ENG Vs NZ, 3rd Test: New Zealand Take 137-run Lead Against England - In Pics

The play on Day 3 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand ended early at Headingley, Leeds due to rain and bad light. New Zealand reached 168/5 (51.5) for a 137-run lead at Headingley, Leeds. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell were unbeaten on four and five runs respectively. Matty Potts took two wickets, including that of Kane Williamson. Earlier in the day, Jonny Bairstow hit the second-fastest 150 (off 144) by an England batter. But Jamie Overton missed out on his maiden Test ton by three runs. England are chasing a 3-0 series sweep.

Updated: 26 Jun 2022 10:42 am

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New Zealand's Devon Conway, left, and New Zealand's Kane Williamson leave the field as rain stops play during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

England's Jamie Overton bowls a delivery during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

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England captain Ben Stokes reacts during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

England captain Ben Stokes reacts to a dropped catch during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson, right, and New Zealand's Tom Latham run between wickets during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

New Zealand's Tom Latham, left, celebrates after scoring half century alongside New Zealand's Kane Williamson during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

England's Alex Lees throws a rubber ball back to fans during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

England's Stuart Broad warms up before bowling during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

England's Matthew Potts celebrates after dismissing New Zealand's Will Young during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

New Zealand's Trent Boult, left, New Zealand's Neil Wagner, centre and New Zealand's Tim Southee leave field at the end of England's innings during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

New Zealand's Michael Bracewell bowls a delivery during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

England's Jamie Overton bats during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

England's Jonny Bairstow celebrates after scoring 150 runs during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.

England's Jamie Overton, right, walks off the field after losing his wicket during the third day of the third cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, England.