Monday 2 April 2018 15:00, UK
England's hopes of beating New Zealand were dealt a slight blow as only 66 overs were bowled on day four but they remain in with a chance to clinch victory on the final day in Christchurch. Here is all you need to know from day four...
England require 10 wickets to win on the final day against New Zealand in Christchurch as they go in search of their first Test win of the winter, and first in their last 13 overseas Tests, writes David Currie.
New Zealand could still win the second Test, having battled through to 42-0, in pursuit of 382, when bad light stopped play early on day four.
Having made his seventh half-century of the winter, Joe Root chased at a wide delivery from Neil Wagner and was caught behind for 54.
It was the second wicket in three balls that England lost, with Dawid Malan (53) departing in the previous over to Colin de Grandhomme as he flicked the ball to midwicket.
With the England pair having struggled to find much rhythm in the morning and scoring slowly, it took time out of the game and allowed New Zealand to strengthen their grip on securing a draw.
Jonny Bairstow, England batsman-wicketkeeper: "It was pretty frustrating because the guys beat the outside edge consistently and bowled really nicely.
"We created a lot of pressure and it was unfortunate that a couple didn't go straight to hand and we had a half-chance that if that sticks it's a good evening.
"There's enough lateral movement when we get the ball in the right areas so it's a case of going out there, keeping the pressure on like we did in the first innings and like we did in this evening session.
"If they go out tomorrow and score 380 in the fourth innings of a Test match then hats off to them. But we know the pressures that come with trying to save a Test match and we'll be looking to nip a couple out early."
David Lloyd: "The opener played pretty well, we have seen throughout the game that it is difficult against the new ball. Against two classic new ball bowlers, in Anderson and Broad, they played well and got stuck in.
"In two overs today, Jack Leach set his field, he was moving fielders around and I think that is a great sign.
"He is an out and out left-arm spinner, looks to have a good action and he knows his game. His accuracy is there, I would be quite excited if I were England because he is a genuine spinner."
Michael Atherton: "As soon as Leach came on, his first over before tea, he landed two right in the footmarks where Broad has been following through and a couple spun and there will be bounce.
"There is not huge spin but enough to encourage him and I think he will have a fair bit of bowling to do tomorrow and that will be good because England need to find a spinner.
"We can have a look at Jack Leach, this is only his first game so expectations should be tempered but this is a good chance for him to show what he can do."
Despite England struggling to score runs early in the day, Jonny Bairstow made 36 off 54 balls, continuing to play with the attacking intent he has shown with the bat in recent years...
However, Joe Root picked up an unwanted record as his failure to convert half-centuries into hundreds continued...
With England searching for a wicket late in the day, the always vocal Barmy Army's support did not go unnoticed...
And, there was a lovely moment for Scyld Berry, as the Black Caps awarded The Telegraph's cricket journalist with a pendant in recognition of covering his 450th Test match...
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Watch the final day of the second Test between New Zealand and England from 10.30pm on Sky Sports Cricket.
