Root, Burns score tons, take England to striking distance of New Zealand total

Cricket - New Zealand v England - Second Test - Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand - December 1, 2019 England's Joe Root celebrates his century REUTERS/Ross Setford

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Joe Root ended a poor run of form when he scored his 17th test century and led England to 269-5 before rain ended play early on the third day of the second test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday.

Rory Burns (101) also scored his second test century and combined with his captain in a 177-run third wicket partnership that resurrected England's first innings.