This is The Final Word Daily from the second Test at Edgbaston in June 2021. Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon sum up the action, name the Player of the Day, and rank the entries for our Hall of Fame. The fortress didn’t last that long. Day 3 featured another English batting collapse, too modest to even be especially dramatic, brought on by persistent quality from New Zealand’s bowlers. The Kiwis have almost got this match in their keeping, after a day that proceeded in fast forward. Find The Final Word’s longer shows on podcast apps. You can support the show at patreon.com/thefinalword. Get 20% off playing kit at WoodstockCricket.co.uk with the code TFW20