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England collapse as they lose three wickets in five balls

BBC Sport·June 5, 2026
England collapse as they lose three wickets in five balls

England's batting lineup suffered a significant collapse on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. In a dramatic turn of events, three English wickets fell in the space of just five balls, dealing a major blow to their innings. Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes were the batsmen to lose their wickets in this short span, putting pressure on the remaining English batsmen. The sudden collapse has given New Zealand a strong advantage in the match.

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