ENG vs NZ: Pacers lead New Zealand’s fight as England lose seven wickets.© AFP
England vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: England were restricted to 116 for seven against New Zealand, leaving the visitors 16 runs behind at stumps on the first day of the first Test at Lord’s. After tea, Kyle Jamieson stopped England’s bright start as Jack Crawley and Ollie Pope were dismissed. Colin de Grandhomme and Tim Southee struck in quick succession to remove Joe Root and Alex Lees, respectively. Southee then dismissed England captain Ben Stokes, before Trent Boult struck twice in an over to dismiss Jonny Bairstow and Matthew Potts. Earlier, James Anderson and debutant Matthew Potts took four wickets each as England bowled out New Zealand for 132, with Colin de Grandhomme scoring an unbeaten 42 for New Zealand. Anderson struck twice early to dismiss New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Will Young. Broad also joined the party, ousting Devon Conway. POTUS recorded his first Test wicket after dismissing New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. He then dismissed Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell respectively to announce his arrival in style. (scorecard),
England:Alex Lees, Jack Crowley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Fox (wk), Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
New Zealand:Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult.
England vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 1 highlights straight from Lord’s, London
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