NOTTINGHAM : A masterful all-round performance propelled New Zealand to a comprehensive victory over England in the third and final Test at Trent Bridge, capping off an intense multi-week series.
Chasing a formidable target of 372 runs, England’s batting lineup crumbled under relentless pressure from the Kiwi bowling attack on the final day, folding for 212 runs.
Match Analysis
New Zealand laid a powerful foundation in their first innings, posting a commanding 438 runs thanks to magnificent centuries from Devon Conway (157) and Tom Latham (151).
England responded with a resilient 354, anchored by Ben Duckett’s explosive 113 and Jacob Bethell’s elegant 74, while New Zealand’s Nathan Smith tore through the order with 4 wickets.
With an 84-run lead, New Zealand accelerated in their second innings, declaring at 288/9.
Daryl Mitchell led the charge with a gritty 100, supported by Rachin Ravindra’s 94, setting England a steep target of 372 runs despite Jofra Archer’s stellar four-wicket haul.
England’s final chase never found momentum.
Despite an aggressive start by skipper Ben Stokes (30) and a fighting, unbeaten 60 from wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, the English top and middle order collapsed.
New Zealand’s Zakary Foulkes and Mitchell Santner proved too clinical, wrapping up the match and sealing a historic 160-run victory.
Daryl Mitchell was named Player of the Match for his outstanding batting contributions.
Match Summary
New Zealand vs England, 3rd Test
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Result: New Zealand won by 160 runs
Series: New Zealand won the 3-match series 2–1
MATCH SUMMARY
THIRD TEST MATCH — NOTTINGHAM
NEW ZEALAND — 1ST INNINGS
| 438 | 114.5 OVERS |
| CONWAY 157(224) | STOKES 4-70 |
| LATHAM 151(214) | ARCHER 2-75 |
| NICHOLLS 36(48) | BASHIR 2-105 |
ENGLAND — 1ST INNINGS
| 354 | 88.2 OVERS |
| DUCKETT 113(99) | N. SMITH 4-91 |
| BETHELL 74(133) | FOULKES 3-35 |
| BROOK 58(80) | O’ROURKE 3-53 |
NEW ZEALAND — 2ND INNINGS
| 288-9d | 94 OVERS |
| MITCHELL 100(241) | ARCHER 4-53 |
| RAVINDRA 94(149) | STOKES 2-49 |
| BLUNDELL 18(24) | ATKINSON 2-50 |
ENGLAND — 2ND INNINGS
| 212 | 51.2 OVERS |
| J. SMITH 60(91) | FOULKES 3-52 |
| DUCKETT 36(42) | N. SMITH 2-64 |
| BROOK 21(9) | SANTNER 2-54 |
