Joe Root lauded Harry Brook as the world's best batter after England completed their series victory away to New Zealand on Sunday. (More Cricket News)

Ben Stokes' tourists coasted to a 323-run victory in the second Test against New Zealand, sealing an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

It looked like England could be in trouble in Wellington after slipping to 43-4 in the first innings, only for Brook's 123 and 66 from Ollie Pope dragging their side to 280 all out.

Brook now has seven centuries in just 10 Tests away from home, the most by any batter in his first 10 such outings outside of their home country.

Yorkshire and England team-mate Root believes there is no player better than Brook at present.

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"Just been a great week, from the position we were in, to then manage to win the game by day three, just shows how well the boys played," Root said.

"That partnership from Popey and Brooky, who is in my eyes the best player in the world at the minute.

"He's got it all, he can absorb pressure and put it back on you. He is destructive against both pace and spin, to manage those conditions exceptionally well and play some great counter-attacking cricket."

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Root compiled a 130-ball 106 in the second innings as Stokes' side hammered home their advantage, with Jacob Bethell adding 96, four more than opener Ben Duckett managed.

England great Root now has 36 centuries in Tests, the joint-fifth most by any batter, alongside India's Rahul Dravid.

He brought up three figures with a trademark ramp over New Zealand wicket-keeper Tom Blundell from the bowling of seamer Will O’Rourke.

Root admitted the shot was somewhat pre-meditated, having seen the hosts alter the field.

"It wasn't [at first pre-meditated], and then they brought third man up," Root added.

"I was like it's the new ball, they are more likely to go length than short. It's worth a gamblehalowin, it's worth the risk!"

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