Ben Stokes sparked a remarkable turnaround for England on the second day of the third Test at Trent Bridge. He claimed 4 wickets, including the key scalp of Daryl Mitchell, to help his team dismiss New Zealand for 438.
What happened?
England produced a spirited bowling effort after conceding a mammoth 317-run opening stand on Day 1. Ben Stokes extracted movement from the surface with disciplined seam bowling and struck at crucial moments.
Stokes became only the ninth England bowler to claim 250 Test wickets with the dismissal of Mitchell Santner. The wicket was controversial, with Santner reviewing the decision, but the television umpire ruled that there had been glove contact.
Why it matters for Ben Stokes
The England skipper's spell completely shifted the momentum of the contest. His team then raced to 223/2 at stumps, trailing by just 215 runs with eight wickets still in hand.
Ben Duckett's attacking century put the hosts firmly back in contention. He punished anything overpitched or wide as New Zealand's seamers struggled for consistency.
What comes next?
England will look to build on their strong reply, with Jacob Bethell complementing Duckett superbly. The hosts will aim to overhaul New Zealand's total and take control of the match.
New Zealand briefly managed to stem the flow of runs after Duckett's dismissal. Zakary Foulkes, introduced as a concussion substitute, bowled with discipline, but England remain in a strong position.
The third Test at Trent Bridge continues, with England seeking to level the series. Ben Stokes' inspirational performance has given his team a chance to bounce back from their disappointing start