New Zealand's bowlers fight back against England in third test

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Cricket - England v New Zealand - Third Test - Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham, Britain - June 27, 2026 New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell celebrates with Devon Conway after taking a catch to dismiss England's Jamie Smith off the bowling of Nathan Smith Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Cricket - England v New Zealand - Third Test - Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham, Britain - June 27, 2026 England's Jamie Smith walks after losing his wicket, caught by New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell off the bowling of Nathan Smith Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Cricket - England v New Zealand - Third Test - Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham, Britain - June 27, 2026 England's Jamie Smith is caught out by New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell off the bowling of Nathan Smith Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

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NOTTINGHAM, England, June 27 - New Zealand were on course to take a first innings lead in the third test at Trent Bridge after a strong morning with the ball on Saturday. England lost four wickets in the session for the addition of 91 runs before lunch to reach 314-6, still trailing by 124.

• New Zealand struck early with England losing three wickets for 11 runs after play resumed on day three.

• Daryl Mitchell took a low catch to dismiss Jamie Smith at slip, giving Nathan Smith his second wicket of the day.

• England captain Ben Stokes was on 15 when he was bowled by Zak Foulkes, a concussion substitute for Blair Tickner, with a delivery that nipped back sharply.

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• Harry Brook battled through to the interval with the ball moving around to reach an unbeaten 51 from 68 balls with five boundaries.

• Ground staff had to be called on four times to deal with a hole that opened up in the bowler’s run-up at the Stuart Broad End.

Source: Reuters

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