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NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Highlights: Williamson-Santner Show Tears Apart England In Southee's Final Match

Soumyajit Dutta

Kane Williamson's ton helped Kiwis take on a massive lead over England [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]Kane Williamson's ton helped Kiwis take on a massive lead over England [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]

New Zealand crushed England by a massive 423 runs in the third Test after initial losses at the beginning of the series. The hosts, led by a dominant bowling and batting performance, dismantled England and bowled them out for just 234 runs in their second innings. Though England bagged the series 2-1, they were given a rough beating from the confident Kiwis.

NZ vs ENG Highlights: Santner, Latham Anchors New Zealand's Innings

Mitchell Santner and Kiwi skipper Tom Latham put up the show after they contributed with the bat for a heavy 76 and 63 respectively. Especially Santner's contribution with the bat helped Kiwis edge past 300-run mark as they stood at 347 after their first inning. 

Matthew Potts of England was crucial in dismantling the Kiwi top order along with dismissing Santner as Gus Atkinson aided with his three chips.

NZ vs ENG Highlights: Matt Henry, Santner Punches Hole In England's Top Order

England's first inning was poor in response to the BlackCaps' resilient performance, all thanks to Matt Henry (48-4) who made initial holes in the top order. The pacer picked up openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett within 5 overs to crush England's morale. 

Henry was then aided by Mitchell Santner and William O'Rourke who crushed the top and middle order with three scalps each.

NZ vs ENG Highlights: Kane Williamson Wreaks Havoc, Torments England Bowlers With Ton

Kane Williamson was a massive force to deal with for the England bowling attack. Coming in to bat second, the former Kiwi skipper scored his 33rd Test century with a massive 156 off 204. 

Will Young partnered with Kane as he brought up his half-century and scored 60 off 85. England's Jacob Bethell, Shoaib Bashir and Ben Stokes were instrumental in picking the Kiwis, however, the damage was already done by then as New Zealand stood at a stupendous 453 runs at the end of their second innings.

NZ vs ENG Highlights: Santner Show Crumbles England

Once again, Santner struck with the ball this time as he bagged 4 scalps dismantling the middle and tail enders. Tim Southee and Matt Henry also contributed with their 2 scalps each to crush England within 234 runs in 10 overs.

Notably, the New Zealand veteran Tim Southee received a memorable send off with the last win of the series as he takes retirement from Test cricket. 

Southee Signs Off In Style

With 391 wickets in 203 innings, Southee leaves behind a legacy as one of the country's most successful bowlers. However, Southee also made significant contributions with the bat. He scored seven half-centuries, with a highest score of 77*. In his final Test match, he reached another milestone, equalling Chris Gayle's tally of 98 sixes in Test cricket.