ENG vs NZ 3rd Test, Day 4: New Zealand close on series victory amid emotional Stokes farewell
New Zealand is nearing a series victory against England in the third Test at Trent Bridge as England struggles to chase a target of 373. The match marks the final international appearance of England captain Ben Stokes, who received a standing ovation after a brief but aggressive innings.
Why it matters
This match represents a significant transition in English cricket as it marks the end of the Ben Stokes captaincy era.
Ben Stokes’ hopes of a winning send-off in his final international appearance were hanging by a thread in the third test with New Zealand on the brink of a series victory over England at the close on the fourth day at Trent Bridge on Sunday (June 28, 2026).
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