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New Zealand in strong position to clinch series against England at Trent Bridge

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:21 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

New Zealand in strong position to clinch series against England at Trent Bridge

Summary

New Zealand is near a test series victory over England, chasing a 373-run target in the third test. As play resumes, England is 103-4, needing 270 runs on the final day. Joe Root remains not out on 9, accompanied by Emilio Gay, who has 6 runs. The pitch conditions are deteriorating, complicating England's chase. This match marks Ben Stokes' final appearance in international cricket, having announced his retirement ahead of the last day's play, after scoring 30 in his farewell innings.

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By the Numbers

•New Zealand leads by 270 runs entering the final day.
•England struggling at 103-4, needing 270 runs to win.
•Joe Root and Emilio Gay are England's last specialist batsmen.
•Ben Stokes plays his final international match today.

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9:21 AMYahoo Sports — New Zealand looks to wrap up series win over England on Stokes' final day of international cricket

What they're saying

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New Zealand is on the brink of clinching a test series victory over England and spoiling Ben Stokes' final act in international cricket. England will begin the final day of the third and deciding test on 103-4, still needing 270 more runs in a seemingly forlorn chase of 373 to win on a deteriorating pitch at Trent Bridge. All hopes seem to rest with Joe Root, who is 9 not out, and he is alongside Emilio Gay (6 not out) in the middle as the only specialist batters left for England.
— Yahoo Sports

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