Ben Duckett scores 113 as England responds to New Zealand's 438
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ben Duckett scored 113 runs off 99 balls on June 26 at Trent Bridge, marking his seventh Test century. His innings contributes to England's first response in the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand, who posted 438 runs in their first innings. The match is currently in progress with England seeking to recover from New Zealand's total.
- •England is batting in response to New Zealand's 438 runs.
- •Duckett's century has established a strong start for England.
- •The third Test is decisive for the series.
- 5:46 PMBBC Sport — Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test
- 5:22 PMBBC Sport — 'It will mean so much to him' - Duckett delights as England fight back
"Ben Duckett makes a "very entertaining" 113 from 99 balls on his home ground of Trent Bridge for his seventh Test century, giving England the perfect start to their first innings, responding to New Zealand's 438 on day two of the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand.
"Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
"Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
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External links- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 5:46 PMDuckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test
Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:38 PMDuckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test
Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 5:22 PM'It will mean so much to him' - Duckett delights as England fight back
Ben Duckett makes a "very entertaining" 113 from 99 balls on his home ground of Trent Bridge for his seventh Test century, giving England the perfect start to their first innings, responding to New Zealand's 438 on day two of the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand.
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