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New Zealand set England 299 to win on final day

Daryl Mitchell was unbeaten on 62 while last man Trent Boult added 17 as part of a 35-run last wicket partnership that moved the tourists into a stronger position

New Zealand set England 299 to win on final day PHOTO: Reuters

New Zealand set England a target of 299 to win the second Test -- and the series -- after they were bowled out for 284 at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

Daryl Mitchell was unbeaten on 62 while last man Trent Boult added 17 as part of a 35-run last wicket partnership that moved the tourists into a stronger position.

 

We bowl New Zealand out for 2️⃣8️⃣4️⃣ and require 2️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ runs to win the second Test!

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGvNZ 🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/YfpUshPtX2

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 14, 2022

 

England will have a minimum of 72 overs to reach the target, meaning they will have to score at a challenging run-rate of 4.16.