England hopes rest on Joe Root with New Zealand five wickets from victory in Oval Test
England need Joe Root to dig deep as New Zealand close in on a series-levelling win at The Oval.
Joe Root stands alone as England’s last hope at The Oval, unbeaten on 75 with his team at 182-5 and staring down 281 runs for victory against New Zealand. The second Test’s final day is set for a nail-biting finish as England’s top order collapsed to leave Root holding the innings together. With the series on the line, Root’s ability to grind out runs under pressure will decide whether England avoid a series-levelling defeat or suffer a crushing home loss.
