New Zealand has claimed a consolation victory in the three-test series.

England need a total of 658 for victory in the third cricket Test in Hamilton.

England need a total of 658 for victory in the third cricket Test in Hamilton.

It is day two of the third and final test between the Black Caps and England in Hamilton. Follow live updates.

England have already won the series against the Black Caps, but are wrapping up with a final match today. Follow live coverage.

CRICKET-TEST-NZL-ENG:Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton

CRICKET-TEST-NZL-ENG:Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton

England have been thrashed by in excess of 400 runs for the second time in 2024, losing the third and final Test in New Zealand early on day four.

England have been thrashed by in excess of 400 runs for the second time in 2024, losing the third and final Test in New Zealand early on day four.

(Reuters) – England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell’s defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for...