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New Zealand vs England 2026 3rd Test Full Commentary
LIVE · Jun 25 2026, Thu - 03:30 PM (IST)
ENG354, 103/4 (15.0)
NZL438, 288/9 decl
Day 4: England need 270 runs to win
CRR:6.87
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OUT! L.B.W. Jofra Archer to Ben Sears. In-swinging half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, hit pad. New Zealand's innings comes to an end at 438 all out in 114.5 overs, built on the commanding centuries of Tom Latham and Devon Conway. Their 317-run stand set the tone, but once they fell in quick succession. Ben Stokes was the standout, claiming 4 wickets with relentless accuracy. Archer and Bashir picked up two wickets each. The middle and lower order offered resistance through Blundell's 30 and Nathan Smith's patient 6, but wickets tumbled regularly. England's persistence ensured New Zealand's momentum was checked, leaving the match finely balanced heading into England's reply.
Jofra Archer to Blair Tickner. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by Duckett.
Jofra Archer to Blair Tickner. Seaming in short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Blair Tickner. Seaming in short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, hit helmet to silly point for no runs, fielded by Bethell.
Jofra Archer to Blair Tickner. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to mid on for no runs, fielded by Atkinson.
OUT! L.B.W. Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell. Off break half volley, to leg on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad. Another one bites the dust.
Shoaib Bashir to Blair Tickner. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to extra cover for 1 run.
Shoaib Bashir to Blair Tickner. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Shoaib Bashir to Nathan Smith. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by Bashir. Bashir gets his man.
Shoaib Bashir to Nathan Smith. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bethell.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Atkinson.
Jofra Archer to Nathan Smith. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Nathan Smith. In-swinging full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Duckett.
Jofra Archer to Nathan Smith. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Jofra Archer to Nathan Smith. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, dropped catch by Bashir.
Jofra Archer to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Root.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Duckett. Blundell will retain the strike with this single.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to first slip for no runs, fielded by Brook.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Shoaib Bashir to Nathan Smith. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Atkinson.
Shoaib Bashir to Nathan Smith. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Root.
Jofra Archer to Tom Blundell. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Bashir.
Jofra Archer to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Tom Blundell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Jofra Archer to Tom Blundell. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Root.
Jofra Archer to Tom Blundell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Shoaib Bashir to Nathan Smith. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Bethell.
OUT! Caught. Zak Foulkes to Josh Tongue. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg, caught by Santner. England have been bowled out for 354 and that will be Tea. They lost their remaining four wickets after Lunch for just 40 runs as New Zealand claimed an 84 run first innings lead. Nathan Smith took four wickets, while Will O'Rourke and concussions replacement Zak Foulkes claimed three wickets each to restrict the hosts, who had been well placed overnight. The tourists will now look to extend their lead and set a challenging target. Can the England bowlers secure early wickets? Let's wait and see in another 20 minutes.
Zak Foulkes to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to third slip for no runs, run save by Conway, fielded by Latham.
Will O'Rourke to Shoaib Bashir. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Will O'Rourke to Shoaib Bashir. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad to square leg for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Will O'Rourke to Shoaib Bashir. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
OUT! Caught. Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Mitchell. Three-wicket haul for Will O'Rourke.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, Gloved to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Sears.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs.
Zak Foulkes to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.
Zak Foulkes to Gus Atkinson. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
Zak Foulkes to Gus Atkinson. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Zak Foulkes to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
Zak Foulkes to Josh Tongue. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Zak Foulkes to Josh Tongue. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. Back of a length, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Mitchell. Archer is gone!
Nathan Smith to Jofra Archer. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Foulkes.
Nathan Smith to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Sears.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ravindra. A maiden over.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. In-swinging short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Will O'Rourke to Gus Atkinson. In-swinging half volley, off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for no runs, dropped catch by Sears.
Gus Atkinson to Ben Sears. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs. That brings an end to New Zealand's second innings as they declare on 372, setting England a formidable target. Daryl Mitchell was the standout performer, producing a calm, composed, and determined century to anchor the innings and put the visitors in complete control. England's bowlers, however, deserve credit for a disciplined effort during the session, keeping the scoring rate in check and preventing New Zealand from running away with the game. The stage is now set for a fascinating final innings as England begin their chase. Stay tuned for the action, which will be live shortly.
Gus Atkinson to Ben Sears. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the back foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Jofra Archer to Ben Sears. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
No ball Jofra Archer to Ben Sears. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left and it was a no ball, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Ben Sears. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Duckett.
Jofra Archer to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot glancing, Played to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Tongue.
Jofra Archer to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to silly mid on for no runs.
Jofra Archer to Daryl Mitchell. In-swinging yorker, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Gay.
Gus Atkinson to Ben Sears. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Gay.
Gus Atkinson to Ben Sears. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to backward point for no runs.
Gus Atkinson to Ben Sears. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Gay.
OUT! L.B.W. Gus Atkinson to Will O'Rourke. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad. Will O'Rourke's short stay comes to an end.
Gus Atkinson to Will O'Rourke. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Gus Atkinson to Will O'Rourke. Length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Wide Gus Atkinson to Will O'Rourke. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Daryl Mitchell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Brilliant shot.
Jofra Archer to Ben Sears. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Gay.
Jofra Archer to Daryl Mitchell. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Bashir.
Jofra Archer to Daryl Mitchell. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved to short leg for no runs, mis-fielded by Archer.
Jofra Archer to Daryl Mitchell. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Gay.
Jofra Archer to Daryl Mitchell. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, hit body to silly point for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Gus Atkinson to Ben Sears. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track Leave, hit helmet to silly mid off for no runs.
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Root. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Latham. That's Stumps on Day 4. The third Test is beautifully poised heading into the final day. England will resume on 103/4, needing another 270 runs for victory with six wickets still in hand. The hosts made a positive start to the chase through Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes, but New Zealand fought back brilliantly in the final session. Zak Foulkes was the standout performer, claiming three crucial wickets, while Ben Sears removed Duckett to put the visitors firmly in control. Joe Root remains unbeaten on 9 and will carry England's hopes alongside Emilio Gay, who is unbeaten on 6. With 270 runs still required and six wickets remaining, Day 5 promises a gripping finish. Can England produce a memorable chase, or will New Zealand complete a famous victory? Join us for what promises to be a thrilling final day.
APPEAL! Mitchell Santner to Emilio Gay. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Conway, appeal made for L.B.W. The appeal was not convincing to the umpire.
Mitchell Santner to Emilio Gay. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Ravindra.
FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Emilio Gay. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
APPEAL! Mitchell Santner to Emilio Gay. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell, appeal made for Caught. Loud appeal, but the umpire denied.
Mitchell Santner to Joe Root. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
OUT! Caught. Ben Sears to Ben Duckett. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Gloved to first slip, caught by Mitchell. Daryl Mitchell takes it comfortably in the slips cordon.
Ben Sears to Joe Root. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
Ben Sears to Joe Root. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Ben Sears to Ben Duckett. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Foulkes.
Ben Sears to Joe Root. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
Ben Sears to Joe Root. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Nathan Smith to Joe Root. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra.
Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Santner.
FOUR! Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Nathan Smith to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to point for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
Zak Foulkes to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Zak Foulkes to Ben Duckett. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Zak Foulkes to Ben Duckett. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Conway.
FOUR! Zak Foulkes to Ben Duckett. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Zak Foulkes to Ben Duckett. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Blundell.
FOUR! Zak Foulkes to Ben Duckett. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Nathan Smith to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Conway.
FOUR! Nathan Smith to Joe Root. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Sears.
Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, run save by Santner.
Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, Played to fourth slip for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Nathan Smith to Ben Duckett. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to backward point for no runs.