England handed New Zealand control of the Rothesay Series decider with a stuttering batting display on day three at Trent Bridge.
Ben Duckett’s restorative century had given the hosts a chance to establish a crucial first-innings lead but they faltered from 223 for two overnight to be dismissed for 354 at tea.
That collapse of eight for 131 allowed the tourists to take an 84-run advantage that looked worth its weight in gold on a pitch that was starting to misbehave after two serene days under the sun.
The tone for England’s struggles was established early, with Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Jamie Smith all falling in the first six overs of the day. A stand of 56 between Harry Brook and Ben Stokes briefly halted the decline but the New Zealanders continued to push.
Kiwi concussion substitute Zak Foulkes clean bowled both men, darting one back into Stokes from round the wicket before lunch and skidding one through Brook after he moved to 59 in the afternoon session.
Brook was England’s last serious hope of overhauling New Zealand’s 438 and they duly lost their last three wickets for four runs.
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