New Zealand's Resilience Shines in Third Test Against England

New Zealand showed resilience in the third test against England, recovering from a mid-game slump to reach 315-9. Mitchell Santner impressed with a last-ball six, while Will Young's opening partnership and Tim Southee's final performance added excitement. Despite England's lead, New Zealand held the upper hand initially.

New Zealand demonstrated remarkable tenacity in the face of mid-game adversity, rebounding to 315-9 on the first day of the third test against England. Opening with a 105-run partnership, the Kiwis started strong.

Mitchell Santner's last-ball six to secure his half-century was a highlight, with Will Young and Tim Southee contributing significantly to the spirited fightback. Young, filling in for Devon Conway, surpassed 1,000 test runs.

Despite England's commanding 2-0 series lead, New Zealand briefly held dominance, showcasing the unpredictability and excitement cricket often offers. Tim Southee also made a memorable farewell with his 97th and 98th career sixes.

(With inputs from agencies.)