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England’s shaky Day Three collapse left them reeling, losing eight wickets for 130 runs and falling 84 behind as New Zealand surged ahead. Rachin Ravindra’s gritty 60 kept his side in control, building a commanding 204-run lead with seven wickets intact. A deteriorating pitch, described by England’s Shoaib Bashir as “a bit in it,” is turning increasingly hostile for batters, while Zak Foulkes, stepping in as a concussion replacement, took crucial wickets including Ben Stokes and Harry Brook — hinting the cracks may be aiding his success. With New Zealand poised to set a daunting target and England scrambling to adapt, the final two days promise a nerve-shredding battle for the series — all on a pitch that’s still evolving.

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