Story to date: Day 2 report
James Anderson validated his elevation to high spot on the planet Test bowling rankings with a deadly opening spell as England took management of the second Test in opposition to New Zealand on Saturday.
Anderson snared 3-37, sending the Black Caps crashing to 138-7 when rain compelled an early finish to day two in Wellington, after England declared their first innings at 435-8.
Spinner Jack Leach additionally took three scalps, leaving New Zealand looking at a 297-run deficit with three days remaining.
Red-hot England is heading in the right direction for a sweep of the two-match collection, having received the primary Test by 267 runs at Mount Maunganui with the identical mixture of aggressive batting and potent new-ball bowling.
Joe Root was unbeaten on 153 when captain Ben Stokes made his assertive declaration, leaving the vacationer half an hour to assault the Black Caps high order earlier than lunch. Read extra.
SQUADS
New Zealand XI: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, Neil Wagner.
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson
Where to observe New Zealand vs England Test in India?
The New Zealand vs England Test is being streamed on-line on the Amazon Platform in India.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com