England 116/5 in 18.1 Overs
ENG vs NZ, Third Test Live: Archer, Stokes keep England alive with the ball
England’s bowlers never allowed New Zealand to score freely despite the visitors starting the day in a strong position. Jofra Archer struck early removing Tom Blundell and later claimed his fourth wicket when Nathan Smith bowled a short ball to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. Ben Stokes bowled another remarkable spell, bowling 11 consecutive overs despite the physical demands.
He eventually dismissed Zakary Foulkes after ending a stubborn partnership, with the wicket coming shortly after the news that this would be his last international match. Jamie Smith also played a key role behind the stumps convincing Stokes to review successfully against Mitchell Santner. Earlier in the day, Shoaib Bashir denied Rachin Ravindra a deserved century by trapping him lbw for 94. England’s disciplined effort limited New Zealand’s scoring rate, but Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten century ensured the visitors still claimed a commanding lead.
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