The last pair of Mitchell Santner and Will O’Rourke have defied England’s bowlers for an hour on the second morning of the third cricket test before New Zealand’s first innings finally ended at 347.

If England lose this match, they will have lost the final match in three of their last four Test series. England lost the last game of the series in India back in March before also losing the final games against Sri Lanka at home at the end of the English summer and the decider in Pakistan.

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New Zealand has steadily squandered a good start, slumping from 172-2 to 231-7 before rallying to 315-9 at stumps on the first day of the third test against England.

Kane Williamson has led the way once again as the hosts start Day 3 with a 340-run lead. The Kiwis would hope to salvage their pride by winning the final Test match of the series.

New Zealand showed off its presumptive new ball attack as it took control of the third test against England on the second day Sunday. Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke shared seven wickets as New Zealand bowled out England for 143 in a session and a half to take a 205-run first innings lead.

New Zealand. William O'Rourke 0 (8) Mitchell Santner 50 (54) England. Gus Atkinson 3/55 (20) New Zealand vs England Match Details . 3rd Test (Da