Stokes claims four wickets as New Zealand struggles against England
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:49 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ben Stokes took four wickets during a crucial spell of bowling against New Zealand, helping to restrict the hosts as they crossed the 400-run mark. Stokes took all three wickets that fell in his eight-over spell in the morning session. New Zealand's difficulty in accelerating their scoring rate has been a key theme in the match so far, placing them under pressure to build a significant lead. The match remains in progress as England seeks to capitalize on their bowling strength.
- •Stokes took four wickets during an eight-over spell.
- •New Zealand reached 400 runs but struggled to score quickly.
- •England's bowling performance has been pivotal in the ongoing match.
- 12:49 PMESPNcricinfo — Stokes bags four as NZ struggle to build on strong start
"Stokes took all three wickets to fall during an eight-over spell in the morning as New Zealand crossed 400
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