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New Zealand built a strong start at Seddon Park, Hamilton. NZ has posted 172/3 before the tea break. Tom Latham and Will Young brilliantly began the game to resist the clean sweep.
New Zealand Built A Strong Platform
A solid start has been made by New Zealand in the third Test against England in Seddon Park, Hamilton. Team has reached 172 for three wickets at tea on Day 1.Â
Despite the series having already lost, Black Caps are determined to secure a win in the third test and avoid a clean sweep. Kane Williamson is at (31*) and Daryl Mitchell at (0*) were standing strong at the crease.
However, England reflected their bowling prowess immediately and dismissed 7 wickets till now. The prominent names of the New Zealand team have gone back to the pavilion.
Latham and Young’s Dominance
Opting to bat under initially firstly overcasted England. Openers Tom Latham and Will Young provided a strong foundation with a 105-ryn partner’s.They marked the highest opening score in the series.
Latham showcased resilience and scored 63 before getting stumped by Matthew Potts. Will Young, who played as a stand-in for Devon Conway. He had played the innings cautiously but unfortunately got dismissed on 42. He got caught in the slips off Gus Atkinson.
Williamson’s Presence
After losing Latham, New Zealand suffered another blow with Rachin Ravindra getting out at just 18. Despite the setbacks, Kane Williamson has raised the hope of the Black caps unbeaten 42, but he didn’t make an impact and got dismissed by Matthew Potts.
And right now New Zealand is at 254/7. Mitchell Santner and H. Henry are now taking the innings forward. The batting order of New Zealand collapsed brutally.
With Tim Southee playing his farewell Test on home soil, New Zealand will aim to capitalize on their strong platform and post a competitive first-innings total.
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