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England vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3: All-Round Jamie Overton Puts England On Top As New Zealand Go 5 Down

Jamie Overton hit a stunning 97 on his England debut and then starred with the ball as the hosts closed in on a series clean sweep against World Test champions New Zealand at Headingley. New Zealand were 168-5 in their second innings, a lead of 137, with paceman Matthew Potts having taken 2-20, when rain cut short Saturday's third day of the third Test. But with England having chased down 299 inside a day to win the second Test and go 2-0 up in the three-match series, the Black Caps still had plenty to do if they were to avoid a whitewash, with two days' play remaining in Leeds.

Jamie Overton falls just short of debut century for England in tight third Test

England debutant Jamie Overton fell agonisingly short of a century in his first Test innings before a dropped catch helped Tom Latham reclaim the initiative for New Zealand on day three at Headingley.

Jamie Overton falls just short of debut Test century as England take narrow lead

Jamie Overton fell agonisingly short of a century in his first Test innings, but Jonny Bairstow’s 162 helped England establish a slender lead over New Zealand on day three at Headingley.

Overton misses ton, England overhaul New Zealand total before lunch

LEEDS, England : England's Jonny Bairstow smashed a magnificent 162 while debutant Jamie Overton fell three runs short of a century as the hosts were dismissed for 360 in their first innings at Headingley on Saturday for a 31-run lead over New Zealand.

3rd Test, Day 2: Brilliant Jonny Bairstow and unlikely hero Jamie Overton rescue England first innings

The imperious Bairstow has now blasted back-to-back centuries as he finished unbeaten on 130 from 126 balls, while number eight Overton showed his genuine all-round qualities with an equally eye-catching 89 not out from only 106 deliveries. England trail the tourists' first innings score of 329 by 65 runs at Headingley, but will be delighted with their fightback after they slipped to 55 for six in their reply. It is the highest seventh-wicket partnership for England against New Zealand and Overton's score is the most by an England player on debut batting at number eight or lower.

Jonny Bairstow century leads thrilling England fightback at Headingley

Jonny Bairstow was England’s century-scoring hero once again as he led debutant Jamie Overton in a thrilling partnership that turned the Headingley Test against New Zealand on its head.

Brilliant Bairstow and unlikely hero Overton rescue England first innings

LEEDS, England :England centurion Johnny Bairstow and debutant Jamie Overton blazed a thrilling unbeaten seventh wicket stand of 209 in 223 balls to guide their teetering side to 264 for six at the close of the second day of the third test with New Zealand on Friday.

Daryl Mitchell breaks record with another century against England

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell continued to be a thorn in England’s side on day two of the Headingley Test, reaching his third century in as many games and breaking a 73-year-old record along the way.

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England vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3: All-Round Jamie Overton Puts England On Top As New Zealand Go 5 Down

Jamie Overton falls just short of debut century for England in tight third Test

Jamie Overton falls just short of debut Test century as England take narrow lead

Overton misses ton, England overhaul New Zealand total before lunch

3rd Test, Day 2: Brilliant Jonny Bairstow and unlikely hero Jamie Overton rescue England first innings

Jonny Bairstow century leads thrilling England fightback at Headingley

Brilliant Bairstow and unlikely hero Overton rescue England first innings

Daryl Mitchell breaks record with another century against England