Stokes takes 250th wicket as New Zealand reaches 418-7 at lunch

Ben Stokes achieved his 250th test wicket during the third match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 26. The England captain's performance contributed to four late wickets on Day 1 as New Zealand batted aggressively, with Tom Latham and Devon Conway putting together a 317-run opening partnership. At lunch on Day 2, New Zealand posted 418-7, with Tom Blundell and Nathan Smith not out. Stokes took 4-70 in the first innings, moving to ninth on England’s all-time wicket-takers list.

• 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — England captain Stokes achieves test milestone as New Zealand reaches 418-7 at lunch on Day 2