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'What are they doing?': How the Black Caps got it right amid Stokes circus
Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 100 and Rachin Ravindra’s 94 anchored the comeback.
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NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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New Zealand have fought back from 1-0 down to claim one of the great series wins.
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NZ are six wickets away from a series win after a chaotic day at Trent Bridge.
Ben Stokes stuns cricket world with sudden retirement mid-test
Crowds erupted after he struck with his first ball following the news.
White Ferns knocked out of Twenty20 World Cup
England chased down the 164-run target with 16 balls and nine wickets to spare.
Ravindra, bowlers give Black Caps platform for series win over England
After a see-saw first two days, it was New Zealand’s turn to fight back at Trent Bridge.
Black Caps let chance slip as England fight their way back into test decider
Anything that could go wrong for New Zealand on day two in Nottingham, did.
Bob Blair obituary: Remembering the Kiwi cricketer who batted through grief
Blair’s fiancée, Nerissa Love, died in the Tangiwai rail disaster of 1953.
Southee invokes Trent Bridge ghosts as Black Caps dominate England
Tim Southee has attempted to get inside the heads of his old team with some past demons.
Latham, Conway centuries break records as Black Caps dominate in Nottingham
The openers plundered New Zealand’s biggest partnership against England.
‘Families do suffer’: Coach hails Conway’s sacrifice to push for series win
The 34-year-old put the team ahead of his family in a 36,000km round trip.
Henry becomes just third Black Cap to top bowling rankings
Matt Henry has risen to the top of the ICC men’s test bowling rankings.
Cricketer Bob Blair dies aged 94 after life marked by Tangiwai tragedy
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England coach McCullum denies rift with 'good friend' Stokes
Both players were later cleared, receiving only a written ECB warning.
White Ferns stay in World Cup hunt with six-wicket win over Scotland
Izzy Sharp’s 62 anchored a 101-run stand that steadied New Zealand’s chase.
Phillips' century gives Black Caps uncomfortable question to answer
The 29-year-old’s breakthrough innings was vital in securing victory over England.
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All shirts from the New Zealand test against England at Lord’s were up for sale.
Matt Henry takes 11 as England stung with penalty after crushing defeat
Henry's maiden 10-wicket haul saw NZ complete victory less than an hour into day five.
Jamieson puts Black Caps on course for series-levelling win over England
England need to complete a world-record chase to deny New Zealand victory.
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Henry Nicholls century puts Black Caps in control against England
Having replaced Kane Williamson at No 3, Nicholls’ 11th test ton made it NZ’s day.
Phillips' hundred 'for dad': Black Cap dedicates ton to late father
Glenn Phillips reached his first test century in his 19-match career.
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Friday, June 19, 2026
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Gritty, counter-attacking maiden test century from Glenn Phillips and Mokoena strikes late in Atlanta | Friday, June 19, 2026. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Phillips scores maiden ton before bowlers give Black Caps upper hand
New Zealand claimed bragging rights on day two, and hold a 169-run lead at stumps.