ENG vs NZ 3rd Match TEST 2026 Audio & Text Commentary

Jofra Archer to Henry Nicholls, no run, Caught out!! outswinger back of length on the off stump, Henry Nicholls hangs in the crease to take the gamble with defensive shot towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Jamie Smith. Leading to a soft dismissal.

c Jamie Smith b Jofra Archer

Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Jamie Smith, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Rachin Ravindra.

c Jamie Smith b Gus Atkinson

Gus Atkinson to Henry Nicholls, 3 runs, Henry Nicholls goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 3 runs.

Gus Atkinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

Gus Atkinson to Henry Nicholls, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Henry Nicholls hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Gus Atkinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Henry Nicholls hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

Gus Atkinson to Henry Nicholls, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Henry Nicholls hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

Jofra Archer to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.