Cricket

New Zealand Vs England, 3rd Test: Hosts Win By Whopping 423 Runs, Visitors Take Series 2-1

England skipper Ben Stokes could not bat due to a hamstring injury on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) as England slumped to a 423-run defeat to New Zealand before tea on the fourth day on the third Test in Hamilton. Stokes strained his left hamstring while bowling on the third day and could not take the field as England were dismissed for 234 as they chased an improbable target of 658 for victory. New Zealand's winning margin matched their largest Test win by runs of a 423-run win over Sri Lanka in 2018 and prevented England from completing a series whitewash. England had an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after winning the first test by eight wickets and the second by 323 runs.

New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos: Ben Strokes
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: England captain Ben Strokes shakes hands with New Zealand captain Tom Latham | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England captain Ben Strokes shakes hands with New Zealand captain Tom Latham at the end of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

2/10
New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos: Gus Atkinson
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: England's Gus Atkinson bats during play | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England's Gus Atkinson bats during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

3/10
New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos: Matt Henry
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: New Zealand's Matt Henry celebrates the wicket England's Ollie Pope | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Matt Henry celebrates the wicket England's Ollie Pope during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

4/10
New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos: Brydon Carse
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: England's Brydon Carse bats during play | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England's Brydon Carse bats during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

5/10
New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos: Tim Southee
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: New Zealand bowler Tim Southee is congratulated by teammates | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand bowler Tim Southee is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jacob Bethell during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

6/10
New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos: Will ORourke
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: New Zealand bowler Will O'Rourke celebrates the dismissal of England's Harry Brook | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand bowler Will O'Rourke celebrates the dismissal of England's Harry Brook, right, during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

7/10
New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos: Mitchell Santner
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: New Zealand's Mitchell Santner appeals successfully for a LBW | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner appeals successfully for a LBW decision to dismiss England's Joe Root during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

8/10
New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos: Joe Root
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: England's Joe Root bats during play Andrew Cornaga

England's Joe Root bats during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

9/10
New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos:  Jacob Bethell
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: England's Jacob Bethell bats during play | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England's Jacob Bethell bats during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

10/10
New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test cricket match photos:  Jacob Bethell
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test: England's Jacob Bethell bats during play | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England's Jacob Bethell bats during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

CLOSE