WATCH: Leach Provides Relief For England; Breaks 236-run Partnership Between Mitchell & Blundell

ENG vs NZ 2nd test: After losing the first test match, New Zealand made a steady and strong start to the 2nd test. Being put in to bat first, Daryl Mitchell & Tom Blundell, who troubled the English bowlers in the first test, went on to frustrate them even more in the second test with a 200+ run partnership for the 5th wicket. 

Tom Blundell missed out on his well-deserved ton in the first test, scoring 96 runs with 12 fours in the second innings. However, the batter continued his form from the first test and completed his ton in the second innings. Shortly afterwards, the batter was dismissed by English spinner Jack Leach. 

In the 110th over of the innings, Leach bowled the second delivery on the full length outside off. Leach rushed down the track to loft it but found Stokes at mid-off. The elevation wasn't enough and went straight to the English skipper who safely reverse-cupped it. Blundell was dismissed after scoring 14 fours. 

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Earlier, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand in the second test match. While writing this piece, New Zealand are at 411/5 in the first session on day 2. Mitchell (127*) and Bracewell (5*) are at the crease for the Kiwis. New Zealand are at 1-0 down in the series and need to win this match to stay alive in the series. This match is being played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.