England face New Zealand in the third Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday, June 25, with the three-match series level at 1-1
New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bat first in the series decider against England
England will look to bounce back after their heavy defeat at The Oval, while New Zealand aim to build on their dominant second Test victory
England face New Zealand in the third Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday, June 25, with the series level at 1-1. England will look to bounce back after a heavy 253-run defeat at The Oval, while New Zealand will aim to continue their winning momentum in the decider.
England will welcome back captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson after both missed the second Test due to an off-field disciplinary matter. The ECB concluded that the pair breached contractual obligations but were not involved in the incident, handing them written warnings before their return.
The hosts will also be boosted by the availability of Ollie Robinson and Jamie Smith. However, pressure remains on the Stokes-Brendon McCullum regime after a difficult phase, with another defeat likely to raise more questions about England’s approach.
New Zealand head into the final Test with confidence after their dominant Oval victory. Matt Henry starred with 11 wickets, while Henry Nicholls and Glenn Phillips delivered key batting performances to help level the series.
While England have a strong record at Trent Bridge, New Zealand have already proved their ability to win in challenging conditions. With both teams chasing a series victory, the decider promises a thrilling battle between England’s comeback hopes and New Zealand’s growing belief.
England Vs New Zealand 3rd Test: Toss Update And Playing XIs
New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Ben Sears, William ORourke
England (Playing XI): Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith(w), Ben Stokes(c), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 Standings
England Vs New Zealand 3rd Test: Live Streaming
The England vs New Zealand Test series will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can stream the matches live on the SonyLIV app.
