England dominated the third day of the Test match against New Zealand, with key events including England declaring at 427-6, setting New Zealand a massive target of 583 to win. Joe Root scored a century and Ben Stokes contributed with a brisk 49. New Zealand struggled in their second innings, with England’s bowlers, including Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson, putting pressure on the batsmen.
Despite gusty winds in Wellington, England’s bowlers capitalized on the conditions with Atkinson even eying a hat-trick. New Zealand’s top order collapsed, with Latham, Williamson, and Conway falling early. England’s dominance continued with New Zealand struggling at 48-3 by the end of the afternoon session.
In a lighthearted moment, discussions on crumble recipes and brandy cream added some humor to the match. Fans shared their favorite ingredients for a perfect crumble, while also reminiscing about the time-consuming yet rewarding process of making a delicious dessert.
Overall, England’s strong performance put them in a commanding position in the Test match, with New Zealand facing an uphill battle in their second innings. As the match progresses, England looks set to secure their first Test series win in New Zealand since 2008. Stay tuned for more updates on the match as it unfolds.
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