New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Day 3: Live Score and Updates from Christchurch
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The menacing green tinge faded to burnt brown as the sun shined overhead, and suddenly the pitch looked a lot less threatening to the batters. Brook and Pope seized their moment, crafting a partnership that was equal parts grit and flair. They didn’t just survive, they thrived. The duo kept the scoreboard ticking with a smart rotation of strike, punctuated by timely boundaries. Brook, in particular, rode his luck after being put down four times, making the Kiwis rue their butter fingers. Pope matched his partner’s intensity, batting with newfound freedom as England steadily chipped away at the deficit.
