Cricket can be a fun game, especially as Test cricket thrives on such moments of excitement and the first Test match of England vs New Zealand threw one of them off when the England captain after being dismissed for a no ball by Colin de Grandhomme. Ben Stokes was recalled. It was a defining moment as England chased down 277 and losing Stokes could have meant the upper hand for New Zealand. However, de Grandhomme bowled a no ball and Stokes was called back amidst great enthusiasm.
England did really well to pull things back and ensured they bowled out New Zealand for 285 in their second innings, effectively setting a target of 277 for the hosts. He was stuttering in the chase when captain Ben Stokes dragged one back to his stumps; He was playing for singles at that time. As he left, the Kiwi players celebrated with gusto as they reduced England to 77/5. But their joy soon turned to anguish when the umpire admitted that there was a no ball which resulted in Stokes back midway through heavy cheers.
A big relief. More drama in this test match…
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Earlier Stuart Broad sparked a sensational New Zealand collapse when Daryl Mitchell scored a century to guide England to 277 to win the first Test at Lord’s on Saturday.
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World Test champions New Zealand, who were on 251 for four, lost their last six wickets for 34 runs on the third morning – falling in three successive broad deliveries – as they were bowled out for 285.
England, however, face an uphill task if they are to go 1-0 up in this three-match series and start a winning streak under the new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum. .
There have been only three successful fourth-innings chases in Lord’s Test history to exceed 200 runs, with England scoring 282 for three against New Zealand in 2004, their best at home of cricket.
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