New Zealand vs England Score, 3rd Test of New Zealand in England 2026

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Santner to Jamie Smith. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Smith. That's it! New Zealand have sealed the series 2-1 with a dominant performance in the final Test, securing their first series victory in England since 2021. The visitors' bowlers were exceptional throughout, consistently hitting the right lengths and delivering breakthroughs at crucial moments. Zak Foulkes was the standout performer, claiming three wickets in each innings and playing a key role in the victory. For England, it was a tough outing with the bat as they failed to build the crucial partnerships needed in the chase. Ultimately, New Zealand's discipline, consistency, and composure under pressure earned them a memorable series triumph.

Mitchell Santner to Jamie Smith. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Sears.

Nathan Smith to Shoaib Bashir. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Conway.

Nathan Smith to Shoaib Bashir. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.

Nathan Smith to Shoaib Bashir. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.

Nathan Smith to Shoaib Bashir. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.

Nathan Smith to Shoaib Bashir. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to gully for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.

OUT! Run Out. Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to backward square leg, direct hit by Santner. A stunning throw from Santner, and England are staring at defeat now.

FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Jamie Smith. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Jamie Smith. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Jamie Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.

Mitchell Santner to Jamie Smith. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Conway.

Mitchell Santner to Jamie Smith. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.

Mitchell Santner to Jamie Smith. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, mis-fielded by Nicholls.

Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.

Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Conway.

Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.

Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.

Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Mitchell.

Mitchell Santner to Josh Tongue. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot pushing, Played to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Conway.

Mitchell Santner to Josh Tongue. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Blundell, fielded by Mitchell.

Mitchell Santner to Josh Tongue. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Blundell.

Mitchell Santner to Josh Tongue. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to square leg for no runs, fielded by Latham.

APPEAL! Mitchell Santner to Josh Tongue. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Ravindra, appeal made for L.B.W. Loud appeal from New Zealand, but Tongue survives.

Mitchell Santner to Josh Tongue. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.

Nathan Smith to Josh Tongue. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sears.

OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Jofra Archer. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, outside edge, caught by Blundell. Archer was committed to the leave, but the ball grazes the bat, and it's safely pouched behind.

Nathan Smith to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, thick edge to cover for no runs, fielded by Conway.

Nathan Smith to Jofra Archer. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.