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Nasser Hussain believes Trent Bridge success was ‘one of England’s greatest wins’

Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes starred in Nottingham.

The Independent UK

5 talking points as Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes help England seal stunning victory

England have completed a remarkable series victory over New Zealand after Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes shared a brutal 179-run partnership

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow’s rapid century joins list of great fourth-innings contributions

The England batter smashed 136 runs from just 92 balls with 14 fours and seven sixes.

The Independent UK

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A closer look at England’s top-five run chases after victory over New Zealand

England reached 299 for five to set their fifth-highest successful run chase in Test history.

The Independent UK

The fastest Test hundreds by England players from Bairstow to Botham

Gilbert Laird Jessop holds the record.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow scores England’s second-fastest Test century in stunning victory

The batter joined captain Ben Stokes to power their side to a five-wicket win over New Zealand and seal a series triumph.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow heroics sees England seal thrilling series win over New Zealand

At tea on the final day, this nip and tuck Test remained resolutely nip and tuck. England, chasing a mammoth 299, needed 160 more from 38 overs to secure a memorable series win over New Zealand.

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Stunning Jonny Bairstow blitz leads England to remarkable record win over New Zealand

Jonny Bairstow scored England's second-fastest Test century off just 77 balls as they chased down 299 to win the second Test against New Zealand and seal a series victory

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow key to England’s victory hopes at Trent Bridge

The hosts need another 160 runs with six wickets remaining in Nottingham.

The Independent UK

England lose Zak Crawley for a duck at start of 299-run chase

New Zealand were bowled out for 284 on the morning of the final day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

The Independent UK

England chasing target of 299 to win second Test against New Zealand

The Black Caps were bowled out for 284 having resumed on 224 for seven

The Independent UK

England vs New Zealand LIVE: Cricket result and reaction from second Test after Jonny Bairstow hundred inspires win

Follow the latest reaction after England beat New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

Jack Leach left high and dry by an England spinner’s thankless tasks

Bowler retains the faith of his captain against New Zealand but is neither a positive attacking option nor able to tie down an end

The Guardian - UK

England’s Ben Foakes predicting ‘one hell of a day’ as second Test nears conclusion

All three results are still possible heading into day five at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

England bowlers tee up grandstand finish to second Test against New Zealand

New Zealand closed 238 ahead on 224 for seven

Daily Mirror

6 talking points as England push for remarkable win after stunning Joe Root hundred

New Zealand lead England by 238 runs heading into the final day of the second Test, with Ben Stokes' side looking to push for victory following Joe Root's brilliant 176

Evening Standard

Ben Foakes predicts thrilling second Test finale as England chase New Zealand

Ben Foakes believes there is a thrilling final day in store at Trent Bridge, and that with the likes of Ben Stokes in their ranks, England can chase “anything”.

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope throws off shackles of potential to become an England performer as hard work with Joe Root pays off

These days, England give their Test cricketers a new cap when they hit 25 and 75 appearances, as well as 50 and 100, the game’s more conventional milestones. They accompany it with a speech from a colleague or coach, then stick it on social media.

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The Guardian - UK

England and Root reward fans’ optimism with riotous batting

England set about chasing New Zealand’s first innings with an abandon not seen for several years in Tests

Evening Standard

Joe Root and Ollie Pope hit hundreds to keep England ticking in thrilling second New Zealand Test

This was a triumphant, harum-scarum day of batting for England, who scored 383 runs in 88 overs. Yet at its end, they remain 80 behind. Plenty seems possible across the final two days.

The Guardian - UK

Pope and Root centuries light up England’s reply against New Zealand

Ollie Pope hit 145 while Joe Root finished day three at Trent Bridge unbeaten on 163 as England reached 473-5, 80 behind New Zealand’s 553

Daily Mirror

Joe Root and Ollie Pope score stunning centuries for England as run-fest continues

Joe Root scored an imperious 163 not out for England, while Ollie Pope made an excellent 145 in just his third innings at No.3 in the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Ollie Pope help England turn tables on New Zealand in second Test

The hosts closed day three on 473 for five in response to the Black Caps’ first-innings score of 553

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Joe Root and Ollie Pope centuries drag England back into Test

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored excellent hundreds for England as they ended day three of the second Test against New Zealand on 475-3

The Hindu

ENG vs NZ, second test: Pope, Root centuries fuel England fightback against New Zealand

Replying to New Zealand’s mammoth first innings score of 553, Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England

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