Photo: ReutersIt took them long enough, but England have finally produced a dominant day of test cricket in New Zealand. Collapse, and the Black Caps could have enough time to set a tricky chase come day five. Anything else, and a draw is in store, which would give the Black Caps another series win, but leave them stuck on 99 test wins ahead of their daunting three-test series of Australia. His stay ended a ball later, run out by an inch after sharp work from Jeet Raval, and that provided a small window for the Black Caps to fight back. A timely century for both captain and team alike – and unless there are further twists in England's tail, they may have just denied the Black Caps a century of their own.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 01, 2019 05:15 UTC