There were no pitch issues at The Oval, England's problems were all of their own making as they slumped to a 253-run defeat in the absence of captain Ben Stokes that saw New Zealand level the series ahead of the third Test at Trent Bridge - here's how the players fared.
Source: [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13556448/england-vs-new-zealand-second-test-player-ratings-joe-roots-class-endures-as-debutants-struggle-at-oval)