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Joe Root makes more Test history but New Zealand close in on win against England (opens original article in a new tab)

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Joe Root achieved a Test milestone but England remains in a difficult position as New Zealand closes in on victory.

  • Joe Root reached 14,000 Test runs but England needs 281 more to win on day five
  • New Zealand's attack restricted England's scoring despite Root's 75 not out
  • Harry Brook scored 58 before being dismissed, leaving Root to face the final session alone
  • England's Emilio Gay and Jacob Bethell were dismissed early in the innings

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