NZ Batter's 'Unlucky' Dismissal Amazes Fans

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Kiwi batter Henry Nicholls was dismissed in the most 'unlucky' way against England

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Nicholls played a straight drive, which hit non-striker's bat, and was caught by a fielder

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The incident happened on Day 1 of the 3rd England vs New Zealand Test

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Nicholls was dismissed in bizarre fashion on 19 runs off 99 balls

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His dismissal left New Zealand struggling at 123/5 in the first innings

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Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell remained unbeaten on Day 1 to take NZ to 225/5

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England lead the three-match series 2-0

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Bairstow and Stokes starred for England in the second Test win at Trent Bridge

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Joe Root has been in great form throughout the series

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