England's batsmen plundered 158 runs but lost four wickets in a breakneck session on Saturday that leaves the first Test still finely poised at Mount Maunganui.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joe Root (57) and Harry Brook (54) were dismissed soon after compiling rapid half-centuries as the tourists raced to 237-6 in their second innings at tea, opening up a 256-run lead in the day-night encounter at the Bay Oval.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The big-hitting encapsulated England's aggressive batting approach that has carried them to victory in nine of their last 10 Tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, the approach bordered on recklessness and has left New Zealand with what should be plenty of time to chase down a target in the final innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Veteran New Zealand seamer Neil Wagner was targeted ruthlessly, recording figures of 2-104 -- the most runs any bowler has conceded from their first 11 overs in Test history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wagner paid a heavy price for persisting with short-pitched bowling, conceding 11 fours and six sixes, the vast majority through cross-batted shots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wagner's last over cost 18 runs as Brook opened his stance and used a baseball technique to swat the 36-year-old for four boundaries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The left-armer claimed the first two wickets of the day after England resumed at 79-2, luring false shots from nightwatchman Stuart Broad (7) and Ollie Pope (49).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brook and Root put on 81 for the fifth wicket in less than 11 overs before Brook was caught behind off Blair Tickner (2-47).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For the second time in the Test, Root was dismissed attempting a reverse sweep which ended up being caught at slip, this time off spinner Michael Bracewell.<\/p>\r\n\r\n