England came back against New Zealand, at Christchurch, in April, with a century second wicket partnership between James Vince and Mark Stoneman. Vince hit 76, and Stoneman a career-best 60, helping England to lead by 231 on the 3rd day.

After Stuart Broad's four-wicket haul troubled New Zealand early, fifties from BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme helped them recover and post 192 for six at stumps on day two of the second Test in Christchurch.

Jonny Bairstow rescued England with an unbeaten 97 run-knock as they went on to post 290 for eight at stumps on day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

A home series victory against England at home has been a rare achievement for New Zealand but they will have an opportunity to accomplish when the two teams lock horns with each other in the second and final Test in Auckland.

New Zealand leg-spinner Todd Astle will miss the second and final Test against England in Christchurch due to an injury.

England skipper Joe Root denied reports of any ball-tampering act carried by the Australian players during the recently concluded Ashes series between the two sides.

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.

HAMILTON, New Zealand- The WINDIES Women have concluded their tour of New Zealand with a 7-wicket defeat in the 5th T20 International versus New Zealand White Ferns to lose the series 4-0 at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Joe Root and Mark Stoneman scored half centuries for England in the second innings but despite that the visitors head into the final day with an uphill task of trailing New Zealand by 239 runs with seven wickets in hand in the first Test in Auckland.

Rain and wet outfield continued to play spoilsport in the first Test between New Zealand and England at Eden Park in Auckland as the third day's play ended with only 17 deliveries possible.

Kane Williamson went on to complete a fine century as New Zealand stretched their first innings lead to 171 runs in the 23.1 overs possible on day two of the day-night Test against England in Auckland.

Trent Boult and Tim Southee shared all 10 wickets to bowl England out for 58 runs following which an unbeaten 91 run knock from skipper Kane Williamson extended New Zealand's lead to 117 runs with seven wickets in hand at stumps on day one of the day-night Test in Auckland.

Heavy and incessant rain led to the abandonment of the fourth Twenty20 International between New Zealand Women and Windies Women in New Plymouth.

The first Test between England and Black Caps at Eden Park in Auckland is set to create history as it will be the first time a pink-ball day-night five-day game will be played in New Zealand.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes is on track to bowl in the day-night first Test against New Zealand in Auckland after recovering from a back problem.

Anna Peterson bowled a splendid final over as New Zealand Women completed a one-run thrilling victory over Windies Women in the third Twenty20 International in New Plymouth to complete a 3-0 series victory.

New Zealand have added Martin Guptill as a cover for injured Ross Taylor for the day-night Test against England to be played in Auckland.

England leg-spinner Mason Crane will miss the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand after sustaining a stress fracture on his back.

Poor fielding and bowling costed the WINDIES Women the 2nd T20 International against New Zealand White Ferns by 106 runs, a far-cry from the close contest of the first match.