New Zealand enters the fourth morning of the Oval Test with a large first-innings lead of 445 runs against England. Daryl Mitchell remains unbeaten and provides stability for New Zealand’s innings, finishing the latest update on 66 not out. Despite a difficult stretch in which New Zealand loses three wickets while the clouds cover play, the team builds back toward a commanding position and is 345 for 6 at lunch. The lead is maintained by continued batting support around Mitchell as the innings progresses. Nathan Smith is also at the crease, making 30 off 35 balls at the time of the lunch break. The reports indicate the match is moving through the later stages of New Zealand’s innings, with England pressing for wickets but New Zealand continuing to secure a substantial total. With Mitchell continuing to bat through the session, New Zealand’s advantage remains the central feature of the contest as play resumes after the midday interval.