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
Play is finally under way after a lengthy rain delay on day three of the third and final cricket between New Zealand and England in Hamilton, with the Black Caps in the box seat as they look to avoid a series whitewash.
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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