Daryl Mitchell (97 not out) and Tom Blundell's (90 not out) 180 run stand for the fifth wicket put New Zealand on top against England on the second day of the first Test, here on Friday. 

New Zealand, who were on the backfoot for the major part of the game on the first day, reached 236/4 at stumps on Day 2, leading England by 227 runs.

Brief Scores

New Zealand 132 and 236/4 (Daryl Mitchell 97 not out, Tom Blundell 90 not out; Matty Potts 2/50) lead England 141 (Zak Crawley 43; Tim Southee 4/55, Trent Boult 3/21) by 227 runs