England's James Vince, left, waves his bat as he celebrates after scoring a half century during play on day three of the second cricket test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand, Sunday, April 1, 2018. Pic/AP/PTI

James Vince and Mark Stoneman posted half-centuries to give England a healthy 231-run lead with seven wickets in hand at stumps on Day Three of the second Test against New Zealand yesterday. The pair put on 123 for the second wicket before both being dismissed in the final session as England reached 202 for three at close of play. Vince made 76 and Stoneman a personal best 60 while Joe Root was not out 30 with Dawid Malan on 19.