Anderson, Leach strike as England dominate against NZ

Wellington, Feb 25: Veteran pacer James Anderson (3-37) and left-arm spinner Jack Leach (3-45) shared six wickets as England reduced hosts New Zealand to 138/7 in their first innings in the second Test on Saturday.

After England rode on brilliant centuries by Harry Brook (186) & Joe Root (153 not out) to declare their innings at 435/8, Anderson & Leach got into action to strangle the New Zealand innings, leaving the hosts trailing by 297 runs at stumps on the second day of the second and final Test.

   

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