England face a gruelling day two at Trent Bridge after New Zealand's top order punished them on day one of the third Test, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s Celsius. Ben Stokes' side will need early breakthroughs to stay in the contest.
Day one recap: New Zealand dominate
New Zealand ended day one in a commanding position after openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway put on a massive stand, putting England on the back foot. The hosts finally broke the partnership late in the day, but not before the visitors had piled on the runs. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell remain at the crease, threatening to extend New Zealand's advantage.
According to day one reports, Shoaib Bashir had a mixed day, enjoying a spell in the sun before being overshadowed by New Zealand's batting onslaught. Meanwhile, an irritated Ben Stokes appeared less assured on his return to the England captaincy, as noted by Andy Bull.
Weather and pitch conditions
Trent Bridge is set for a scorching day, with temperatures hitting the mid-30s. The pitch is expected to remain good for batting, making England's task even harder. The home side will need to dig deep to restrict New Zealand's lead.
New Zealand's coach expressed disappointment at not being more clinical despite dominating, highlighting the need to convert starts into big scores. England will hope for early wickets to swing momentum.
Play resumes at 11am BST, with England needing to show resilience in the heat. Stay tuned for live updates.
