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England chasing target of 299 to win second Test against New Zealand

The Black Caps were bowled out for 284 having resumed on 224 for seven

The Independent UK

6 talking points as England push for remarkable win after stunning Joe Root hundred

New Zealand lead England by 238 runs heading into the final day of the second Test, with Ben Stokes' side looking to push for victory following Joe Root's brilliant 176

Daily Mirror

New Zealand steady ship after James Anderson reaches another wicket landmark

The Black Caps lead by 128 with eight second-innings wickets remaining.

The Independent UK

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James Anderson claims 650th Test wicket for England

Anderson bowled New Zealand opener Tom Latham after England were dismissed for 539

The Independent UK

James Anderson takes 650th Test wicket to as England hunt down unlikely victory over New Zealand

Jimmy Anderson took his 650th Test wicket as England went hunting an unlikely victory on the fourth day of the Second Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

Eagerly awaited second Test century hints at second coming for Ollie Pope

The Surrey batter’s rich talent is clear but doubts had been raised about his ability to fulfil that promise at the highest level

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root and Ollie Pope hit hundreds to keep England ticking in thrilling second New Zealand Test

This was a triumphant, harum-scarum day of batting for England, who scored 383 runs in 88 overs. Yet at its end, they remain 80 behind. Plenty seems possible across the final two days.

Evening Standard

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Pope and Root centuries light up England’s reply against New Zealand

Ollie Pope hit 145 while Joe Root finished day three at Trent Bridge unbeaten on 163 as England reached 473-5, 80 behind New Zealand’s 553

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root and Ollie Pope help England turn tables on New Zealand in second Test

The hosts closed day three on 473 for five in response to the Black Caps’ first-innings score of 553

The Independent UK

5 talking points as Joe Root and Ollie Pope centuries drag England back into Test

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored excellent hundreds for England as they ended day three of the second Test against New Zealand on 475-3

Daily Mirror

ENG vs NZ, second test: Pope, Root centuries fuel England fightback against New Zealand

Replying to New Zealand’s mammoth first innings score of 553, Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England

The Hindu

Trescothick pleased after Ollie Pope and Alex Lees lead England fightback

Marcus Trescothick, England’s batting coach, declared himself ‘fairly happy with where we are’ despite the team ending day two at Trent Bridge trailing by 463

The Guardian - UK

Trent Boult secures his place as the best of the worst Test batters

The New Zealand No 11 battles for personal milestones with Daryl Mitchell in a match-warping innings

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell gives New Zealand masterclass but offers England a helping hand

England ended day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge on 90-1 in reply to New Zealand’s 553 built around 190 from Daryl Mitchell, who dropped two catches

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The Independent UK

Alex Lees and Ollie Pope steady England after New Zealand build handsome lead

The pair saw England to the close on 90 for one in reply to the tourists’ 553

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root stands firm to give England hope of overhauling New Zealand

Joe Root’s unbeaten 77 and a half-century from the captain, Ben Stokes, gave England hope of beating New Zealand, despite Kyle Jamieson’s best efforts with the ball

Evening Standard

England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes and Joe Root set up fitting finale to thrilling First Test

Ben Stokes against New Zealand, at Lord’s. It is never dull. To the 2015 Test and the 2019 World Cup final, we can add a frenetic knock of 54 in the fourth innings of his first match as England’s official Test captain.

Daily Mirror

6 talking points including England's team hat-trick and Ben Stokes' lucky reprieve

England need 61 runs to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with Joe Root on 77 not out after yet another chaotic day of Test cricket

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Daily Mirror

England's Jonny Bairstow torn into for 'dumb' and 'pathetic' dismissal vs New Zealand

New Zealand seamer Kyle Jamieson bowled England batter Jonny Bairstow for just 16 at Lord's and Michael Vaughan was scathing in his assessment of the wicket at a pivotal time

Daily Mirror

6 talking points as Parkinson makes debut while New Zealand duo show England how it's done

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell led an excellent fightback from New Zealand, who are now firmly in control of the first Test against England with a 227-run lead

The Guardian - UK

Careless Broad characterises England tail with little offered or delivered

The home side began the second day with three wickets intact but fan-rousing lower-order heroism was decidedly lacking

The Hindu

Eng vs NZ first Test | Mitchell and Blundell put New Zealand on top against England

England were eventually dismissed for 141 in reply to New Zealand’s 132

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand fightback has England in trouble after new era’s bright morning

England began the Ben Stokes era with a chaotic day of cricket at Lord’s, 17 wickets tumbling on a frantic start to their first Test against New Zealand

Daily Mirror

England fold again with bat after perfect start vs New Zealand in McCullum's first match

17 wickets fell on day one of the first Test between England and New Zealand, as Ben Stokes' side bowled brilliantly before their batting line-up collapsed

Evening Standard

Careless England let bright start to new dawn slip as disastrous batting follows spectacular bowling

When Rob Key appointed Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, in partnership with captain Ben Stokes, he warned fans that it was “time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride”.

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