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England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

BBC News · Jun 28, 2026, 6:50 PM

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  • MATCH REPORT: England set for series defeat in Stokes' last Test
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England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match.

MATCH REPORT: England set for series defeat in Stokes' last Test

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