CRICKET – England roared back into contention on the second day of the third and deciding Test against New Zealand with Ben Duckett’s rapid century helping his side to 223-2 after four wickets for returning captain Ben Stokes helped dismiss the visitors for 438 at a sizzling Trent Bridge yesterday.
New Zealand slumped from 317 without loss late on Thursday to be all out for a total that looked light on a good batting strip after their last six wickets fell for 77 runs.
Opener Emilio Gay fell for a duck to Will O’Rourke in the second over of England’s response and Duckett was dropped on eight with Henry Nicholls spilling a routine slip catch.
Duckett, in partnership with Jacob Bethell, then took full advantage of that let-off as he accelerated away in fluent style to reach three figures off 88 balls.
He was eventually dismissed when he dragged a wide ball by Nathan Smith down on to his stumps.
Bethell ended the day unbeaten on 74 with Joe Root 21 not out with England 215 runs in arrears with plenty of batting to come.
The three-match series is level at 1-1 after England won at Lord’s and New Zealand replied last week at The Oval.
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