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Jonny Bairstow achieved consecutive centuries for the first time in his Test career as he once again spearheaded England's fightback against New Zealand in another staggering batting display.
After Daryl Mitchell's third century of the series helped New Zealand to 329 all out just after lunch, the hosts collapsed as they began the chase at Headingley, with Trent Boult clinically bowling out Alex Lees, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope.
Bairstow began his partnership with debutant Jamie Overton at 55 for 6, but the pair produced a thrilling display and plundered 209 runs from just 223 balls to close on 264 for six.
Here, Sportsmail's DAVID LLOYD picks out his talking points from the second day's action in Leeds.
Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton formed a thrilling partnership on day two at Headingley
Jonny proves the doubters wrong
There were plenty of whispers about Jonny Bairstow's place when he made two low scores at Lord's. Should Harry Brook replace him? Not a bit of it.
Jonny was given the backing of Ben Stokes and how he has responded with that hundred at Trent Bridge and now a very special one at his home ground.
Gung-ho cricket seems reckless at 55 for six but it's wonderful at 264 for six. This was thrilling. This was exhilarating. It was remarkable.
Bairstow has silenced those who called for him to be dropped after two low scores at Lord's
Broad should have started the day
England got their tactics wrong on Friday morning. A flat pitch with no grass would normally justify Jamie Overton banging it in short but you have to look up at Headingley and there was cloud cover.
That meant Stuart Broad should have opened up with the ball a few overs old and pitched it up looking for swing. As soon as he came on he found the edge….
England got their tactics wrong on Friday morning as Stuart Broad should have opened up
A Boult from the blue
New Zealand got it
