England faces 160-run defeat to New Zealand in Stokes' farewell Test
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
England suffered a 160-run defeat to New Zealand in the series-deciding third Test at Trent Bridge. The match marked Ben Stokes' last appearance as an international cricketer after announcing his retirement mid-game. Following Stokes' exit, player ratings highlighted individual performances despite the overall loss. The outcome concludes the series against New Zealand, with further developments expected regarding player retention and team strategy moving forward.
- •Ben Stokes retires mid-game during the Test match.
- •New Zealand wins the series-deciding match at Trent Bridge.
- •Archer received positive ratings despite the team's overall performance.
- •The match concluded England's series against New Zealand.
"England suffered a 160-run defeat to New Zealand in the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, Ben Stokes' last match as an international cricketer following his shock retirement mid-game - here's how the players rated...
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