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Ben Stokes has spoken candidly about the mounting pressure on his England side ahead of a must-win third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, admitting it's the toughest moment of the Bazball era.
Defending champions New Zealand overcame a spirited Scotland side in Bristol, winning by six wickets to eliminate their opponents from the Women's T20 World Cup. A composed partnership between Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday proved the difference.
A chaotic two weeks for English cricket reached its nadir at The Oval as New Zealand levelled the series with a comprehensive 253-run victory, setting up a winner-takes-all decider at Trent Bridge.
England's second Test against New Zealand has taken a dramatic turn at The Kia Oval, with dropped catches from debutant James Rew and a commanding century from Henry Nicholls leaving the hosts in deep trouble heading into day four.