Eng vs NZ: Tim Southee Equals MS Dhoni's Elusive Batting Record In Tests

The second Test match of the two-match Test series between England and New Zealand is being played at Basin Reserve, Wellington.

The second Test match of the two-match Test series between England and New Zealand is being played at Basin Reserve, Wellington.

At Stumps on Day 2 of ENG vs NZ 2nd Test, New Zealand trailed England (435/8) by 297 runs with just three wickets in hand and might be asked to follow on as well.

Kiwi bowling legend Tim Southee on Saturday impressed everyone by equalling two-time World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni's record.

On Day 2, Southee hammered a huge six off Stuart Broad's bowling to take his six-hitting tally in Tests to 78.

By hitting the 78th career of his Test career, Southee equalled the number of sixes hit by Dhoni in Test cricket.

The right-handed batter is just six sixes away from Windies legend Viv Richards' tally in Tests.

On Day 1 of 2nd Test, Southee also became the first New Zealand bowler to take 700 wickets in international cricket.