'We've tried to respect the game' - Vaughan
"We'll celebrate properly and then make sure we get our heads on and train very hard leading into that game in Napier," Michael Vaughan said after the Wellington win
12/03Result
2nd Test, England tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Mar 13-17 2008
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![England]( "England")
342 & 293 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
198 & 311 (100.3 ov)
Player of the Match
12/03Result
2nd Test, England tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Mar 13-17 2008
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![England]( "England")
342 & 293 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
198 & 311 (100.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Sidebottom ends England's drought
Ryan Sidebottom bowled England to their first Test victory for nine months, and their first overseas since the tour of India two years ago, as New Zealand were dismissed for 311 on the final day in Wellington
Vettori: Ambrose's innings was the difference
New Zealand's captain, Daniel Vettori, was predictably despondent as he reflected on his side's 126-run defeat against England at Wellington, a result that levelled the series and gave England the momentum going into next week's decider in Napier
Day 4
England chip away at New Zealand
England inched closer to a series-levelling victory on a blustery fourth day in Wellington, reducing New Zealand to 242 for 6 at stumps, but they didn't help their cause in spilling five straightforward chances. Brendon McCullum and Jacob Oram counteratta
Broad benefits from tough start
England had a poor day in the field, but still finished within touching distance of levelling the series in Wellington as the bowlers put in a fine effort with Stuart Broad playing a key role
Day 3
Anderson in doubt after ankle injury
James Anderson has given England an injury scare after going over on his left ankle during a warm-down game of football after the third day in Wellington
Oram charged with dissent
Jacob Oram, the New Zealand allrounder, has been fined 20% of his match fee after being found guilty of dissent during the second Test against England in Wellington
Day 1
Ambrose cuts a dash
Andrew Miller presents the plays of the day from the opening exchanges of the second Test between New Zealand and England
The joy of six for Cook
Andrew Miller presents the plays of the day from the third day of the second Test between New Zealand and England
Sublime to ridiculous
Andrew Miller presents the plays of the day from the fourth day of the second Test between New Zealand and England
England find their free spirit
For a period during the afternoon session it looked as though England were heading out the series, but then their new wicketkeeper - Tim Ambrose - stood up with a fine attacking innings to shift the momentum
Many thanks to Auckland
Andrew Miller presents the plays of the day from the second day of the second Test between New Zealand and England as James Anderson takes five wickets
Others
England on top with huge lead
England maintained the high ground of the second Test in Wellington, extending their overnight lead over New Zealand from 148 to 421 at stumps on the third day
Anderson five puts England in control
England grasped control of the second Test in Wellington, with James Anderson picking up his fourth five-wicket haul to help dismiss New Zealand for 198 shortly before stumps on the second day
Ambrose leads England rally
A superbly crafted 97 from Tim Ambrose hauled England out of a deep hole on the first day against New Zealand in Wellington to keep their hopes of levelling the series alive
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Wellington
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McCullum backs New Zealand to compete
All in all, New Zealand are up against it in the second Test, but Brendon McCullum says it was not for want of effort on their part
A mouse who's beginning to roar
When you watch James Anderson bowl as he did today - with pace, panache, confidence and intense skill - you throw your arms to the heavens and wonder where he's been for the past five years