England Fight Back in Trent Bridge Test Against New Zealand
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England mounted a strong fightback on day two of the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, dismissing the visitors for 438 after they had reached 317 without loss on the opening day. Ben Stokes led the bowling effort with 4-70, while Ben Duckett scored a rapid 113 off 99 balls to anchor England’s reply. Duckett was dropped on eight and shared a 179-run stand for the second wicket with Jacob Bethell, who finished unbeaten on 74. England closed the day at 223-2, still trailing New Zealand by 215 runs. New Zealand lost fast bowler Blair Tickner to concussion after a blow from Jofra Archer, and he was replaced in the match by Zak Foulkes. The series is level at 1-1, making this the deciding Test.
What’s verified
Ben Duckett scored 113 off 99 balls, his seventh Test century, including 19 boundaries.
Ben Stokes took 4-70 and reached 250 Test wickets.
New Zealand were bowled out for 438 after being 317-0 on day one.
England ended day two at 223-2, trailing by 215 runs.
Duckett was dropped on eight before reaching his century.
Jacob Bethell was 74 not out at stumps.
New Zealand’s Blair Tickner was ruled out with concussion after being hit by a Jofra Archer delivery; Zak Foulkes replaced him.
Shoaib Bashir took 2-105 for England.
Not yet confirmed
Exact temperature during the day was reported as 35 degrees Celsius by a single source.
Details about the dismissal of Emilio Gay for a duck, the timing of the dropped catch of Duckett, and Joe Root’s score of 21 not out come from only one source.
The claim that Duckett’s 88-ball century was his joint fastest Test hundred appears in only one source.
Key figures
Ben Duckett (England batsman)
Ben Stokes (England captain, all-rounder)
Jacob Bethell (England batsman)
Shoaib Bashir (England bowler)
Jofra Archer (England bowler)
Blair Tickner (New Zealand bowler)
Zak Foulkes (New Zealand replacement player)
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
