Late hope for England after day of New Zealand dominance with the bat

England took four wickets for 44 runs in a late fightback, leaving New Zealand at 361-4 at stumps on the opening day of the deciding third Test at Trent Bridge. Earlier, Tom Latham and Devon Conway established a dominant 317-run partnership for the first wicket. Latham scored 131 runs before being dismissed, and Conway added 136 runs to the total. Daryl Mitchell contributed 30 runs, and Rachin Ravindra was on 10 runs at the close of play. England's bowlers, particularly James Anderson and Mark Wood, managed to stem the flow of runs and claim crucial wickets in the final session. The match is being played under hot conditions, impacting player stamina and strategy. This performance by New Zealand's top order represents a significant challenge for England's bowling attack as they aim to level the series.