England's last-wicket grit defies New Zealand to cut Oval deficit to 100 runs

On the third morning of The Oval Test on Friday, England's number 9 and 11 batters Matthew Fisher and Sonny Baker frustrated New Zealand with a last-wicket partnership that reduced England's deficit to 100 runs. New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry had taken a five-wicket haul, with three sharp catches in the first 35 minutes leaving England at 238-9. Despite New Zealand expecting to bat well before lunch, the tail-end resistance extended England's innings significantly.