Sodhi sees off England on final Day in 2nd Test Draw
England failed to win the second Test mainly due to stubborn resistance from Ish Sodhi for New Zealand who registered a great Test series win over England.
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England tour of New Zealand 2018
England's tour of New Zealand that comprises of five ODIs and two Tests to be played between 25th February and 3rd April complete coverage on Cricket World
Bad light stops play as England seek timely Test win
England were in a strong position when bad light stopped play against New Zealand in the second and final Test of the series, at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
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Trent Boult, Neil Wagner and Todd Astle all picked three wickets apiece as New Zealand overcame stern resistance from England on the final day to win the day-night Test in Auckland by an innings and 49 runs and claim a 1-0 unassailable lead in the series.
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Livingstone impresses for England in drawn tour game
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Knee injury rules Mitchell Santner out of Test series against England
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Jonny Bairstow powers England to 3-2 series win
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Mark Wood to undergo scan on ankle
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Taylor, Santner help New Zealand chase 285 and go 1-0 up
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.jpg "Ish Sodhi (centre) last played for New Zealand in ODIs in May last year")
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New Zealand Cricket has admitted uncertainty over the hosting of the first day-night Test in the country which was originally scheduled in March next year.