March 18, 2013 8:02 PM

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2nd Test between England, New Zealand ends in draw

The second Cricket Test between England and New Zealand at Wellington has ended in a draw. England's hopes of snatching a win in the match ended when the final day's play was washed out.The clash at the Basin Reserve ended with New Zealand at 162 for two in their second innings, still 49 runs in arrears after the tourists had set an imposing first innings total of 465 and enforced the follow-on.Not a ball was bowled on Monday. England dominated the match but ran out of time pressing for victory.The first Test in Dunedin was also drawn, with the hosts on top but rain delays letting England off the hook.The third and final Test begins in Auckland on Friday.

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