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New Zealand Dominates England in Test Series Decider
28 Jun
Summary
- New Zealand leads by 264 runs with only one wicket down on day four.
- Rachin Ravindra narrowly missed a century, scoring 94 runs.
- England has not lost a home test series of three or more games since 2012.
New Zealand asserted firm control over the deciding third test against England on Sunday, extending their lead to 264 runs with a score of 180-4. The morning session on Day 4 saw Rachin Ravindra narrowly miss his sixth century, departing for 94 after a crucial 129-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell.
Resuming at 120-3, Ravindra and Mitchell navigated challenging variable bounce from the pitch. Ravindra's dismissal to off-spinner Shoaib Bashir marked the only breakthrough before lunch. Mitchell remained unbeaten on 47, with Tom Blundell at the crease on 0, as New Zealand added 60 runs in a hard-fought session.
A series victory in England would be a historic achievement for New Zealand, marking their first win of such magnitude since 1999. For England, avoiding defeat is crucial, as they have not lost a home test series of three or more games since 2012. A loss could intensify scrutiny on the team's leadership following a significant Ashes series defeat and concerns over professionalism.
