Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor carry New Zealand to series win
Dropped catch from Joe Denly punctures England's intent as stalemate looms
28/11Result
2nd Test, England tour of New Zealand at Hamilton, Nov 29-Dec 3 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
375 & 241/2 (75 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Player of the Match
28/11Result
2nd Test, England tour of New Zealand at Hamilton, Nov 29-Dec 3 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
375 & 241/2 (75 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Player of the Match
Day 5
Jofra Archer abuser banned from New Zealand venues for two years
28-year-old man from Auckland handed police warning for using insulting language.
New Zealand 'quietly optimistic' on Boult, de Grandhomme being fit for Australia
Both players will have to prove their bowling fitness before New Zealand fly to Perth on Saturday, says coach
'Jofra Archer must keep wanting to learn' - Joe Root
Captain backs fast bowler to bounce back from tough New Zealand tour as thoughts turn to South Africa
NZC lodge police complaint over Jofra Archer abuse incident
Board confident that Bay Oval individual has been identified after inquiry
England must raise fielding standards to help toiling bowlers catch a break
Joe Denly's horror drop reflected a wider malaise in England's catching efforts
Day 4
New Zealand dig deep after Joe Root's 226 gives England an opening
Williamson and Taylor stand firm after early wickets to preserve series dominance
Neil Wagner pounds his beat to good effect with latest five-for
New Zealand quick plays down success despite leading the way in a tough series for bowlers
Scenic Root sets up England for better things down the road
It may not be enough to set up victory, but England can take heart from their captain's tone-setting return to form
Day 3
Joe Root and Rory Burns lay platform before New Zealand battle back
England's third-wicket pair put second-evening dramas behind them with solid 177-run stand
Much-needed hundred gives Joe Root breathing space
Batsman's longest ton quietens doubters, though ultimately resolves little
Rory Burns left with bittersweet feeling after 'disappointing end' to admirable innings
Late run-out costs opener chance to turn second Test ton into a match-defining innings
Day 2
England in early strife after Daryl Mitchell anchors New Zealand's 375
Southee and Henry strike early to turn the screw after disciplined batting display
'Bat once, bat big' - Stuart Broad lays out plan for England to level series
Senior fast bowler urges batsmen to seize moment after New Zealand are limited to 375
Ollie Pope keen to prove he's a keeper
Pope looked comfortable on day one in Hamilton, despite keeping wicket in just five previous first-class matches
Jack Leach hospitalised by bout of gastroenteritis
Spinner taken unwell while performing 12th man duties on second day
Jofra Archer encouraged to look on bright side after hard yards in New Zealand
Stuart Broad has positive advice for England's "disappointed" pace-bowling tyro
Day 1
Tom Latham century drives the first-day agenda for New Zealand
England's all-seam attack made to work hard at Hamilton
Chris Woakes presses overseas case after 'surprise' recall
Seamer has historically struggled away from home, but impressed on day one at Hamilton
Knee injury casts doubt over Ben Stokes bowling again in second Test
Stokes reported pain in his left knee as he completed his second over in Hamilton, will be assessed
Others
New Zealand depth 'definitely the best' it's ever been in my career - Ross Taylor
He also expressed his confidence in Joe Root despite the England captain's struggles with the bat in recent times
Jos Buttler injury doubt for second Test; Ollie Pope would keep wicket
England have suffered a major injury scare with Buttler hurting his back in the gym on the eve of the match
Root under pressure as New Zealand hope to showcase depth
Batsman's captaincy and run-scoring in the spotlight as hosts seek to close rankings gap with India
