Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Joe Root's unbeaten 75 has kept England's hopes alive in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. England requires 281 more runs on the final day, while New Zealand needs five wickets to level the series.
Why it matters
The match is significant due to the high-stakes nature of the series and the concurrent controversy surrounding captain Ben Stokes' absence.
Cricket Correspondent at The Kia Oval Published 20 June 2026, 18:36 BST Updated 45 minutes ago Second Rothesay Test, The Kia Oval (day four of five)
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