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Matthew Fisher and Sonny Baker lead England's tail to cut deficit against New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:22 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Matthew Fisher and Sonny Baker lead England's tail to cut deficit against New Zealand

Summary

On the third morning of the test at The Oval, England's last-wicket pair, Matthew Fisher and Sonny Baker, frustrated New Zealand and cut their deficit to 100 runs. Despite being at 238-9, the pair added 53 runs before Baker was dismissed for 4, leaving England's first innings at 291. New Zealand's Matt Henry claimed five wickets, showcasing a strong bowling performance. As the match progresses, New Zealand is expected to bat again soon.

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Key Details

•England ended their first innings at 291, trailing New Zealand by 100 runs.
•Matthew Fisher scored 48 runs, while Sonny Baker contributed 4 runs.
•Matt Henry took five wickets for New Zealand.
•England was at 238-9 before the last-wicket pair's resistance.
•The match is still in progress as England finishes their innings.

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12:22 PMYahoo Sports — England's last-wicket grit defies New Zealand to cut Oval deficit to 100 runs

What they're saying

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9 and 11 batters Matthew Fisher and Sonny Baker frustrated New Zealand and reduced England's deficit on the third morning of The Oval test on Friday. New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry claimed a five-wicket haul thanks to three sharp catches in the first 35 minutes. England was 238-9 then and New Zealand would have expected to be batting long before lunch.
— Yahoo Sportsby FOSTER NIUMATA

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