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New Zealand leads England by 204 runs in third Test at Trent Bridge

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:39 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

New Zealand leads England by 204 runs in third Test at Trent Bridge
Summary

During the third day of the deciding Test between New Zealand and England at Trent Bridge, New Zealand reached 120-3 in their second innings, leading by 204 runs. England was bowled out for 354 in their first innings, 84 runs behind New Zealand's total of 438. The pitch has deteriorated, contributing to 11 wickets falling on Saturday, with England losing three early wickets in a crucial batting collapse. Rachin Ravindra leads the New Zealand innings with an unbeaten 60 as the Black Caps aim to secure the series after starting the day precariously at 12-2.

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  • •New Zealand 438 & 120-3, lead by 204 runs
  • •England all out for 354 in first innings
  • •Ravindra scores unbeaten 60 for New Zealand
  • •England lost three wickets for just 10 runs
  • •Match in progress on day three at Trent Bridge
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  • 5:39 PMBBC Sport — England in huge danger in third Test against NZ
  • 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — England in huge danger in third Test against NZ
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England’s deciding Test against New Zealand - and perhaps the future of the hosts’ management - hangs in the balance after a dramatic and fluctuating third day at Trent Bridge.

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England’s deciding Test against New Zealand - and perhaps the future of the hosts’ management - hangs in the balance after a dramatic and fluctuating third day at Trent Bridge.

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