Over 83. 9 runs. Bowler: Will O'Rourke. England: 427/6(rr 5.14)
82.3
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O'Rourke 以 J Root
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Will O'Rourke to Joe Root. Out-swinging half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Blundell. And that's it! England have declared, bringing their second innings to a close. They have set New Zealand an enormous target of 583 runs. Joe Root was magnificent today, and his century was crafted with elegance and patience. New Zealand now faces a monumental challenge. They will look to bat as long as possible and will be under immense pressure. Can New Zealand's top order withstand this test? Join us in a few minutes to find out.
82.2
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O'Rourke 以 J Root
No ball. FOUR! Will O'Rourke to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off and it was a no ball.
82.2
0
O'Rourke 以 J Root
Dot ball. Will O'Rourke to Joe Root. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Smith.
82.1
4
O'Rourke 以 J Root
Four runs. FOUR! Will O'Rourke to Joe Root. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, Gloved in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
End of over. Over 82. 6 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. England: 418/5(rr 5.10)
81.6
2
Henry 以 B Stokes
Two runs. Matt Henry to Ben Stokes. Full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Phillips.
81.5
0
Henry 以 B Stokes
Dot ball. Matt Henry to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
81.4
1
Henry 以 J Root
One run. Matt Henry to Joe Root. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
81.3
1
Henry 以 B Stokes
One run. Matt Henry to Ben Stokes. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
81.2
1
Henry 以 J Root
One run. Matt Henry to Joe Root. Back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
81.1
1
Henry 以 B Stokes
One run. Matt Henry to Ben Stokes. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump down the track cutting, mis-timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
End of over. Over 81. 6 runs. Bowler: Will O'Rourke. England: 412/5(rr 5.09)
80.6
0
O'Rourke 以 J Root
Dot ball. Will O'Rourke to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
80.5
1
O'Rourke 以 B Stokes
One run. Will O'Rourke to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Southee, fielded by Phillips.
80.4
1
O'Rourke 以 J Root
One run. NEW BALL. Will O'Rourke to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
80.3
4
O'Rourke 以 J Root
Four runs. FOUR! Will O'Rourke to Joe Root. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
80.2
0
O'Rourke 以 J Root
Dot ball. Will O'Rourke to Joe Root. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
80.1
0
O'Rourke 以 J Root
Dot ball. Will O'Rourke to Joe Root. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Southee.
End of over. Over 80. 12 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. England: 406/5(rr 5.08)
