Glenn Phillips ton puts Black Caps on top after Day 2 against England

New Zealand's cricket team holds a strong position against England at The Oval after Glenn Phillips scored a maiden test century. England struggled to respond, losing key wickets to New Zealand's pace attack.
Why it matters
This match is a significant event in international test cricket, impacting the standing of both national teams.
England was pegged back to 222-6 in reply to New Zealand's bonus 391 on day two of The Oval test overnight.
Standard sports reporting focusing on match statistics and player performance.
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