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Stokes and Duckett star as England fight back against New Zealand

Stokes and Duckett star as England fight back against New Zealand
BBC Sport Friday 26 June 2026, 18:50 UTC 1 min read
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Ben Stokes takes three early wickets before Ben Duckett hits 113 with the bat as England fight back on day two of the third Test against New Zealand, closing on 223-2, 215 runs behind New Zealand's first innings total of 438.

Ben Stokes takes three early wickets before Ben Duckett hits 113 with the bat as England fight back on day two of the third Test against New Zealand, closing on 223-2, 215 runs behind New Zealand's first innings total of 438.
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