Ben Duckett's explosive 88-ball century powered England's fightback on day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The hosts, chasing 438 after bowling the Black Caps out, reached 223-2 with Duckett scoring 113 from 99 deliveries and sharing a crucial 179-run partnership with Jacob Bethell (74no).

Ben Stokes claimed his 250th Test wicket during a fiery morning spell, finishing with 4-70 as England's bowling attack took advantage of an inexperienced New Zealand lineup. The tourists, who had dominated day one at 317-0, collapsed to lose their last six wickets for just 46 runs. Blair Tickner's absence due to concussion further weakened their attack.

Duckett, dropped on eight, punished the visitors with 19 boundaries after tea as England raced at over six runs per over. His emotional century came at his home ground and marked his first Test hundred in over a year. The left-hander's aggressive batting shifted momentum decisively toward the hosts.

With Bethell and Joe Root (22no) unbroken at stumps, England sit 215 runs behind but in control. The series is level at 1-1 after England's win at Lord's and New Zealand's victory at The Oval. A strong day three batting performance could see England take a significant first-innings lead.