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New Zealand secures series win over England as Stokes departs

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

New Zealand secures series win over England as Stokes departs

Summary

New Zealand completed a 160-run victory over England at Trent Bridge, sealing the three-Test series 2-1. England, chasing 373 runs, resumed the last day at 103 for 4 but was bowled out for 212 shortly after lunch. The defeat marked England's first home series loss of three or more Tests since 2012 and continued their poor recent form with seven losses in their last nine Tests. Ben Stokes ended his captaincy on this note, having started his tenure with a notable win against New Zealand four years ago. New Zealand's Nathan Smith was the series' leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets.

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•New Zealand won the series 2-1 after losing the first Test.
•England scored 212 in their final innings, falling short of 373.
•Ben Stokes concluded his captaincy amid scrutiny over the team's performance.
•Nathan Smith led New Zealand's bowling attack with 15 wickets.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sun sets on Bazball: Ben Stokes signs off with defeat as New Zealand seal 2-1 series win vs England

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Chasing 373, England resumed the final day on 103 for 4 but never managed to build the partnerships needed to threaten the target. They were bowled out for 212 shortly after lunch, handing New Zealand their first comeback series win in a three-Test series after losing the opening match.
— Yahoo Sports

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