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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tim de Lisle (earlier) and Rob Smyth (later)

New Zealand v England: second Test, day one – as it happened

Harry Brook (left) celebrates reaching 150 during a huge fourth-wicket partnership with Joe Root
Harry Brook (left) celebrates reaching 150 during a huge fourth-wicket partnership with Joe Root. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

Stumps

The umpires have surrendered to the elements, and play has been abandoned for the day. England will resume tomorrow morning on 315 for three, thanks to an absurd 184 not out from Harry Brook and a classy century from Joe Root.

Ali Martin’s report will be on the site shortly, and then Tim will be back for a slightly earlier start (9.30pm GMT) tonight. Thanks for your company and emails – good morning!

Updated

The covers are coming off, it says here, though it’s still pretty gloomy so there might be more rain to come.

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