Matt Henry celebrates the wicket Ollie Pope on day four of the third Test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton. (Photosport/AP) New Zealand secured a resounding victory against England in the third Test at Hamilton, winning by a massive 423 runs on the fourth day. This win provided a fitting farewell for Tim Southee in his last international match.
England, having already secured the series win with victories in the first two Tests, were set a daunting target of 658 runs. They fell significantly short, being bowled out for 234 after lunch. We as a team are going through transition: Jasprit Bumrah England captain Ben Stokes, nursing a left hamstring injury from the previous day, did not bat in the second innings, accelerating the match's conclusion.
England's resistance crumbled quickly in the final session. They lost their last three wickets in just 12 deliveries, adding only three runs to their total. Mitchell Santner, with figures of 4-85, was named Player of the Match for his crucial role in dismantling England's tail.
This victory marked New Zealand's largest ever win by runs and inflicted England's fourth-worst defeat by runs in Test history. “It's obviously pleasing to finish in that fashion,” said New Zealand captain Tom Latham. Latham praised his team's adaptability after their earlier struggles in the series.
He highlighted the significance of adjusting to the Hamilton pitch conditions. “We certainly knew we weren't quite at our best those first couple o.