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England's batsmen played very well in both innings. Their collection in the first innings was 325 runs. And England's collection of 374 runs in the second innings. Every batsman in England played reasonably well. As the pitch was not batting-friendly. So 374 runs seems a good enough collection to me. England set a target of 393 runs. The New Zealand batsmen did not play well in the first innings. The top-order players in particular performed poorly. If the top-order players do not play well in the second innings too, then New Zealand will lose this match.

Newzealand have to chase a big target of 393. Their bowling was not good enough in both innings to stop England from scoring big runs. Newzealand need to bat with responsibility, they have scored 306 runs in first innings and this time they need 393 runs. They have started innings and score 10 runs in 2 overs so far.

Already New Zealand have lost the top order batsmen Latham, Convoy and Williamson. If this continues New Zealand gonna end the innings in less than 150 runs. Williamson is a much important player for New Zealand, and if he had stayed on the crease surely good partnership could've been developed. Stuart Board have done the best taking the 3 wickets.

New Zealand lost their fourth batsman for 27 runs. Devon Conway, who batted brilliantly in the first innings, returned to the dressing room after scoring just 2 runs. New Zealand lost the first 4 batsmen of the top order. And they still need 367 runs to win. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell are now at the crease. These two batsmen are very experienced. But I don't think it is possible for them to give victory to New Zealand in the match. England will win this match very easily. I think New Zealand may be able to score as many as 180 runs.

Newzealand batting is disastrous in second innings, they have already lost 5 wickets on 34 runs all their main batting lineup is back to pavilion . Now their last hope is Michael Bracewell If he stays on pitch for longer time then Newzealand can make some runs . Winning is not for them in this test that is for sure.
Smashing balling from England staurt brand who took 4 wickets.