Rain Dominates Third Day, England's Victory Chances Upgrade

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England's chances of winning the first Test against New Zealand increased despite only 58 legal deliveries being bowled on a rain-dominated third day, with New Zealand struggling at 55/5, 199 runs from victory.

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