adminCHRISTCHURCH. – James Vince and Mark Stoneman were the toast of England yesterday as they ended day three of the second Test cricket against New Zealand sensing their first away victory in two years. England, who have not tasted success in their last 12 away Tests, hold a healthy 231-run lead with seven second innings wickets in hand.
“A good couple of sessions (today) and we’ve got a chance of forcing a win,” batting coach Graham Thorpe said with their strong position the result of a 123-run stand by Vince and Stoneman for the second wicket.
The pair came together at 24 for one after the loss of Alastair Cook with Vince going on to make 76 and Stoneman his highest score in Tests with 60.
“Both would have loved to have got 100s and gone on, but they will get a good pat from us in the dressing room,” Thorpe said.
Joe Root was not out 30 at the end of the day with Dawid Malan on 19 as England ended the day on 202 for three. – AFP
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