New Zealand's Matt Henry celebrates after getting a wicket of England during the second Test at Kia Oval in London on Friday- AP LONDON, June 19 (AFP): Matt Henry took five wickets as New Zealand strengthened their grip on the second Test against England on Friday by establishing a first-innings lead of 100 runs.
England were dismissed for 291 on the stroke of lunch on the third day at the Oval in reply to New Zealand's 391.
Fast-medium bowler Henry returned fine figures of 5-80 in 24 overs to bolster the Black Caps' bid to level this three-match series at 1-1 after their 115-run defeat in the first Test at Lord's.
England's position would have been worse but for tailender Matt Fisher's 50 not out -- his maiden Test half-century.
Fisher, on his Surrey home ground, was supported in a last-wicket stand of 53 by Sonny Baker, one of three England debutants, after they came together with the hosts in dire straits at 238-9.
England had resumed play on 222-6 on Friday morning.
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