New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Day 3 Live Updates

New Zealand vs England, 3rd Test Day 3 Live Updates: New Zealand aim to walk further close to their consolation win against England. The side has already lost the three-match series, but hold a strong position in the final game. On the other hand, England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. The home side skittled England for 143 before reaching 136 for 3 by stumps in their second innings in Hamilton, enjoying easily their best day of a series in which they had been outplayed until now. Kane Williamson was at the crease on 50 and Rachin Ravindra two. (Live Scorecard)

Right then, that is it from an entertaining Day 2 of this final Test. New Zealand are in the driver's seat as we move into the 'Moving Day' and will look to keep extending their lead further. England will hope that they can make some early inroads, but they know they will have to bat their skins out in the fourth innings. Day 3 will begin at 10 pm GMT, but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!

New Zealand's final session was all about intent and dominance as they extended their lead to a commanding 340 runs! Though skipper Tom Latham fell early, Will Young continued his fine form, smashing a brisk half-century before falling short of a big score again. Kane Williamson joined the charge, stroking boundaries effortlessly and steering the innings with class. England toiled hard, with Gus Atkinson breaking through early in the session, but it was Ben Stokes who turned the tide briefly, executing a clever short-ball plan to dismiss the dangerous Williamson's partner and the nightwatchman. Williamson also notched up his fifty in the last over of