New Zealand breakthrough as Burns run out for 101

Rory Burns thrived on fielding errors to post his second Test century and was n run out as England continued to advance in second Test against New Zealand on Sunday. At tea on day three in Hamilton, England were 218 for three after Burns and Root had added 177 for third wicket. Root, celebrating a return to form, was on 84 with Ben Stokes on 10.

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With England looking to replicate New Zealand's winning formula in first Test y needed long partnerships to build a healthy lead in an attempt to bowl New Zealand out on final day. Burns and Root obliged with Burns leading a charmed life when he was dropped on 10 and 19 and on 87 survived a run-out opportunity when New Zealand botched return throw. He progressed confidently to 100 with a single to fine leg off Neil Wagner but n two balls later he was gone, paying price for ambling through for first single when Root called for two.

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Burns accelerated through return leg but after lengthy deliberation by TV umpire he was found to be a centimetre short when BJ Watling broke stumps. With docile pitch doing favours for bowlers, New Zealand needed to make most of few opportunities y had, with Burns' wicket ir first success on day three. Wagner did his best to trouble batsmen with his stock bouncers but apart from striking Burns on shoulder and chest, batsmen were never seriously under pressure. It has been a crucial innings for England skipper Root who has struggled with bat recently, leading to questions about wher added pressure of captaincy was affecting his form. His unbeaten 84 is his highest score in 15 Test innings since he tched a century against West Indies in February. 

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