'Makes runs for fun': Harry Brook saves England from horror start with counter-attacking century
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Harry Brook has once again saved England from disaster, scoring a trademark counter-attacking century against New Zealand in the second Test.
The hosts took advantage of the "traditional" Wellington pitch, tearing through their rivals top order for 4-43 in the first hour of the morning session.
With the early stages of the clash clearly in favour of New Zealand, the introduction of Brook and Ollie Pope turned the game on its head.
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Brook powered to a half-century from 47 balls, smashing five fours and two sixes.
The 25-year-old entered the lunch break 51 not out as he prepared to continue the recovery trail for his nation.
Ollie Pope and Harry Brook meet in the middle. Getty
Replicating the success of their 151 match-shifting partnership in Christchurch, the pair mounted the pressure back onto the hosts attack.
As he approached the 100-run mark, Brook opted for safety, taking three singles as Pope tested the boundary.
But it did not take long until Brook lifted the bat for his second time against the Kiwis, reaching triple figures off just 91 deliveries against the Black Caps.
"A brilliant hundred," David Gower said in commentary.
Harry Brook celebrates raising his century. Getty
"There has been a little bit of good fortune.
"Ben Stokes is leading the applause for that man who just makes runs for absolute fun in this country. Yet again, it is Harry Brook who is milking the applause out in the middle."
Pope was caught shortly after by Rachin Ravindra, before Brook was run out on 123.
England skipper Ben Stokes survived just 15 balls before he was taken by Tom Latham, who caught the 33-year-old at second slip for 2 runs.
England entered the tea break 7-259.
