Ben Stokes leads England struggling 361 runs behind in Test opener
Ben Stokes struggled as England's captain during the first day against New Zealand in the Test series, with his team 361 runs behind. A missed fielding change and a controversial lbw decision reflected Stokes' uncertainty. England faces a potential defeat that would mark their first home series loss since 2012.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 19:03 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 19:31 UTC
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