Kane Williamson scored a 38th half-century as New Zealand took charge on the second day of the third test by dismissing England for 143 and making 136 for three at Sunday's close of play for an overall lead of 340.

Having gained a sizeable lead in the first innings, the Black Caps maintained their ascendancy going into the second innings in the third Test.

Potts 3-75 England: Yet to bat Scorecard England's seamers chipped away at the New Zealand batting on the opening day of the third and final Test in Hamilton. Ben Stokes' decision to field first looked to have been a misjudgement as Tom Latham and Will Young added 105 for the first wicket.