England Struggle to Stay Afloat as NZ Set Record Target

England face a daunting task in the third Test against New Zealand at Hamilton, as they were set a massive target of 658 to win after a resolute 453 all out from the hosts. The injury blow to captain Ben Stokes could make matters worse for the tourists, as he left the field with a recurrence of a left hamstring strain during his bowling spell.

New Zealand's batting lineup put on a show, with Tom Latham playing a crucial innings of 156 runs, clicked in partnership with Kane Williamson, who also mustered 156 runs. The latter shared 189 runs with his captain for various intervals on the fourth-wicket wicket. The record target was aided further by Daryl Mitchell hitting 60 runs in 84 balls off in his 31st Test. The sixes while achieving a twinning of the milestones on and Offside carries history for him as he leaps beyond the 2000-run threshold at a well built average of 43.80. Mitchell becoming only second New Zealand to archetype I tight strokeplay. Southee made way a notable hand high 4 wickets distributing 62 runs while Matt Henry claimed 3-72.

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