England face series defeat after New Zealand build 204-run lead
7 reported
England are in a precarious position in the deciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, trailing by 204 runs with the Black Caps at 120-3 in their second innings. The third day saw 11 wickets fall as the pitch deteriorated, contrasting with only 12 wickets across the first two days. England were bowled out for 354 in their first innings, conceding an 84-run deficit after losing three wickets for 10 runs in the opening six overs. New Zealand then lost early wickets to Jofra Archer but recovered through Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten 60 and Daryl Mitchell’s 26 not out. England captain Ben Stokes said before the match that his team is under the “highest pressure” of his four-year tenure. A loss would extend England’s poor run to only two wins in 10 matches.
What’s reported
New Zealand lead by 204 runs after reaching 120-3 in their second innings.
England were bowled out for 354, trailing by 84 on first innings.
11 wickets fell on day three, compared to 12 on the first two days.
Rachin Ravindra scored an unbeaten 60 for New Zealand.
Zak Foulkes, a concussion substitute, took three wickets on Saturday.
England captain Ben Stokes said his team is under the “highest pressure” of his four years in charge.
England have only two wins in their last 10 matches.
Key figures
Ben Stokes, England captain
Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand batsman
Daryl Mitchell, New Zealand batsman
Zak Foulkes, New Zealand seamer
Jofra Archer, England bowler
Tom Latham, New Zealand captain
Devon Conway, New Zealand batsman
Joe Root, England batsman
Jacob Bethell, England batsman
Harry Brook, England batsman
Nathan Smith, New Zealand bowler
Will O’Rourke, New Zealand bowler
Gus Atkinson, England bowler
Josh Tongue, England bowler
Shoaib Bashir, England bowler
Blair Tickner, New Zealand bowler (concussion sub replaced by Foulkes)
Sources: BBC News
