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Patna : England, wh0 had scored 303 in their first innings, were tottering at 122/9 in 41 overs in their 2nd innings in 2nd test against against New Zealand (NZ) at Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK, at stumps on Day 3 on June 12, 2021, night, with Olly Stone unbeaten on 15 and James Anderson yet o open his account. England lead by only 37 runs with just 1 wicket in hand and are staring at defeat.

NZ fast medium bowler Neil Wagner has taken 3/18 while fellow fast medium bowler Matt Henry has taken 3/36. Spinner Ajaz patel has taken 2/25 while Trent Boult has taken 1/34.

Earlier resuming at their overnight score of 229/3, NZ were all out for 388 in 119.1 overs in their first innings on Day 3 with Ross Taylor scoring 80 in 139 balls with 11 fours and Tom Blundell (wk) scoring 34 in 77 balls with 5 fours.

England fast bowler Stuart Broard took 4/48 while Mark Wood and Olly Stone took two wickets each. James Anderson & Daniel Lawrence took one wicket each.