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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

Batting collapse puts England on the back foot against New Zealand

England’s Ollie Pope bats during play on day two of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP) - (AP)

England faded fast on day two of the third Test in New Zealand, crumbling for a meagre 143 with a sorry batting performance in Hamilton.

After finally bowling the hosts out for 347, taking over an hour to end a frustrating last-wicket stand, they fell in a heap in the afternoon session.

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