ENG vs NZ, third live preview: Archer, Stokes keep England alive with the ball
England’s bowlers never allowed New Zealand to score despite the visitors starting the day in a good position. Jofra Archer struck early by removing Tom Blundell and later claimed his fourth wicket when Nathan Smith bowled a short ball to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. Ben Stokes bowled another outstanding spell, bowling 11 consecutive overs despite the physical demands.
He ended up dismissing Zakary Foulkes after breaking a stubborn partnership, the wicket coming not long after news broke that this would be his last international match. Jamie Smith also played a key role behind the stumps convincing Stokes to take a successful check against Mitchell Santner. Earlier in the day, Shoaib Bashir denied Rachin Ravindra a well-deserved century by trapping him lbw for 94. A disciplined effort from England limited New Zealand’s scoring rate, but Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten century ensured the visitors maintained a convincing lead.
