Shining in the sun - Nicholls' unbeaten century grinds England down
Watch the best shots from New Zealand's Henry Nicholls as he makes his 11th Test century against England at the Oval, finishing unbeaten on 119 at the close of play on the third day of the second Test.
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Watch the best shots from New Zealand's Henry Nicholls as he makes his 11th Test century against England at the Oval, finishing unbeaten on 119 at the close of play on the third day of the second Test.
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