3rd Test: England hit back after New Zealand's strong start

England's pace attack dominated day one of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, leaving the hosts at 315 for nine at stumps. Despite a century opening stand, New Zealand's middle order crumbled, with Matthew Potts claiming three wickets and Gus Atkinson impressing with 3-55. Despite Williamson's presence, his dismissal to Potts - the fourth in five Tests - initiated a collapse. Daryl Mitchell (14), Phillips, and Blundell (21) followed with poor shot selections, leaving New Zealand struggling at 231 for seven.