New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2

Matt Henry denied Harry Brook a maiden Test double ton as he dismissed him for 186

Joe Root added audacity to his stroke-making even as New Zealand made multiple early inroads

Ben Stokes came out swinging but fell for a 27 off 28 balls, giving Neil Wagner his first wicket of the Test

Ben Foakes, who scored a fine century at the Bay Oval, fell for a five-ball duck as he fell over on a ball against Michael Bracwell and was stumped

Bracwell also dismissed Stuart Broad as England lost four wickets in the first hour

Root however kept England going as he pushed them past the 400-run mark

Ben Stokes declared right after Root got to his 150. England finished on 435/8

James Anderson dismissed Devon Conway and Kane Williamson early as New Zealand limped to Lunch at 12 for 2

In the second session, Jack Leach picked three wickets to rattle a groggy New Zealand further

Stuart Broad picked his first wicket in the final session - dismissing Michael Bracwell

Rain once again took away the final hour's play. New Zealand finished the day on 138 for 7, trailing England by 297 runs