England Collapse Hands NZ Strong Lead

England’s batting collapsed spectacularly on day three of the Rothesay Series decider, crumbling from 223 for 2 to all out for 354 after Ben Duckett’s century, handing New Zealand an 84-run lead on a pitch that’s turning tricky. Key players like Joe Root, Bethell, and Smith fell early, while Brook and Stokes’ 56-run partnership couldn’t stem the tide as Zak Foulkes—making his debut after concussion—cleaned up both. Stokes fought valiantly for 15 runs, Brook scored 58, and Gus Atkinson batted over two hours, but the lower order couldn’t rally. New Zealand, led by Nathan Smith’s early wickets and Will O’Rourke’s breakthroughs, now hold a commanding position heading into day four. England’s hopes now rest on a monumental fightback. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c252b1139a0c3ca