Ravindra puts New Zealand in dominant position against England in Test

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:49 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Ravindra puts New Zealand in dominant position against England in Test
Summary

On Day 3 of the third Test at Trent Bridge, New Zealand reached 120-3 in their second innings, leading England by 204 runs after scoring 438 in their first innings. England struggled dramatically, losing eight wickets for just 130 runs in their second innings, responding to New Zealand's total after a difficult shift in pitch conditions. The change in weather introduced inconsistent bounce and lateral movement, causing 11 wickets to fall on the day. The match is still ongoing as both teams look to assert their position.

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  • New Zealand total: 438 & 120-3, England total: 354
  • England lost eight wickets for 130 runs in the second innings
  • Pitch conditions changed, affecting play significantly
  • The match is currently ongoing at Trent Bridge
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  • 5:49 PMThe Guardian SportRavindra puts New Zealand in dominant position after England fail to take advantage
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Third Test D3: New Zealand 438 & 120-3; England 354 England lose eight wickets for 130 runs Things can change quickly in cricket. Just as England thought a reset had occurred at Lord’s, only for a late night in Chelsea to put paid to that notion, so the nature of the pitch lurched significantly on a gripping third day at Trent Bridge. Gone was the road from which the ball repeatedly raced across the parched outfield during the first two days. In its place – influenced by a slight drop in temperature and some cloud cover – was a more capricious strip of earth. It offered lateral movement and inconsistent bounce, and led to 11 wickets falling. Continue reading...

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