The second test of a 2 match series between New Zealand and England, at Hamilton’s Seddon Park.
The first test between the 2 sides was played at the Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui. A first ever test at this venue, and NZ’s ninth test venue. The result was a win for NZ’s “Black Caps.”
In this test,NZ batted first, scoring 375, with a hundred to Tom Latham. England replied with 476, with a marvellous double hundred, to skipper Joe Root, and a century to Burns.
With a pitch providing nothing for the bowlers, NZ just had to bat for a draw in the second innings. After losing the openers early, and rain forecast for the afternoon, Williamson and Taylor dug in. Just after lunch, and just before the rain, they both brought up their hundreds.
Match drawn. Series won.