The last pair of Mitchell Santner and Will O’Rourke have defied England’s bowlers for an hour on the second morning of the third cricket test before New Zealand’s first innings finally ended at 347.

Kane Williamson has led the way once again as the hosts start Day 3 with a 340-run lead. The Kiwis would hope to salvage their pride by winning the final Test match of the series.

England's seamers chipped away at the New Zealand batting on the opening day of the third and final Test in Hamilton. Ben Stokes' decision to field first looked to have been a misjudgement as Tom Latham and Will Young added 105 for the first wicket.