New Zealand seal famous come-from-behind series with 160-run rout
Root run-out showcases brilliance of tourists as they claim 2-1 victory to spoil Stokes' farewell
25/06Result
3rd Test, New Zealand tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 25-29 2026
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
438 & 288/9d -
![England]( "England")
354 & 212 (51.2 ov)
Player of the Match
25/06Result
3rd Test, New Zealand tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 25-29 2026
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
438 & 288/9d -
![England]( "England")
354 & 212 (51.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Day 4
NZ take control as Ben Stokes bows out
Stokes opened the innings and made 30 in the final on-field act of a 15-year international career
Day 3
Seamers, Ravindra put New Zealand back in charge
England strike with new ball but Ravindra-Mitchell stand ensures tourists maintain upper hand
Day 2
Ben Stokes four-for, Ben Duckett hundred as England roar back
Run-a-ball partnership of 179 between Duckett and Bethell transfers pressure back on to New Zealand
Ben Stokes four-for, Ben Duckett hundred as England roar back
Run-a-ball partnership of 179 between Duckett and Bethell transfers pressure back on to New Zealand
Day 1
England dig deep after Latham, Conway dominate with 317-run stand
Four late wickets, including both centurions, allow Stokes' men some breathing space on sweltering day
Others
What next for Ben Stokes after shock international retirement?
Ashes comeback, county grind with Durham, franchise circuit and coaching among options for former England captain
Cricket Regulator confirms no further action as Stokes, Atkinson return
Stokes and Gus Atkinson had been withdrawn from County Championship matches ahead of investigation's findings
'Boring' Mitchell earns his beers after hard-as-nails hundred
Middle-order batter makes masterful third-innings hundred to set up famous NZ series win
Stats - New Zealand's rare comeback series win; England's rough patch
England have now lost seven of their last nine Test matches
Stokes stokes England's flames, as his church becomes a funeral pyre
England captain makes his final active day all about him, in extraordinary act of violence towards his team
Root, Stokes defend attempts to 'cause chaos' in chase
England still hoping to give captain "perfect send-off" despite being four down chasing 373
Ben Stokes: 'I didn't have any more fight left in me' after Ashes loss
England captain says he was burnt out even before Lord's Test which culminated in nightclub episode
New Zealand's 1999 win fuels Mitchell's Nottingham heroics
"Growing up as a kid watching Ashes series on TV, and New Zealand in 1999 is probably a pivotal time. I was only eight at the time," the allrounder says
Vaughan blames 'fall-out with ECB' for timing of Stokes retirement
Former England captain believes lack of trust in management is key factor in sudden announcement
Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after third Test
England captain told team-mates that he would be stepping down at start of fourth day in Nottingham
Ben Stokes retirement timeline: Twelve months in the eye of the storm
From drawing with India to defeat in Australia, via surgery, Rex Rooms and chaotic Trent Bridge farewell
Foulkes hopes cracked pitch will crack England open, as NZ target series win
Seamer expects spin to play a big part in the contest's closing stages, as visitors scent victory
Walter hails NZ's 'pure grit and determination' to get the job done
The NZ head coach lauds the contributions of Latham, Blundell and his bowling attack that dug deep following injuries
Concussion sub Zak Foulkes tags in to shake up England
New Zealand's eighth-choice seamer proves perfect weapon on drying Trent Bridge surface
Switch Hit: Stokes. Flames. Out
Ben Stokes ended his England career in spectacular fashion at Trent Bridge. Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Matt Roller attempt to make sense of it all, as well as give some credit to New Zealand
Latham praises NZ bravery as England's chaos theory is thwarted
New Zealand captain credits team for maintaining their composure in the heat of battle at Trent Bridge
Sangakkara queries DRS haste as Santner falls to contentious call
Unused replay suggested ball may have hit armguard, not glove, for key dismissal on second morning
Tickner out of third Test with concussion; Foulkes named replacement
Quick's absence is latest blow for NZ side already missing Henry, Phillips and Jamieson
Ben Stokes gives Harry Brook '100% support' as successor
Brook taking over Test captaincy could lead to him giving up role in one of white-ball formats
Latham, Conway produce rare triple-century opening stand in England
New Zealand's opening pair join several select lists with their batting onslaught at Trent Bridge
Conway scraps technical tweak ... and makes it a Daddy for New Zealand
Opener felt ill-at-ease after three balls so ripped up plan to remove his trigger movement
Latham leads from the front as New Zealand scent another famous series win
Having overseen the Black Caps' triumph in India, opener's influence has put another big achievement in sight
Late antics give England a lift as they battle to reset the reset
New Zealand collapse of 4 for 44 a cool breeze for Ben Stokes' side after battling day in field
Brendon McCullum on coaching future: 'Commitment to England has never wavered'
Head coach says he's still energised by role, despite overseeing seven defeats in nine Tests
New Zealand rocked by injuries to Henry and Phillips
Key players felt niggles during Oval victory and have been rested after further assessment
Switch Hit: Curfew kerfuffle
Ben Stokes is back and England have a series to win. But is it all that straightforward? Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to try and make sense of the last week
Stokes prepares to play to his crowd, as ECB waits with trepidation
Test captain's return comes after weeks of speculation, and not a little dither from his governing body
Duckett seeks route out of slump in England's hour of need
Spotlight on opener since Crawley axe, as return to form continues to elude him
Stokes, Atkinson back in England squad after written warnings; Baker, Rew dropped
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson cleared to return after ECB investigation into nightclub incident
Latham calls upon NZ to keep 'raising the bar' in bid for Test series win
After completing an "old-school" 253-run win at The Oval, the NZ captain pushes for more glory at Trent Bridge
Stokes 'desperate' to make the difference for England after apologising for nightclub impact
England captain returns after missing second Test with sole focus on the coming five days
McCullum on Stokes' return: 'Ben and I are tight'
Head coach plays down talk of broken relationship after captain was stood down for second Test
Stokes, Atkinson among four changes as England name Trent Bridge XI
Robinson sits out despite being passed fit, as Jamie Smith also returns after paternity leave
Duckett reaps fitness rewards with emotional home Test hundred
Return to Trent Bridge, and chance to regroup from tough winter abroad, helps opener turn tide in Test
England's crisis meets NZ's opportunity at Trent Bridge
Weather conditions - hot, especially on the first day - enhances the prospect of spin playing a significant part for the first time in the Test series
