ENG vs NZ, Third Test Live Score: Nathan Smith, Foulkes lead New Zealand bowling effort
New Zealand’s bowling attack shared the workload effectively as England’s innings unraveled on Day 3. Nathan Smith was the standout performer, finishing with figures of 4/91 after producing crucial breakthroughs throughout the innings. Will O’Rourke and Zac Foulkes also played major roles by claiming three wickets each. Foulkes, who came into the match as a concussion substitute for Blair Tickner on Friday, made an immediate impact with the wicket of Ben Stokes before later dismissing Harry Brook for 58 by clipping his off stump. O’Rourke removed Jacob Bethell after the left-hander had looked set for a bigger score. Their combined effort ensured England could not erase New Zealand’s first-innings advantage. Instead, the visitors secured an 84-run lead, very similar to the 100-run advantage they enjoyed at The Oval before going on to win that Test by 253 runs.
