Duckett scores 113 as England recover against New Zealand at Trent Bridge
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
England trails New Zealand's first innings total of 438, reaching 223 for 2 on day two of the Third Test at Trent Bridge. Ben Duckett scored a century, hitting 113 runs, contributing significantly to England's comeback. The match follows a mixed performance from England in previous Tests, with uncertainty surrounding the team's aggressive batting. With the game still in progress, England will aim to close the gap on New Zealand's total.
- •New Zealand scored 438 in their first innings.
- •England reached 223 for 2 by day two's end.
- •Ben Duckett scored 113 runs for England.
- •The match is currently ongoing at Trent Bridge.
- 6:50 PMBBC Sport — Stokes and Duckett star as England fight back against New Zealand
- 5:58 PMThe Guardian Sport — Stokes sparks England recovery as Duckett finds his groove against New Zealand
"Third Test day two: New Zealand 438; England 223-2 Duckett scores 113 as hosts hit back at Trent Bridge Before the start of this deciding third Test against New Zealand, Brendon McCullum was overheard saying he was about to learn a fair bit about his England team. After a Lord’s surface that saw seamers fishing with dynamite, and then the semi-skimmed XI selected for the Oval, no one quite knew whether a flat pitch would rekindle the aggressive batting of the previous four years, or if a winter of mixed messages from up top had stifled their ambitions. Continue reading...
"Ben Stokes takes three early wickets before Ben Duckett hits 113 with the bat as England fight back on day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
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External links- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 6:50 PMStokes and Duckett star as England fight back against New Zealand
Ben Stokes takes three early wickets before Ben Duckett hits 113 with the bat as England fight back on day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
- The Guardian SportJun 26, 2026, 5:58 PMStokes sparks England recovery as Duckett finds his groove against New Zealand
Third Test day two: New Zealand 438; England 223-2 Duckett scores 113 as hosts hit back at Trent Bridge Before the start of this deciding third Test against New Zealand, Brendon McCullum was overheard saying he was about to learn a fair bit about his England team. After a Lord’s surface that saw seamers fishing with dynamite, and then the semi-skimmed XI selected for the Oval, no one quite knew whether a flat pitch would rekindle the aggressive batting of the previous four years, or if a winter of mixed messages from up top had stifled their ambitions. Continue reading...
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