ENGLAND CRICKET

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Joe Root keeps England alive as record chase hangs in balance at The Oval

England's hopes of pulling off the highest successful run chase in Test history were hanging by a thread at The Oval on Saturday, with Joe Root once again carrying the fight against New Zealand.

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Day 3: New Zealand pile pressure on England amid Henry Nicholls century

Henry Nicholls struck an unbeaten century as New Zealand tightened their grip on the second Test against England at The Oval, ending day three with a commanding 352-run lead and seven wickets still in hand.

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England left reeling as Phillips' maiden Test century puts New Zealand in command

England face an uphill battle in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval after a difficult second day left them well behind in the contest despite a promising start to the match.

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England's Sonny Baker chuffed with 'proper' Test debut against New Zealand

England seamer Sonny Baker was relieved with his debut in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, after a promising display on day one.

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England and New Zealand share honours on absorbing opening day of second Test

New Zealand's middle order and England's inexperienced attack traded blows on an engrossing opening day of the second Test at The Oval, with the tourists closing on 291 for 7 after recovering impressively from a precarious position of 107 for 4.

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England set to hand Test debuts to Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker against New Zealand

Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker are set to make their Test debuts for England against New Zealand after the hosts announced their XI ahead of the second game of the series, starting at the Oval on Wednesday.

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