NEW ZEALAND CRICKET

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.

20 Jun 2026

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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.

19 Jun 2026

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.

18 Jun 2026

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.

17 Jun 2026

New Zealand confirm Henry Nicholls to replace Kane Williamson in starting XI

New Zealand captain Tom Latham has confirmed that Henry Nicholls will step into the vacant number 3 role for the second Test against England starting at the Oval on Wednesday.

16 Jun 2026