England on brink of winning series against Kiwis

England's Monty Panesar and Stuart Broad sparked a characteristic batting collapse from New Zealand to all but clinch the third test and series after the fourth day's play on Tuesday.

New Zealand, from a seemingly comfortable position at tea with Matthew Bell and Stephen Fleming well established, lost three wickets for 13 runs after the break and their side ended the day on 222 for five, needing another 331 to win the match.

Ross Taylor (54) and Brendon McCullum (24) were the not out batsmen, though to save the match on the fifth day they must last a further 90 overs from the England attack, with the victory target of 553 undoubtedly well beyond reach.

Panesar ended the day with figures of three for 49 and Broad two for 40.

The three-match series is level at 1-1.

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