The Australian batsman scored his third straight century, and New Zealand will be eyeing his scalp early on the second day.
Stumps, Day 2: New Zealand 375 (Latham 105, Mitchell 73; Broad 4/73, Woakes 3/83) lead England 39/2 (Burns 24*; Henry 1/10) by 336 runs.
Stumps, Day 3: England 353 (Stokes 91, Denly 74; Southee 4/88, Wagner 3/90) trail New Zealand 394/6 (Watling 119*, de Grandhomme 65; Curran 2/74) by 41 runs.
The series is poised tantalisingly at 2-2 – which way will the final match go?
New Zealand lead the 5-match series 2-1. Enamoured by the return of Trent Boult, they will want to seal the series with one match to go.
Australia suffer Smith blow; Sreesanth’s life-ban reduced; and Dananjaya is reported for suspect action.
Must-win match for Bangalore, Delhi in pursuit of a play-off spot.
Neil Wagner's maiden Test five-wicket haul helps New Zealand bundle out Bangladesh for 234, despite Tamim Iqbal's ton