New Zealand wins toss, bats first in third Test against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
On June 25, New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first in the third Test against England at Trent Bridge. The series is currently tied at 1-1. England captain Ben Stokes returns to lead the team following recent clearance from a nightclub incident, with Matt Atkinson also making his return. New Zealand has made several changes to their lineup, bringing in Sears, Santner, and Tickner, while Henry, Jamieson, and Phillips are out. Live updates, commentary, and highlights are available for the match.
- •New Zealand elected to bat first at Trent Bridge.
- •The series is tied at 1-1.
- •Ben Stokes returns as England captain.
- •New Zealand made three changes to their lineup.
- •Live updates and commentary are available during the match.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Root falls lbw to Smith early on day three to leave England 224-3
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — England look to restrict NZ's total on day two of deciding Test
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — NZ win toss and bat first against England in deciding third Test
"Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand on day three of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
"Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand on day two of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
"Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand on day one of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 10:08 AMRoot falls lbw to Smith early on day three to leave England 224-3
Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand on day three of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 10:12 AMEngland look to restrict NZ's total on day two of deciding Test
Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand on day two of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:08 AMNZ win toss and bat first against England in deciding third Test
Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand on day one of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
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