Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, No run.

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, ! Full and wide and that deserved to be punished. 

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Banged in short, outside off, nips away. Mitchell Santner sways away further from the line. The ball although, does not really get up from the wicket. 

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length, on middle, nips inward a bit more. Mitchell Santner tucks it off the hips, towards mid-wicket. Denies the run. 

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length, just outside off stump, nips away. Mitchell Santner is caught inside his crease, trying to play with just his hands and gets beaten past the outside edge. 

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, A big shout for caught behind, and up goes the finger! However, William O'Rourke takes the review straightaway here.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Touch fuller and on off, Mitchell Santner pushes it through covers for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Short of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner punches it towards sweeper covers.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Good length and angling into the pads, Mitchell Santner flicks it towards deep square leg.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Gus Atkinson bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Mitchell Santner ducks under it. The umpire calls one for the over.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Short of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner stays back and blocks it out.

Matthew Potts to William O'Rourke, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, 1 run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, ! Nicely finds the gap does Mitchell Santner. 

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Full and on the off stump. Mitchell Santner goes forward to defend. 

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Coming from around the wicket, bowls it full and just outside off. Mitchell Santner lunges forward to defend but just gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, Back of a length, on off, nips away. William O'Rourke stands tall and awkwardly defends in back onto the ground. 

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Full and outside off, goes away off the wicket. Mitchell Santner drives it off the front foot towards mid on and finally takes that single. 

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length, on off, nips in. Mitchell Santner stands tall and defends it firmly right underneath his eyes. 

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Full and outside off, nips away. Mitchell Santner flays at it towards deep cover and is off for a brace. The bad throw at the end let them come through. 

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Full and on the stumps, goes straight on. Mitchell Santner looks to drive it, takes the inside half of the bat and ricochet's back towards the pads. 

Matthew Potts to William O'Rourke, Goes fuller and on off, William O'Rourke keeps it out to the off side. He survives. 

Matthew Potts to William O'Rourke, Back of a length and outside off, William O'Rourke plays well inside the line of it and the ball goes through to the keeper.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, 1 run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, A loopy slower one, full again and on middle, Mitchell Santner waits for it and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket but denies the run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Pitched up and around off, Mitchell Santner looks to drive but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Fuller in length and on off, Mitchell Santner strides out and blocks it out.

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, 1 run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, 1 run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Matthew Potts.

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, No run.

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, No run.

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, No run.

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, No run.

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, No run.

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, No run.

We are all set to start Day 2!

Tim Southee is up for a quick chat with Ish Sodhi. He starts by saying that it was nice to walk out yesterday with a guard of honour. Mentions that he could have stayed a bit longer at the crease but is happy that he still got a few over the ropes. Further mentions that they are hoping that the their tail keeps wagging and stretch the score a bit more. Adds that they are hoping to get movement early on with the new ball. Yesterday was a good day in terms of pitch and conditions and hoping today

The weather forecast for Day 2 is promising, with sunny intervals expected to provide ideal cricketing conditions. The Seddon Park pitch is likely to offer bounce for the seamers, with some turn expected as the game progresses. New Zealand’s bowlers will look to strike early in England’s reply, while England’s batters will need to remain patient on a surface that could offer variable bounce and pace. An exciting day of Test cricket awaits!

England's bowling on Day 1 was sharp and disciplined. Potts and Carse made breakthroughs at key moments, with Potts impressing in particular. His spell included the vital dismissal of Williamson and the disruption of a strong opening partnership. The English seamers maintained pressure throughout the day, while the spin duo of Jack Leach and Joe Root will be keen to make an impact as the pitch begins to offer assistance. England will aim to clean up New Zealand's remaining wickets quickly and th

New Zealand's batting on Day 1 showed moments of promise, with Tom Latham and Will Young providing stability at the top. Despite the early partnerships, the innings lost momentum during the middle overs. Kane Williamson’s return to form was a highlight, but he fell to Matthew Potts after looking well set. Mitchell Santner’s counter-attacking knock and Tim Southee's late fireworks was crucial in helping New Zealand surpass 300. As the team regroups for Day 2, the lower order’s fight ag

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the third Test between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Day 1 was eventful, with the Kiwis finishing at 315/9 after being asked to bat first. The first session was remarkable, as no wickets fell throughout the entire period. However, the middle order faltered, with Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra falling in quick succession. Mitchell Santner's quick-fire 50 was a bright spot, but England's bowlers, led by Matthew Potts and Brydon Carse, dom

... DAY 2, SESSION 1...

Right then, that is it from this action-packed Day 1 of the final Test. With just one wicket left, New Zealand will hope that Mitchell Santner can add as many runs as possible while England will want to wrap things up quickly. Day 2 will begin at 10 pm GMT, but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!

England roared back in the final session, turning the game on its head with sharp bowling and smart tactics. Kane Williamson’s dismissal by Matthew Potts, albeit with some luck, triggered a Kiwi collapse from 185/3 to 212/6, as the middle order faltered under pressure. England’s bowlers - Potts, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, and Ben Stokes - executed their plans brilliantly, forcing poor shot selections from the hosts. However, Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry steadied the ship with a gritt

In the second session, England struck back with key wickets, but New Zealand kept the scoreboard ticking, heading into Tea in a strong position. Will Young fell early after Lunch, while skipper Tom Latham crafted a classy 63 before being dismissed, despite Ben Duckett dropping him twice earlier. Kane Williamson brought flair with crisp boundaries, but a late strike from Brydon Carse removed Rachin Ravindra just before Tea, halting the hosts' momentum. Gus Atkinson and Matthew Potts toi

New Zealand dominated the morning session of the final Test, racing to 93/0 in 28 overs after being sent into bat by Ben Stokes. Captain Tom Latham and Will Young, playing his first match of the series, batted with remarkable composure, leaving England’s bowlers frustrated. They left the good balls, punished the loose ones, and built a solid opening stand, setting a commanding tone. England’s bowlers struggled to find rhythm despite the pitch offering extra bounce, with edges falling short

A gripping opening day of Test cricket comes to an end! The pendulum shifted both ways but at the moment, this game hangs in the balance. We saw New Zealand dominate at first, but then England fought back excellently to make a game out of this one. With both sides exchanging hard blows, we are surely in for some thrilling moments in this match.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, ! That's a FIFTY for Mitchell Santner! Serves it full and outside off, comes in towards the batter. Mitchell Santner goes on one knee and muscles it over long off boundary for a massive six. 

Halt! Brydon Carse is suffering from cramps and the physio is in to check on him. A few stretches and he is up on his feet. We are ready for the final ball of the day.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Four!

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Coming in from around the wicket, bowls it way fuller. Mitchell Santner takes his front leg out of the way and digs it out back towards the bowler. 

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, Ends with a good length ball, around middle, angles in from over the wicket, William O'Rourke gets beaten in defence and gets hit on the pads. A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire denies it. New Zealand takes a review for LBW after a discussion and it remains Not Out as the ball tracking shows that the ball is going over the stumps. 

Gus Atkinson to William O'Rourke, Length, around middle, William O'Rourke fends it back to the bowler with the full face of the bat. 

Gus Atkinson to Tim Southee, ! c Brydon Carse b Gus Atkinson.

William O'Rourke is the last man in.

Gus Atkinson to Tim Southee, Hard length, around off, sticks to the surface, uneven bounce, Tim Southee gets hit on the gloves.

Gus Atkinson to Tim Southee, Four!

Gus Atkinson to Tim Southee, Six!

The Second New Ball is available now. Will England take it straightaway? Yes, they will.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, Four!

Ben Stokes to Tim Southee, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Tim Southee, ! And another! On a length, jags back in. Tim Southee makes room and pulls it over backward square-leg fence for another biggie. 

Ben Stokes to Tim Southee, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tim Southee, ! Tim Southee gets into his act now. 

Ben Stokes to Tim Southee, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Banged in way too short this time. Mitchell Santner ducks underneath it as it loops up towards the keeper. 

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, Four!

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tim Southee, No run.

Tim Southee comes out to the middle now. A touch of class from Ben Stokes and his team as they give Southee a guard of honor.

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, ! c Harry Brook b Ben Stokes.

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, No run.

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, Six!

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, Four!

Brydon Carse to Matt Henry, Ends with a short of length, outside off, Matt Henry goes deep inside of the crease and keeps it down to mid on for no run.

Brydon Carse to Matt Henry, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, 1 run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Six!

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Starts from round the wicket, hard length, down the leg, Mitchell Santner shuffles across and tries to flick it but misses the line of the ball.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, Ends with a back of a length, on off, Mitchell Santner guides it wide of point for three runs. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, Four!

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, No ball!

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, No run.

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, No run.

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, Pitched in short, angled towards the batter. Matt Henry ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, On a length but straying down leg. He tries to flick it but misses. There is a slight appeal from the bowler and they decide to go for a review after a small discussion. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Wide!

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, 4 Byes.

Brydon Carse to Matt Henry, Starts from round the wicket, hard length, around middle, Matt Henry tucks it wide of deep fine for a single.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Slight Halt! The physio is in for a mandatory concussion check for Mitchell Santner. He took a really nasty blow on the helmet but seems fine to continue here.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, Oh my word! That is pinged on the helmet. 

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Brydon Carse to Matt Henry, Fuller, down the leg, Matt Henry misses the line and the ball goes to the keeper Ollie Pope who takes it and appeals for a caught behind. The umpire denies it. 

Brydon Carse to Matt Henry, No run.

Brydon Carse to Matt Henry, No run.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Short of length, on off, Mitchell Santner moves towards off and hooks it to deep fine for a single.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Hard length, outside off, slow in pace, Mitchell Santner doesn't offer any shot as the ball sails to the keeper.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Starts from round the wicket, fuller, outside off, Mitchell Santner pushes it from the front foot in the gap between point and cover for a couple of runs.

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, No run.

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, Wayward down leg, bowled back of a length. Matt Henry tries to flick it but misses it completely. 

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, No run.

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, Pitched in short again, angling towards the batter. Matt Henry ducks underneath it. 

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, Banged in short again, directed towards the batter. Matt Henry tries to take it one and takes a wild swing at it as it goes over the batter. 

Ben Stokes to Matt Henry, Goes short right from the first ball of the over, does Ben Stokes. Matt Henry ducks under it and lets it go through. 

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, ! Easy pickings! Brydon Carse ers in line and bangs this into the pitch but down the leg side. Mitchell Santner just has to get some bat on that and he tickles it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, On a length and on off, Mitchell Santner steps across and keeps it out solidly.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Hits the length hard and around off, Mitchell Santner stabs it out to the off side.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Mitchell Santner ducks under it.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Good length and on middle, angling in, Mitchell Santner stays back and blocks it out.

Brydon Carse to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length and around off, Mitchell Santner dabs it towards gully.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, Pitched up and angling into leg, Mitchell Santner misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Matt Henry walks out to bat now.

Brydon Carse to Tom Blundell, ! c Jacob Bethell b Brydon Carse.

Brydon Carse to Tom Blundell, ! Fine shot! Much fuller this time and around off, Tom Blundell gets his front foot closer to the ball and caresses it through covers for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Tom Blundell, Short of a length and on off, Tom Blundell stays back and blocks it out.

Brydon Carse to Tom Blundell, Edge but does not carry! Back of a length and on off, takes off a bit. Tom Blundell gets squared up trying to play at it it and gets an outside edge that just falls in front of first slip.

Brydon Carse to Tom Blundell, Good length and on off, Tom Blundell rides the bounce well and pushes it to short covers.

Brydon Carse to Tom Blundell, Fuller one and around off, Tom Blundell strides out and drives it through covers for a brace.

Drinks! England have made a fine comeback in this game picking up three wickets in the first hour or so of this final session. They will want to break the last recognised batting pair and then quickly wrap things up ideally under 300. New Zealand have suffered a bit of a collapse here and questions need to be asked for some of the shot selections. Now, Tom Blundell has all the responsibility to negotiate the innings with the lower middle order and get the Kiwis to a good total. Also, Brydon

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, No run.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner dabs it to point.

Ben Stokes to Mitchell Santner, ! Mitchell Santner gets into the act now!

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, On a length and on middle and leg, Tom Blundell clips it through square lrg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, ! A freebie from Ben Stokes! This is a low full toss and on off, Tom Blundell takes full toll of it and drives it beautifully through covers for another boundary.

Ben Stokes to Tom Blundell, ! Nice shot! Ben Stokes goes fuller and around off. Tom Blundell leans onto his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Ben Stokes replaces Gus Atkinson.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, A wicket-maiden for Matthew Potts! Hard length and just around off, Mitchell Santner pushes it back to the bowler.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Back of a length and on for, Mitchell Santner stays back and stabs it to short covers.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Pitched up and around middle, Mitchell Santner knocks it down the pitch.

Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Fuller one and on off, angling in, Mitchell Santner blocks it out.

Who bowls now?

Matthew Potts to Glenn Phillips, ! c Zak Crawley b Matthew Potts.

Matthew Potts to Glenn Phillips, Good length and around off, Glenn Phillips guides it with the outer half of the bat towards point.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Blundell, Ends with a length ball, around middle, Tom Blundell keeps it down with ease. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Blundell, Hard length, on leg, nips back in, Tom Blundell gets hit on the pads as he misses the line of the ball. A loud appeal for LBW but it is going down leg. The umpire has called it a No Ball for overstepping.

Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips, Back of a length, around leg, a hint of inswing, Glenn Phillips goes deep inside of the crease and dabs it to wide of mid-wicket for a quick single. 

Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips, Hard length, on off, nips back in, Glenn Phillips punches it to cover from the back foot. 

Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips, Goes fuller but down the leg side, Glenn Phillips doesn't offer any shot and the keeper Ollie Pope takes it diving left to him. 

Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips, Starts from over the wicket, hard length, on off, Glenn Phillips keeps it down with ease from the back foot. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, On a length, just outside off, nips in. Tom Blundell stands tall and defends it right underneath his eyes back onto the ground. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips, Ends with a length ball, on off, Glenn Phillips guides it to point from the back foot. 

Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips, ! Squeezed away!

Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips, Fullish, on off, Glenn Phillips drives it to mid off for no run from the front foot. 

Glenn Phillips comes out to the middle now.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, ! c Ben Stokes b Gus Atkinson.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Goes fuller this time, around middle, shapes away, Daryl Mitchell nudges it to mid-wicket with ease.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Starts from over the wicket, Short of length, outside off, nips back in, Daryl Mitchell stands tall and punches it wide of cover from the back foot for a couple of runs. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Ends with a back of a length, outside off, from over the wicket, Tom Blundell goes deep inside of the crease and punches it wide of cover for a couple of runs. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, ! Edged and away it goes. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Full and inviting the drive, angling in. Tom Blundell pushes forward and defends it firmly right underneath his eyes. 

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length, just outside off, Daryl Mitchell pats it to point to end the over. 

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Hard length, around middle, Daryl Mitchell keeps it down with ease. 

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, On a length, just outside off, nips away. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone. 

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Four!

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Wide!

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Starts from over the wicket, hard length, on off, nips back in sharply, Daryl Mitchell misses it and gets hit high on the pads. A mild appeal but it will go over the stumps very easily.

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, On a length, on middle, goes straight on. Tom Blundell punches it back towards the bowler with the full face of the bat. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Full and outside off this time. Tom Blundell drives it square into the hands of cover-point.  

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Back of a length, just outside off, seams in. Tom Blundell right behind it to defend it back towards the bowler. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Goes back of a length this time, on middle. Tom Blundell taps it towards mid-wicket for no run. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Four!

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Four!

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Goes fuller this time, on leg, a slight uppish from Daryl Mitchell as he looks to flick, the ball goes in the air, but lands before mid-wicket. 

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Starts from over the wicket, hard length, just outside off, shapes away, Daryl Mitchell doesn't offer any shot. 

Tom Blundell walks out to bat now.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, ! b Matthew Potts.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, Length again, on off, angling in, Kane Williamson plays it very late and dabs it to second slip.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, On a length and around off, Kane Williamson guides it to point.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, Touch fuller and on off, Kane Williamson strides out and taps it to short covers.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, Good length and on off, Kane Williamson blocks it out.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, ! Gets it through!

Matthew Potts comes back into the attack now.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Maiden over! Goes for the yorker now, on middle, angling in. Daryl Mitchell just gets his bat down in time to take it on the full and toe-ends it to mid on.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Pitches it up this time, on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards mid on.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Hits the length hard, on middle, Daryl Mitchell once again is solid in his defense.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell gets behind the line of it and keeps it out on the pitch.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, On a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell stays back and blocks it out solidly.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell drives it towards mid off.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Hard length and around off, Kane Williamson pats it down to short covers.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Kane Williamson looks to go for the pull but loses his balance and mistimes it towards mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, ! Vintage KW!

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short of a length and on off, angling in, Kane Williamson stays back and blocks it out.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and on middle, Kane Williamson winds up for the pull but checks his shot at the last moment as the ball rolls to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Good length and around off, holds its line. Kane Williamson tries to defend it with soft hands and gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to second slip.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Hard length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell offers no shot at it.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Fullish and on off, Daryl Mitchell drives it to short covers. 10 balls faced, yet to get off the mark.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, BEATEN! Gus Atkinson hits the length hard and on middle, angles in and then straightens a bit. Daryl Mitchell has a poke at it but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Fuller one and around off, Daryl Mitchell steers it towards point.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell dabs it to point.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, ! Top shot! Brydon Carse bangs this short and outside off. Kane Williamson gets the chance to free his arms and cuts it away through point for a cracking boundary.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and on off, Kane Williamson stays back and pats it to short covers.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Overpitched and on off again, Kane Williamson strides out and drives it firmly but straight to short covers.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Good length and just around off, nips back in, Kane Williamson lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Full again and on the sixth stump line, holds its line, Kane Williamson leaves it alone.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Fuller in length and on middle, shaping in, Kane Williamson blocks it out with a straight bat.

Brydon Carse to bowl from the other end.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Hits the length hard but angling down the leg again, Daryl Mitchell fails to glance it away.

Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Pitches it up and around off, shaping away again, Daryl Mitchell offers no shot at it.

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Short of a length and on middle, Kane Williamson gets across and pulls it aerially but safely towards deep square leg for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Touch fuller and on off, Kane Williamson taps it out to short covers.

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and around off, shaping away, Kane Williamson leaves it alone.

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Gus Atkinson starts with a good-length delivery but down the leg side, Kane Williamson looks to flick it away.

We are back for the final session! The players are already out in the middle now. Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell are the two batters for New Zealand. Gus Atkinson to bowl the first over after Tea. Let's go...

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

England stuck with the four seamers and did not turn to Shoaib Bashir's turn. It worked for them but they could not contain the runs. It was Gus Atkinson who got them the first breakthrough but they had to toil very hard after that until Matthew Potts strangled Tom Latham down the leg side. Ben Duckett was a relieved man as he dropped him twice once on 12 and then on 53, but both were difficult chances. Just as the hosts were taking control again, Brydon Carse got rid of the in-form Rachin

Will Young couldn’t add to his Lunch score, falling soon after New Zealand crossed the 100-run mark. However, skipper Tom Latham continued to lead the charge in his usual composed style. Kane Williamson came in next and injected momentum with a counter-attacking approach, hitting some crisp early boundaries. Latham brought up a fluent fifty but was dismissed for 63. Rachin Ravindra then joined Williamson, and the pair looked assured at the crease, combining solid defense with calculated a

SESSION SUMMARY - 79 runs and 3 wickets in 25 overs! Probably a shared session! England managed to pick up a few crucial wickets, but New Zealand kept the runs flowing at a steady pace. As the players head into the Tea break, the hosts find themselves in a strong position, setting the stage for an intriguing final session.

Brydon Carse to Daryl Mitchell, Ends with a length ball, on off, Daryl Mitchell wants to leave it but gets hit on the stomach as the ball comes in from the angle. 

Brydon Carse to Daryl Mitchell, On a good length, on off, Daryl Mitchell comes forward and blocks it back to the bowler with the full face of the bat. 

Halt! There is a problem with the sightscreen. The middle portion is black and the groundstaff is covering it with white cubes. We are good to continue now.

Brydon Carse to Daryl Mitchell, Full and outside off, inviting the drive. Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone off the front foot. 

Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, ! c Ben Duckett b Brydon Carse.

Daryl Mitchell is the next man in.

Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, Good length, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra works it to cover for no run from the front foot.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Ends with a good length, around middle, Rachin Ravindra blocks it with the full face of the bat to mid-wicket.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.

Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.

Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Ends with a length ball, outside off, Kane Williamson doesn't offer any shot as the ball goes to the keeper.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Full and outside off, goes straight on. Kane Williamson punches it with a straight bat, back towards the bowler. 

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No run.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No run.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Four!

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Starts from over the wicket, hard length, on off, Kane Williamson keeps it down with ease. 

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Ends with a hard length, on the pads, Kane Williamson tucks it wide of square leg for a single. 

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.

Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, A maiden in this new spell for Brydon Carse. Good length, on off, Rachin Ravindra dabs it to cover for no run. 

Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, Hard length, on leg, Rachin Ravindra tucks it to mid on with ease. 

Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length, on off, Rachin Ravindra prods forward and pats it to cover for no run. 

Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, No run.

Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, A good bouncer, on off, Rachin Ravindra ducks it as the ball sails to the keeper. 

Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, Starts from round the wicket, on hard length, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra gets beaten on the outside edge in trying to defend it with the full face of the bat. 

Brydon Carse is back on. He has been a bit expensive so far.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Ends with a good length, just outside off, Kane Williamson lets it go to the keeper.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, ! Streaky but Kane Williamson will take it all day long. 

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Beauty! Bowled back of a length, just around that probing channel, just holds its line. Kane Williamson prods at it as it whizzes past the outside edge. 

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, Good length, on middle, angling in, Rachin Ravindra stays back and keeps it out well.

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, Pitched up and on off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to short covers.

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, Short of a length and outside off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, Four!

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, ! Great shot! Back of a length and around off. Rachin Ravindra steps out, gets on top of the bounce and guides it through point for a fine boundary.

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, Fuller delivery and just on off, Rachin Ravindra strides out and blocks it out.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Good length and on around middle, Kane Williamson tucks it to the leg side.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Pitched up and on middle, Kane Williamson blocks it down the pitch.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Another big shout for caught behind, but turned down!

Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Fuller and on the pads, Rachin Ravindra clips it through square leg for a run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, On a length and on middle, Kane Williamson tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Ben Stokes bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Kane Williamson ducks under it.

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, Fuller once more, on middle, Rachin Ravindra defends it on the front foot. 8 runs and a big wicket from the over!

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, No run.

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, ! TWO IN TWO! Much fuller from Matthew Potts, on middle, angling in. Rachin Ravindra steps across and drives it pure timing past mid on for another boundary.

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, ! Uppish but safe! Short of a length and outside off, Rachin Ravindra accepts the width on offer and throws his bat at it. He slices it just over the leaping point fielder for a boundary.

Matthew Potts to Rachin Ravindra, Fuller and well outside off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, ! c Ollie Pope b Matthew Potts.

Who walks out now?

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Good length and on off, keeps a bit low. Kane Williamson stays back to fend it away but get a bottom edge onto the pitch. The ball hits his bat again and rolls to the off side.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Pitched up and around off, Tom Latham taps it in front of short covers and scampers across for another run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Short of a length and on off, Tom Latham gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and on middle, Kane Williamson stays back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run. Tom Latham gets tangled up with Stokes but no harm done.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Touch fuller and on off, Tom Latham pushes it towards covers for a quick single.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, On a length and on middle, Tom Latham looks to flick but only manages to pat it on the pitch.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, Much fuller, on middle, Kane Williamson stays in his crease and knocks it down the pitch. 

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, Another full delivery on the sixth stump line, shapes away, Kane Williamson lets it go to the keeper.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, Pitches it up, on middle, angling in, Kane Williamson is solid in his defense.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, On a length and on middle, shapes away, Kane Williamson steers it towards point.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, Full again and on off too, Kane Williamson keeps it out towards backward point.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, Fuller and on off, Kane Williamson strides out and taps it to short covers.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Length again and on off, Tom Latham steers it towards point.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Good length and just around off, jags back in, Tom Latham watches it through and lets it go to the keeper.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, On a length and on middle, Kane Williamson nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Pitched up and in that channel outside off, Kane Williamson shoulders arms to it.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and around off, shaping away, Kane Williamson leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Lovely bowling! Fuller one and on off, angles in and then straightens after hitting the deck. Kane Williamson looks to block it from the crease but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Drinks! New Zealand did lose Will Young but Kane Williamson has come in and looked proactive from the start. He is putting away the loose delivered while Tom Latham is looking solid as ever and will want to convert his fifty into something big here. England have once again been inconsistent and they need to come up with some different plans or else the hosts could actually bat them out of the game. Another exciting hour of Test cricket awaits us in this session.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, LEG BYE! Ends with a length ball, on leg, Tom Latham tries to flick it but misses the line and the ball goes to deep fine after touching his pads. They get a single for leg bye. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, On a good length, outside off, Tom Latham lets it go to the keeper. 

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, 1 run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.

Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Hard length, well outside off, Kane Williamson watches the ball and shoulders his arms as the ball goes to the keeper. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, A quick single! Ben Stokes bowls a full ball, on the pads, Tom Latham tucks it wide of mid-wicket and runs off for a quickie. 

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, No run.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, No run.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, ! Goes short this time, does Matthew Potts and Williamson is all over it in a flash. 

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, Fuller and outside off, goes straight on. Kane Williamson lunges forward to defend it towards cover. 

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, No run.

Matthew Potts to Kane Williamson, No run.

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Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Hard length, again well outside off, Tom Latham cuts it hard but straight to point this time. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Four!

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Corrects his line this time and pitches up, outside off, Tom Latham doesn't offer any shot as he is having enough confidence now to stand tall and leave it. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Starts from round the wicket, goes fuller, down the leg side, Tom Latham wants to have a chance for a flick but misses it. 

Ben Stokes replaces Brydon Carse.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Back of a length, on middle, nips inward a bit more. Tom Latham goes on his toes and tucks it off the hips towards backward square leg for a single. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Much fuller and outside off, nips in. Tom Latham pushes forward and punches it off the full face of the bat towards cover. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Back of a length, on off stump, goes straight on. Tom Latham stands tall and is firmly right behind it. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Back of a length, outside off, goes away off after pitching. Tom Latham does not poke at it. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No run.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Hard length, around off, Kane Williamson fends it back to the bowler from the front foot. 

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No run.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, ! Nicely Pulled! Brydon Carse bangs in short, around chest height, Kane Williamson rocks back and pulls it wide of square leg for a boundary. Third one for him. 

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Hard length, angles in, around middle, Tom Latham tries to block it with the full face of the bat but gets the inner half of the wood for a single to deep fine. 

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Starts from round the wicket, on a good length, on off, Tom Latham works it to cover with ease.

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Ends with a hard length, around middle, straightens out, Kane Williamson fends it back to the bowler from the back foot. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, 1 run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Four!

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Coming in from around the wicket, bowls it full and just outside off, seams in. Tom Latham defends it with a straight bat. 

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Right in the blockhole, on middle, angling in, Kane Williamson drills it back to the bowler.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Hits the length hard this time, on off, shaping in, Kane Williamson watches it through and leaves it alone.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, ! Lovely shot! Brydon Carse serves this fuller and on off. Kane Williamson with the full face of the bat drives it beautifully through mid off for a boundary. Didn't try to hit it too hard, just stroked it away!

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Ouch! Good length and on middle, jags back in sharply, Kane Williamson plays down the wrong line and takes a blow right on the box.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Fuller one and around off, Kane Williamson drives it firmly but straight to short covers.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Short of a length and angling into the body of the batter. Tom Latham gets cramped up as he tries to tuck it away and the ball goes off the thigh pads behind. Ollie Pope dives to his right and gets a glove on that to slow down its momentum. Two leg byes taken as fine leg mops it up.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Fuller and outside off, angling in, Tom Latham resists temptation and leaves it alone.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Pitches it up, on off, Tom Latham keeps it out to the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Fuller one and on middle and off, angling in, Tom Latham blocks it back towards the bowler.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Back of a length and just around off, Tom Latham shoulders arms to it.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Kane Williamson tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, ! Put away! Brydon Carse bangs this short and outside off again. Kane Williamson this time takes it one. He gets on top of it and extends his arms to crunch it through covers for a boundary. Gets off the mark in style!

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and way outside off, Kane Williamson offers no shot at it. This line will not trouble Williamson at all.

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Fuller but way down the leg side, Kane Williamson fails to glance it away. 

Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short of a length and outside off, Kane Williamson watches it through and lets it go to the keeper.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, On a length and around off, Tom Latham guides it wide of gully for a single.

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Short of a length and well outside off, Kane Williamson makes an easy leave. MAIDEN-WICKET OVER!

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Pulls his length back a bit, on the sixth stump line, Kane Williamson lets it go to the keeper.

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, ! EDGED AND GONE! Gus Atkinson draws first blood! England finally gets the breakthrough they were so desperately looking for in here.

Kane Williamson walks out to bat at number 3.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Short of a length and on middle, takes off a bit, Will Young rides the bounce and does well to keep it out to the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, No run.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Four!

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, ! 100-RUN PARTNERSHIP UP BETWEEN THE OPENERS! Brydon Carse bowls a freebie, full and on the pads. Tom Latham picks it up and flicks it with excellent timing through mid-wicket for another boundary.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Good comeback from Brydon Carse! Back of a length and in that channel outside off, nips away. Tom Latham has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, ! Top shot! Brydon Carse goes fuller and on middle, angling in. Tom Latham plays a fantastic on drive with the full face of the bat as the ball races away to the long on fence for a boundary.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Brydon Carse begins around the wicket and bowls this on a hard length, outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.

Brydon Carse to share the attack.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Pitched up and on the sixth stump line, Will Young keeps it out to the off side.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Touch fuller and on middle, jags back in sharply again. Will Young tries to play it but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Play and a miss! Gus Atkinson hits the length hard and just outside off, nips back in. Will Young throws his hands at it but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Back of a length and on off, Will Young stays back and blocks it out.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Goes fuller this time and angling down the leg side, Will Young misses his flick.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Gus Atkinson starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, shaping in a long way. Will Young looks to clip it away but misses as the ball lobs up off his pads and drops on the pitch.

We are back for the second session! The players are just waiting outside the ropes and now they make their way out to the middle. Will Young and Tom Latham will resume batting for New Zealand. England players in a huddle where Ben Stokes is giving a last-minute pep talk. It will be Gus Atkinson to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

England’s bowlers struggled to maintain consistent lines and lengths in their quest for quick breakthroughs. A few edges created moments of hope, but luck favored New Zealand. The pitch offers some extra bounce, with the ball occasionally zipping through, but England’s bowlers will need to use the grass more effectively and focus on tighter areas to trouble the batters. The next session promises to be exciting. Can New Zealand continue to build on this solid foundation and post a big first

Captain Tom Latham and opener Will Young, playing his first match of the series, showed great discipline at the crease. They left the good deliveries and capitalized on loose ones, finding the boundary when opportunities arose. Latham remains unbeaten on 36 runs, while Young is not out at 42 runs, guiding New Zealand to a strong start.

SESSION SUMMARY - 93 runs and 0 wickets in 28 overs! New Zealand dominated the morning session of the final Test after being sent into bat by England’s skipper Ben Stokes, who won the toss and opted to bowl first. The visitors will enjoy a well-earned Lunch, reaching 93 runs without losing a wicket in 28 overs.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Overpitched and wide outside off, Tom Latham reaches for it and drives it to short covers. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, A tempter! Fuller and just around off, Tom Latham offers no shot at it.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, On a length and on middle, Tom Blundell stays back and pats it on the pitch.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Goes fuller and around off, Tom Latham pushes it through covers for a brace. Ben Stokes chased after it, picked it up and throws it back in one motion to save two.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Back of a length and well outside off, Tom Latham makes an easy leave.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, Full again and on off, Will Young negotiates it well again.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, Pitched up and on middle, Will Young knocks it towards mid off.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, Back of a length and on middle, nips back in sharply. Will Young gets hurried and takes a blow on his upper body.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, On a length and on middle, Will Young blocks it out.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Ben Stokes nails a good in-swinging yorker, on middle and leg, Tom Latham does well to dig it out towards backward square leg for a single.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, A slight appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Ollie Pope looks interested and convinces his skipper to take the review. Ben Stokes lands this back of a length and in that channel outside off, nips away a bit. Tom Latham has a poke at it but just gets beaten on the outside edge. UltraEdge shows no spike and England lose a review!

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, ! Will Young goes past 1000 Test runs!

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Good length this time and on the sixth stump line, Will Young watches it through and leaves it well.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Pulls his length back a bit and outside off, shaping away, Will Young leaves it alone.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, In the air...safe! Matthew Potts lands this on a hard length and just on off, shapes away a touch with extra bounce. Tom Latham looks to defend it but the ball takes the shoulder off his bat and lobs in the air. However, luckily for him, it lands wide of gully. Heart in mouth moment for the Kiwi skipper!

Ben Stokes to Will Young, Back-to-back maidens from Ben Stokes! He pitches it up, on middle, swings in a long way. Will Young looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, Goes back to his fuller length, on off, shaping away. Will Young drills it down the pitch where Ben Stokes stops it on his follow-through.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, Back of a length and on middle, angling in, Will Young pats it down the pitch.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, Fuller one again and on off, shaping in sharply. Will Young looks to play at it form his crease but gets an inside edge to the leg side. England is sensing something here!

Ben Stokes to Will Young, Pitched up and on middle, straightens after hitting the deck. Will Young almost gets squared up but adjusts well to knock it towards mid on at the last moment.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, Fuller in length and in that channel outside off, holds its line, Will Young leaves it alone.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Short of a length and well outside off, Tom Latham offers no shot at it.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Hard length and just outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, 1 run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, BEAUTY!

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Back of a length and on the sixth stump line, Will Young stays back and pats it to short covers.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Fuller and on middle, shaping in, Will Young prods forward and blocks it out.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Pitched up, on the pads, Tom Latham tucks it to short mid-wicket. Maiden Over!

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Goes fuller but down the leg side, Tom Latham looks to glance it away but misses.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Short of a length and on off, Tom Latham gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Back of a length and outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Four!

Matthew Potts to Will Young, ! Good shot! Matthew Potts goes a bit too full this time and around off. Will Young opens the face of his bat and drives it nicely through cover-point for a boundary.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Wow..that takes off!

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Fuller in length and on off, angling in, Will Young takes a stride out and blocks it out solidly.

Matthew Potts (6-1-17-0) comes back into the attack now.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Four!

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, ! Tom Latham creams it straight back past the bowler. 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, Beaten! Bowled back of a length, just outside off, nips away. Will Young stands tall, swivels and tries to pull it as it sneaks underneath the horizontal bat of Will Young 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, Four!

Brydon Carse to Will Young, Hard length, down the leg side, Will Young looks to flick it but then lets it go to the keeper. 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, Goes shorter this time, around middle, nips back in, Will Young keeps it down with the full face of the bat. 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, ! That is absolutely classy stuff from Tom Latham early on. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Coming in from around the wicket, bowls it just back of a length, outside off, seams away. Tom Latham leaves it alone. 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, 1 run.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, No run.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, On a good length, just outside off, Tom Latham works it off with ease.

Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, No run.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, No run.

Ben Stokes to Will Young, 4 BYES! Falls over after bowling that one does Ben Stokes 

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Back of a length, just on middle. Tom Latham taps it towards mid-wicket and is off for a quick single. 

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Back of a length, just outside off, seams away. Tom Latham lets it go through. 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, Goes fuller, around middle, Will Young keeps it to leg side with the full face of the bat. 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, ! Short and wide and delivered full treatment. 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, Four!

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Fuller and on off stump, goes straight on. Tom Latham presses forward and defends it firmly back towards the bowler. 

Drinks! The opening pair of New Zealand have survived the first hour of a Test match after a long time. In fact, this is their best partnership in the last ten innings and both Tom Latham and Will Young will look to continue like this further. England have bowled well and extracted some movement from the pitch and asked a few tough questions as well but without any reward. There was that Ben Duckett drop but other than that, no clear-cut chances have been created. With both teams fighting ha

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, Back of a length, outside off, Will Young lets it go to the keeper again. 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, No run.

Ben Stokes to Tom Latham, Coming in from around the wicket, starts off with back of a length, on off stump, goes straight on. Tom Latham tucks it towards long leg and pick up three runs. It is called a NO BALL by the third umpire. 

Double change for England. Skipper Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack now.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, Back of a length, outside off, nips in. Will Young stands tall and shoulders arms, leaving it on length, trusting the bounce. 

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, Four!

First change of the last Test as Brydon Carse replaces Gus Atkinson.

Brydon Carse to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, 1 run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Leg bye.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Oh, that was inches close. 

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, 1 run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Ends with a full ball, around middle, Will Young fends it to mid-wicket with the full face of the bat. 

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, ! Plays that one intentionally does Will Young 

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Cheeky that but Will Young will take it. 

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Bowled from wide of the crease, full and outside off, swings away through the air. Will Young lunges forward and shoulders arms. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Ends with a good length, outside off, Tom Latham doesn't offer any shot at it. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, 2 runs.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Uneven bounce! Back of a length, around middle, Tom Latham tries to keep it down with the cross bat and gets hit on the shoulder of the bat. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Ends with a length ball, outside off, angles in, Will Young lets it go to the keeper.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Dropped! Chance gone begging. 

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Ends with a full ball, around middle, Will Young fends it back to the bowler. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, 1 run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, A bouncer down the leg side, Tom Latham ducks it uncomfortably as he gets surprised. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Starts from over the wicket, on hard length, just outside off, straightens in, Tom Latham doesn't offer any shot at it. 

Matthew Potts to Will Young, Beaten comprehensively! 

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, ! Will Young is given a gift and he obliges. 

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, 2 runs.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Four!

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, 2 runs.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Starts from over the wicket, on hard length, just outside off, Tom Latham tries to block it with the full face of the bat but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Will Young, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Runs off the bat, finally for New Zealand and Latham. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, Full again, just outside off, moving in. Tom Latham goes forward, confidently this time and defends it right underneath his eyes. 

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Ends with a good length ball, outside off, Will Young leaves off to the keeper. 

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, No run.

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, No ball!

Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Starts from over the wicket, on hard length, outside off, Will Young sees it through to the keeper. 

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Gus Atkinson.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, 4 Leg byes.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, 4 Byes.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Matthew Potts to Tom Latham, No run.

Done with the pre-match formalities!

We are moments away from the start.

Tim Southee is up for a quick chat.

PITCH REPORT -

Tom Latham, the New Zealand captain says that it looks like a decent surface and there is a lot of grass and he is happy to bat first as he wants to post a big score. Adds that there is an opportunity to do good in this final Test for the team and end off on a high. Informs that there are two changes in the team.

Ben Stokes, the skipper of England says...

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Tom Latham (C), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William O'Rourke.

England (Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope (WK), Ben Stokes (C), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Shoaib Bashir.

TOSS - Tom Latham flips the coin in the air and Ben Stokes calls it correctly. England have elected to BOWL first.