England thrash New Zealand by 323 runs: second men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

Joe Root made his 36th Test century as England crushed New Zealand inside three days to seal a fine series victory

Some local colour for you, thanks to Ali: the locals call the divots “scallops.” And the players are out, off we go!

The pitch experts gaze at the sweet New Zealand dirt: “There are some divots in the pitch, which means the pitch is drying out.”

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Source: Cricket - The Guardian