Black Caps v England: Will O'Rourke's game-changing spell brings ...

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By Andrew Alderson

Reporter·NZ Herald·

15 Dec, 2024 06:00 AM3 mins to read

Will O'Rourke - Figure 1
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Will O'Rourke dismissed Joe Root for 32. Photo / Photosport

Will O'Rourke dismissed Joe Root for 32. Photo / Photosport

Analysis by Andrew Alderson

Sports reporter, NZ Herald

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THREE KEY THINGS

The Black Caps held a 204-run lead after the first innings, dismissing England for 143.Matt Henry took four wickets, with Will O’Rourke and Mitchell Santner picking up three each.Joe Root top-scored for England with 32.

By Andrew Alderson at Seddon Park

The sight of Will O’Rourke charging in to deliver a potentially match-winning spell for New Zealand brought cause for irony on the second day of the third cricket test against England in Hamilton.

He scythed through the engine room of the

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