The 3rd Test match between England and New Zealand, held at Trent Bridge from June 25 to 29, 2026, concluded with a decisive 160-run victory for New Zealand, allowing them to seal the series 2–1.
Here is how the match played out:
First Innings
- New Zealand (438 all out): After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Black Caps set a massive foundation. Openers Devon Conway (157) and Tom Latham (151) both smashed brilliant hundreds. England’s Ben Stokes spearheaded the bowling response with 4 wickets.
- England (354 all out): England responded aggressively, highlighted by a rapid century from Ben Duckett (113) and a crucial knock from Jacob Bethell (74). New Zealand’s Nathan Smith and Zakary Foulkes restricted the hosts, giving New Zealand an 84-run lead.
Second Innings
- New Zealand (288/9 declared): In their second turn at the crease, Daryl Mitchell anchored the innings with a patient 100, while Rachin Ravindra chipped in with a vital 94. Despite Jofra Archer’s stellar bowling performance (taking 4 wickets), New Zealand declared to set England a formidable target of 373 runs.
- England (212 all out): Chasing the target on the final day, England’s batting lineup crumbled against New Zealand’s disciplined attack. Aside from a fighting 60 from wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, the rest of the order failed to build significant partnerships. Zakary Foulkes claimed 3 wickets to disrupt the chase.
Match Outcomes & Highlights
- Player of the Match: Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)
- Players of the Series: Jofra Archer (England) & Nathan Smith (New Zealand)
- Series Result: New Zealand won the 3-match Test series 2–1.
Via AI Gemini