England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day three – live

<p> Updates from the third day’s play at the Oval<br> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/18/new-zealand-claim-upper-hand-after-phillips-century-and-late-wickets-jolt-england">Day two report</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/aug/18/sign-up-to-the-spin">Sign up for the Spin</a> | <a href="mailto:james.wallace.casual@theguardian.com">Mail James</a></p><p><strong>61st over: England 227-6 (Cox 27, Archer 0) </strong>Shot! Cox flicks his wrists on a half volley from Matt Henry and the ball traces away for four across the baking square. Lovely timing on that.</p><p><strong>60th over: England 223-6 (Cox 23, Archer 0)</strong> It will be intriguing to see how Cox plays this morning, I have a feeling we might see some dashing strokeplay if he can hang around for a few overs and get settled. Jamieson is back of a length, Cox lets one pass by and then defends with a straight bat to mid off. The Oval is thrumming with excitement and plenty of folk can be spied applying a thick layer of sun cream, there isn’t a lot of shade here at the moment. A cheer greets Cox and England’s first run of the day, a guide to point for single off the final delivery.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/19/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-three-live">Continue reading...</a>