New Zealand's Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell celebrate the wicket of England's Joe Root on the second day of the third cricket test at Seddon Park in Hamilton, 15 December, 2024. Photo: Photosport
The Black Caps have set England a total of 658 for victory in the third cricket Test in Hamilton.
New Zealand were dismissed for 453 in their second innings late on day three.
Kane Williamson top scored for New Zealand with 156. England was 18 for two at stumps at 7.30pm.
The Black Caps have a lead of 340, with Kane Williamson unbeaten on 50, heading into day three against England.
The Black Caps took the lead on day 2 of test three.
The Black Caps are firmly on the ropes at stumps in the third test against England in Hamilton.
England have already won the series against the Black Caps, but are wrapping up with a final match today. Follow live coverage.
The England cricket captain is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" so they can wrap up the test series against New Zealand, 3-0, in Hamilton.
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