Kane the Conqueror Drops a Massive 156 Bomb 🎯
Williamson was on absolute fire, delivering a masterclass with his 33rd Test ton. Calm, collected, and clutch, he hammered a six to seal his century and made it look like child’s play. This dude’s basically the landlord of Seddon Park now—five centuries in a row here!
Partnerships on Lock: Rachin and Mitchell Bring the Heat 🔗
Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell weren’t just sidekicks; they were the co-pilots in this epic flight. Ravindra played it chill for a 44, while Mitchell’s steady 60 kept the runs ticking. Together, they smashed England’s hopes into pieces, pushing the lead into the stratosphere.
Ben Stokes? Out of Action and Out of Luck 💀
England’s skipper pulled a hammy and had to bounce mid-innings. Losing a bowler when the opposition is already running wild? Yeah, that’s rough. It’s like handing New Zealand the remote and telling them to play whatever they want.
Kane’s Lucky Breaks: Close Calls, No Falls 🛡️
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Williamson. He dodged an LBW shout and had a few sketchy shots early on. But once he found his groove, there was no stopping him. He didn’t just survive—he thrived, putting the spinners to the sword on his way to 150.
Ravindra’s Redemption: A Chill 44 🛠️
Rachin’s been under the pump lately, but this innings gave him some breathing space. No rush, no pressure—just vibes. Too bad he couldn’t stick around, falling to a soft dismissal right when he was finding his flow.
Mitchell Goes Big Before Getting Caught Out 🌪️
Daryl Mitchell was all about that steady grind, knocking a slick 60. But his attempt to go beast mode backfired, handing Bethell his first-ever Test wicket. Tough break, but Mitchell kept the momentum alive while he was in.
Santner’s Smashfest Ends with Root’s Part-Time Magic 🎆
Mitchell Santner was in full send-it mode, racking up 49 with some killer slogs. But just as he was about to bring up his half-ton, Joe Root’s part-time bowling reeled him in. Root’s grin said it all—England needed that wicket bad.
Southee’s Swansong: Guard of Honour and All the Feels 👏
In his final Test, Tim Southee got a guard of honour from the English players. Pure class. But his last stint with the bat was short-lived, caught at long-on. Still, the legend went out in style, leaving New Zealand in a commanding position.
England’s Chase? More Like a Collapse 💥
With a target of 658 staring them down, England’s openers crumbled. Duckett looked decent for a hot second, smacking a boundary, but Southee had the last laugh, cleaning him up. Crawley? Same story, different bowler. Matt Henry trapped him LBW, and England was already reeling at 18/2 by stumps.
The Mountain to Climb: 640 Runs and a Slim-to-Zero Chance 🚀
England’s chances of chasing 658 are looking about as good as winning the lottery. At 18/2, they’re already in the danger zone, and New Zealand’s bowlers are licking their chops. The Gabba is turning into a nightmare for the visitors.
Summary: New Zealand’s in Beast Mode, England’s in Panic Mode 🏏🔥
With Williamson’s 156 leading the charge, New Zealand’s got England by the throat. At 640 runs behind and two wickets down, England’s staring down the barrel of an impossible chase. This isn’t just a Test match—it’s a straight-up domination.
