Sports · 26 June 2026

Ben Stokes takes three as New Zealand reach 418-7

England gained ground before the interval, keeping the deciding Test more evenly balanced after New Zealand's strong start. Play reached lunch on day two at Trent Bridge with New Zealand on 418-7, as returning captain Ben Stokes claimed three wickets. They'd begun Friday on 361-4 after a record 317-run opening stand from Tom Latham and Devon Conway.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 June 2026 at 16:43

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