New Zealand stretches lead against England in ongoing second Test at The Oval

New Zealand ended day three of the second Test against England at The Oval with 252/3 in their second innings, holding a 352-run overall lead. Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119, and Rachin Ravindra contributed 76 runs as they built a strong partnership. England, bowled out for 291 in their first innings before lunch, faces a daunting challenge with limited Test experience in their bowling attack. Stand-in captain Joe Root, leading in place of Ben Stokes, lacks tactical support amidst an inexperienced lineup. New Zealand looks to capitalize further before potentially setting England a significant chase in the final innings.

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