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Ben Duckett’s scintillating century, built on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes, led England to a strong position in the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. After a challenging first day, where New Zealand scored 438 runs, England ended the second day at 223-2, still trailing by 215 runs.
According to BBC News, Stokes, returning to the team after a nightclub controversy, played a pivotal role by taking four wickets for 70 runs. His performance helped England recover from a dismal start where New Zealand had dominated the first day.
Duckett’s century marked a significant turnaround in his form, as he scored 113 runs, his first Test hundred since last June. His partnership with Jacob Bethell, who remained not out on 74, was crucial in stabilizing England’s innings after an early wicket.
The match has seen England’s bowlers respond effectively, taking six wickets for just 77 runs on the second day. Stokes’ leadership and Duckett’s batting have sparked hope for the home side, who are seeking to turn around a challenging series performance.
With the third Test acting as a decider, England’s ability to maintain momentum will be critical as they aim to secure a win against New Zealand, who have been formidable opponents throughout the series.
