Harry Brook has posted his seventh test century and shared a 151-run fifth-wicket partnership with Ollie Pope which changed the course of the first test between England and New Zealand on its second day.

Brook top-scored with 171 as the tourists ran up 499 on day three at Hagley Oval, but Woakes delivered the killer blow.

Harry Brook rode his luck all the way to a game-changing century as England fought their way back from top-order trouble on day two in Christchurch. After bowling out the Black Caps for 348 in the morning session, England were up against it at 71 for four only to reach stumps having reclaimed the upper hand at 319 for five.

New Zealand were hurting at the fielding errors with Brook adding 153 after he was first dropped on 18. "Fielding's something we pride ourselves on and that's the part that hurts," said seamer Matt Henry.

Chris Woakes carved New Zealand open with a vital double strike as England placed a stranglehold on the first Test in Christchurch. The tourists enjoyed an outstanding third day at the Hagley Oval, racking up 499 all out before reducing the hosts to 155 for six - just four runs ahead with four wickets in hand.

A sustained seam attack by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse following a belligerent batting effort saw England on the verge of wrapping up the first Test at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Saturday.

England snared two quick wickets to have New Zealand battling to keep the first Test alive Saturday after Harry Brook's 171 gave them an imposing 151-run first innings lead. But when New Zealand found a way to make catches stick,