England left with mountain to climb against New Zealand despite Root’s heroics: second men’s Test, day four – as it happened

Joe Root finished unbeaten on 75 but the visitors are heading to a sizeable victory at the Oval 60th over: New Zealand 267-4 (Mitchell 37, Blundell 6) Blundell, who loves joining Mitchell to torment England, tucks Tongue for two and cover-drives for three, uppish but safe. “Good morning.” says John Starbuck. “I was won