New Zealand v England: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Will O’Rourke wiped out England’s middle order in just eight balls as New Zealand took total control in Hamilton

86th over: New Zealand 318-9 (Santner 53, O’ Rourke 0) This is becoming chess-like. Santner risks a single off the fourth ball this time. O’Rourke drops his wrists and lets Potts drop by.

85th over: New Zealand 317-9 (Santner 52, O’ Rourke 0) Atkinson gets one ball at O’Rourke, who survives a short one which seems to angle awkwardly away off the glove.

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