Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test
Summary
England fought back strongly in the third Test cricket match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. After New Zealand scored 438 runs, England reached 223 runs for the loss of two wickets on the second day, with Ben Duckett scoring a century and Jacob Bethell unbeaten on 74.Key Facts
- New Zealand scored 438 runs in their first innings, with big scores from Conway (157) and Latham (151).
- England dismissed New Zealand by taking all 10 wickets for 121 runs on day two.
- Ben Stokes took 4 wickets for 70 runs and returned to the team after missing the previous match.
- England scored 223 runs for 2 wickets, trailing New Zealand by 215 runs.
- Ben Duckett scored 113 runs, his first Test century since the previous year.
- Jacob Bethell was 74 not out, scoring his first half-century in a home Test match.
- England showed resilience after poor recent results, aiming to win the series decider.
- The match is seen as important for England’s leadership and team confidence.
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