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

BBC Sport Thursday 18 June 2026, 19:38 UTC 1 min read

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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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