# New Zealand Requires 199 Runs, 5 Wickets Remaining to Defeat England

*New Zealand needs 199 runs with 5 wickets remaining to win against England in the rain-affected Lord's Test.*

June 13, 2026 · Sports

## At a glance

- New Zealand needs 199 runs with 5 wickets in hand.
- Play was interrupted by rain on the third day.
- New Zealand ended the day at 55/5.

New Zealand requires 199 runs with 5 wickets in hand to win the Lord's Test against England. Rain interrupted play on the third day, allowing only 10.2 overs. New Zealand ended the day at 55/5, with Tim Robinson taking 2 wickets. Devon Conway and Tom Blundell will resume batting tomorrow. England set a 254-run target after scoring 140 in the first innings and 226 in the second. New Zealand was all out for 113 in their first innings.

## Match Situation

New Zealand started the third day at 36/3 and added 19 runs, losing 2 more wickets. They face a challenging task with bowlers dominating so far.

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/sports/new-zealand-needs-199-runs-with-5-wickets-against-england