Root drags England fight into final day against NZ

Joe Root is leading England's fight to avoid defeat in the second Test against New Zealand. He is standing strong amidst a challenging situation, with England's captain Ben Stokes absent from the match. Stokes, however, made a notable contribution of 95 runs for Durham in a separate game. Root's performance will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match, which has been extended into a final day.

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