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England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second Test

BBC Sport · Jun 18, 2026, 7:38 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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England close day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 222-6, trailing by 169 after a day of poor decisions leaves the tourists firmly in control at the close of play at The Oval.

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England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second Test

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