SportsPublished: 25 June 2026 at 22:36
Late fightback gives England hope after New Zealand's batting dominance
England took four wickets for 44 runs late on the opening day of the deciding third Test, leaving New Zealand at 361/4 after a 317-run opening partnership between Tom Latham and Devon Conway.
On a scorching first day of the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge, New Zealand dominated with the bat. Openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway shared a monumental 317-run stand for the first wicket, putting England on the back foot. However, England produced a late fightback, claiming four wickets for just 44 runs to reduce New Zealand to 361/4 at stumps. The hosts will be relieved to have limited the damage after such a strong start from the visitors, but New Zealand remain in a commanding position heading into day two.
