EXPLAINED: 2 - The Real Truth

Stokes sparks England recovery as Duckett finds his groove against New Zealand

New Zealand were limited to 438 with Ben Stokes taking 4-70, then Ben Duckett hit 113 off 99 balls as England closed day two of the third Test at 223-2

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

Ben Stokes reaches milestone as England battle back on day two of deciding Test

New Zealand lost their last eight first innings wickets for 77 runs.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

New Zealand tightens grip at The Oval as England slumps to 182-5 chasing 463

New Zealand is on the cusp of victory at The Oval, setting England a daunting 463-run target. Despite Joe Root's unbeaten 75, England faltered to 182-5 by stumps on day four. Earlier, Daryl Mitchell's 68 was the highlight as New Zealand was bowled out for 362 in their second innings.…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

England still have leaders in the dressing room – Emilio Gay

Joe Root is leading an inexperienced XI including three debutants in the second Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Phillips hits maiden Test ton as NZ pressurise England

New Zealand have enjoyed a strong second day in the second Test at the Oval, with Glenn Phillips scoring a maiden ton in their 391 before England sank to 6-222.

AAP · Jun 18

New Zealand claim upper hand after Phillips century and late wickets jolt England

The Black Caps’ disciplined attack made late inroads into their hosts’ batting to leave England 222 for 6 at the close on day two in reply to New Zealand’s 391

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Ragged England left to rue mistakes as New Zealand gain upper hand at Oval

The hosts were 222 for six in reply to New Zealand’s 391 all out.

The Independent UK · Jun 18

The horror hour that set the tone for England’s worrying day against New Zealand

England (222/6) trail New Zealand (391) by 169 runs: A bad dropped catch, wayward bowling and squandered starts with the bat allowed New Zealand to assert their ascendancy at the Kia Oval

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Emilio Gay puts Ben Duckett mix-up behind him to lead England response

The Durham opener made a mistake as he called through his batting partner for a risky single.

The Independent UK · Jun 18

England keep New Zealand under 400 after finally ending Glenn Phillips knock

The tourists posted 391 in the first innings.

The Independent UK · Jun 18