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We’ll see who’s right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:37 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

We’ll see who’s right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal

Summary

On the second morning of the third Test between England and New Zealand, controversy arose when Mitchell Santner was given out after the ball appeared to hit his glove. Santner insisted that the ball had actually struck his arm guard. This incident occurred as Ben Stokes marked his 250th Test wicket, making the dismissal particularly significant. The debate surrounding the decision reflects ongoing tensions between players regarding umpiring choices. The match is currently still ongoing.

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Key Details

•Mitchell Santner was given out after an appeal from England.
•Santner claimed the ball hit his arm guard, not his glove.
•Ben Stokes achieved his 250th Test wicket with this delivery.
•The third Test match between England and New Zealand is ongoing.

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12:37 PMBBC Sport — 'We'll see who's right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal

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Controversy on the second morning of the third Test between England and New Zealand after Mitchell Santner is given out after the ball appeared to hit his glove, but the batter was convinced that the ball had hit his arm guard after the delivery from Ben Stokes which was his 250th Test wicket.
— BBC Sport

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