:An unbeaten Joe Root century and a bowling masterclass by James Anderson put England in complete control of the second test on Saturday, as New Zealand's hopes of levelling the series plunged with shambolic batting on a rain-hit day two.New Zealand were 138 for seven when showers fell midway through the last
:An unbeaten Joe Root century and a bowling masterclass by James Anderson put England in complete control of the second test on Saturday, as New Zealand's hopes of levelling the series plunged with shambolic batting on a rain-hit day two.
Ben Stokes' declaration paid immediate dividends as Anderson, the world's top-ranked test bowler at the age of 40, scythed through New Zealand's top order with three quick wickets. Though New Zealand were thrashed by 267 runs in the series-opener in Mount Maunganui, they have plumbed new depths in the nation's capital, leaving home fans in the sold-out crowds dismayed.
It was Pope's second one-hander, having taken the first with his left after a sweeping Nicholls top-edged into his own elbow, with the ball pinging over his shoulder to the fielder.Only opener Devon Conway and number four Will Young might feel at peace with their dismissals, both beaten by good balls from Anderson that caught thin edges on the way to wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.
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