Cricket

New Zealand Vs England, 3rd Test Day 3: Kane Williamson Ton Puts NZ In Commanding Position

Kane Williamson played a momentous 156-run knock as New Zealand amassed a lead of 657 runs before both England openers were dismissed to leave the hosts in a commanding position at the end of the third day of the third Test on Monday (December 16, 2024). To compound an already dismal day for the tourists, England captain Ben Stokes limped from the field in Hamilton with a recurrence of a hamstring injury. Williamson라이브 바카라 33rd test century was his seventh at Seddon Park and his fifth in consecutive Tests on a home ground on which he averages more than 100. New Zealand finally were dismissed for 453 after leading by 204 on the first innings and in five overs before stumps, England slumped to 18-2.

New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test Cricket Day 3 photos from Hamilton: Matt Henry
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: New Zealand's Matt Henry celebrates the wicket of England's Zak Crawley | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Matt Henry celebrates the wicket of England's Zak Crawley, right, during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test Cricket Day 3 photos from Hamilton: Zak Crawley
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: England's Zak Crawley walks from the field after he was dismissed | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England's Zak Crawley walks from the field after he was dismissed during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test Cricket Day 3 photos from Hamilton: Tim Southee
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: England's Ollie Pope and teammates welcome New Zealand's Tim Southee to the crease | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England's Ollie Pope and teammates welcome New Zealand's Tim Southee to the crease with a guard of honour during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test Cricket Day 3 photos from Hamilton: Shoaib Bashir
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: England bowler Shoaib Bashir is congratulated by Matthew Potts after taking the wicket | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England bowler Shoaib Bashir, left, is congratulated by teammate Matthew Potts after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test Cricket Day 3 photos from Hamilton: Matthew Potts
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: England's Matthew Potts juggles the ball as he takes a catch | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England's Matthew Potts juggles the ball as he takes a catch on the boundary to dismiss New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test Cricket Day 3 photos from Hamilton: Kane Williamson
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: New Zealand's Kane Williamson bats during play | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Kane Williamson bats during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test Cricket Day 3 photos from Hamilton: Ben Stokes
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: England captain Ben Stokes grabs at his leg while bowling | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England captain Ben Stokes grabs at his leg while bowling during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test Cricket Day 3 photos from Hamilton: Kane Williamson
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: New Zealand's Kane Williamson celebrates after reaching a century | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Kane Williamson celebrates after reaching a century during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test Cricket Day 3 photos from Hamilton: Rachin Ravindra
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, right, bats during play | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, right, bats as England wicketkeeper Ollie Pope, centre, and Harry Brook, left, watch during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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