Published on: Jun 24, 2026 3:21 pm IST | Updated on: Jun 24, 2026 10:53 am IST
We are into the decider of the England vs New Zealand Test series. The hosts, England, won the first Test in under 4 days by 115 runs. The visitors, New Zealand, then returned the favor by thrashing the hosts by 253 runs. With the series nicely poised at 1-1, an emphatic 3rd Test awaits at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on June 25. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd Test match, ENG vs NZ, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
With the series poised at 1-1, it’s always tough to choose a winner between the two sides. New Zealand got the better of an incomplete English line-up that didn’t feature the likes of Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, Ben Stokes, and the player of the match of the first test, Ollie Robinson. With three of the four missing players back for this Test match, the Englishman will have the upper hand heading into this game. Therefore, the win probability meter should lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 3rd Test match, ENG vs NZ, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
ENG: 62% win chance NZ: 38% win chance
England's stand-in skipper in the last game was the lone warrior with the bat across the two innings. He scored 46 in the first and 77 in the second innings to emerge as the best batter in the game for England. Once again the onus would be on him to score runs.
Across the 4 innings in this Test series, Harry has scored 138 runs at an average of 34.50, which is the most for any English batter in this series. Expect him to be amongst the runs yet again.
Known for his fielding acrobatics, Phillips has surprisingly emerged as the leading run-getter in this series with 181 runs from 4 innings at a scintillating average of 60. Fresh off a ton in the last game, expect Phillips to score freely in this game as well.
Mitchell is one of those few players in New Zealand side who is known for his consistency across formats. Although he hasn't been among runs in this series so far, we expect the right-hander to return to his best in the final Test.
Check out our prediction for the ENG vs NZ 3rd Test match at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
England head into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge with renewed confidence, thanks to the return of several key players. The hosts have endured a mixed run of form, losing three of their last five Tests while winning two, and will be eager to tilt the balance in their favor.
The series has been evenly poised so far. England clinched the opening Test in under four days with a commanding 115‑run victory, only for New Zealand to bounce back in style, thrashing the hosts by 253 runs in the second match. That defeat came against an incomplete English lineup missing the likes of Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, Ben Stokes, and Ollie Robinson, the player of the match in the first Test.
With three of those four names back in contention, England will feel they have the upper hand heading into this decider. Robinson, despite regaining fitness, has not been included in the XI, but the return of Stokes, Smith, and Atkinson adds depth and balance. The hosts will back themselves to deliver a strong performance and reclaim control of the series with their strengthened squad.
New Zealand should carry the confidence from the last game
New Zealand enter the third Test against England riding high on momentum after their emphatic victory in the second match. That win marked their fourth triumph in the last five Tests, underlining the Blackcaps’ consistency and resilience in the longest format.
The batting unit looks well settled, with Glenn Phillips, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, and Daryl Mitchell expected to play pivotal roles. Each of them has shown the ability to adapt to English conditions, and their contributions will be crucial in setting up competitive totals. Phillips’ aggressive stroke play, Conway’s stability at the top, and the middle‑order strength of Nicholls and Mitchell provide New Zealand with a balanced lineup capable of handling pressure.
On the bowling front, Matt Henry will spearhead the attack after his sensational performance in the last Test, where he claimed 11 wickets. His ability to exploit swing and seam movement makes him the biggest threat to England’s batting order. Supported by a disciplined pace unit, Henry’s form could tilt the contest in New Zealand’s favor. With confidence soaring and key players in rhythm, the Blackcaps will look to replicate their dominance and seal the series. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 117 NZ won: 15 ENG won: 55 Draw: 47 Tied: 0 RECENT form ENGLAND: L W L W L RECENT form NEW ZEALAND: W W W L W
A win in the last game was New Zealand’s 15th win over the English side in Test cricket. In 117 meetings between these two sides, England leads the battle handsomely by winning 55, whereas 47 games ended in a draw.
How will the two teams, i.e., England and New Zealand, fare in the 2nd Test? Let’s take a look.
Devon Conway, Tom Latham (C), Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson/Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith, Will O’Rourke
Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (WK), Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd Test between New Zealand and England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
With swing likely in the morning session under humid skies, captains winning the toss should opt to bat first. Trent Bridge historically rewards big first‑innings totals, and batting early avoids the wear and tear of Days 4–5. Bowlers can exploit movement, but runs on the board will matter the most.
The 3rd Test match of the New Zealand tour of England will stream live on the SonyLIV App. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on Sony Sports Network Channels- Sony Sports 1/2 HD.
After losing the first Test, the Blackcaps gave a fantastic reply to the hosts by demolishing them by 253 runs in the second Test at the Oval to level the series. We are up for an exciting decider in Nottingham. With some of the key players back in the English side, including the skipper Ben Stokes, expect the hosts to have the upper hand heading into this fixture. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, England, are expected to win the ENG vs NZ 3rd Test match.
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