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Black Caps gain hefty lead as England fails to capitalise on player change

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 20 Jun 2026, 3:30pm
Henry Nicholls of New Zealand celebrates a century during the 2nd Rothesay Test Match Day 3 between England and New Zealand at The Kia Oval in London, United Kingdom, on June 19, 2026. (Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Henry Nicholls of New Zealand celebrates a century during the 2nd Rothesay Test Match Day 3 between England and New Zealand at The Kia Oval in London, United Kingdom, on June 19, 2026. (Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The Black Caps have a whopping lead over England at stumps on Day three of the second cricket test at The Oval. 

Henry Nicholls is unbeaten on 119, helping New Zealand to 252 for three – a lead of 352 runs with seven second innings wickets in hand. 

Jon Norman, commentator for talkSPORT in England, joined Adam Cooper to recap the day. 

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