Southee Ties Sixes Record in Final Test

New Zealand cricketer Tim Southee equaled Chris Gayle's record of 98 sixes in Test cricket during his final appearance at Seddon Park against England. Southee's quickfire 23 from 10 balls, which included three sixes, marked the end of his illustrious 107-Test career, making him New Zealand's second-highest wicket-taker with 389 wickets, only behind Sir Richard Hadlee. The match saw New Zealand reach 315 for 9, with notable contributions from Tom Latham and Will Young who put on a 105-run opening stand. Despite the team's challenging position in the series, already trailing 2-0, Southee was honored with a guard of honor led by England's Ben Stokes. Southee's career spanned 16 years, and he is recognized for his leadership and significant contributions across all formats. England, led by disciplined seam bowling, aims to secure a 3-0 series clean sweep.