England takes two late wickets on opening day against New Zealand
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
On the opening day of the third Test at Trent Bridge, England secured their first wickets, dismissing Tom Latham for 151 and Devon Conway for 157. The pair had put New Zealand in a strong position, taking the score from 317-0 to 319-2. The dismissals came late in the day, reflecting a significant shift in momentum as England aimed to restrict New Zealand's scoring.
- •Ben Stokes dismissed Tom Latham for 151 runs.
- •Joe Root removed Devon Conway for 157 runs.
- •New Zealand's score fell from 317-0 to 319-2.
- •The third Test is being played at Trent Bridge.
- •Match is ongoing with further play expected.
- 5:04 PMBBC Sport — 'One brings two'...eventually - England finally strike with two late wickets
"England finally pick up their first wickets of the third Test as Ben Stokes dismisses Tom Latham for 151, before Joe Root removes Devon Conway for 157 in the next over as New Zealand fall from 317-0 to 319-2 on the opening day at Trent Bridge.
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