England are up against it in the first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui after a superb maiden ton from all-rounder Mitchell Santner.

The Kiwi southpaw struck a fine 126 while BJ Watling converted his ton into a double hundred as New Zealand piled up 615-9 before declaring their first innings.

Trailing by 262 runs in the first innings, England are hoping to see out the final session on Day Four as they look to avert a defeat in the series opener.

Can the hosts make a late push for victory at the Bay Oval? Find out by following the ball-by-ball updates from Mount Maunganui below.