New Zealand tightens grip at The Oval as England slumps to 182-5 chasing 463
New Zealand has established a commanding position in the second Test match against England at The Oval. England faces a difficult challenge, ending the fourth day at 182-5 while chasing a target of 463 runs.
Why it matters
This match is a significant event in international Test cricket, impacting the standing and momentum of both national teams in the series.
New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson celebrates after England's James Rew is caught on day four of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in London, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson appeals successfully before England's James Rew is caught on day four of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in London, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) England's Josh Tongue reacts to a missed chance on day four of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in London, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell on day four of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in London, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) 1 / 4 Britain New Zealand Cricket New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson celebrates after England's James Rew is caught on day four of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in London, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) 1 / 4 Britain New Zealand Cricket New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson celebrates after England's James Rew is caught on day four of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in London, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) 2 / 4 Britain New Zealand Cricket New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson appeals successfully before England's James Rew is caught on day four of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in London, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) 3 / 4 Britain New Zealand Cricket England's Josh Tongue reacts to a missed chance on day four of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in London, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) 4 / 4 Britain New Zealand Cricket New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell on day four of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in London, England, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) FOSTER NIUMATA Sat, June 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC · 4 min read LONDON (AP) — New Zealand was slowly but surely closing in on winning The Oval test after reducing England to 182-5 on Saturday in a doubtful fourth-innings chase of 463.
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