New Zealand dominates England in third Test with strong position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
New Zealand concluded day three of the third Test against England at The Oval with Henry Nicholls unbeaten on 119. They lead by 352 runs and retain seven wickets remaining. This commanding performance places New Zealand in control as they seek to secure the series victory. The match remains ongoing, with England needing to respond effectively in the remaining days.
- •Nicholls scores unbeaten 119 for New Zealand.
- •New Zealand leads by 352 runs with seven wickets in hand.
- •The third Test is ongoing at The Oval.
- •This match is critical for the series outcome.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra power New Zealand to 352-run lead over England after Day 3
- 6:43 PMBBC Sport — Shining in the sun - Nicholls' unbeaten century grinds England down
- 6:04 PMBBC Sport — England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test
"Henry Nicholls marked his return with a stellar unbeaten century, guiding New Zealand to a commanding 252 for 3 on day three against England at The Oval. His 119, coupled with Rachin Ravindra's 76, forged a record partnership, extending New Zealand's lead to 352. This dominant display, built on Matt Henry's five-wicket haul, puts the hosts in a precarious position for a challenging fourth-innings chase.
"Watch the best shots from New Zealand's Henry Nicholls as he makes his 11th Test century against England at the Oval, finishing unbeaten on 119 at the close of play on the third day of the second Test.
"Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand as they take complete control of the second Test against England at The Oval.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:24 AMHenry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra power New Zealand to 352-run lead over England after Day 3
Henry Nicholls marked his return with a stellar unbeaten century, guiding New Zealand to a commanding 252 for 3 on day three against England at The Oval. His 119, coupled with Rachin Ravindra's 76, forged a record partnership, extending New Zealand's lead to 352. This dominant display, built on Matt Henry's five-wicket haul, puts the hosts in a precarious position for a challenging fourth-innings chase.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 6:43 PMShining in the sun - Nicholls' unbeaten century grinds England down
Watch the best shots from New Zealand's Henry Nicholls as he makes his 11th Test century against England at the Oval, finishing unbeaten on 119 at the close of play on the third day of the second Test.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 6:04 PMEngland feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test
Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand as they take complete control of the second Test against England at The Oval.
- Sky Sports—NZ in charge after Nicholls century as England labour on day three
New Zealand assumed complete control of the second Test as Henry Nicholls' century punished England errors on another day of frustration in the field at The Oval.
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