England struggles in 253-run loss to New Zealand at The Oval
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
England faced New Zealand at The Oval, where they lost by 253 runs. The defeat came without captain Ben Stokes, leveling the series ahead of the third Test at Trent Bridge. England's performance was criticized, with issues attributed solely to their own play rather than pitch conditions. Player ratings were released, highlighting the impact of experienced players like Joe Root against struggling debutants.
- •England loses to New Zealand by 253 runs at The Oval
- •Ben Stokes absent due to injury
- •Series now tied at one win each
- •Third Test set for Trent Bridge
- •Player ratings emphasize Root's standout performance
"There were no pitch issues at The Oval, England's problems were all of their own making as they slumped to a 253-run defeat in the absence of captain Ben Stokes that saw New Zealand level the series ahead of the third Test at Trent Bridge - here's how the players fared.
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