England in strong position as New Zealand reach 96-2 in second test


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  • Monday, 02 Dec 2019

Cricket - New Zealand v England - Second Test - Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand - December 2, 2019 England's Ollie Pope in action REUTERS/Ross Setford

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and senior batsman Ross Taylor loom as the key wickets England need to capture to win the second test as the hosts finished the fourth day on 96-2 at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Monday.

Williamson was on 37, while Taylor was 31 as New Zealand head into the final day still facing a five-run deficit after England were dismissed in their first innings for 476, with Joe Root breaking out of a prolonged slump with a majestic 226.

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