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England in deep trouble at lunch against New Zealand

England are reduced to 102-5 at lunch on the final day of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.

England have lost five wickets during a disastrous morning session on day five of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.

Chasing a record total of 455 to win the match, the hosts will head into the afternoon on 102-5.

Having started the day on 44-0, England's woes began when Trent Boult and Luke Ronchi combined to dismiss Adam Lyth for 24.

Gary Ballance and Ian Bell were then sent back to the pavilion in the space of three overs, with the pair making just seven runs between them. Ballance was bowled by Boult for six, while Bell was caught by Kane Williamson off the bowling of Mark Craig for just one.

With Bell the last to go, Joe Root was the next wicket to fall just two balls later for a duck when Craig struck again, leaving England on 62-4.

Alastair Cook and Ben Stokes put up some resistance out in the middle to give England some cheer, but Stokes fell for 29 just before lunch as he was caught by Ronchi off a Williamson delivery. Cook (39 not out) will be joined by Jos Buttler at the crease when play continues.

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