New Zealand vs England Highlights, 2nd Test: New Zealand beat England by 1 run

We are back for the second session of the final day as the umpires and players make their way into the middle. Joe Root and Ben Stokes will resume their innings. Michael Bracewell comes to bowl. Here we go...

... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...

This game is not over by any stretch of the imagination. A wicket could open the gates for the hosts whereas, if Root stays in the middle for more 10-15 overs it could well be over in a flash. A decisive session of the game awaits us when we will be back after lunch at 6.10 am IST (5.40 pm GMT).

Lunch on day 5. England has managed to score freely as they score 120 runs in 33 overs losing 4 wickets. Well, it has been a really good session of cricket. The hosts New Zealand managed to grab early wickets in the first hour of the day as they managed to scalp 4 wickets in no time giving away just 32 runs. Ever since the unlucky dismissal of Brooks who walked back without facing a delivery as a consequence of a run-out, it has been England all over the Kiwis. The partnership of 88 runs between Stokes and Root has managed to put the visitors in the driving seat once again. There have been casualties on both sides as Henry injured his back while bowling and had to leave the field but is back on the ground, While, Stokes was also seen limping due to an injury to his knee of the left leg. 

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Bowls it outside off again, Ben Stokes lets it go. That will be LUNCH on Day 5.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, On a length and outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Fuller one, angling in, Ben Stokes blocks it to short covers.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Lands it down leg, Ben Stokes looks to flick it but misses.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Good length, outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, Lands it on leg, Joe Root tickles it to fine leg for one.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Quicker one on middle, Stokes blocks it solidly.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Similar to the last delivery, Stokes leaves it alone again.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Turning away from outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, Fuller and on off, Root flicks it to square leg for one.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, FOUR! Fuller and on off, Root uses the pace of the ball and helps it through fine leg for a boundary.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, SIX! On the charge. Fuller and on off, slower too, Root shimmies down the wicket and heaves it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Another one outside off, Stokes leaves it alone again.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, On a length and outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, Slightly shorter and outside off, Root punches it towards point for one.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, Bowls it outside off, Root looks to guide it through slips but the fielder makes a good stop.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, Some extra bounce, angling in, Root fends it back towards the bowler.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, On a length and on off, Root guides it to the man at gully.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Tossed up, on off, Stokes eases it to mid-wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Bowls it outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, FOUR! Lands it on off, it turns away a shade, Stokes picks it well and drives it through covers as the ball races away from the fence.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, On off, defended out solidly.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Bowls it on off, it turns away from the deck, Stokes looks to play at it but misses.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Tossed up, on off, Stokes slaps it straight to the man at covers.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, On a length outside off, Joe Root defends this off the front foot.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, On a length around off, Joe Root nudges this to short mid wicket.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, Fuller around off, Joe Root drives this to mid on.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, On a length around middle, Joe Root tucks this to short mid wicket for no run.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, Fuller outside off, Joe Root leaves this for the keeper.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, Full and on off, Joe Root guides this to third man for a couple.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Full and way too wide outside off, Ben Stokes leaves this for the keeper.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Fuller around off, Ben Stokes lets this go.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Full and wide outside off, Ben Stokes leaves this for the keeper.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, Fuller around off, Joe Root plays he reverse sweep towards third man for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Short in length on off, Ben Stokes punches this to mid off and runs a single.

Michael Bracewell to Joe Root, Short in length around middle, Joe Root sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, On a length around middle, Joe Root tucks this to the square leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Fuller one around off, Ben Stokes drives this to mid off and they steal a single.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Fuller around off, Ben Stokes defends this out.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, On a length outside off angling in toward Stokes, he has defended this off the front foot.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Back of a length around off, Ben Stokes punches this towards short cover.

Tim Southee to Joe Root, Attempted bouncer body bound, Joe Root pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, On a length around off, Ben Stokes pushes this to mid on for a dot. 

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Fuller around pads, Ben Stokes pushes this to short mid wicket.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Floated delivery on middle, Ben Stokes strides ahead and blocks this out.

Michael Bracewell to Ben Stokes, Flighter around off, Ben Stokes defends this off the front foot.