Adam Lyth 107, Maiden century

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New Zealand in England Test Series – 2nd Investec Test Played at Headingley, Leeds, 29,30,31 May, 1,2 June 2015 (5-day match)

 New Zealand 350 (72.1 ov) TWM Latham 84 of 180, 13 fours, L Ronchi 88 of 70, 13 fours and 3 sixes,  MD Craig 41 not out off 63, 5 fours and 1 six, James Anderson 43-2, SCJ Broad 109-5, MA Wood 62-2.

England 253 /5 (88 ov) A Lyth 107 off 212, 15 fours,AN Cook 75 off 187, 12 fours, TA Boult 63-2, MD Craig 38-1, TG Southee 57-1.

Adam Lyth hit his maiden century, AN Cook becomes England’s leading Test run scorer. Joe Root and Ben Stokes were dismissed cheaply with the second new ball with England still 97 runs behind. Earlier Broad finish with an expensive five wicket haul to curtail New Zealand to 350.  ll test countries, to take 400 test wickets. However, New Zealand roared back and closed the day at 297 for 8, helped by England fielders Wood, Gary Balance and Cook dropped Latham 3 times in two overs. New Zealand’s disastrous start 2 for 2 was recovered by Latham and Ross Taylor who added 66 runs off 74 balls, with both McCullum and Luke Ronchi to continue the assault. Anderson, Broad and wood took 7 of the 8 wickets from Kristall Lane End. By close the tourist scored 174 off 40 overs in the final session as the morning session was washed out by rain.