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Rain ends play at Headingley as England chase down record total

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England are left on 44-0 overnight as they chase down 455 for victory against New Zealand, as heavy rain at Headingley brings play to a close early doors.

Play has been abandoned on day four of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley due to bad weather.

England end the day on 44-0, chasing down a Test record 455 for victory, but heavy rain put paid to the hosts' hopes of making a dent into that run-chase.

Having finished the morning session on 23-0, England could only add a further 21 runs to their tally before play was first called to a halt and eventually abandoned for the day.

Play is due to resume at 10.30am tomorrow, although further bad weather is predicted.

New Zealand require 10 wickets to win the Test and square the series on the final day, while the Three Lions can bat out the scheduled 98 overs to win the series.

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Englands Captain Alastair Cook (2nd L) hits a shot for 4 runs watched by New Zealands wicketkeeper Tom Latham (L) during play on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London on May 24, 2
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