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Jamie Overton falls just short of debut Test century as England take narrow lead over New Zealand

So close: Jamie Overton

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Jamie Overton fell agonisingly short of a century in his first Test innings, but Jonny Bairstow's 162 helped England establish a slender lead over New Zealand on day three at Headingley.

Newcomer Overton was caught behind for 97, within a single stroke of the unlikeliest of hundreds from number eight, as England were bowled out 31 runs ahead on 360.

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