New Zealand secures series win over England in Stokes' final match

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New Zealand secures series win over England in Stokes' final match
Summary

New Zealand defeated England by 160 runs on the final day of the third Test at Trent Bridge, completing a series win. Ben Stokes announced his retirement, which overshadowed England's struggles as they stumbled to their seventh defeat in nine Tests. England began the day needing 373 runs but were soon in trouble at 103-4, with only Jamie Smith providing resistance with a score of 60. The defeat marked England's first home series loss in multiple Tests since 2012, raising questions about their strategy and future under the current approach.

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  • •New Zealand scored 438 and 288-9 declared; England replied with 354 and 212.
  • •Jamie Smith was the only notable scorer for England on the last day.
  • •Ben Stokes finishes his career after 160-run defeat against New Zealand.
  • •England has lost seven of their last nine Test matches.
  • •This defeat is England's first home series loss since 2012.
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England limped to a tame series defeat to New Zealand as they were beaten by 160 runs on an anti-climactic final day at Trent Bridge - Ben Stokes' last as an England cricketer.

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