Updated On: 04 June, 2022 07:46 AM IST | London | IANS
New Zealand, who were on the backfoot for the major part of the game on the first day, reached 236/4 at stumps on Day 2, leading England by 227 runs

England players leave the pitch at the end of play on the second day of the first cricket Test match at Lord`s cricket ground in London. Pic/AFP
Daryl Mitchell (97 not out) and Tom Blundell`s (90 not out) 180 run stand for the fifth wicket put New Zealand on top against England on the second day of the first Test, here on Friday.
New Zealand, who were on the backfoot for the major part of the game on the first day, reached 236/4 at stumps on Day 2, leading England by 227 runs.