New Zealand vs England Live Score, 1st Test: Day 3

William O'Rourke to Ollie Pope, Short, on middle, Ollie Pope ducks underneath it.

William O'Rourke to Ollie Pope, Bowls it on middle, Ollie Pope leans onto it and eases it to mid off.

William O'Rourke to Ollie Pope, Length again, on middle, Ollie Pope fends it to the point fielder.

William O'Rourke to Ollie Pope, On a length, angling in, Ollie Pope blocks it solidly.

Ollie Pope walks in.

William O'Rourke to Ben Duckett, OUT! TAKEN! William O'Rourke strikes now. New Zealand are right on top of the proceedings here. The short ball does the trick and the 26-run partnership is broken! O'Rourke bangs in short, and keeps the line of attack on off, Ben Duckett looks to pull it aerially but mistimes it big time. He ends up getting a top edge. The ball lobs in the air towards deep square leg where Devon Conway runs forward and takes a comfortable catch. England lose their fourth wicket and further slip down to 71/4. Ben Duckett departs on 46 (62).

William O'Rourke to Ben Duckett, On a length and on off, Ben Duckett blocks it to the left of the bowler.

Nathan Smith to Harry Brook, On a length and on off, Harry Brook eases it to the fielder at point.

Nathan Smith to Harry Brook, Fuller one, on off, Harry Brook eases it back.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Lands it on off, Ben Duckett eases it to covers for one.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Edgy! Short, on middle, Ben Duckett pulls it but gets a top edge as the ball goes over short fine for a boundary.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Bowls it on off, Ben Duckett drives it uppishly through the right of the bowler who makes a diving attempt. The ball rolls through mid-wicket off as the batters collect two.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Lands it on middle, Ben Duckett blocks it back.

William O'Rourke to Ben Duckett, Full, on off, Ben Duckett looks to block it but miscues it to point for one.

William O'Rourke to Ben Duckett, Length, on off, Ben Duckett taps it to the cover fielder.

William O'Rourke to Ben Duckett, Length, outside off, Ben Duckett looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge as the ball just misses the off pole and bounces towards the right of the keeper.

William O'Rourke to Ben Duckett, Full, on off, Ben Duckett drives it but finds the fielder at extra covers.

William O'Rourke to Ben Duckett, Length, on middle, Ben Duckett blocks it back.

William O'Rourke to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Edgy! Touch short and outside off, Ben Duckett looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over the keeper's head for a boundary.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Lands it on off, Ben Duckett taps it to covers for one.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Bowls it on off, Ben Duckett eases it back to the bowler again.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Good length, angling in, Ben Duckett blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Full again, this is defended towards the mid off fielder.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Fuller, on off, Ben Duckett eases it to mid on again.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Full, on off, Ben Duckett eases it to mid on.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, Too full, on middle and leg, Harry Brook digs it to the fielder at mid off.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, Lands it on middle, Harry Brook blocks it back.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, Oh! Length and just outside off as it goes past the edge of Harry Brook's blade.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, Length, just outside off, Harry Brook leaves it alone.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, FOUR! Well played! On a length and it gets some extra bounce, Harry Brook stands tall and punches it magnificently through point for a boundary.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, On a length, on middle, Harry Brook fends it back to the bowler.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Oh, almost dragged on! Length, outside off, Ben Duckett looks to punch it but gets an inside edge as the ball just goes past the leg pole. Dot.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, On a length, angling in, Ben Duckett blocks it back.

Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett, Short, outside off, Ben Duckett leaves it alone.

Nathan Smith to Harry Brook, Fuller one, on off, Harry Brook drives it to covers for one.

Nathan Smith to Harry Brook, Touch fuller, on off, Harry Brook blocks it solidly.

Nathan Smith to Harry Brook, Length, on off, Harry Brook looks to block it but edges it to the fielder at slips.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, Length, on off, Harry Brook looks to block it but edges it to point for one. The fielder makes a good stop diving to his right.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, Bowls it down leg, Harry Brook eases it to the fielder at backward square leg.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, Too full, on off, Harry Brook blocks it to covers. 

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, Goes fuller, on off, Harry Brook turns it through square leg for a brace.

William O'Rourke to Harry Brook, FOUR! Well played! On a length and it gets some extra bounce, Harry Brook hangs back and guides it late through short third for a boundary. He gets off the mark.

William O'Rourke to Ben Duckett, Fuller one, on off, Ben Duckett looks to drive it but miscues it past short third only for a single.

William O'Rourke to share the attack.

Nathan Smith to Harry Brook, Another one angling in, Harry Brook stands tall and blocks again.

Nathan Smith to Harry Brook, Bowls it on middle, Harry Brook blocks it solidly.

Nathan Smith to Harry Brook, On a length, outside off, Harry Brook looks to block it but edges it to the fielder at slips. Luckily, it didn't carry.

We are back for the second session of Day 2. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Ben Duckett will resume his innings and he will be joined by Harry Brook at number 5 for England. Nathan Smith has the ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

Well then, things have moved at a rapid pace on this second day. With momentum firmly in their favor at the Hagley Oval, New Zealand will be keen to maintain their stranglehold and make further inroads into England's batting lineup. The visitors, meanwhile, will look to steady the ship in the second session by constructing a stable partnership and minimizing any damage to their already worrisome position. Stay tuned as the post-Lunch session begins very soon.