England grab initiative with late wickets after Gay half-century proves pivotal

On Day 2 of the First Test, England hold a strong position after 17 wickets fell in a single day, leaving New Zealand at 36-3 chasing a target of 254. Tom Latham fell early edging to Harry Brook at slip, and late wickets saw Kane Williamson dismissed lbw by Josh Tongue and nightwatchman Will O'Rourke bowled by Gus Atkinson. England, who posted totals of 140 and 226, will be confident of victory with New Zealand still needing 218 more runs.