New Zealand v England 2nd Test analysis: Harry Brook ton puts England in charge

New Zealand v England 2nd Test analysis: Harry Brook ton puts England in charge

Harry Brook continued his phenomenal run of form overseas with a stunning century as England recovered from a shaky start to take control on day one of the second Test in Wellington.

Brook (123) put on 174 for the fifth-wicket alongside Ollie Pope (66) as England raced to a respectable 280 all out in bowler-friendly conditions, though no other batter passed 18.

England’s seam quartet then all struck in the final session as the hosts closed on 86-5, still trailing by 194 runs on another enthralling day of Test cricket between these two sides, writes Sports News Blitz’s Dom Harris.

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New Zealand vs England analysis: Harry Brook hits century as England take upper hand

New Zealand vs England analysis: Harry Brook hits century as England take upper hand

Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 132 as England recovered from 71-4 to near parity against a wasteful New Zealand on day two in Christchurch.

Brook guided England to 319-5 at stumps and Sports News Blitz’s cricket writer Dom Harris evaluates the state of play in the first Test…

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