Brook, Pope hit back for England

England finally dismissed the Black Caps for 348 in the opening session.

Harry Brook and Ollie Pope hit back at New Zealand

he rode his luck to bring up his 10th test half century with a six.v

Brook had contributed an unbeaten 54 to the partnership of 103

All-rounder Nathan Smith was the standout bowler for New Zealand.

Harry Brook rides his luck for century

Harry Brook rides his luck for century as fielding lapses cloud New Zealand's day.

New Zealand's first innings had been wrapped

Zak Crawley was the first to go, lbw to Matt Henry for a 12-ball duck that left his average against New Zealand at a grim 10.43.

Brook ton and six NZ drops get England back into Test

Harry Brook's calculated century propelled England back into the first Test against New Zealand on the second day in Christchurch.