England find form and fluency

Mar 25, 2018

Henry Nicholls' highest first-class score, an unbeaten 145, set up New Zealand on a sunny afternoon in Auckland•Getty Images

New Zealand eventually declared at 427 for 8, with a first-innings lead of 369•Getty Images

Mark Stoneman found some form with a fluent 55•Getty Images

Joe Root took a painful blow to his right hand in the last over of the day•Getty Images

The condition and shape of the pink ball was in question again: Ben Stokes asks the umpire for his opinion•Getty Images

Kane Williamson looks on as the roller begins its mid-innings operation•Getty Images

But Neil Wagner dismissed him with a short ball, and his emotions were evident•Getty Images

Off the next ball, Boult dismissed him with a brute of a bouncer, leaving New Zealand with seven wickets to get on the final day•Stu Forster/Getty Images

Trent Boult had Alastair Cook caught down the leg side prior to the dinner break•Getty Images

After two frustrating days, the spectators were rewarded with a good day's cricket in Auckland•Getty Images