Mitchell steadies New Zealand as the lead swells to 445 against England at The Oval

England nemesis Daryl Mitchell was 66 not out and leading New Zealand's strained addition to its big lead of 445 runs on the fourth morning of The Oval test on Saturday. New Zealand lost three wickets before the clouds parted but was 345-6 at lunch. With Mitchell was Nathan Smith on 30 off 35 balls.