Half-centuries from Ollie Pope and Joe Root have put England in a commanding position on Day 4 of the third Test in their chase of 296 after they bundled New Zealand out for 326 in their second innings on Sunday. Let us dive into further details on ENG vs NZ 3rd test Match Update.

With 183/2 at the end of the fourth day, England still needed 113 runs to win the third match of the series. At the completion of the day’s play, Root was unbeaten on 55 while Pope concluded the day on 81.

In the second innings for New Zealand, Kane Williamson scored 48 and Tom Latham made 76. The highest scorer in New Zealand’s second innings was Tom Blundell, who was stranded on 88. While Daryl Mitchell finished off a magnificent series with the bat with yet another half-century knock.

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Earlier in the England’s innings, the hosts lost Alex Lees with a tragic run-out in the fifth over. While Zak Crawley (25) was caught in the covers off Michael Bracewell.

ENG vs NZ 3rd test Match Update:

New Zealand after winning the toss opted to bat first and posted 329 on board, thanks to all-rounder Daryll Mitchell’s splendid ton.

In reply, England recorded 31 runs more than the visitors. The star of England’s innings was Jonny Bairstow, who played a 162-run knock of 157 to help hosts gain a lead. While the debutant Jamie Overton missed his century by just 3 runs.

Pace department’s heads for the hosts, Trent Boult and Tim Southee took 4 and 3 wickets, respectively. Neil Wagner bagged 2 wicket, while Michael Bracewell dismissed 1 batter.

New Zealand then posted 326 in the second innings, thanks to Daryll Mitchell and Tom Blundell’s 113-run partnership for the 7th wicket. Mitchell (56) got out after smashing another half-century in the series. While the wicket-keeper batter Tom Blundell remained unbeaten with an 88.

At the end of day 4, England were at 183 for 2. Their dependable batters Ollie Pope and Joe Root will start their fifth day proceedings.