New Zealand in control of second Test as Nicholls century grinds down weary England

On day three of the second Test at The Oval, New Zealand extended their dominant position against England, reaching 252-3 in their second innings for a 352-run lead. Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 to anchor the tourists' innings, with England still on 291 from their first innings. Ben Stokes was absent, leaving Joe Root to lead England, who now face the prospect of a series-deciding third Test at Trent Bridge.