Tom Latham and Devon Conway shared an unbroken stand of 128 in 49 overs.
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EnglandStuart Broad mops up New Zealand tail to give England lead of 226
New Zealand reached 40 without loss at lunch.