New Zealand crush England by whopping 423 runs to send Southee out on a high
New Zealand tore through England's batting on Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.
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Black Cap 'champion' Southee bows out a winner at home ground
Tim Southee, once half of the most feared new-ball partnership in the game, brought down the curtain on a glittering 16-year test career after New Zealand crushed England for a consolation win in Hamilton on Tuesday.
3rd Test: New Zealand Crush England To Send Tim Southee Out On A High
New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note. The hosts sealed a dominant performance in Hamilton by claiming seven wickets in 41.2 overs on day four as England crumbled for 234. It was New Zealand's equal highest victory by runs and a complete reversal from the first two Tests, which England won easily to clinch the three-match series. Playing on his home ground at Seddon Park, seamer Southee finished with 2-34 in his 107th and final Test, ending the career of one of New Zealand's finest players.
New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton
:New Zealand romped to victory by 423 runs after dismissing England for 234 on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match.
England Test Captain Ben Stokes Sustains Hamstring Injury Once Again
England received a major blow after their Test captain Ben Stokes once again sustained a hamstring injury during the ongoing Test match against New Zealand. England Cricket took to X (formerly Twitter) and confirmed that Stokes ended up injuring his hamstring during the third day of the final match of the Test series. Stokes was bowling to New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra at Seddon Park when he immediately held his hamstring tightly and left the field for treatment.
New Zealand hunt victory after Williamson hundred in Hamilton
:Kane Williamson scored a magisterial 156 at his most productive venue to drive New Zealand to the brink of a consolation victory over England at the end of the third day of the third test in Hamilton on Monday.
New Zealand take charge as England wilt in Hamilton heat
:Kane Williamson scored a 38th half-century as New Zealand took charge on the second day of the third test by dismissing England for 143 and making 136 for three at Sunday's close of play for an overall lead of 340.
New Zealand vs England LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2
New Zealand v England LIVE Score Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: New Zealand will be aiming to finish strong, with Mitchell Santner still at the crease as play resumes against England in third Test on Day 2. Santner struck a quickfire half-century late on Day 1 to take New Zealand past the 300-run mark. England will be hoping to continue in their aggressive batting style, with the likes of Ben Duckett and Harry Brook expected to take charge, amidst the composure provided by the experienced Joe Root. New Zealand's 36-year-old pace talisman Tim Southee will hope to get among the wickets, in what is his last-ever Test match. (LIVE SCORECARD)