Ryan rocks Kiwis with hat-trick

A sensational hat-trick by Ryan Sidebottom shattered New Zealand’s run charge and ignited an England fightback on day four of the first Test here today.

New Zealand, who had been in control and rapidly building a challenging target, lost five wickets in 29 balls to be struggling at 147 for eight in their second innings. Daniel Vettori, not out on 13, and Jeetan Patel on six were grimly trying to extend the lead of 269 while Sidebottom was basking in figures of five for 37 off 14 overs.

Brief scores: New Zealand 470 & 147/8 (S Fleming 66; Sidebottom 5/37, M Panesar 3/33) vs England (overnight 286/6) 348 (P Collingwood 66, T Ambrose 55; Patel 3/107).