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England vs New Zealand Ball by Ball Commentary
02 Jun, 2022 11:00 (IST)
ResultNew Zealand in England, 3 Test Series, 2022- Match
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New Zealand
132/10
40.0 overs
285/10
91.3 overs
England
141/10
42.5 overs
279/5
78.5 overs
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England beat New Zealand by 5 wickets
Lord's, London
279/5
Overs
78.5
Extras
23
CRR
3.54
That's all we have from this absorbing Test match. Important points gained by England for the ICC World Test Championship. The second Test match starts on Friday, 10th June 2022 at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) but as usual, our build-up will begin in advance. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!
Joe Root is the Player of the Match! The former England skipper talks about his hundred and says that it's fantastic and more importantly, they won the game after such a long time. Adds that it's been a tough road for everyone and he has enjoyed this game and looking forward to the rest of the summer. Hopes that they can use this as a way to step forward. Shares that they always get fantastic support at this ground and it's nice to see them get their money back as well. On playing under Ben Stokes, Root replies that the transition has been smooth and mentions that Ben Stokes won England a number of Test matches under his leadership, and it's a great chance for Root to give back to him. Tells that he loves batting and wants to score as many runs as he can and again make England the best Test team.
Ben Stokes, the victorious captain of England, calls it an amazing Test match to be a part of. Tells that regardless of being captain, the first Test of the English summer is always special due to all the buzz and the build-up. Further says that it was a special week and this win makes it even better. On his rapport with Brendon McCullum, Stokes replies that it's going pretty good with him and he has enjoyed the first week working with him. Adds that there is a change of mindset for everyone, this is a great start and he is happy that everybody operated well this week. Stokes mentions that no one had the upper hand at any stage as this game ebbed and flowed. Regarding Root's hundred and 10,000 runs, Stokes calls him Mr Dependable. On the debut of Matthew Potts, Stokes replies that he loved it and he has been tracking his progress in a Durham shirt. Talks about the impact Potts created every time he got the ball and praises him for his amazing attitude. Praises the knocks of Alex Lees and Jonny Bairstow, and is happy with the attitude shown by them. Smiles and adds that seeing Broad and Anderson still running in and delivering for England inspires them.
Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, starts by saying that the game ebbed and flowed the whole time. Tells that it was tough against the new ball but then it changed. Mentions that they came this morning with high hopes and thought there might be some assistance from the overhead conditions but it wasn't to be. Feels that it's about moving on quickly and taking the learnings. Regarding him trying his best to get the ball changed, Williamson replies that it was pretty difficult and he thought if they get it changed, they might get something going. Calls it a fantastic game and it took an incredible knock from Joe Root to take England home. On Root completing 10,000 Test runs, Kane terms it an unbelievable achievement. States that everybody wants to be contributing more and there was a lot of assistance with the harder ball, so the top order will have to work hard. He is looking forward to the next challenge.
Presentation time...
As mentioned earlier, this Test match wasn't a straightforward one. Momentum was no one's friend, and it kept changing sides quicker than the tennis ball does at Roland Garros. England bounced back. Stuart Broad was at the centre of this comeback. His two wickets and then a run out in the same over through Ollie Pope's direct hit stole New Zealand's advantage. At one stage what looked like a lead above 350, remained 276, and the hosts earned themselves a chance to go 1-0 up in the series.
The second day also started with six wickets in the morning session, and we thought, this Test won't see the next day. But as the saying goes, cricket is a game of great uncertainties. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell joined forces to rescue the touring team. Their 195-run stand took the wind out of England's sails, and by the end of Day 2, New Zealand got into the position to dictate terms. Did they do that?
Let's quickly run through the ebbs and flows of the first Test of this English summer. It was expected to be a batting beauty at Lord's, and both skippers had the same thought in mind - to bat first. Kane Williamson had his say, but things didn't go as planned. Although there weren't any demons on the surface, there was just enough juice to extract. The trio of Anderson, Broad and Potts combined to make full use of the conditions and blew away the Kiwis inside two sessions. New Zealand though didn't sit back regretting and retorted by picking seven English wickets by Stumps on Day 1.
England have done it! They've won this roller-coaster of a Test match. With 61 needed this morning, and five wickets in the tank, the hosts made sure there were no hiccups. The start to the chase was a bit iffy for the hosts, but once Ben Stokes got a life (bowled off a no ball on 1), he and Root constructed a 90-run stand to make things smooth. The former skipper then allied with Ben Foakes to raise an unbeaten match-winning century stand to take England home. Root also went on to complete his maiden century in the fourth innings of a Test match and notched up 10,000 Test runs - only the second Englishman to achieve this feat after Sir Alastair Cook.
Joe Root leads everyone off the park! A great knock. It's a huge ovation for him. No drama in the morning. England stayed focused. New Zealand didn't get the movement they needed and looked lacklustre. Kane Williamson tried hard to convince the umpires to change the ball but in vain. Interestingly, they had one ball changed before as well, and after that, the degree of movement they got was a lot lesser than the previous time. These little things matter sometimes.
FOUR! Here is the winning shot! Joe Root has done it. New era, new England, a new captain and they start with a thumping win over New Zealand. Back of a length, around off, Root goes back and smacks it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Root jumps in delight and the English balcony is on its feet. ENGLAND WIN BY 5 WICKETS!
Width there, short and outside off, Root strokes it through the line but the point fielder makes a diving stop.
Almost drags it on! Southee gets a length ball to bend back in down the slope, Root sticks back to cut but it takes the bottom edge and goes on the bounce to the keeper.
FOUR! Root is in a hurry, two more needed! This one is full and outside off, Root presses forward and creams his drive through mid off.
FOUR! Finds the gap at last! A touch short in length and outside off, Root stays on the back foot and delicately guides it through the gap between gully and wide slip for a boundary.
Drinks break. The ball has not moved much and New Zealand have been unable to pick a single wicket this morning. England have batted positively, mainly Ben Foakes, and they are now 10 runs away from sealing the deal.
Score after 78 overs : 267/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
J Root
103 (165)
B Foakes
32 (92)
T Boult
24-3-73-1
A low full toss outside off, Root reaches out and strokes it to deep cover for a single.
Fuller and on middle, it's driven back towards the bowler.
Gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks it to covers.
Pitches it up and around middle, Root drives it down to mid off.
Back of a length, on off and angling away, Foakes gets across the stumps and glances it to deep square leg for another run.
Boult returns to bowl again. Delivers it on a length around leg, it's worked behind square leg for a single.
Score after 77 overs : 264/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
J Root
101 (160)
B Foakes
31 (91)
T Southee
23-5-75-0
Movement in the air and off the pitch too as it lands on a fuller length, around middle, Root inside-edges his attempted flick shot down to fine leg. A single taken.
Full and around off, angling in, Joe gets forward and pushes it to mid on.
Fuller and on off, defended back.
HUNDRED FOR ROOT! What a knock under pressure from the former England skipper! This will be one of those satisfying knocks as a batter! Always special when it comes while batting last in a Test match and in a winning cause. 26th Test hundred for Joe and he also completes 10000 Test runs. The Lord's goes Roooooooooooo... What a player!!! Fuller in length and around middle, Root clips it to deep mid-wicket and scampers back for the second run. Off goes the helmet and here comes the applause. This is his first Test ton in the fourth innings. 14 needed more.
Serves it around off, angling in, Root forces it from the back foot to covers.
Serves it on a good length and outside off, Root stays on the back foot and taps it down to gully.
Score after 76 overs : 261/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
B Foakes
31 (91)
J Root
98 (154)
K Jamieson
25-4-79-4
Short and on off, Foakes pulls it through square leg for a couple. 16 needed more.
Delivers it outside off, Foakes plays it down from the back foot to gully.
Around off, on a length, Foakes gets back to work it on the leg side but it takes a soft leading edge and rolls to covers.
Serves it on a length and outside off, Ben commits himself forward and defends it carefully towards gully.
On a length and outside off, going straight on, Foakes has nothing to do.
Lands it on a length and outside off, Root gets across and tucks it through mid-wicket for one. The century stand comes up!
Score after 75 overs : 258/5
Runs Scored
10 Runs
J Root
97 (153)
B Foakes
29 (86)
T Southee
22-5-72-0
Full and on middle, flicked behind square leg for a run. 19 more for a win, Root three away from a century and New Zealand are 5 overs away from the new ball.
EDGY FOUR! Luck is with England. Root moves to 96. Short and outside off, Root rocks back to cut but it nips back down the hill, takes the inside edge, beats the stumps and keeper. It scoots down to fine leg for a boundary.
Angling in from around off, a length ball, Foakes tucks it through backward square leg and takes one.
Uses the angle of the bowler and works a length ball to mid-wicket.
FOUR! Pulled and pulled well! Short in length and around middle, Ben Foakes immediately goes on the back foot to ride the bounce and pulls it with authority through square leg for a boundary. Foakes has looked very positive this morning, taking the pressure off Root.
Fuller in length and outside off, Foakes is on the front foot and defends it solidly. 29 more to win.
Score after 74 overs : 248/5
Runs Scored
4 Runs
J Root
92 (151)
B Foakes
24 (82)
K Jamieson
24-4-76-4
Root is eyeing that gap between slips and gully but so far has failed to pierce it. On a length and outside off, Joe runs it down late but once again the gully fielder makes the stop.
Delivers it on a length and outside off, from wide of the crease, Root gets behind and defends it to mid on.
Beaten this time! A bit short again, outside off and staying down, Root once more attempts to lean back and cut but gets beaten.
Picks out gully. Short in length and around off, Root leans back and tries to guide it down to third man but the gully fielder intervenes with a dive to make the stop.
FOUR! Fantastic straight drive, this time from the blade of Root. Fullish and around off, Joe strides forward and strokes it elegantly down the ground for a boundary. Moves into the 90s.
A touch short and around off, Root plays nice and late, from the back foot but it goes straight to the fielder at gully.
Again Kane Williamson reports an issue with the ball. This is the second or the third time this morning. The umpire checks it but finds it fine to continue.
Score after 73 overs : 244/5
Runs Scored
1 Runs
B Foakes
24 (82)
J Root
88 (145)
T Southee
21-5-62-0
Pitches it up and around off, Foakes drives but finds the mid off fielder.
A little bit of movement on this delivery. Full and around off, Foakes tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Around off, on a length, Foakes defends it solidly from the back foot.
Shortish and outside off, Ben cuts from the crease but finds point.
This one keeps a bit low from a length around off, Foakes stays focused and defends it out safely on the leg side.
Bowls it full but on the pads, Root whips it behind square leg and rotates the strike.
Score after 72 overs : 243/5
Runs Scored
6 Runs
B Foakes
24 (77)
J Root
87 (144)
K Jamieson
23-4-72-4
Slightly short in length and outside off, Foakes shoulders arms. 34 needed more.
Finds the gap! It's on a length and outside off, Foakes leans forward, doesn't try to it hard, just pushes it with great timing through covers. Two more.
Bouncer around off, Ben Foakes picks it nice and early before ducking.
Back of a length, around off, Ben goes on the back foot and taps it down to point. New Zealand are going through the motions with nothing happening off the pitch.
FOUR! Pristine timing! Full in length and around off, Foakes shows the full face of his bat and caresses it past the mid on fielder for a boundary.
Angles in a length ball on off, Foakes works it off his pads but fails to beat the diving short mid-wicket fielder.
Score after 71 overs : 237/5
Runs Scored
2 Runs
J Root
87 (144)
B Foakes
18 (71)
T Boult
23-3-70-1
Fine shot for nothing! Fuller in length and outside off, Root plays an eye-catching cover drive but fails to find the gap. 40 more to win. England have added 21 runs in the 6 overs this morning.
Back of a length, around leg and middle, Ben glances it through square leg and picks up a single.
A near-yorker on off, Foakes brings his bat down in time and digs it out back towards the bowler.
Bouncer to Foakes, around middle and leg, he ducks easily.
Short in length, around leg, Root turns inside the crease and pulls it down to fine leg for one.
On a length and around middle, Root gets back and plays late but still finds gully.
Score after 70 overs : 235/5
Runs Scored
5 Runs
B Foakes
17 (68)
J Root
86 (141)
K Jamieson
22-4-66-4
Vital stop with no third man in place. Around off, on a length, Ben plays late at it and guides it towards third man. Tom Latham immediately moves across to his right from second slip, dives and saves a certain boundary.
FOUR! Excellent shot. The length goes slightly short and outside off, Foakes eases himself on the back foot and packs a punch through point for a glorious boundary. 42 needed more.
Fullish and around off, Foakes drives it down the ground but finds mid off.
Hurls a length ball in the channel outside off, Foakes covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
Outside off, left alone.
Shortish and on off, Root moves back and drops it with gentle hands to mid-wicket. Calls for a run and gets it comfortably.
Score after 69 overs : 230/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
B Foakes
13 (63)
J Root
85 (140)
T Boult
22-3-68-1
Lands it on a length around leg, angling across, Foakes stays on the back foot and jams it down safely. 47 needed more.
Close to off, on a length and angling away again, Foakes lunges and defends it with an angled bat to the off side.
Angling away from the batter, outside off and on a length, Ben Foakes doesn't flirt with it.
Trent Boult switches to over the wicket...
Digs it in short, outside off, Fokaes stays back and plays it down to point. He lets out a big shout for 'no' as Root looks interested in a run.
Length and outside off, it's stroked through point for one.
Lovely shot from Root, for another two. Short in length and around off, Root turns inside the crease and pulls it in front of square on the leg side.
Score after 68 overs : 227/5
Runs Scored
4 Runs
B Foakes
13 (59)
J Root
82 (138)
K Jamieson
21-4-61-4
In the zone outside off, an easy leave for Ben Foakes.
Solid in defense. Around off, on a length, Ben offers a dead bat.
Fraction short and on off, Foakes punches from the back foot but finds the cover-point fielder.
Drifting down the leg side, Foakes gets across but fails to flick. It goes off his pads to fine leg and they take another two, this time as leg byes. 50 needed more.
That's a firm drive down the ground! Fuller and around off, Foakes forces it towards mid on where Southee dives across to his left and takes the pace off the ball. It rolls behind and the batters take two. England are dealing in couples this morning.
A gentle delivery, on a length around off and angling in, Ben gets across and helps it to short mid-wicket.
Change. Kyle Jamieson (20-4-59-4) comes into the attack now. He replaces Tim Southee.
Score after 67 overs : 223/5
Runs Scored
4 Runs
J Root
82 (138)
B Foakes
11 (53)
T Boult
21-3-65-1
Short in length and outside off, Root goes on the back foot and steers it past point and gets another brace. 54 needed more.
On a length and outside off, Root stays back and taps it down to gully.
Fine shot! The length is a shade too full, outside off, Root leans forward and drives it behind square on the off side. He gets a couple of runs.
Darts in a length ball on off, Root defends it from the back foot to the off side.
This time the line is a little too far outside off, Root offers no shot.
Boult straightaway begins from 'round the wicket angle. He serves it full and outside off, Root strides forward and pushes it defensively to covers.
Trent Boult to bowl from the other end. 20-3-61-1 are his figures so far.
Score after 66 overs : 219/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
B Foakes
11 (53)
J Root
78 (132)
T Southee
20-5-61-0
Keeps probing with a length delivery, close to off, Foakes is again watchful in defense as he blocks it from the crease. 58 needed more.
Southee goes wide of the crease and angles in a length ball around off, Ben Foakes hangs on the back foot and defends it back.
Back of a length, on off, defended from the back foot to the off side.
Southee is too straight with his line, Foakes clips it off his pads behind square leg and collects a couple of runs.
Around off, on a good length, Foakes is on the back foot as he defends it on the leg side.
Southee begins with a length ball around off, Root shuffles across and nudges it down to fine leg. Takes a single, looks for the second run but it's not on. 60 more.
The morning session is set to begin on time, although it remains heavily overcast. The New Zealand players stride out to the middle. Followed by Joe Root and Ben Foakes who walk out to continue with their blade. It will be Tim Southee to start with the ball. Here we go...
Promising signs! The forecast isn't too great and the overhead conditions are gloomy but currently, it's not raining and the hover cover is not covering the pitch. Let's hope it stays this way and we get going on time. You already are aware of the equation needed, it looks quite straightforward but just for your reference, New Zealand lost 6 wickets yesterday for just 34 runs. If the Kiwi bowlers manage to strike the right chords and the overcast conditions come to their assistance, this little phase left in this Test match could become enthralling.
New Zealand, on the flip side, have a casualty in the form of Colin de Grandhomme after he limped off the field on Day 3. It is suspected that he has suffered a tear in his heel and we would get a better picture once the scheduled MRI scan is done. Coming to the game, the Kiwis would still believe that they can pull a rabbit out of the hat if they are able to get rid of Root early. Is there another twist left in this tale? Stick around to find out who will take the lead in this series.
Hello and a warm welcome to Day 4 of the first Test match between England and New Zealand. This match has surely moved briskly and it looks like England have their noses in front thanks to their former skipper, Joe Root. England are in contention of winning the game even after Kyle Jamieson's outstanding effort. The home side would hope that their lower-middle order along with Root is able to kick start their summer with a victory. Well, all this can happen only if the rain gods show some mercy.
... Day 4, Session 1...
The Kiwis just looked tired towards the end! Their bowlers did not bowl with the same energy, there were a few misfields too. They just had no answers to the batting of Root, Stokes of Foakes. However, they'll come all fresh on Day 4's morning, they would know a wicket and they'll be into the bowlers. The question is, who will get it for them? Day 4 promises to be a cracking on. Do join us for all the acion. Till then, take care and goodbye!
In reply, they were in big, big trouble at 69 for 4. It could have been worse had Colin not overstepped. Since then though, it has been all England. The skipper and the former skipper played brilliantly. The two added 90 before Stokes fell. Root though continued and along with Foakes has added another 50-run stand. The two have turned the game into England's favor.
End of a hard, fought day of Test cricket and we believe, England have their noses in front. A round of applause for England's former captain as he makes his way back into the dug out. We asked if England have it in them to show some character and fight to get back in the game and they surely do. First, they made quick work of the remaining wickets in the first session and kept the visitors in tact.
Score after 65 overs : 216/5
Runs Scored
5 Runs
J Root
77 (131)
B Foakes
9 (48)
K Jamieson
20-4-59-4
A single to end day's play! Short and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 3!
Another short ball, another pull shot, through square leg for one.
That is a good short ball, on the body, Foakes evades it.
Short ball, this is pulled, off the back foot through square leg for one.
Two more! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket. Two taken. Only 64 needed.
Well fielded! Length and on off, Root pushes it towards cover. The fielder dives to his left and stops it well.
Score after 64 overs : 211/5
Runs Scored
5 Runs
B Foakes
8 (46)
J Root
73 (127)
T Southee
19-5-58-0
Shorter and on off, Ben stands tall and pushes it to mid off.
On middle, this is dropped towards point for one.
Good length and around off, Root opens the face and guides it to point.
Well played again! On the pads, this is clipped through square leg for two. Fifty-run stand up between the two. A very important one but still, a lot of work left.
On middle, this is pushed to mid on.
Two more! Angled into the pads, Root clips it through square leg for two.
Score after 63 overs : 206/5
Runs Scored
2 Runs
B Foakes
8 (45)
J Root
68 (122)
K Jamieson
19-4-54-4
Bangs it short and on middle, Foakes ducks under it.
On off, Foakes plays it to covers.
Two more! Leg byes signaled! On the pads, Foakes looks to flick, it goes off the pads, down towards fine leg. Two taken.
On off, defended well.
From very wide of the crease. On a length and on off, kept out.
On off, this is kept out well.
Score after 62 overs : 204/5
Runs Scored
2 Runs
B Foakes
8 (39)
J Root
68 (122)
T Southee
18-5-53-0
EDGED BUT SHORT! A run as there is a misfield! On a length and around off, Foakes looks to block, it goes off the outside edge, lands short of the slip fielder. He lets it through and a single is taken.
Attacks the stumps again, Foakes keeps it out.
Goes wide of the crease and angles it into the off pole. Defended well.
On middle, Foakes plays it to mid on.
Outside off, left alone.
This is banged in short, on middle, Root pulls it through square leg for one.
Score after 61 overs : 202/5
Runs Scored
2 Runs
B Foakes
7 (34)
J Root
67 (121)
K Jamieson
18-3-54-4
Two leg byes! On the pads, Foakes looks to flick, misses, it hits the pad and goes behind. Two taken.
Shorter and around off, Foakes evades it.
On middle, this is clipped to mid-wicket.
On off, defended.
On middle, Foakes plays it to mid on.
Close! Outside off, once again comes back in but not enough to make the batter play.
Score after 60 overs : 200/5
Runs Scored
4 Runs
J Root
67 (121)
B Foakes
7 (28)
T Southee
17-5-51-0
Fuller and on off, Root comes down the track and looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
FOUR! Almost drags it on! 200 up for England. Just the 77 needed! Shorter and outside off, Root looks to cut, it goes off the underedge, past the off pole and down to the fine leg fence.
On off, Root pushes it back to the bowler.
Shorter and down the leg side. Root evades it.
Fuller and on off, this is pushed back to the bowler.
Good length and on off, defended.
Score after 59 overs : 196/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
B Foakes
7 (28)
J Root
63 (115)
K Jamieson
17-2-54-4
Shorter and on off, this is pushed to covers.
Outside off, comes back in with the angle. Not enough to make the batter play.
Too high! Length, on off, this one jags back in. Foakes misses the flick and is hit high on the pad. An appeal but turned down.
Misfield and more runs! Fuller and on off, this is hit towards mid off. Kane Williamson lets it through, he runs back and keeps it down to three.
Around off, this is guided to point.
On off, defended.
Kyle Jamieson is on now!
Score after 58 overs : 193/5
Runs Scored
9 Runs
B Foakes
7 (25)
J Root
60 (112)
T Southee
16-5-47-0
Outside off, left alone.
Agression from Southee! Fuller and on middle, this is hit back towards the bowler who has a shy at the keeper's end in anger but misses.
Down the leg side, Foakes looks to flick but misses.
On the pads, Root clips it through square leg for one.
FOUR MORE! Everything now going England's way! Just 85 needed! Shorter and outside off, Southee throws his bat at it, it goes off the outside edge, over gully and into the boundary.
FOUR! Angled into the pads, Root clips it throughs quare leg. It races away to the fence for a boundary.
Score after 57 overs : 184/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
B Foakes
7 (22)
J Root
51 (109)
T Boult
20-3-61-1
Short and very wide outside off, Foakes looks to cut but ends up toe-ending it towards gully. That seemed like a tired ball.
On middle, Foakes plays it to mid on.
Fuller and on off, Foakes pushes it to covers.
Leading edge but just wide! Shorter and on off, Fokaes looks to work it on the leg side, he closes the face of the bat early. This flies off the leading edge wide of the fielder at point for two.
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
Around off, Root guides it to point.
Score after 56 overs : 181/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
B Foakes
5 (18)
J Root
50 (107)
T Southee
15-5-38-0
On middle, defended.
Good fielding again but a single and Root brings his fifty up! Another superb knock from him and he probably holds the key for his side to win this game. On middle, this is worked towards square leg and a run is taken.
BEATEN! Good length and on off, this lands and moves away. Root is beaten as he tries to defend.
Back of a length and on off, kept out.
On the middle pole, this is worked wide of mid on for one.
On a length and on leg, Joe Root flicks it towards square leg and gets a single.
Score after 55 overs : 178/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
J Root
48 (103)
B Foakes
4 (16)
T Boult
19-3-58-1
Well stopped! On the pads, this is clipped through square leg. Ajaz dives to his right and saves three.
Outside off, this is guided through point for one.
Shorter and on middle, Foakes ducks under it.
Well left! Outside off, not played at.
On the pads, this is clipped to mid-wicket.
On middle, this is pushed to mid on for one.
Score after 54 overs : 175/5
Runs Scored
7 Runs
B Foakes
3 (12)
J Root
46 (101)
T Southee
14-5-35-0
Good length and on off, kept out.
Outside off, left alone.
Now takes one as this is worked through mid-wicket.
FOUR! Up and over! Thickish edge and it goes over the fielders! Shorter and outside off, Root slashes, it goes over gully for a boundary in the third man region.
On off, defended.
Tw more! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.
Score after 53 overs : 168/5
Runs Scored
3 Runs
J Root
39 (97)
B Foakes
3 (10)
T Boult
18-3-55-1
On off, this is pushed towards mid off for one.
BYE! A big inswinger but down the leg side. Blundell does well to dive to his left and get a hand to it. A bye taken.
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
Back of a length and on off, defended.
Angles this one away, lands it on off. Blocked out.
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.
Score after 52 overs : 165/5
Runs Scored
1 Runs
B Foakes
3 (6)
J Root
37 (95)
K Jamieson
16-2-51-4
Gets this one to tail back in, lands it on middle, defended.
On off, this is pushed to covers.
On off, defended.
Angled into the middle pole, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Outside off and on a length, left alone again.
Good length and on off, defended.
Score after 51 overs : 164/5
Runs Scored
5 Runs
B Foakes
3 (3)
J Root
36 (92)
T Boult
17-3-53-1
Shot! Fuller and on off, Foakes leans into it and strokes it past mid off for two.
Outside off, Root now pushes it through covers for one.
Foakes is off the mark! Shorter and on off, Foakes guides it towards point and takes one.
BEATEN! Bowls the one that goes away. Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Foakes is beaten as he tries to defend.
Fuller and on off, Root pushes it towards cover for one.
Good length and on off, defended.
Score after 50 overs : 159/5
Runs Scored
6 Runs
B Stokes
54 (110)
J Root
34 (89)
K Jamieson
15-2-50-4
OUT! GLOVED AND TAKEN! That is a massive, massive breakthrough and who else provides the breakthrough? It is Kyle Jamieson! Stokes will be disappointed. THe game was actually coming into his side's control but he falls. This is short and it is angled into the body. There was not enough room to play the upper cut but Stokes still goes for it. It goes off the glove and Tom Blundell takes it by moving to his right. Stokes walks back gutted. Will this open the floodgates now? New Zealand are only a wicket away from entering the bowlers.
On a length and on middle, Joe Root clips it towards square leg for one.
Length ball outside off, Ben Stokes cuts it through point for one.
Fuller and on middle, this is defended out.
On middle, blocked out.
On middle, Ben Stokes flicks it towards square leg for a boundary. 27th test fifty for Ben Stokes and his first test fifty as a captain.
Score after 49 overs : 153/4
Runs Scored
17 Runs
B Stokes
49 (105)
J Root
33 (88)
A Patel
2-0-22-0
Fuller and on middle, this is flicked towards mid on for one. Brilliant over for England.
FOUR BYES! On middle, Ben Stokes again tries for a slog sweep but gets his pads. The ball races past long stop for a boundary.
SIX! This was similar to the last maximum. On middle, Ben Stokes again slog sweeps it over deep square leg for a maximum.
On middle, blocked out.
SIX! Full and on middle, Ben Stokes slog sweeps it over deep square leg for a biggie.
Tossed up on middle, Ben Stokes eases it towards mid on.
A bit of spin now as Ajaz Patel is brought into the attack. Also, the physio is out and having a word with Joe Root. Root seems to be hurt on his finger on the right hand in the last over. Root gets a painkiller and is good to continue.
Score after 48 overs : 136/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
J Root
33 (88)
B Stokes
36 (99)
K Jamieson
14-2-44-3
On middle angling it in, Joe Root blocks it back towards the bowler.
Length ball outside off, Joe Root punches it straight towards the fielder at point.
Back of a length and on leg, this is blocked out towards the vacant short leg region.
On a length and outside off, Joe Root guides it straight towards the fielder at point.
Kyle Jamieson sees Stokes advancing and goes fuller and on leg, Ben Stokes guides it towards backward point and gets a single.
Back of a length and on off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
Score after 47 overs : 135/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
B Stokes
35 (97)
J Root
33 (84)
T Boult
16-3-48-1
Touch fuller and on leg, Ben Stokes flicks it towards backward square leg for one.
Goes full and outside off, Ben Stokes blocks it away.
Full and outside leg, Joe Root looks to flick it but misses. The keeper just manages to get his glove on it. The batters cross and a bye is signaled.
On middle, Joe Root blocks it away.
Length ball and outside off, Joe Root has a poke at it but misses. The ball just zipped past the outside edge and straight into the gloves of the keeper. Joe Root gets a lucky escape.
Fuller and outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone.
Score after 46 overs : 133/4
Runs Scored
9 Runs
B Stokes
34 (95)
J Root
33 (80)
K Jamieson
13-2-43-3
On middle, Ben Stokes blocks it out solidly.
FIVE WIDES! Fuller and wide outside leg, Ben Stokes looks to give a fine tickle but misses. The keeper misses the ball as it just keeps on swinging downhill. The ball races past the long stop for a boundary.
Outside off, left alone.
Full and outside off, Ben Stokes looks to drive it but misses. The ball just aired past his bat and straight into the gloves of the keeper.
FOUR! On a length and outside off, Ben Stokes dances down the track and smashes it through covers for a boundary.
On middle, defended out.
On a length and on middle, Ben Stokes defends it towards short mid-wicket.
A slight halt in play as the batters have a bit of a breather and the 12th man runs out with drinks.
Score after 45 overs : 124/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
J Root
33 (80)
B Stokes
30 (89)
T Boult
15-3-47-1
On a good length and outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone.
On middle, this is flicked towards square leg for one.
Outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
On a length and angled into the leg stump, Ben Stokes gets hurried on as the ball skids through and hits him high on the pads.
Full and on the stumps, Ben Stokes eases it towards the mid on region.
Length ball on middle and leg, Ben Stokes blocks it towards mid on.
Score after 44 overs : 123/4
Runs Scored
6 Runs
J Root
33 (79)
B Stokes
29 (84)
K Jamieson
12-2-34-3
Goes full and outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone.
On middle, Joe Root drives it through wide mid on for a brace.
FOUR! On middle and slightly shorter, Joe Root pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. 50 partnership comes up for Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
On a good length and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.
Another one outside off, not played at.
Slower and outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone towards the keeper.
Score after 43 overs : 117/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
B Stokes
29 (84)
J Root
27 (73)
T Boult
14-3-46-1
Another one on middle, blocked towards mid on.
Touch fuller and on middle, Ben Stokes defends it towards the mid off region.
Length ball outside off, Ben Stokes doesn't bother it.
Full and straight at the stumps, Joe Root flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
On middle, defended out.
Back of a length and on middle, Joe Root pulls it towards mid-wicket. Good fielding from the fielder. Ben Stokes wanted a single but goes back and unknowingly blocks a direct hit on the way. Trent Boult and Ben Stokes have a good laugh over it. He was safe anyways.
Score after 42 overs : 116/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
B Stokes
29 (81)
J Root
26 (70)
K Jamieson
11-2-28-3
Back of a length and outside off again, not played at.
On a length and outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
Fuller and on leg, Ben Stokes flicks it towards backward square leg for a brace.
Back of a length and on off, Ben Stokes looks to play it but gets a bottom edge.
Goes fuller and on middle, Ben Stokes eases it towards mid on.
On middle, defended out.
Score after 41 overs : 114/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
J Root
26 (70)
B Stokes
27 (75)
T Boult
13-3-45-1
Touch fuller and on off, Joe Root looks to drive it but gets a thick inside edge as it races towards short mid-wicket.
Length ball and on middle, Joe Root flicks it towards short mid-wicket.
On a good length and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.
On middle, Joe Root blocks it towards point.
Shorter and on middle, Ben Stokes swivels and pulls it towards backward square leg for one.
Goes fuller and on leg, this is flicked towards fine leg for one.
Score after 40 overs : 112/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
B Stokes
26 (74)
J Root
25 (65)
K Jamieson
10-2-26-3
Length ball on middle an leg, blocked away.
On a good length and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.
Length ball on middle, this is eased towards the mid on region.
Outside off, kept out.
Back of a length and on leg, Ben Stokes uses his feet and hits it towards mid-wicket. He gets a couple of runs.
Shorter down the leg side, Ben Stokes doesn't bother it.
Score after 39 overs : 110/4
Runs Scored
5 Runs
B Stokes
24 (68)
J Root
25 (65)
T Boult
12-3-43-1
Goes full, Ben Stokes plays it towards point and gets a single.
On middle, defended out.
Oh, this is painful. Back of a length and on middle, Ben Stokes looks to play it but the ball gets his glove and straight on his ribs. The ball rolls towards short leg.
Length ball outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
On middle, Ben Stokes leans forward and blocks it off his front foot.
FOUR! Back of a length and outside off, Ben Stokes makes room for himself and cuts it through covers for a boundary.
Score after 38 overs : 105/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
J Root
25 (65)
B Stokes
19 (62)
T Southee
13-5-28-0
A maiden over for Tim Southee. Fuller and outside off, Joe Root eases it towards the mid off region.
Full and outside off, Joe Root defends it towards gully.
Fuller and outside off, Joe Root looks to drive it but misses.
Outside off, kept out.
Fuller and outside leg, Joe Root looks to flick it but misses.
On a length and outside off, Joe Root cuts it straight towards the fielder at point.
Score after 37 overs : 105/4
Runs Scored
5 Runs
B Stokes
19 (62)
J Root
25 (59)
T Boult
11-3-38-1
FOUR! Finds a gap. Touch fuller outside off, Ben Stokes drives it past covers for a boundary.
On a good length and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.
Back of a length delivery down the middle, Ben Stokes eases it towards mid on.
On middle, defended out solidly.
Fuller and on leg, Joe Root flicks it towards fine leg and gets a single.
Length ball on middle swinging it in, Joe Root blocks it towards the mid on region.
Score after 36 overs : 100/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
B Stokes
15 (58)
J Root
24 (57)
T Southee
12-4-28-0
Full and outside off, Ben Stokes pushes it to point.
On middle, blocked out.
Length ball on outside off, Ben Stokes uses his feet and looks to loft it but gets a thick bottom edge. The ball bounces back and towards the keeper.
On middle, Joe Root flicks it towards backward square leg for one. 100 up for England.
Outside off and fuller, Joe Root looks to drive it but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls towards the fielder at short mid-wicket.
Full and on middle, Joe Root eases it towards mid on.
Score after 35 overs : 99/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
B Stokes
15 (55)
J Root
23 (54)
T Boult
10-3-33-1
Starts with a maiden. On middle again, Ben Stokes defends it to point.
On middle this time, Ben Stokes blocks it towards mid on.
On a length and on middle, Ben Stokes defends it towards the vacant silly point region.
Touch full and outside off, Ben Stokes guides it towards short covers.
Good-length delivery outside off, Ben Stokes lets it go.
Back of a length and wide outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
We are back for the third session! Stokes and Root are set to start again. Trent Boult comes to bowl after Tea.
... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...
It was the Jamieson show as he got the better of Bairstow and Crawley. Boult also chipped in with a wicket. However, New Zealand will know it is important to break this stand. The two are well set and have done well so far but if England are to have any chance, they need to play for a long time. Can they do so? We will find out in the next session.
A really good session for New Zealand and they have a firm grip over this game. Would have been a better session had Stokes’ dismissal not been a no ball but they’ll still be pretty pleased with how things have gone so far.
Score after 34 overs : 99/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
B Stokes
15 (49)
J Root
23 (54)
T Southee
11-4-27-0
Fuller and on off, Ben Stokes eases it towards square leg and gets a single. That will be Tea for Day 2.
On a good length and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.
Fuller and on off swinging it in, Ben Stokes guides it towards covers.
Goes full and on off, Ben Stokes eases it towards the mid off region.
Touch fuller and outside off, Ben Stokes blocks it out solidly.
On middle angling it in, Ben Stokes blocks it towards mid on.
Score after 33 overs : 98/4
Runs Scored
9 Runs
J Root
23 (54)
B Stokes
14 (43)
A Patel
1-0-9-0
On middle, defended out.
On middle this time, Joe Root sweeps it behind as the ball races towards short fine leg. A couple of runs taken.
Fuller and on middle, Joe Root defends it out solidly.
On off, this is guided towards mid on for one.
SIX! Full and outside off, Ben Stokes this time sweeps it over deep square leg for a maximum. This was brilliant from Ben Stokes.
Tossed up outside off, Ben Stokes looks to sweep it but gets a bottom edge and the ball hits his leg.
Score after 32 overs : 89/4
Runs Scored
6 Runs
B Stokes
7 (40)
J Root
21 (51)
T Southee
10-4-26-0
On middle, Ben Stokes flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Fuller and on leg, Joe Root looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards the vacant short leg region. Leg bye taken.
Fuller and on off, Joe Root uses his feet and blocks it towards mid on.
Fuller and down the middle, Joe Root blocks it back towards the bowler.
Just outside off this time, Joe Root leaves it alone.
FOUR! Length ball outside off swinging it away, Joe Root waits for the ball and guides the ball towards third man for a boundary.
Score after 31 overs : 83/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
B Stokes
6 (39)
J Root
17 (46)
D Mitchell
0.1-0-0-0
Fuller and on middle, Ben Stokes defends it towards point.
On middle, Ben Stokes guides it towards gully.
Outside off this time, Ben Stokes eases it towards short covers.
On middle again, Ben Stokes eases it towards the vacant short leg region.
On a good length and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.
Length ball on off, Ben Stokes defends it solidly.
Score after 30 overs : 83/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
J Root
17 (46)
B Stokes
6 (33)
T Southee
9-4-21-0
Length ball outside off, Joe Root looks to cut it but misses.
Fuller and outside off, Joe Root defends it towards the cover region.
Good-length delivery down the middle, Joe Root waits for the ball and guides it to gully.
Outside off again, driven towards covers.
Full and outside off, Joe Root drives it straight towards the fielder on short covers.
Length ball outside off swinging it away, Joe Root looks to block it but misses.
Score after 29 overs : 83/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
B Stokes
6 (33)
J Root
17 (40)
de Grandhomme
3-1-3-0
On a length and down the leg side, Ben Stokes moves forward and defends it with his pads.
Fuller and on off, Ben Stokes leans forward and blocks it towards mid off.
Outside off, Ben Stokes eases it towards point.
Good-length and on middle, Ben Stokes defends it back towards the bowler.
Length ball on middle, Ben Stokes eases it towards mid on.
On middle, Joe Root flicks it towards backward square leg for one.
Score after 28 overs : 82/4
Runs Scored
4 Runs
B Stokes
6 (28)
J Root
16 (39)
T Southee
8-3-21-0
Outside off, Ben Stokes looks to drive it but misses. The ball just aired past his blade and to the keeper.
Fuller and outside leg, Ben Stokes looks to flick it but misses.
Length ball outside off again, Ben Stokes lets it alone.
Outside off, kept out.
FOUR! Length ball outside off, Ben Stokes looks to drive it but gets an outside edge. The ball races past the third man for a boundary.
On middle, blocked out.
Score after 27 overs : 78/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
B Stokes
2 (22)
J Root
16 (39)
de Grandhomme
2-1-2-0
On middle, this is eased towards mid-on. The fielder was off his feet and threw at the non-striker's end with Stokes just short, but couldn't hit. There was a chance. Ben Stokes gets another lucky escape.
Fuller and outside off, Ben Stokes lets it go.
On middle, this is blocked out.
OUT! TIMBER!!! No wait… it is a NO BALL! That is a huge reprieve for the England skipper. Is this sings of luck swinging towards them! Stokes comes down the track. This is short and outside off. He looks to cut but gets an underedge onto the stumps. He starts walking back but is called back as the umpire signals a no ball. Can he make most of this?
Back of a length and on middle, Ben Stokes leaves it alone.
Sticks bowling it outside off, Ben Stokes doesn't bother it.
Length ball and outside off, Ben Stokes uses his feet and blocks it away.
Score after 26 overs : 76/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
B Stokes
1 (15)
J Root
16 (39)
T Southee
7-3-17-0
Length ball outside off swinging it in, Ben Stokes looks to drive it but gets a thick inside edge. The ball rolls towards square leg. Single taken.
Touch fuller and outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it alone and towards the keeper.
Full and on middle, Joe Root flicks it towards mid-wicket. Good stop from the fielder diving to his right. Single taken.
Touch full and on off, Joe Root eases it towards short covers.
Fuller and outside off this time, driven straight towards the fielder at short covers.
Fuller and on middle at 81 mph, Joe Root bocks it towards mid on.
Score after 25 overs : 74/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
B Stokes
0 (13)
J Root
15 (35)
de Grandhomme
1-1-0-0
Outside off swinging it away, Ben Stokes looks to play at it but misses.
On a length and on off, Ben Stokes eases it towards covers.
Sticks to his line and length, Stokes lets it go.
Outside off again, Ben Stokes doesn't bother it.
Bowls it outside off, Ben Stokes leaves this one as well.
Length ball outside off at 75 mph, Ben Stokes lets it go towards the keeper.
Score after 24 overs : 74/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
J Root
15 (35)
B Stokes
0 (7)
T Southee
6-3-15-0
On middle, blocked away.
On middle and on length, Joe Root looks to block it but hits the side face of his blade and back towards Tim Southee.
On a length and outside off, Joe Root eases it towards the mid off region.
Length ball on off, Joe Root blocks it to short covers.
Outside off, kept out.
On a length and on middle, Joe Root waits for the ball and guides it to point.
Score after 23 overs : 74/4
Runs Scored
3 Runs
B Stokes
0 (7)
J Root
15 (29)
T Boult
9-2-33-1
On a length and outside off, Ben Stokes lets it go.
Touch full and on middle, quicker too, Joe Root flicks it towards backward square leg and rotates the strike.
Outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone towards the keeper.
Fullish and on middle, Joe Root blocks it towards the mid on region.
Back of a length delivery on off, Joe Root goes on his back foot and punches it towards backward point for a brace.
On a good length and outside off, Joe Root shoulders arms to it.
Score after 22 overs : 71/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
B Stokes
0 (6)
J Root
12 (24)
K Jamieson
9-2-24-3
Outside off, Ben Stokes defends it towards the vacant silly point region.
On middle, Ben Stokes blocks it out solidly.
Length ball outside off, Ben Stokes raises his arms and lets it through towards the keeper.
Touch full and on leg, Joe Root flicks it towards backward square leg for one.
Length ball down the middle, Joe Root blocks it out solidly.
Goes fuller and on off, Joe Root defends it straight towards Kyle Jamieson.
Score after 21 overs : 70/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
B Stokes
0 (3)
J Root
11 (21)
T Boult
8-2-30-1
Fuller and on off, this is driven to mid off.
On middle, kept out.
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
The big booming inswinger, it tails back in from outside off. Root works it down to fine leg for one.
Back of a length and on off, defended.
Outside off, left alone.
Score after 20 overs : 69/4
Runs Scored
6 Runs
J Bairstow
16 (15)
J Root
10 (18)
K Jamieson
8-2-23-3
OUT! Knocks him over! What a beauty! What a bowler Kyle is! This is a gem of a delivery! He got the last one to go away. This time shapes it back in. It is fuller. Comes in from outside. Bairstow looks to drive but leaves a big gap between bat and pad. The ball sneaks through and hits the off pole. Huge wicket as this stand was looking good. New Zealand well and truly on top.
Length delivery outside off, Jonny Bairstow looks to drive it but misses.
Fuller and outside off, Jonny Bairstow defends it straight towards the fielder at point.
Outside off, Jonny Bairstow eases it towards covers.
Length delivery outside off, Jonny Bairstow leaves it alone. Oh, its a no ball.
On middle, tucked towards fine leg for one.
FOUR! England are now racing towards their target. Fuller one outside off, Joe Root pulls this one through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Score after 19 overs : 63/3
Runs Scored
14 Runs
J Bairstow
16 (10)
J Root
5 (16)
T Boult
7-2-29-1
Full and straight on middle, defensively pushed towards mid-on.
FOUR! Beautifully timed again. This is effortless from Jonny Bairstow. Outside off, Jonny Bairstow cuts through point for another boundary. Third boundary of the over.
On a length outside off, looks to drive this one as well but the ball hits the side of his blade and races towards third man. They get a couple of runs.
FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Jonny Bairstow gets on his knees and creams it through covers for a boundary. Beautifully timed shot from Jonny Bairstow.
Outside off, Jonny Bairstow drives it straight towards the fielder at short covers.
FOUR! On a length and outside off, Jonny Bairstow drives it through covers for a boundary. Effortless from Jonny Bairstow.
Score after 18 overs : 49/3
Runs Scored
0 Runs
J Root
5 (16)
J Bairstow
2 (4)
K Jamieson
7-2-17-2
Fuller outside off, Joe Root eases it towards short covers.
Some extra bounce and follows the batter, Joe Root tries to block it but gets his glove and the ball hits back to his ribs. The ball rolls back towards the bowler.
Touch full and down the middle, Joe Root blocks it back towards the bowler.
Fuller and on middle, Joe Root defends it towards the mid on region.
On middle again, Joe Root defends it towards short covers.
Length ball on middle, Joe Root defends it towards point.
Score after 17 overs : 49/3
Runs Scored
3 Runs
J Bairstow
2 (4)
J Root
5 (10)
T Boult
6-2-15-1
Back of a length delivery on off, Jonny Bairstow waits for the ball and guides it towards third man. He gets a couple of runs.
Outside off again, Jonny Bairstow lets this one go.
Length ball outside off, Jonny Bairstow tries to play it but misses.
Shorter and on leg, Jonny Bairstow ducks under it. Oh, its a no ball.
Fuller and down the middle, Jonny Bairstow defends it towards short covers.
OUT! Timber! Boult strikes and England fall in deeper trouble! Pope’s defense which looked solid so far has been breached. This is a beauty! From around the wicket, Boult runs in, lands it on a length and then gets it to straighten from the off pole. Pope plays for the original trajectory. This goes past the off pole and clatters into the off pole.
On a good length and outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.
Score after 16 overs : 46/2
Runs Scored
6 Runs
O Pope
10 (25)
J Root
5 (10)
K Jamieson
6-1-17-2
Outside off, Ollie Pope drives it through extra covers. Kane Williamson chases the ball really well and just saves it before the boundary line. Three runs taken.
Good-length delivery straight on the stumps, Ollie Pope defends it back towards Kyle Jamieson.
Outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.
Fullish and outside off, Joe Root drives it through extra covers. Kane Williamson chases the ball. Three runs taken.
Length ball outside off angling it away, Joe Root shoulders arms to this one.
Touch fuller and outside off, Joe Root defends it towards covers.
Score after 15 overs : 40/2
Runs Scored
2 Runs
O Pope
7 (22)
J Root
2 (7)
T Boult
5-2-12-0
Outside off, Ollie Pope eases it towards short covers.
Length ball and angles back into the batter, Ollie Pope fumbles a bit and leaves it in the end towards the keeper.
Length ball down the middle, Ollie Pope eases it towards short mid-wicket.
Full and outside off, Ollie Pope waits for the ball and guides it towards third man for a brace.
Full and on middle, Ollie Pope flicks it towards square leg.
On middle, blocked out.
Score after 14 overs : 38/2
Runs Scored
3 Runs
J Root
2 (7)
O Pope
5 (16)
K Jamieson
5-1-11-2
Bowls it just outside off, Joe Root leaves it towards the keeper. That was a risky leave from Joe Root.
Full and outside off, Joe Root pushes it towards the mid on region.
Fuller and down the middle, Joe Root goes on his backfoot and blocks it out solidly.
Length ball outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone.
Outside off, Joe Root blocks it away.
Length ball on middle, Ollie Pope blocks it towards mid off for a quick single. An over throw by the fielder trying for a direct hit and the ball races towards long on. Three runs taken.
Score after 13 overs : 35/2
Runs Scored
3 Runs
J Root
2 (2)
O Pope
2 (15)
T Boult
4-2-10-0
Outside off, Joe Root guides it towards backward point for a brace.
On off, Joe Root punches it straight towards the fielder at covers.
Shorter on down the leg side, Ollie Pope pulls it but doesn't get enough bat on it. The ball rolls towards short fine leg. Single taken.
On a good length and outside off, Ollie Pope blocks his stumps and lets it go.
Length ball on middle, Ollie Pope flicks it towards square leg.
Outside off, defended towards mid off.
Score after 12 overs : 32/2
Runs Scored
0 Runs
Z Crawley
9 (29)
O Pope
1 (11)
K Jamieson
4-1-8-2
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Number two goes down and this is the start the Kiwis wanted after the break! Lovely nut! On a length and around off, this lands and moves away. Crawley leans forward to defend, it goes off the outside edge to the right of Souther at third slip. He takes a fine catch. England in trouble at after a decent start. Kyle is causing far too many problems for them.
Length ball outside off angling it inside, Zak Crawley blocks his stumps and lets it go.
On a length and outside off, Zak Crawley shoulders arms to this one.
Touch fuller and outside off, Zak Crawley looks to drive it but misses. The ball just aired past his bat and straight towards the keeper.
On off, blocked out.
Touch full and on middle, Zak Crawley looks to block it but gets an inside edge and the ball hits his thigh. The ball goes towards the vacant silly point region.
Score after 11 overs : 32/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
O Pope
1 (11)
Z Crawley
9 (23)
T Boult
3-2-7-0
Bowls it outside off again, Ollie Pope shoulders arms and lets it go towards the keeper.
Fullish and on middle this time, Ollie Pope blocks it out solidly.
Change of line this time. He goes outside leg, Ollie Pope leaves it through and towards the keeper.
Keeps bowling it outside off, Ollie Pope doesn't bother it.
Another one outside off, Ollie Pope lets it through towards the keeper.
Touch full and goes outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.
Score after 10 overs : 32/1
Runs Scored
1 Runs
Z Crawley
9 (23)
O Pope
1 (5)
K Jamieson
3-0-8-1
Touch fuller and on middle, Zak Crawley defends it back towards the bowler.
Goes fuller on leg, Ollie Pope flicks it towards short fine leg for one.
On off, defended at covers.
On a good length and just outside off, Ollie Pope leaves it. The ball just aired past the off pole and towards the keeper.
Length ball again, Ollie Pope defends it towards mid-wicket.
Length ball outside off, Ollie Pope tucks it towards square leg.
We are back for the second session! Crawley and Pope will resume their innings. Kyle Jamieson to start after lunch.
... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
The pitch is offering something for the bowlers but it is still a good one to bat on. New Zealand need to continue to hit the right areas and they will be eager for a couple of wickets after the break. England on the other hand, would hope these two can build a decent stand and lay the platform for their side. A very interesting session awaits. Do join us in sometime.
Excellent session of Test cricket! Have to say it has been England's morning. After pickings wickets in a flurry this morning, the hosts kept England well in-tact. They had just below an hour to play out before Lunch. Lees and Crawley began brilliantly. They played their shots and Lees was scoring freely. Kyle Jamieson it was though again who got the opening breakthrough for his side. Since then, the runs have dried out and New Zealand have started to cause problems too.
Score after 9 overs : 31/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
Z Crawley
9 (22)
O Pope
0 (0)
T Southee
5-2-15-0
Length ball on middle, Zak Crawley flicks it towards square leg. That will be Lunch for Day 3.
Length ball outside off, Zak Crawley doesn't bother it.
Outside off again, Zak Crawley drives straight towards the fielder at covers.
Fullish and outside off, this is eased towards covers.
Length ball outside off following the batter, Zak Crawley lets it go.
On middle, Zak Crawley defends it out solidly.
Score after 8 overs : 31/1
Runs Scored
5 Runs
A Lees
20 (32)
Z Crawley
9 (16)
K Jamieson
2-0-7-1
OUT! BOWLED! This is a poor leave from Alex Lees. Never a good idea to leave it down the slope and Lees pays the price. This is outside off, just outside off actually. Lees shoulders arms to this one. It comes in with the slope and hits the off pole. That is the breakthrough which New Zealand needed. Lees was looking good till he was out there but now falls.
On off, Alex Lees drives it straight towards the fielder at short covers.
Length ball on middle, this is blocked back towards the bowler.
Shorter one on middle, Alex Lees ducks under it.
FOUR! This is brilliant timing from Alex Lees. Goes full and outside off, Alex Lees drives it through mid off. The fielder chases it but can only escort the ball to the boundary line.
Goes full and outside off, Zak Crawley defends it to short cover for a quick single.
Score after 7 overs : 26/0
Runs Scored
5 Runs
Z Crawley
8 (15)
A Lees
16 (27)
T Southee
4-1-15-0
Full and down the leg side, Zak Crawley looks to flick it but gets a leading edge as the ball moves towards mid off. Single taken.
Wide outside off again, kept out.
FOUR! Full and outside off, Zak Crawley gets on his knees and drives it past covers for a boundary.
Keeps bowling it wide outside off, Zak Crawley doesn't bother it and lets it through towards the keeper.
Bowls it wide outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone.
On a length and outside off, Zak Crawley doesn't bother it.
Score after 6 overs : 21/0
Runs Scored
3 Runs
A Lees
16 (27)
Z Crawley
3 (9)
K Jamieson
1-0-2-0
Back of a length ball outside off, Alex Lees leaves it alone.
Outside off, this is chopped away towards the off side.
Touch fuller and down the leg side, Alex Lees flicks it towards square leg for a brace.
On a good length and on middle, Alex Lees defends it back towards Kyle Jamieson.
Goes outside off, Alex Lees plays it straight towards the fielder at short cover.
Goes full and on leg, Zak Crawley flicks it towards backward square leg for one.
Score after 5 overs : 18/0
Runs Scored
6 Runs
A Lees
14 (22)
Z Crawley
3 (8)
T Southee
3-1-10-0
Outside off, this is defended towards point.
Some extra bounce as it angles back into Alex Lees, this is blocked out.
Outside off, kept out.
FOUR! On a length and on off, Alex Lees plays a beautifully timed cover drive. The ball races past the extra cover for a boundary.
Goes outside off, Alex Lees raises his arms and lets it through towards the keeper.
Length ball on middle and leg, Alex Lees flicks it towards square leg for a brace.
Score after 4 overs : 12/0
Runs Scored
0 Runs
Z Crawley
3 (8)
A Lees
8 (16)
T Boult
2-1-7-0
Back of a length from Trent Boult, this is blocked towards gully.
Length ball outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone.
On off, blocked at short covers.
Inswinger and on stumps, Zak Crawley looks to block it but gets an outside edge. The ball bounces just over the off pole. A lucky escape for Zak Crawley.
Similar to the last delivery, Zak Crawley shoulders arms and lets it go.
Back of a length delivery outside off, Zak Crawley doesn't bother it.
Score after 3 overs : 12/0
Runs Scored
1 Runs
A Lees
8 (16)
Z Crawley
3 (2)
T Southee
2-1-4-0
Bowls it outside leg, Alex Lees looks to flick it but misses. The ball just aired past his bat and towards the keeper.
On middle, blocked at covers.
Change of length this time. Goes full and on the stumps, Alex Lees defends it to square leg.
Good-length delivery on off, Alex Lees blocks it straight to the fielder at mid off.
Outside off and full, this is defended towards short covers.
Bowls it down the leg side, Zak Crawley looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards short fine leg. Leg bye taken.
Score after 2 overs : 11/0
Runs Scored
7 Runs
A Lees
8 (11)
Z Crawley
3 (1)
T Boult
1-0-7-0
Outside off, defended at covers.
FOUR! Length ball outside off, Alex Lees waits for the ball and punches it through backward square leg for a boundary. This was well-timed by Alex Lees.
Another one outside off, Alex Lees leaves it alone and towards the keeper.
Outswinger and outside off, Alex Lees looks to defend it but misses.
On middle, defended out.
On a length and on middle, Zak Crawley flicks it towards square leg. A good chase from the fielder saving a run for his team. Three runs taken.
Trent Boult to bowl from the other end then!
Score after 1 overs : 4/0
Runs Scored
4 Runs
A Lees
4 (6)
Z Crawley
0 (0)
T Southee
1-0-4-0
Outside off again, Alex Lees doesn't bother it.
Goes fuller and wide outside off, Alex Lees puts his bat across and eases it to point.
On a good length and outside off, Alex Lees leaves it alone.
Length ball outside off, this is defended towards covers.
FOUR! Fuller one outside off, Alex Lees gets on his knees and drives it through extra covers for a boundary. This was effortless from Alex Lees.
Starts with a length ball outside off, Alex Lees leaves it alone.
285/10
Overs
91.3
Extras
9
CRR
3.11
England will be pleased with how they began in this innings and how they ended. It is the middle phase which has probably put them behind in the game. It was when the ball got old, they failed to create any sort of problems for Mitchell and Blundell. Still though, those early wickets yesterday and the performace by Broad and Anderson today has kept the visitors in check. Now it is their batters' turn to do their bit. The wicket seems to have improved but it is going to be a test against the new ball, if England play that phase well, they can surely chase this down. New Zealand on the other hand, will hope they can bowl as well or even half as well as they did in the first innings and they should be good. First aim though for England will be to enter Lunch with minimal or no damage and for New Zealand to take a wicket at least. Stay tuned for the chase in a bit.
New Zealand though will be pretty pleased with the score they have! Had they been given 285 when they were reeling at around 50 for 4 they would have surely taken it. They have two men to thank for getting them in the position they are in and they are Mitchell and Blundell. The two added close to 200. One got his ton and the other was unfortunate to miss out on his. They though have given their side the advantage and had it not been for them, the visitors would have been down and out as there was hardly any contribution from the others.
The day though began with Mitchell getting to his ton! Both Blundell and Mitchell began from where they left off yesterday. The second new ball changed things though. Actually that one over from Broad got England back in. Three wickets in it with Broad taking two and a run out. Anderson then got Blundell quickly. The tail though hung around and added a few vital runs which helped the Kiwis take their lead to over 275.
Yet another collapse and one England needed to get back into the game! Yes, New Zealand still have a decent lead, yes, the target is still a stiff one for the hosts but they have given themselves a chance courtesy the performance by their bowlers this morning.
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Matt Parkinson GETS HIS FIRST TEST WICKET! A special moment for him, he has been travelling with the English side for a sometime now, he really had to wait for his chance and now finally has a Test scalp. Tosses it up and bowls it wide outside off. Southee looks to hit it through covers, it goes off the outside edge and it is taken at first slip by Root! NEW ZEALAND HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 285!
This is wide outside off, Tim Southee drives straight towards the fielder at covers.
Tossed up outside off, Tim Southee hits it but straight towards the bowler.
Score after 91 overs : 285/9
Runs Scored
5 Runs
T Boult
4 (3)
T Southee
21 (23)
M Potts
20-3-55-3
FOUR! Bang! Length ball and outside off, Trent Boult drives it through long on for a boundary.
Shorter one again, Trent Boult ducks again and lets it through towards the keeper.
Goes shorter and on middle, Trent Boult ducks under it.
Trent Boult walks out to bat! He has three balls in this over to play out.
OUT! THREE REDS! Patel walks back and takes a review along with him! Not sure where that shot came from. He was probably tired of defending! On middle, Patel looks to heave it over the leg side but misses. It hits the back pad. An appeal and the finger is raised. Patel reviews but in vain. The move to get Potts on works. New Zealand lead by 272.
An appeal for an LBW and the finger is raised! Patel reviews but it looks out.
Fuller and on middle, Southee swings, it goes off the inner half through mid-wicket for one.
Outside off, left alone.
Matthew Potts is on now!
Score after 90 overs : 280/8
Runs Scored
4 Runs
A Patel
4 (12)
T Southee
20 (21)
M Parkinson
15-0-47-0
How did that miss the off pole! This is tossed up around off, it drifts away and then turns back in after it lands. Ajaz Patel plays down the wrong line, he misses and it goes just past the off pole.
Flatter and outside off, left alone.
This is very wide outside off, Patel looks to cut but misses.
Two more! A full toss on the pads, Patel paddle sweeps it towards fine leg and takes a brace.
Slightly shorter and on middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
Tossed up on off, Patel drops it towards cover for one.
Matt Parkinson is on now!
Score after 89 overs : 276/8
Runs Scored
2 Runs
T Southee
19 (20)
A Patel
1 (7)
J Anderson
21-7-57-2
A dot to end! On middle, kept out.
Short and on middle again, evaded.
Drop and run and Ajaz Patel is off the mark! On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
On middle, defended.
Outside off, this is hit through covers for one.
Goes short and down the leg side, left alone.
Score after 88 overs : 274/8
Runs Scored
9 Runs
A Patel
0 (5)
T Southee
18 (16)
S Broad
26-7-76-3
He survives! Outside off, left alone.
Edgy run! Southee wanted a single! A low full toss outside off, Southee looks to drive, this goes off the toe-end down towards third man for one. Ajaz Patel has one ball to face in this over.
Swing and a miss! Angled into the pads, Southee looks to go over the leg side but misses.
Fuller and angling into the pads, Southee works it to mid-wicket. Bairstow hurts his finger as he tries to stop the ball. Goes into the dressing room.
FOUR! JUST WIDE! Consecutive boundaries! Broad goes fuller this time, on middle, this is lofted past the diving mid on fielder and into the fence.
FOUR! This is how Southee is going to play an rightly so. Vital runs these for the Kiwis! On middle, this is lofted over the mid on fielder for a boundary. Not off the middle but hit well enough.
Score after 87 overs : 265/8
Runs Scored
2 Runs
A Patel
0 (4)
T Southee
9 (11)
J Anderson
20-7-55-2
On middle, length, Patel gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
Good length and on off, Patel defends it out.
Good length and on middle, defended.
England have their tails up here! On the pads, Patel looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but turned down.
Tom Blundell is a goner! That seems dead. He has reviewed in hope. If no inside edge, he is a goner for sure.
OUT! THREE REDS AND IS HEART BREAK FOR Tom Blundell! He falls 4 short of a ton! The inswinger does the trick for Anderson and New Zealand have lost 4 in no time. This is a length ball, it comes back in from outside off. It seams in late. Blundell lunges to defend but does so outside the line. He gets hit on the front pad. An appeal and the finger is raised. It is reviewed but more in hope. Replays show no bat and then three reds. An outstanding innings from him. Have to feel for him, a lot went on after he got into the 90s and in the end, he misses out on a well-deserved ton.
Two more! Angled into the pads, Tom works it through square leg for a couple. He is a boundary away now.
Score after 86 overs : 263/7
Runs Scored
8 Runs
T Southee
9 (11)
T Blundell
94 (196)
S Broad
25-7-67-3
That is a beauty! Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Southee is beaten as he tries to push at it. End of a good over though for New Zealand.
FOUR! Nice and fine! Consecutive boundaries! Short and on the body, this is pulled down to the fine leg fence.
FOUR! The lead is not 250! A boundary off a leading edge. Angled into the pads, Southee looks to flick but it goes off the leading edge over mid off. The fielder hares after it, dives but fails to push it back in. Should have done better.
Good length and on off, defended.
Southee goes short. This one comes slow off the surface. Southee looks to pull but misses to get hit on the body.
On a length and on middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
Score after 85 overs : 255/7
Runs Scored
4 Runs
T Blundell
94 (196)
T Southee
1 (5)
J Anderson
19-7-53-1
A dot to end which means Southee will be on strike! Shorter and on off, this is pushed to covers.
Southee gets off the strike with one ball to go in the over! On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
BEATEN AGAIN! Length and outside off, Southee initially pokes at it but then at the end pulls his bat back. It goes just past the outside edge.
How do you play those! This seems like it is coming in with the angle, it lands and then moves away, also stays low. Southee is beaten as he tries to defend.
Good length and on off, Southee pushes it to covers.
LEG BYES! Tom Blundell remains on 94! Angled into the pads, Blundell looks to flick but misses, it hits the pad and goes down to fine leg for three.
Score after 84 overs : 251/7
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Southee
0 (1)
T Blundell
94 (194)
S Broad
24-7-59-3
Played out! On middle, this is pushed back to the bowler. End of an over with three wickets in it.
Tim Southee walks out to bat!
OUT! TIMBER! Three in three for England and the game has turned on its head. What a delivery again by Broad. The second new ball is doing wonders for the hosts. This is on a length and around off, this lands and jags back in. Kyle Jamieson looks to defend but is a little late on the shot. It hits the pad and then onto the off pole. New Zealand's lead is still 8 short of 250. The crowd here is delighted.
OUT! RUN OUT! Colin is short! Two in two for England and they will feel they are right back into this one. That is poor from Colin, he was probably worried about the appeal. This is angled into the pads. Colin looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls towards the Pope at gully. Colin takes a few steps down the track and then turns in a lazy manner. Pope hits the stumps at the keeper's end and England start celebrating. It is taken upstairs and replays show Colin de Grandhomme is short.
Is that a run out? England are confident. Colin de Grandhomme is also not sure. What a moment this is in the game.
Colin de Grandhomme walks out to bat!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! There is the wicket England needed! The second new ball has done the trick for the hosts. End of an outstanding innings though from Daryl Mitchell! He walks off to a standing ovation. A beauty to get rid of him and a top delivery was needed. This is on a length and around off, it lands and moves away. Daryl Mitchell looks to defend but does so inside the line, it goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper. Can England build on this?
Good length and on off, kept out.
On middle, this is pushed to mid on.
Score after 83 overs : 251/4
Runs Scored
3 Runs
T Blundell
94 (194)
D Mitchell
108 (200)
J Anderson
18-7-52-1
Touch fuller and on off, Tom Blundell is very solid in his defense.
On middle, defended towards mid on.
Goes fuller this time and on middle, Tom Blundell flicks it towards square leg.
On a good length and outside off, Tom Blundell looks to defend it but misses.
Sticks it his line and length, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards gully and gets a quick single.
Good-length delivery on off, Daryl Mitchell guides it towards backward point for a brace.
Score after 82 overs : 248/4
Runs Scored
6 Runs
T Blundell
94 (190)
D Mitchell
105 (198)
S Broad
23-6-59-1
Length ball on middle, Tom Blundell eases it towards the mid-wicket region.
Fuller on off, this is defended.
Angled into the pads, Daryl works it through square leg and gets to the other end.
Outside off, left alone.
FOUR! The outfield is still really fast despite the rain! Fuller and around off, Mitchell looks to push at it, this one squirts off the outer half through point for a boundary.
Blundell now moves to 94! Angled into the pads, this is worked towards square leg for one.
Score after 81 overs : 242/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Mitchell
100 (195)
T Blundell
93 (187)
J Anderson
17-7-49-1
On off, DM pushes it to covers.
Another one outside off, not played at.
Better from James Anderson! Length and on off, hint of away movment. Defended nicely by Mitchell.
Makes the batter play this time by bowling it on middle, it is pushed to mid on.
Another away swinger, this is also outside off though. Not played at.
A little bit of swing for Anderson! Fuller and outside off, shaping away. Left alone.
James Anderson to bowl from the other end. The second new ball is also available and it has been taken.
Score after 80 overs : 242/4
Runs Scored
6 Runs
T Blundell
93 (187)
D Mitchell
100 (189)
S Broad
22-6-53-1
A dot to end! On off, defended.
THERE IT IS! 100 for Daryl Mitchell! Only his second in Tests. He was three runs away and the first ball he faced on Day 3, gets to the milestone. Outstanding knock. Talk about grabbing the opportunity. He probably got into the XI as Nicholls was not available and what a statement he has made. A ton when his team were in deep trouble. He is absolutely delighted. Gets there with an elegant cover drive. It is full and on off, it is hit through covers for three.
First runs of the day and it ocmes off the bat of Tom! Fuller and on off, this is pushed through covers for three.
Solid yet again! On a length and around off, kept out.
Just outside off, length delivery. Left alone.
Solid from Tom Blundell! Good length and on off, Tom defends it onto the ground.
The players make their way out to the middle! The floodlights are on and it is cloudy which means it could be great conditions to bowl in. Tom Blundell and Daryl Mitchell will resume their innings. Stuart Broad to begin. One over to go before the second new ball is available.
EVEN BETTER NEWS! Game to begin at 1130 local (1030 GMT) which is not far away and we have no overs lost today as of now. Yes, all of this can change if the heaves decide to open up yet again but for now though, we are not far away from the first ball of Day 3.
UPDATE - 1110 local (1010 GMT) - GOOD NEWS! The covers are coming off. The rain has stopped but the conditions overhead have not changed. However, we could have some play soon.
UPDATE - 1055 local (0955 GMT) - Well, we might not start on time as the RAIN HAS ARRIVED! The covers are on and it has gotten really dark out there. The floodlights are on too. Let us hope it passes by quickly. The forecast ain't that bad so we can be optimistic about getting some play soon.
A word about the WEATHER! It is cloudy but dry at the moment. The covers are coming off too but rain seems imminent. Keeping our fingers crossed.
New Zealand on the other hand, would just want to bat, bat, bat, assuming the weather does not play a part (which seems highly unlikely) there is a lot of time in this game left. First though, the two batters will be hoping to get to their ton. Both are in their 90s and we are pretty sure England are not going to make the runs they need for it easy to score.
England will need to show a lot of character. It is the Kiwis who have always fought back in this game after being behind but it is now time for the hosts to do so. They have no one but themselves to blame for the position they are in. Do they have the fight left in them? Are we going to see the hosts storm back into the game?
From 56 for 4, the Kiwis managed to end Day 2 at 236 for 4. A staggering 180-run unbeaten stand between Mitchell and Blundell has turned the tide into the visitors' favor completely. Another good session for the Kiwis and they'll feel very safe about their position in the game. England on the other hand, know things can change quite quickly and if they do manage to get a couple of wickets early, they will be right back into it. However, the weather could play a major part in the 3 days to come. The forecast is not the best but we are hoping to get enough play to sneak in a result. Welcome to the coverage of Day 3.
... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
This Test match was slipping away from New Zealand, but they have wrestled back the advantage and are now in the driver's seat. A few odd deliveries misbehaved on the second day, so batting last won't be easy. By no means England are out of this game, but they certainly are on the back foot. How will they respond from here? Do join us on Day 3 at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) to find out. You can tune in early for the build-up. Cheers!
The pitch went flat in the afternoon, didn't offer much movement and zip, and the English bowling also went flat. Their bowling attack doesn't have the pace of a Mark Wood or Jofra Archer, and that in a way exposed their bowling depth. Ben Stokes tried to bowl some short stuff but was dealt with ease, and all in all, England had to sweat hard with the ball, in contrast to Day 1.
Tables have turned! Bowlers dominated Day 1, but the batters found their voice on Day 2. The action though started with six wickets in the morning session, and it appeared that we will be in for a carbon copy of the first day but the pair of Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell showed the perfect amount of resolve and fortitude to bail New Zealand out of a precarious situation. They brought calculative aggression in the second half of the second session to put England's bowling at bay. New Zealand have displayed character to bounce back twice in this Test match already - once with the ball and now with the bat. The courageous stand between Mitchell and Blundell has moved the Kiwis into a position of great strength.
End of a fantastic day for the Kiwis! And the two architects of their comeback, Tom Blundell and Daryl Mitchell, are walking back amidst a warm ovation from the Lord's crowd. Their 180-run stand has steered New Zealand out of troubled waters and handed them a lead of 227 runs. Both Tom and Daryl though are going to have a sleepless night, as they are in their 90s, and the famous Lord's honours board will be waiting for them on Saturday.
Score after 79 overs : 236/4
Runs Scored
4 Runs
D Mitchell
97 (188)
T Blundell
90 (182)
M Potts
19-3-50-2
FOUR! A boundary on the last ball of the day. Fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it through long off for a boundary. He moves to 97. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 2.
Outside off, this is defended towards the mid-wicket region.
Fuller on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell puts his bat on it. The ball goes towards the cover region.
On a good length, quicker too, Daryl Mitchell blocks it towards covers.
Length ball on off, Daryl Mitchell defends it back towards the bowler.
On off, defended out.
Score after 78 overs : 232/4
Runs Scored
5 Runs
T Blundell
90 (182)
D Mitchell
93 (182)
M Parkinson
14-0-43-0
On middle, this is flicked straight towards the fielder at short mid-wicket.
FOUR! Flighted up on middle, Tom Blundell moves to his backfoot and flicks it through deep square leg for a boundary. He moves to 90.
Fuller again and on middle, Tom Blundell eases it back towards Matt Parkinson.
Touch fuller on middle with a hint of turn, Tom Blundell blocks this one out.
On middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards square leg for one.
Tossed up on off, Daryl Mitchell eases it towards covers.
Score after 77 overs : 227/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
92 (180)
T Blundell
86 (178)
M Potts
18-3-46-2
Single off the last ball. Fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards square leg for one.
Change in line, this one is on middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards the mid on region.
Similar to the last delivery, Daryl Mitchell lets this one go as well. He is running in, good energy shown by Potts over here.
Touch fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms to it.
Fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it straight towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
A slight delay in play as there is a conference between Stokes, Anderson and Potts. Meanwhile, the artificial lights are switched on as it has gone a bit gloomy.
Length ball on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards the mid on region.
Score after 76 overs : 226/4
Runs Scored
3 Runs
T Blundell
86 (178)
D Mitchell
91 (174)
M Parkinson
13-0-38-0
Tossed up on off, this is defended back towards Matt Parkinson.
Floated up on leg, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards square leg and rotates the strike.
Fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it back towards the bowler.
Tossed up outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.
Flighted up on leg, Tom Blundell flicks this one towards backward square leg for a brace.
Tossed up outside off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and plays it towards mid off.
Score after 75 overs : 223/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
T Blundell
86 (177)
D Mitchell
88 (169)
M Potts
17-3-45-2
On a good length and on middle, Tom Blundell blocks it towards covers.
On middle, Tom Blundell eases it towards point.
Similar to the last delivery, Tom Blundell eases it towards the vacant short leg region.
Length ball on middle, angling into the batter, Tom Blundell blocks this one out towards mid on.
On a good length and on off, this is defended out solidly.
Length ball on leg, Tom Blundell uses the pace of the bowler and flicks it towards backward square leg for a brace.
Score after 74 overs : 221/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
88 (169)
T Blundell
84 (171)
M Parkinson
12-0-35-0
On the stumps, kept out.
Another one which is given air, it lands on middle, Daryl Mitchell reaches out for it and defends. Not a lot of turn or zip for Matt Parkinson too. The pitch seems to have gone really placid.
Flighted delivery on middle, defended.
Shorter and on off, Tom Blundell pushes it through covers for one.
Tossed up on middle, kept out.
Tom steps out, gets close to the pitch of the ball and hits it to mid off.
Score after 73 overs : 220/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
D Mitchell
88 (166)
T Blundell
83 (168)
M Potts
16-3-43-2
On off, this is pushed to mid off.
On the stumps, defended well.
Two more! Fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell strokes it down the ground, past mid on for two.
Another defensive stroke to this ball on middle.
On off, kept out.
On the stumps, defended well.
Score after 72 overs : 218/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
T Blundell
83 (168)
D Mitchell
86 (160)
M Parkinson
11-0-34-0
Another one on the stumps, defended.
Floats it up on off, kept out.
Flighted ball on off, kept out.
On off, this is pushed to mid off.
Tossed up on off, defended.
Two more! On the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side for two.
Change of ends for Matt Parkinson too.
Score after 71 overs : 216/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Mitchell
86 (160)
T Blundell
81 (162)
M Potts
15-3-41-2
On off, blocked.
Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell strokes it to mid off.
That is defended solidly off the front foot.
Angled into middle, kept out.
On middle, this time gets it to straighten. Defended nicely.
Outside off to begin with! Left alone.
Change of ends for Matthew Potts!
Score after 70 overs : 216/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
T Blundell
81 (162)
D Mitchell
86 (154)
J Root
1-0-2-0
A muted appeal again for an lbw. Fuller and landing outside leg, Tom tries to sweep but misses.
Walks forward and knocks a full toss towards deepish mid on for a run.
Down the leg side, tickled away to long leg for one.
Tossed up again, landing outside leg, Tom Blundell goes back to flick but misses and is hit on the thigh pad.
Shout for an lbw, not given! Very full and around leg, Tom Blundell tries to sweep but misses. He is rapped on the pads, they appeal but it has perhaps landing outside leg.
Flighted and around leg, helped to square leg.
Joe Root to roll his arm now. A slip and leg slip in place...
Score after 69 overs : 214/4
Runs Scored
3 Runs
D Mitchell
85 (153)
T Blundell
80 (157)
M Parkinson
10-0-32-0
Floated and around middle, Daryl Mitchell gets forward to defend it with a straight blade but it catches the inside edge and runs down to fine leg. Two runs.
Uses his feet and bunts a full ball to mid off for a brisk run. Bairstow has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
Slightly short and on leg, Blundell hangs deep inside the crease and punches it towards mid on.
Googly around off, on the shorter side, Tom moves back and pushes it away again towards mid on.
Fuller and around off, Tom walks forward and drives it with the spin to covers.
Flighted and full, on middle, pushed down to mid on.
Score after 68 overs : 211/4
Runs Scored
4 Runs
D Mitchell
83 (152)
T Blundell
79 (152)
S Broad
21-6-47-1
A harmless outswinger, on a length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell watches it closely and lets it be.
Shortish and close to off, Daryl Mitchell stays back and blocks it to the off side.
Arrows a full ball around leg, Mitchell plays it ahead of his pads and nudges it to mid-wicket.
Back of a length on middle, Blundell moves back inside the crease and turns it in front of square leg for a single.
Drifting down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell deflects it off his pads to fine leg. The fielder makes a diving stop near the fence to save one run. The lead crosses 200!
Serves it on a length and close to off, Daryl Mitchell defends it from the crease.
Score after 67 overs : 207/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
T Blundell
78 (151)
D Mitchell
80 (147)
M Parkinson
9-0-29-0
Loopy and full, around off, Blundell presses forward and defends it from the inner half of his blade.
Too full and on middle, Tom comes down the track but gets too close to the line. Mishits his shot to mid on.
Tossed up, full and on middle, Blundell lunges and defends it down.
On the pads, tickled to deep square leg for one.
Jumps down the track to take it on the full and flicks it to mid-wicket. The fielder fumbles and they get a single. The stand moves to 150!
Floated and around off, drifting in and spinning away a shade, Tom is forward in defense.
Score after 66 overs : 205/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
D Mitchell
79 (146)
T Blundell
77 (146)
S Broad
20-6-43-1
On a length around middle, it's defended on the leg side.
A gentle outswinger, in the region outside off, Daryl shoulders arms.
Full and going down the leg side, Mitchell clips it down to long leg where the fielder makes a sliding stop. Two runs taken.
Keeps it on and around off, on a good length, Daryl is solid in his defense.
Shortish and on off, punched off the back foot to covers.
Bowls it on a good length outside off, Mitchell blocks it from the back foot.
Score after 65 overs : 203/4
Runs Scored
4 Runs
T Blundell
77 (146)
D Mitchell
77 (140)
M Parkinson
8-0-27-0
Flighted again, full and on middle, Tom walks down the track and knocks it down to mid on. Finds the fielder.
Full and floated, on off, defended off the front foot.
FOUR! Fine shot! 200 comes up for New Zealand. Flighted delivery, landing full around middle, Tom Blundell dances down the track and forces it to the long on fence.
Fails to put it away! A wide full toss outside off, Blundell skips down the track and smashes it to covers. Finds Stokes.
Fuller and around off, Blundell steps down the track and defends it on the leg side.
Flighted one, full and around off, Tom decides to hang on the back foot in defense.
Score after 64 overs : 199/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
77 (140)
T Blundell
73 (140)
S Broad
19-6-41-1
Short in length and outside off, Mitchell goes on his toes and defends it to the off side.
Slants in a length ball on off, DM gets behind the line and blocks it down on the surface.
Once again England report an issue with the ball. Nothing doing. It has passed the 8-gauge test and the umpire hands the ball back to Broad.
Fuller in length and outside off, moving away late off the seam, Daryl Mitchell allows it through.
Angles in a length ball, around off, Daryl defends it from the back foot to short mid-wicket.
In the channel outside off, on a length and holding its line, Mitchell covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
Back of a length, around off, Tom turns and places it in front of square leg for one.
Score after 63 overs : 198/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
D Mitchell
77 (135)
T Blundell
72 (139)
M Parkinson
7-0-23-0
Fuller and on off, Daryl draws forward and defends.
That is defended solidly off the front foot.
Flighted and on off, defended again.
Floated and full, around middle, defended.
Mishit! Flighted and full, around leg, Daryl dances down the track to heave it over the leg side but ends up getting an inside edge. It squirts to deep square leg and they get a couple.
Starts with a short ball down the leg side, Mitchell flicks but finds short fine leg.
As expected, Matt Parkinson has replaced Stokes from the opposite end.
Score after 62 overs : 196/4
Runs Scored
8 Runs
T Blundell
72 (139)
D Mitchell
75 (129)
S Broad
18-6-40-1
FOUR! That's bread and butter for a set batter. Short in length and wide outside off, Tom Blundell eases himself on the back foot and cuts it firmly through point for a boundary.
In the zone outside off, Tom shoulders arms.
FOUR! Top shot! A bit aerial but Blundell knew what he was doing! Broad offers width outside off, it's on a length and Tom Blundell drives it on the up through the vacant cover-point region. Lead is 183.
Fullish and around off, angling in, Tom pushes it down towards mid on.
Matt Parkinson is warming up now.
Broad serves it wide outside off on this occasion, Tom Blundell plants his front foot forward and makes a leave.
Starts with a length ball on off, Blundell defends it from the back foot to short mid-wicket.
Drinks break. The 132-run stand between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell has wrestled the advantage back in New Zealand's corner. Both are looking set and good for a big knock here. The pitch has turned unresponsive and it's been tough work for the English bowlers. 20 overs left in the day's play, let's see if the batters continue to dictate terms. Stuart Broad is to operate after the break.
Score after 61 overs : 188/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
T Blundell
64 (133)
D Mitchell
75 (129)
B Stokes
8-1-43-0
Stokes continues to bang it in short, around middle and leg, Blundell connects this time with his pull shot and sends it to deep backward square leg for a run.
Short and down the leg side again, Tom tries to pull but misses.
There is movement. Big inswinger from Big Ben. It starts from outside off and jags back in from a good length. Tom Blundell tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
On a good length around off, defended off the back foot.
Short in length and drifting down the leg side, Tom Blundell tries to pull but it goes below his bat and disappears into the gloves of Ben Foakes.
Wide! Wayward bouncer again, way down the leg side, it's left alone.
Ouch! A cross-seamer from Stokes. Digs it in short and there is some steep bounce around middle, Blundell tries to work it across but gets hit on the gloves.
Score after 60 overs : 186/4
Runs Scored
12 Runs
D Mitchell
75 (129)
T Blundell
63 (127)
J Anderson
16-6-49-1
FOUR! Gorgeous! Make it three boundaries in the over. Frustration for Anderson and England. An overpitched delivery, around off, Mitchell shows the full face of the bat and caresses it down the ground, past mid on and it races away.
Too full and wide outside off, Mitchell drives it to wide mid off.
FOUR! Great placement to earn the second boundary in this over. Anderson errs in line and delivers a full ball on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell waits for it and whips it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Lead is 173 now.
Keeps it on a length and around off, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms.
The batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
FOUR! Down the slope! Anderson serves it on a good length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell pushes inside the line and edges it wide of the slip cordon. It scoots away to the fence in no time.
Score after 59 overs : 174/4
Runs Scored
4 Runs
T Blundell
63 (127)
D Mitchell
63 (123)
B Stokes
7-1-41-0
Fuller and down the leg side, Blundell fails to flick and it goes behind off his pads. This time Foakes dives across to his left to stop the ball.
Change in line from Stokes. He serves it on a length and angles it outside off. Blundell leaves it. Ben Foakes is expecting the line to be around leg and has to dive to his right to collect the ball.
Digs it in short, around leg, Mitchell stands tall and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a run.
Fractionally short and down the leg side, Mitchell tries to glance but gets a thin inside edge. It races down to fine leg and they gather a couple of runs.
Ben Stokes is changing his angle, coming from 'round the wicket now...
Short in length, around middle and leg, Blundell pulls it down to fine leg for one.
A wayward bouncer, way down the leg side, Tom leaves it.
Score after 58 overs : 170/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
60 (121)
T Blundell
62 (123)
J Anderson
15-6-37-1
Well stopped! Fuller again, outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it from the toe end of his bat to covers where Ben Stokes dives across to his right to stop the racing ball.
Jimmy sticks to his line around off and serves it on a good length, Daryl defends it from the back foot.
Pitches it up and outside off, DM drives but finds the cover fielder.
Around off, on a length, blocked.
Short in length and outside off, stroked to point for a single.
Back of a length, around off, the batter blocks it from the back foot.
Score after 57 overs : 169/4
Runs Scored
10 Runs
D Mitchell
60 (117)
T Blundell
61 (121)
B Stokes
6-1-37-0
Goes fuller now and on middle, defended.
FOUR! That is a powerful pull shot! Short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell stays back and hammers the pull, it goes through the gap between square leg and fine leg for a boundary.
Another short one, on middle, this is hit through square leg for one again.
A short one, this time Mitchell pulls it nicely towards deep square leg for one.
FOUR! Uppish but just wide again! Short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell goes for the pull, once again it goes more off the splice, wide of the fielder at mid on and into the boundary.
Way too short, Mitchell looked to pull but after seeing the bounce, he bails out.
Score after 56 overs : 159/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Blundell
60 (120)
D Mitchell
51 (112)
J Anderson
14-6-36-1
This one shapes away from outside off, Tom Blundell does not fiddle with it.
The away swinger this time, not played at.
Gets this one to tail back in nicely. This is worked to mid-wicket.
Another one wide outside off, not played at.
Good length and outside off, left alone.
Good length and on off, kept out.
Score after 55 overs : 159/4
Runs Scored
3 Runs
T Blundell
60 (114)
D Mitchell
51 (112)
B Stokes
5-1-27-0
Another short one on middle, Blundell is in total control of the pull shot, and it goes through mid-wicket for one.
Just over! Lucky escape! The ploy to bowl short almost works! On middle, Mitchell looks to pull. It gets big on him, and goes off the splice but just over Broad at mid on. A run is taken.
Another short one, this time, Mitchell looks to pull. He connects well but the ball hits Ollie Pope at short leg.
Mitchell though is happy to evade it. Short and on middle, he ducks.
Shorter again, this is hit through square leg for one. So one thing is for sure, Tom Blundell will take on the challenge of playing the pull shot.
Bangs it short, comes very slowly off the surface. Blundell looks to pull but it goes off the toe-end toward wide of mid on.
Ben Stokes, the skipper, brings himself on. Can he get the breakthrough his side needs? Forward short leg and deep square leg in place. Expect some short stuff. Tom Blundell loves pulling, so it will be some contest.
Score after 54 overs : 156/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Mitchell
50 (109)
T Blundell
58 (111)
J Anderson
13-5-36-1
Back of a length and on middle, kept out.
On the stumps, kept out.
Yet another one on a length and on off, this is pushed to covers.
Good length and on off, defended.
That is a beauty! Angled into the off pole, this lands and then moves away. Mitchell is beaten as he tries to defend.
Outside off, left alone.
Meanwhile, the umpires have decided to take Drinks as well. Seems like an unofficial one as we get going as soon as Tom Blundell is ready.
Tom Blundell is in a little pain. He seems to have hurt his hamstring. Some treatment for him.
Score after 53 overs : 156/4
Runs Scored
6 Runs
T Blundell
58 (111)
D Mitchell
50 (103)
S Broad
17-6-32-1
Slightly fuller and on off, Tom Blundell pushes it to mid off.
On middle, Tom Blundell blocks it out.
FOUR! Uppish but safe! Full and on the pads, Tom Blundell flicks it stylishly between mid-wicket and square leg for a boundary. The century stand comes up!
Half an appeal and turned down! Angled into the pads, Tom Blundell looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Going down leg.
Angled into the pads, this is worked to square leg.
Two! Fuller and outside off, this is guided through point for a couple.
Score after 52 overs : 150/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Mitchell
50 (103)
T Blundell
52 (105)
J Anderson
12-4-36-1
A maiden over from James Anderson. On a good length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell lets it through towards the keeper.
Length ball outside off, Daryl Mitchell doesn't bother playing at it.
Length ball on off, Daryl Mitchell defends it to covers.
Similar to the last delivery, Daryl Mitchell again lets it go towards the keeper.
Outside off again, Daryl Mitchell lets it go.
Good-length delivery outside off, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards the mid off region.
Change! James Anderson comes back on now!
Score after 51 overs : 150/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
T Blundell
52 (105)
D Mitchell
50 (97)
S Broad
16-6-26-1
Fuller and on leg, Tom Blundell defends it towards mid on.
Touch fuller outside off, Tom Blundell shoulders arms to it and lets it through towards the keeper.
Fifty for Mitchell now! Another good inning and a much-needed one for his side. He too would know the job is not done. Needs to make it into a big one. This is on the pads, he flicks it through square leg for one.
Length ball outside off, Daryl Mitchell doesn't bother it and lets it go.
Outside off, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards the mid off region.
Shorter one on leg, Daryl Mitchell ducks under it.
Score after 50 overs : 149/4
Runs Scored
4 Runs
T Blundell
52 (103)
D Mitchell
49 (93)
M Potts
14-2-41-2
Length ball outside off, Tom Blundell raises arms and lets it through towards the keeper.
Back of a length and on off, blocked.
FOUR! Fifty for Tom Blundell! This has been a lovely inning from him. He has looked very assured and has made full use of the good batting conditions at the moment. Needs to go on, a big score is on offer. Gets there with a lovely square drive. This is full and outside off, it is hit through point for a boundary.
On the stumps, kept out.
On middle, defended.
Down the leg side, Blundell looks to flick but misses.
Score after 49 overs : 145/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
D Mitchell
49 (93)
T Blundell
48 (97)
S Broad
15-6-25-1
Shorter and outside off, Mitchell slashes but misses.
NOT OUT! Daryl Mitchell is in! He was sent back just at the right time! On off, this is pushed towards cover. Mitchell takes off. He is sent back though. He turns and looks to head back. The fielder picks the ball up and hits the stumps at the keeper's end. It is taken upstairs. Replays show that Mitchell is in.
Direct hit but Daryl Mitchell seems in. Can't be sure though with direct hits.
Angled into the middle pole, DM pushes it to mid on.
Another shorter one on middle, Daryl Mitchell lets it go.
Shorter one on middle, Daryl Mitchell ducks under it.
Length ball on leg, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards mid-wicket for a brace.
Score after 48 overs : 143/4
Runs Scored
3 Runs
T Blundell
48 (97)
D Mitchell
47 (87)
M Potts
13-2-37-2
Shorter and outside off, this stays low again. Tom looks to cut but misses.
That just does not bounce! Length and outside off, this one goes underneath the bat as Daryl looks to push at it. It hits the pad of Foakes and deflects wide of Bairstow at third slip. The batters spot an opportunity and steal a bye.
Fuller and on middle, this is defended towards the mid off region.
Outside off, Daryl Mitchell gets in two minds but puts his bat in the end. The ball goes straight towards the fielder at slips.
Touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tries to play it but gets a thick inside edge as the ball races towards deep square leg. A couple of runs taken.
Length ball on middle, this is defended out.
Score after 47 overs : 140/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Blundell
48 (96)
D Mitchell
45 (82)
S Broad
14-6-23-1
On middle, Tom Blundell looks to block it but gets an inside edge again, the ball rolls towards square leg. A maiden over from Stuart Broad.
On a good length and on middle, Tom Blundell tries to block it but gets a thick inside edge. The ball rolls towards the vacant short leg region.
Outside off, Tom Blundell blocks it out towards the point region.
Good-length delivery down the middle, Tom Blundell defends it towards mid off.
Goes fuller this time, Tom Blundell eases it towards mid off.
Length ball on leg, this is defended out solidly.
The ball once again passes the 8-gauge litmus test. Nothing wrong with the shape. Carry on.
Score after 46 overs : 140/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
T Blundell
48 (90)
D Mitchell
45 (82)
M Potts
12-2-35-2
Fuller and on middle and leg, Blundell fails to flick and it goes off his pads to backward square leg. A stifled appeal for an lbw from the English players as the batters cross. Missing leg.
Beauty from Potts! Gets a length ball to straighten a hint after landing outside off, Tom Blundell feels for it and gets beaten.
Gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks it solidly from the back foot.
Fuller this time, outside off and inviting the driving, Tom Blundell is not lured into it.
Quite wide outside off, on a good length, Tom Blundell has nothing to do with it.
Back of a length, around off, Blundell goes on the back foot and punches it to the right of the cover fielder. He dives to make a partial stop and the batters decide not to risk a run.
Score after 45 overs : 139/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
D Mitchell
45 (82)
T Blundell
48 (84)
S Broad
13-5-23-1
Fuller on this occasion, outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives but picks out the cover fielder.
Broad keeps his line around off, it drops on a length and gets blocked by Daryl.
Lands it on a length and outside off, Tom drives it past the left side of the cover-point fielder and collects a run. Moves to 48!
Shortish and outside off, Blundell picks the length early, goes on the back foot and defends it solidly to the off side.
Full and on off, angling in again, Daryl Mitchell flicks it off the inner half to deep square leg for one.
Begins with a length delivery around off, angling in, Daryl Mitchell gets on the front foot and defends it towards mid off.
Stuart Broad to bowl from the other end. 1 for 21 in his 12 overs thus far.
Score after 44 overs : 137/4
Runs Scored
9 Runs
T Blundell
47 (82)
D Mitchell
44 (78)
M Potts
11-1-35-2
Back of a length, on top of off, Tom defends it from the back foot. 9 from the first over after Tea!
FOUR! This time it is a controlled pull shot. Short in length and outside off, Tom Blundell swivels on the back foot and pulls it with authority to the deep mid-wicket fence.
EDGY FOUR! Potts delivers it full and outside off, Blundell gets on the front foot and goes for a full-blooded cover drive. It though takes the outside edge and runs wide of the gully fielder for a boundary.
Serves it on a length and outside off, Tom takes a positive stride forward before making a leave.
Slightly short in length, Daryl uses the angle of the bowler and helps it to square leg for a run.
Starts with a length ball, around off and angling in, Mitchell defends it from the back foot to mid on.
Welcome back! The men concerned are back on the field. 38 overs left in the day's play and it seems we will be doing overtime again, and using those extra 30 minutes. Here is Matthew Potts...
... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...
England, on the other hand, did not bowl badly at all but it appears that the pitch has eased out a bit. The zip and the movement are negotiable and the current Kiwi pair showed the correct application. The hosts though would have liked to check the flow of runs which increased in the second half of the afternoon session. It's a pitch where you need to be patient. In the last session on Day 1, patience paid off for the tourists. Will the same happen for England? Do join us at 8.30 pm local (3 pm GMT) to find out.
Finally, a session was ruled by the batters. Just the one wicket lost in it and New Zealand have also managed to score at a decent click. This partnership between Mitchell and Blundell has helped them recover but they would know there is still a long way to go. The away side will hope they can continue the good work in the next session as well and extend their stay.
Score after 43 overs : 128/4
Runs Scored
6 Runs
T Blundell
39 (78)
D Mitchell
43 (76)
M Parkinson
6-0-21-0
FOUR! Bang! Poor length from the leggie. Short and wide outside off, turning away, Tom Blundell rocks back and whacks it to sweeper cover for a boundary. That will be Tea on Day 2!
Quicker again, short and on middle, punched from the back foot to short mid-wicket.
Quicker and shorter, around leg, Tom moves back and works it behind square leg for a brace.
Slower through the air, full again and around off, this time Blundell shimmies down a bit and then blocks.
Loopy and full, around off, defended off the front foot.
Strikes the stumps at the other end! Full and flighted around off, Tom Blundell dances down the track and drills it straight back. Matt Parkinson tries to stop it but it brushes his fingers and goes on to collide with the stumps at the other end. Daryl Mitchell is alert and has his bat parked inside the crease.
Score after 42 overs : 122/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
43 (76)
T Blundell
33 (72)
M Potts
10-1-26-2
Serves it on a length, around off, Daryl defends it to the off side.
Edged but safe! Fuller and close to off, Blundell tries to defend near his front pad but it takes a soft outside edge. Foakes dives across to his right and partially stops the racing ball. Just a run.
Plenty of width there outside off, short in length and shaping away, Tom leaves it watchfully.
On a good length around off, angling in, Blundell defends it from the back foot to mid on.
Delivers it on a length and outside off, Tom Blundell thrusts forward to cover his stumps and shoulders arms.
Back of a length, around off, Blundell stays back and plays it down to point.
Score after 41 overs : 121/4
Runs Scored
6 Runs
D Mitchell
43 (75)
T Blundell
32 (67)
M Parkinson
5-0-15-0
Fuller again, around middle, Daryl Mitchell softly works it in the direction of mid on. The mid-wicket fielder puts in a dive but fails to stop the ball, however, his attempt stopped the batters from going for a run.
Fullish and around off, defended off the front foot.
Slightly short and on middle, Tom Blundell goes back and drags his pull shot to deep mid-wicket for a run.
FOUR! That's drilled! Matt Parkinson senses the charge perhaps and tries to bowl it wide outside off. It turns out to be a low full toss though and Tom Blundell hammers it to the cover fence.
Quicker and fuller on middle, pushed down to deepish mid on for a run.
Floated delivery, above the eye line of the batter as it dips on a fuller length around off, Daryl Mitchell drives it towards mid off.
Score after 40 overs : 115/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Blundell
27 (65)
D Mitchell
42 (71)
M Potts
9-1-25-2
Lands it on a good length and outside off, Tom stays back and looks to leave. It though takes his bat and goes rolling towards the slip cordon.
Gentle delivery, on a length and wide outside off, Tom Blundell looks to go after it initially but then restrains himself.
This one is on a driving length outside off, Tom Blundell regains his composure and allows it through to the keeper.
A touch short and on off, Tom gets back and forces it to mid on. 'Wait on' is the shout from Blundell.
Around off, defended back.
Play and a miss! Short in length and wide outside off, Tom loses concentration and tries to cut it through the line wiildly but misses.
Matthew Potts returns for one more burst before Tea. 2 for 25 in his 8 overs so far.
Score after 39 overs : 115/4
Runs Scored
4 Runs
T Blundell
27 (59)
D Mitchell
42 (71)
M Parkinson
4-0-9-0
A long hop down the leg side, Blundell steps back and hits it down to fine leg for three runs.
Floated and full, around middle, Tom Blundell lunges and brings his bat down in time to defend it away. It goes off the inner edge to square leg.
Uses his feet to reach the pitch of the ball and strokes it back to the bowler.
Matt Parkinson goes short and on off, Tom moves back and punches it to short mid-wicket.
Loopy and full, around off, Tom Blundell strides forward and blocks it safely.
A freebie. Full toss outside off, Daryl Mitchell walks down the track and smashes it down the ground. It is retrieved before the long on fence, only a run is taken.
Score after 38 overs : 111/4
Runs Scored
8 Runs
T Blundell
24 (54)
D Mitchell
41 (70)
J Anderson
11-3-36-1
FOUR! Poor line and punished! Fuller in length and around leg, Tom Blundell picks it off his pads and whips it down to fine leg. The fielder dives near the fence but fails to cut it off. The runs have started to flow on the other side of the Drinks break. Lead crosses 100!
Fuller and around off, Tom Blundell presses forward and pushes it back in the direction of the bowler.
Gets behind the line of the delivery and defends it solidly to the off side.
Superb delivery and it stays a touch low as well. Angling in around off, on a length and keeping low. Blundell keeps his eyes glued to the ball and defends it from the toe end of the bat. Had he missed, he would have been dead plumb in front.
Fraction short and wide outside off, Tom stays back and punches it square of the wicket on the off side for a couple again. The 50-run stand comes up! Lead is 98.
Anderson bowls it on a length, around middle and leg, Tom Blundell gets back and tucks it through square leg for a couple of runs.
Score after 37 overs : 103/4
Runs Scored
3 Runs
T Blundell
16 (48)
D Mitchell
41 (70)
M Parkinson
3-0-5-0
Another half-tracker from the leggie, around middle, Tom moves back and wrists it through square leg for a single.
Drags his length short and lands it close to off, Tom Blundell this time goes on the back foot and punches it towards mid on.
Loopy and full, around off, Tom walks forward and drives it back to the bowler.
Delivers it very full in length, around leg, Mitchell knocks it down to long on for one.
Flighted again, full and around leg, this time Blundell moves back and works it to square leg for a run.
Extra flight on this one, around middle, Tom Blundell gives the charge to take it on the full and pushes it to mid on.
Score after 36 overs : 100/4
Runs Scored
3 Runs
D Mitchell
40 (69)
T Blundell
14 (43)
J Anderson
10-3-28-1
On off, defended.
Frustrating runs for England! Fuller and on off, this one moves away. Mitchell looks to drive, it goes off the outside edge past the diving backward point fielder who does get a hand to it. Two taken.
On the stumps, Mitchell plays it back to the bowler.
Yet another delivery on off, defended.
Back of a length and on off, blocked.
That could have been close! Tom would have in though. On off, shorter, this is pushed towards cover. He takes off. The fielder has a shy but misses at the bowler's end.
Score after 35 overs : 97/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
38 (64)
T Blundell
13 (42)
M Parkinson
2-0-2-0
Floats it up on middle, Daryl Mitchell defends it back.
On middle, short. Gets away with it as it is only pulled for one to deep mid-wicket.
On middle, defended.
Tom steps out, and the ball dips at the very end. He looks to drive but it goes off the inner half back to the bowler.
Tossed up, around off, Blundell plays yet another false drive as it goes off the inner half to the leg side.
Flighted and full, outside off, Tom advances down the track but mistimes his drive to mid off.
Score after 34 overs : 96/4
Runs Scored
5 Runs
T Blundell
12 (37)
D Mitchell
38 (63)
J Anderson
9-3-25-1
A single to end! On off, this is pushed to cover for one.
Two more to end the over! On off, this is pushed through covers for a couple.
Shortish and on off, this is pushed to covers.
Two! Batting seems a lot easier now! On the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.
This is a lot wider outside off. Easy leave for the batsman.
That is a good leave on this wicket. A brave one we should say. This lands just around off. It goes on with the angle. Blundell lets it be.
Change of ends for James Anderson.
Score after 33 overs : 91/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
38 (63)
T Blundell
7 (31)
M Parkinson
1-0-1-0
Flighted up, giving it some air and landing outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.
Tossed-up delivery on middle, Tom Blundell flicks it towards square leg for one.
Tossed up outside off with a hint of spin, Tom Blundell blocks it on the off side.
Pushes this one through and on off, this is played with a straight bat.
Another one, nicely tossed up. Blocked out.
Tossed up on off, lands it well. Defended.
A massive moment for Matt Parkinson as he has been handed over the ball. A few days back he was bowling in the Vitality Blast and was called in as a concussion replacement for Jack Leach. He joined the squad last evening and here he is, ready to bowl his first ball in Test cricket.
Score after 32 overs : 90/4
Runs Scored
12 Runs
D Mitchell
38 (62)
T Blundell
6 (26)
B Stokes
4-1-24-0
FOUR! Back to back boundaries from Daryl Mitchell. Fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it straight and straight past Ben Stokes. The ball races towards long off for a boundary. This was well timed from Daryl Mitchell.
FOUR! Fuller and straight in the line of the stumps, Daryl Mitchell flicks it through square leg for a boundary.
Length ball down the leg side, Tom Blundell flicks it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single.
Fuller and outside off, Daryl Mitchell eases it towards covers for one.
Outside off, Daryl Mitchell drives it into the gap at covers and gets a brace.
Goes fuller and outside off, this is eased towards the mid off region.
Score after 31 overs : 78/4
Runs Scored
5 Runs
T Blundell
5 (25)
D Mitchell
27 (57)
J Anderson
8-3-20-1
Back of a length and outside off, Tom Blundell guides it straight towards the fielder at point.
Good-length delivery on middle, Tom Blundell blocks it out solidly.
Touch fuller and on leg, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
BEATEN! Another expansive stroke! Fuller and on off, shapes away late. Mitchell looks to go down the ground again but misses. He is looking to attack Anderson.
JUST WIDE AND FOUR! Almost! The extravagant shot got about a wicket. Fuller and on off, this shapes away. Daryl goes for a big one down the ground. This goes off the outside edge past the diving gully fielder and into the third man fence.
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
Score after 30 overs : 73/4
Runs Scored
5 Runs
D Mitchell
22 (53)
T Blundell
5 (23)
B Stokes
3-1-12-0
Fuller and outside off, driven towards covers for one.
Surprise yorker from Ben Stokes, Daryl Mitchell fumbles a bit but manages to block it in the end.
Length ball on off, this is defended towards covers.
FOUR! This is very well played by Daryl Mitchell. Shorter one on middle, Daryl Mitchell plays a hook shot towards backward square leg. The fielder there gave it a good try diving to his right but couldn't get the ball. The ball races behind the fence for a boundary.
On a length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell lets it go towards the keeper.
Length ball on off, swinging away, Daryl Mitchell guides it towards point.
DRINKS! England continue to hold a firm grip on this game! Their bowlers have been brilliant, not conceding runs and taking wickets at regular intervals. New Zealand need a stand, these two have started well but need to go on.
Score after 29 overs : 68/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
T Blundell
5 (23)
D Mitchell
17 (47)
J Anderson
7-3-15-1
Back of a length and outside off, Tom Blundell jumps a bit and defends it back towards James Anderson.
On a good length and on off, Tom Blundell stays in his crease and blocks it away.
Good-length delivery and on middle, Tom Blundell flicks it towards square leg.
On a good length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell guides it towards point and rotates the strike.
Similar to the last delivery, Daryl Mitchell guards his stumps and lets it go towards the keeper.
On a length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell looks to block it but misses.
James Anderson (6-3-14-1) is back on.
Score after 28 overs : 67/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Blundell
5 (20)
D Mitchell
16 (44)
B Stokes
2-1-7-0
Shorter one on leg, Tom Blundell leaves it alone towards the keeper.
Outside off, Tom Blundell eases it on the off side.
Fuller and on middle, Tom Blundell defends it towards square leg.
Quite wide outside off, on a length, Blundell shoulders arms.
Digs it in short, around off and there is some steep bounce. Blundell swivels and pulls, keeping it down intentionally but finds square leg.
Fuller and on middle, Tom Blundell defends it towards square leg.
Score after 27 overs : 67/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
D Mitchell
16 (44)
T Blundell
5 (14)
S Broad
12-5-21-1
Lands it on a length and outside off, holding its line Daryl strides forward and leaves.
Around off, on a length, Daryl Mitchell defends it solidly.
Broad goes wide of the crease and serves a length ball around middle and leg, Mitchell nudges it down to fine leg. The fielder there runs across to his right and puts in a dive to stop it from touching the fence. The umpire gets it checked upstairs and the replays find everything fine. Two runs taken.
That is defended solidly off the front foot.
Back of a length and outside off, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms.
Shout for an appeal! The typical 'celebrappeal' of Stuart Board but the finger stays down. Inswinger, on a length and around off, Daryl Mitchell tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Stokes has strong ears, he has heard that and hence is confident that there is no need to take the DRS.
Score after 26 overs : 65/4
Runs Scored
7 Runs
T Blundell
5 (14)
D Mitchell
14 (38)
B Stokes
1-0-7-0
On middle, blocked out.
FOUR! Fuller and outside off, Tom Blundell bends his back knee and drives it through covers for a boundary. Oh, it's a no ball as well. Five runs off this ball.
On a good length and straight on the stumps, Tom Blundell defends it back towards the bowler.
Fuller and on off, this is defended towards point.
Length delivery on the stumps, Tom Blundell works it towards the leg side.
On a length and outside off, Tom Blundell raises his arms to it and lets it go. No ball called.
Touch fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards the leg side and takes a quick single. The lead touches 50 now!
Length ball on middle, this is defended back towards the bowler.
Score after 25 overs : 58/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Blundell
1 (8)
D Mitchell
13 (36)
S Broad
11-5-19-1
Shout for an lbw, a muted one only. The delivery is on a length and around leg, Blundell fails to flick and wears it on his pads. The appeal is turned down.
On a full length and on middle, Tom Blundell blocks it out solidly.
Fuller and on leg, Tom Blundell tries to flick but misses. It takes his pads and rolls away on the leg side.
Length ball outside off, Tom Blundell raises his arms and lets it go towards the keeper.
On a full length, angling it in, Tom Blundell defends it back towards the bowler.
Good-length delivery outside off, Tom Blundell shoulders arms to it.
Score after 24 overs : 58/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
D Mitchell
13 (36)
T Blundell
1 (2)
M Potts
8-0-25-2
Fuller and on off, Daryl Mitchell drives it straight towards the fielder at covers.
Touch fuller and on off, this is defended towards the off side.
Outside off, Daryl Mitchell protects his stumps and lets it go towards the keeper.
Touch fuller and on off, driven straight towards the fielder at mid off.
Length ball down the leg side, Tom Blundell flicks it to backward square leg and rotates the strike.
Touch fuller on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards square leg for one.
Score after 23 overs : 56/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Blundell
0 (1)
D Mitchell
12 (31)
S Broad
10-4-19-1
This is similar to the last delivery, Tom Blundell looks to flick it but misses. A wicket-maiden from Stuart Broad.
Tom Blundell walks in next.
OUT! CONWAY HAS BEEN STRANGLED DOWN THE LEG SIDE! He will be gutted. Looked so solid and this partnership was going along so well but Devon falls to a poor ball. England have strengthened their grip on this game. This is short and slides down the leg side. Conway looks to pull but it takes his gloves and Foakes does the rest. New Zealand are effectively 47 for 4.
On a length and outside off, Devon Conway blocks his stumps and leaves the ball towards the keeper.
Touch fuller and outside off, Devon Conway drives it straight towards the fielder at covers.
Good-length delivery and on off, Devon Conway defends it solidly.
Length ball wide outside off, Devon Conway lets it go.
Some issue with the ball. The umpire quickly checks it through the 8-shaped gauge and finds it perfect to continue.
Score after 22 overs : 56/3
Runs Scored
4 Runs
D Mitchell
12 (31)
D Conway
13 (29)
M Potts
7-0-23-2
Sticks to his line and delivers straight in the line of the stumps, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards the fielder at mid on.
On off, Devon Conway eases it towards square leg for a single.
Back of a length delivery again, Devon Conway looks to block it but gets a thick inside edge as the ball bounces back and goes towards the keeper.
SUPERB FIELDING! Back of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it through deep square leg. Brilliant fielding by Stuart Broad diving to his left and collecting the ball just before the fence. Single taken. You must have seen many reverse cup catches but this ground fielding is done with a reverse cup action. Broad gets up and his reaction suggests that he has surprised himself with that fielding effort. The crowd loved it and the English players are also clapping for the veteran.
On a good length and on middle, Devon Conway flicks it to square leg and rotates the strike.
Touch fuller down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
Score after 21 overs : 52/3
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Conway
11 (26)
D Mitchell
10 (28)
S Broad
9-3-19-0
Around off, on a length, defended safely.
Bowls that in-between length, outside off, Conway gets on the back foot and defends it to the off side.
Shaping away from outside off, on a length, Conway covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
Outside off, left alone.
Fuller and on off, driven to covers but not in the gap.
The batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Score after 20 overs : 52/3
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
10 (28)
D Conway
11 (20)
M Potts
6-0-19-2
Full in length and outside off, shaping away late, Mitchell guards his stumps and makes a leave.
Full and on off, angling in, Conway tries to defend but it takes the inner edge and rolls away to square leg. They cross for a run. Lead moves to 43.
Potts dishes out another delivery to be driven. It lands and moves away a bit as Conway allows it through to the keeper.
Too full in length, around off, Conway plays a cracking cover drive but finds the fielder.
Pulls his length back slightly and delivers it outside off, Conway strides forward and defends it down to cover-point.
Fullish and on off, Devon defends it quietly to the leg side. The mid-wicket fielder intervenes and picks up the ball.
Score after 19 overs : 51/3
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Mitchell
10 (27)
D Conway
10 (15)
S Broad
8-2-19-0
Broad pitches it up and around off at 84 mph, Daryl Mitchell drives well but finds the mid on fielder.
Around off, on a length, Daryl Mitchell taps it down to cover-point and lets out a clear shout for no.
Serves it on a length and in the zone outside off, Mitchell covers his sticks and offers no shot.
Targets the off stump with a length delivery, Mitchell goes on the back foot and defends it on the off side.
Hurls across a length ball in the channel outside off, Mitchell lets it go to the keeper.
Beauty! This one lands on a length and close to off, Daryl Mitchell brings down a straight bat, expecting it to curl back in off the seam but it doesn't bend back in enough and beats the outside edge.
Score after 18 overs : 51/3
Runs Scored
7 Runs
D Conway
10 (15)
D Mitchell
10 (21)
M Potts
5-0-18-2
Dot to end! On off, blocked.
Three more and the fifty is up for New Zealand. Fuller and on off, this is timed through mid off. Mid on gives the chase, dives and pushes it back in. Saves a run for his side.
EDGY FOUR! Length and on off, this one holds its line. Daryl looks to defend, it goes off the outside edge through gully and into the boundary.
That stays low! Well played in the end! Length and on off, this one skids through. Mitchell gets his bat down in time and blocks.
Yet another delivery outside the off pole. Not played at.
Outside off, left alone.
Score after 17 overs : 44/3
Runs Scored
6 Runs
D Conway
10 (14)
D Mitchell
3 (16)
S Broad
7-1-19-0
On off, blocked.
FOUR! Times well! Fuller and around middle, Conway shows the full face of the bat and strokes it down the ground to the long on fence. Good start for the Kiwis after the break.
Outside off, left alone.
NO BALL! Fuller and on off, this is pushed towards mid off for one.
Slightly shorter and on middle, Daryl works it to short leg.
Good length and on off, this lands and holds its line. Mitchell defends it right under his eyes.
Stuart Broad to start the over.
A fuller one to begin the session. It is played to mid off.
We are back for the afternoon session! The England players stride out to the middle and are followed by Conway and Mitchell who will continue their innings. Stuart Broad to start the session. Here we go again...
... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...
Another session of this Test match has belonged to the bowlers! The Kiwis took a little over six overs to pick the remaining three English wickets, but England didn't waste much time returning the favour. The only difference was that New Zealand picked the tail-end wickets while the Three Lions hunted down the top three. A lead of just nine was gained by the home team but again their bowlers have seized the initiative. The Black Caps are effectively 29 for three and have a mountain to climb. Do join us at 6.10 pm local (12.40 pm GMT) to find out whether they climb or fall down further.
Score after 16 overs : 38/3
Runs Scored
2 Runs
D Mitchell
2 (12)
D Conway
6 (11)
M Potts
4-0-11-2
A single to end the session! Angled into middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 2!
Solid! Angled in on a length and around off, Mitchell plays it back to the bowler.
Bangs it short and outside off, evaded well.
Almost drags it on! On the fuller side yet again, it tails back in once more. Conway looks to drive, but it goes off the inside edge, past the off pole and down to fine leg for one.
Fuller in length and this one comes back in. Conway looks to drive but it goes off the inner half to mid-wicket.
Superb from Potts! Length and on off, Conway defends it right under his eyes.
Score after 15 overs : 36/3
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Mitchell
1 (9)
D Conway
5 (8)
S Broad
6-1-13-0
Good length again and outside off, left alone.
Angled into the middle pole, this is worked to mid-wicket.
A low full toss then on off, Mitchell looks to drive, it goes off the bottom edge towards cover.
A harmless nut, one of the few. Outside off, left alone.
Edged but short! There seems like a wicket on every ball! Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Mitchell looks to defend, this time with soft hands, it goes off the outside edge and lands short of the diving second slip fielder.
That is a beauty! Fuller and around off, this one shapes away. Daryl Mitchell goes for a big booming drive down the ground but is beaten. Realised later he should have left that.
Score after 14 overs : 36/3
Runs Scored
2 Runs
D Conway
5 (8)
D Mitchell
1 (3)
M Potts
3-0-9-2
Fuller and tailing back in from off, Conway works it to mid-wicket.
Drop and run! On off, Daryl Mitchell pushes it towards cover for one. He is off the mark.
Shorter one on middle, Daryl Mitchell ducks under it.
On off, defended.
Daryl Mitchell is in next with New Zealand staring down the barrel.
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! UltraEdge shows a spike! Latham is gone and takes a review along with him! New Zealand are now in deep trouble. Matthew Potts has another wicket. What a debut he is having! This is a gem of delivery again. Lands it is on a length, around off, it pitches and moves a bit. Latham is on the back foot as he attempts to play inside the line. It goes past the bat, the keeper takes it, and there is an appeal from a few England fielders and the bowler but nothing from the keeper. The umpire though raises his finger. Latham is not sure, he walks up to his partner and then reviews. Time for the replays and it detects a spike as the ball goes past the shoulder of the bat. Big blow to the Black Caps.
On a good length and on off, Devon Conway looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball races towards the mid-wicket region. The batters rotate the strike.
Score after 13 overs : 34/2
Runs Scored
1 Runs
T Latham
14 (32)
D Conway
4 (6)
S Broad
5-0-13-0
Length ball angling it away of off, Devon Conway dosen't bother it.
Length ball on off, Tom Latham defends it towards mid off.
Outside off again, Devon Conway eases it towards the off side and rotates the strike.
On a good length and outside off, Devon Conway looks to drive it but misses. The ball just aired past his bat and goes towards the keeper. This is good bowling from Stuart Broad.
Length ball and on off, Devon Conway again eases it towards the leg side, finds mid-wicket.
Fuller and angling it outside off, Devon Conway defends it towards mid on.
Stuart Broad (4-0-12-0) returns for his second spell.
Score after 12 overs : 33/2
Runs Scored
3 Runs
T Latham
14 (30)
D Conway
3 (2)
M Potts
2-0-7-1
Touch fuller this time outside off, Tom Latham defends it with soft hands as it rolls to the fielder at point.
Change of length this time. Back of a length outside off, Tom Latham lets it through to the keeper.
Fuller and outside off, Devon Conway flicks it through mid on. The fielder chases it and saves a run for his team. Three runs are taken.
Goes fuller this time and on stumps, Devon Conway defends it back towards the bowler.
Devon Conway is in next.
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! That is a huge wicket. Matthew Potts' impressive debut continues and he gets the New Zealand skipper yet again. This is a nothing delivery. Williamson will be very disappointed. This is short and outside off, Williamson looks to punch it from the back foot, but away from his body. He does so with the outer half of his bat and it flies to Bairstow at third slip, who makes no mistake. Another catch for him in this Test match. This dismissal is a bit similar to Root's last evening. New Zealand are effectively 21 for 2. England will look for another one before Lunch.
On a length and on middle, this is blocked back towards Matthew Potts.
Score after 11 overs : 30/1
Runs Scored
9 Runs
T Latham
14 (28)
K Williamson
15 (32)
J Anderson
6-3-14-1
FOUR! Back of a length and outside off, Tom Latham waits for the ball and punches it through covers for a boundary.
Fuller and outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.
Another one outside off, not played at.
Outside off, left alone.
On off, this is pushed towards covers for one.
FOUR! Edgy from Kane Williamson. Back of a length, around off, Kane Williamson pushes gently inside the line and edges it towards second slip. Zak Crawley tries to snap it with his left hand but it drops in front of him before sneaking through the cordon for a boundary. Jonny Bairstow took a similar opportunity in the first innings.
Score after 10 overs : 21/1
Runs Scored
4 Runs
T Latham
10 (24)
K Williamson
10 (30)
M Potts
1-0-4-0
Outside off, Tom Latham leaves this one as well.
Some extra bounce as it angles back into the batter, Tom Latham looks to defend it but gets an inside edge and the ball hits his pads.
Length ball outside off and straightens a bit, Tom Latham shoulders arms to this one.
Quicker and outside off, Tom Latham lets it go.
Sticks to bowling it outside off, Tom Latham leaves it alone.
FOUR! Starts with a short delivery outside off, Tom Latham cuts this one through point for a boundary. This was a well-timed shot from Latham.
Here comes the first bowling change. Matthew Potts is introduced into the attack. Three slips in place.
Score after 9 overs : 17/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
K Williamson
10 (30)
T Latham
6 (18)
J Anderson
5-3-5-1
Solid stuff! Another one on a length and around middle, kept out to safety.
Anderson goes wide of the crease and bowls this one on middle, Williamson stays back and keeps it out.
Goes back to bowling outside off, left alone.
Another one angled into the pads, Kane works it to square leg.
Angled into the pads, Williamson flicks it but to square leg.
Length and on off, blocked.
Score after 8 overs : 17/1
Runs Scored
2 Runs
T Latham
6 (18)
K Williamson
10 (24)
S Broad
4-0-12-0
Shorter in length and on middle, Latham plays it to mid on.
Drop and run! On middle, Williamson looks to defend it with soft hands, it goes towards the leg side for one.
Close leave! Length and outside off, it does come back in. Williamson does not fiddle with it. That did not come back in enough.
Broad angles this one on middle, looking to hit the pad of Williamson. Kane gets his bat down and works it to mid-wicket.
Latham would feel he missed out there! Looking to play the ball really late. This is full and on off, almost a half volley. Latham is late in getting his bat down, and it goes off the bottom half towards covers for one.
Good length and on off, defended.
Score after 7 overs : 15/1
Runs Scored
4 Runs
K Williamson
9 (21)
T Latham
5 (15)
J Anderson
4-2-5-1
FOUR! That is wonderful! Sheer timing! Did not look to hit it hard! It is fuller and on off, Williamson shows the full face of the bat and creams it down to the long off fence.
Soft hands! Length and on off, shaping away. Williamson plays it late and right under his eyes. It goes to the 4th slip fielder but on the bounce.
Bangs it short and on middle, Williamson hops and nudges it to mid-wicket.
Yet another delivery outside off, Williamson shoulders arms to this one. The extravagant movement we saw in the first innings seems to have disappeared.
On the fuller side this time, tailing back in from off. Williamson plays it back to the bowler with soft hands.
Good length and on off, Kane Williamson defends it to covers.
There is some issue behind the bowler's arm. The groundsmen quickly get it sorted. Here is Anderson...
Score after 6 overs : 11/1
Runs Scored
5 Runs
T Latham
5 (15)
K Williamson
5 (15)
S Broad
3-0-10-0
Outside off, to end. Easy leave for Latham.
Kiwis are into the lead! Three more for Williamson! Through the off side this time. Shorter and outside off, Williamson gets on top of the bounce and pushes it past point.
Two and the Kiwis only trail by 1 now! Williamson is finally off the mark! Angled into the pads, this is clipped down to fine leg for two.
Angled into the pads, Williamson works it to mid-wicket. England have probably bowled a little too far outside off to Williamson. They need to make him play more as he is not in form. He won't mind the deliveries outside off.
Williamson is yet to get off the mark! Quite watchful so far! Outside off yet again, left alone.
Outside off, Kane Williamson lets it go.
Score after 5 overs : 6/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Latham
5 (14)
K Williamson
0 (10)
J Anderson
3-2-1-1
Back of a length around off, angling in, Latham goes back and works it to square leg. Maiden.
In the channel outside off, Tom Latham shows no interest in offering any shot.
Slightly short and on off, Tom stands inside the crease and plays it down to point.
Fuller and on off, blocked confidently.
Angles it in, on a length around off, Latham is on the back foot as he defends it down to the off side.
Lands it on a length and outside off, from round the wicket, Latham leaves.
Score after 4 overs : 6/1
Runs Scored
1 Runs
K Williamson
0 (10)
T Latham
5 (8)
S Broad
2-0-5-0
Inswinger this time, but the line is quite wide outside off to bother the batter. Kane Williamson is not going to chase it.
Angling in a length ball on off, Williamson defends it to the off side.
Dishes out an outswinger, on a length outside off, Williamson allows it through to the keeper.
Gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks it safely onto the pitch.
Fuller and around off, Williamson drives but finds the short cover fielder.
Back of a length, on middle and leg, Latham glances it down to fine leg for a run.
Score after 3 overs : 5/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
K Williamson
0 (5)
T Latham
4 (7)
J Anderson
2-1-1-1
A length delivery on off, defended. Excellent from Anderson, a wicket maiden, not for the first time in this Test match.
Keeps bowling full and in the line of the stumps, Williamson covers the line and blocks.
Fuller and on off, Williamson defends it gently to the leg side.
Slants in a length ball on off, Williamson plays close to his body and defends it down.
Angles it in, on a length around off, Williamson allows the ball to come to him and then defends it with soft hands to point. Looks for a run but it's not available.
Kane Williamson walks out to bat!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Anderson draws first blood again. A lovely outswinger from the great man. His line is impeccable, just around off and the length is on the fuller side. It lands at 80 mph, moves away and takes the outside edge along with it from the defensive blade of Will Young. Ben Foakes gathers a low catch safely by going down to his right. New Zealand trail by 4 runs and have lost one wicket.
Score after 2 overs : 5/0
Runs Scored
4 Runs
T Latham
4 (7)
W Young
1 (5)
S Broad
1-0-4-0
Broad comes close to off but it's not close enough to trouble the batter. Latham covers the line and leaves it untouched.
This one is an outswinger but the line is very wide outside off. Latham has nothing to do with it.
Bowls it full and outside off, going straight on, Latham shoulders arms.
Slightly short in length and on off, Young goes on the back foot and plays it down softly to the off side. It rolls in the gap and the batters collect a brisk single.
Very full and on middle, Latham leans across and flicks it through mid-wicket. Easy three for him.
Broad begins his spell by dishing out a tempter. It's on a driving length outside off, Latham takes a stride forward and then makes a leave.
Stuart Broad to bowl from the other end!
Score after 1 overs : 1/0
Runs Scored
1 Runs
W Young
0 (4)
T Latham
1 (2)
J Anderson
1-0-1-0
Extra bounce from a length around off, Young tries to defend but misses. He takes a blow high on his thigh pad. Probing over.
Pitches it up, around off and angling in, Will Young strides forward and defends it ahead of his pads.
Full and around off, Will defends it from the back foot.
Short and wide outside off, left alone.
Run out appeal and it is taken upstairs! Will Young seems home though.
YOUNG IS SAFE! Fuller in length, around off, Tom Latham eases it gently to the right of the cover fielder and calls for a quick run. Will Young responds and rushes across as the fielder (Ben Stokes) comes up with a direct hit at the striker's end. The appeal is made, the third umpire is referred but the replays find Will easily in.
A similar start from Anderson. He begins from 'round the wicket for the southpaw. Delivers it full and outside off, getting it to shape away, Tom Latham leaves it alone.
141/10
Overs
42.5
Extras
22
CRR
3.29
We are back! The Kiwi openers, Will Young and Tom Latham make their way out to the middle.
Have to say, New Zealand have a slight advantage at the moment! England are going to bat last and if New Zealand can bat well, they will have the hosts under massive pressure. On the other hand, the hosts will hope their bowlers can do something similar to what they did in the first innings. Will the bowlers continue to dominate or will the batters have their say this time? Stick around to find out.
England, on the other hand, will be very disappointed. Their top three played decently to get them into a good position but the middle order and the lower order showed no fight. 8 of their batters did not pass the 10-run mark and that saw England take only a slender lead.
End of an excellent bowling performance from the Kiwis and courtesy of their bowlers, from being down and out in the game, the visitors are right back into this one. Who would have thought at 92-2 England would not end up with a big lead! Well from there on, it all went downhill for them. They have lost 8 wickets for just 49 runs and all the credit goes to Southee and Boult. Especially the former who was the pick and he got able support from the others.
OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Trent Boult angles across a length ball, around off and leaving the batter, Matt Parkinson has a firm push inside the line but only to edge it towards first slip. Another safe catch is taken by Daryl Mitchell. England are all out for 141, gaining a lead of 9 runs.
Full and around off, angling in, Anderson clips it behind square leg for a single.
Steep bounce this time, around off, Anderson fends it off awkwardly to point.
Walks forward with the pull shot but again drags it off the inner edge to mid-wicket.
On a length and around off, Anderson is on the back foot as he blocks.
Score after 42 overs : 140/9
Runs Scored
8 Runs
M Parkinson
8 (7)
J Anderson
6 (15)
T Southee
14-3-55-4
Fuller again, around middle and leg, this time Matt plays a mistimed on-drive but gets two. Lead is 8.
FOUR! Fine shot! Too full and around middle, Matt Parkinson shows the full face of the bat and caresses it down to long on for a boundary.
Around off, angling in on a fuller length, Matt drives it down to mid off.
Beaten! That's a beauty from wide of the crease. Outswinger, close to off, Matt Parkinson plays the line and is beaten by the away movement.
First Test runs for Matt Parkinson and he takes England into the lead. Southee gets a length ball to angle in around middle, Matt eases it in front of square leg for two.
Bouncer and around off, Matt Parkinson ducks underneath it.
Score after 41 overs : 132/9
Runs Scored
2 Runs
J Anderson
6 (15)
M Parkinson
0 (1)
T Boult
13-4-20-2
SCORES LEVEL! Fullish and around off, Anderson drives it down the ground through mid off and collects a couple of runs.
Shout for an lbw! Not given. Williamson is not interested in reviewing it. A toe-crusher from Boult, around leg at 86 mph, Anderson fails to dig it out. The appeal is not entertained as it's heading down the leg side.
Fullish and around off, Anderson stays back to defend but gets beaten as the ball curves away after landing.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Anderson tries to switch into the hitting mode. Steps back, makes room and attempts for a big heave across the line. Only manages to drag it off the inner half to mid on.
Delivers it on a length and outside off, Jimmy again pushes at it and misses.
Back of a length, around off, Anderson feels for it and gets beaten.
Score after 40 overs : 130/9
Runs Scored
3 Runs
M Parkinson
0 (1)
J Anderson
4 (9)
T Southee
13-3-47-4
On a length around off, angling in, Matt Parkinson defends it by getting forward.
The last man, the concussion substitute for Jack Leach and someone making his debut, Matt Parkinson walks out to the middle. A huge round of applause as he walks out. He is also the first-ever concussion substitute for England.
OUT! CAUGHT! Brilliant from Southee. He goes wide of the crease and delivers a length ball outside off. It's angling in and then straightens after pitching at 82 mph. Foakes could have left it alone but ends up flirting inside the line. It takes a thick outside edge and Daryl Mitchell takes a simple catch at first slip. Tim nears yet another fifer at Lord's. The deficit is 2 runs, wicket left for England is one as the last recognized batter departs.
In the channel outside off, an outswinger, Foakes lets it be.
Delivers it on a good length, and just outside off, Foakes stays back and plays it down defensively to covers.
Angling down the leg side, it's nudged behind square leg for one.
Southee bangs it in short, around off, the pitch doesn't offer much pace and Anderson goes on the back foot to guide it through backward point. Two runs.
Score after 39 overs : 127/8
Runs Scored
2 Runs
J Anderson
1 (7)
B Foakes
7 (19)
T Boult
12-4-18-2
Pitches it up and around off, Anderson pushes it in the gap at covers and keeps strike with a run. The deficit is 5 now.
Rising onto the batter, from a shortish length around off, Anderson is on the back foot as he defends it down to short leg once more.
Boult alters his length to go fuller, around off, Anderson defends it by closing the face of his bat, again towards short leg.
Back of a length, on off and angling in, Anderson goes on his toes and jams it down in front of short leg.
Foakes uses the angle of the bowler and works it through square leg. Ben takes a single and is trusting Anderson here to survive four balls.
Boult comes from 'round the wicket and angles in a shortish ball on off, Foakes gets across and helps it down to mid-wicket.
Score after 38 overs : 125/8
Runs Scored
4 Runs
J Anderson
0 (3)
B Foakes
6 (17)
T Southee
12-3-44-3
Anderson survives the three balls he had to! A wicket and a boundary in the over. Length and outside off, left alone.
Good length and on off, Anderson pushes it to covers.
EDGED BUT SHORT! Good by Southee! There was a leg slip, a short leg and hence, Anderson might have been expecting a short ball. Southee goes slightly fuller and outside off. Anderson has a poke at it with no foot movement. He gets an outside edge which lands short of the second slip fielder.
James Anderson walks out to bat now! It will be interesting to see his approach.
OUT! TIMBER! The leg stump has been uprooted and Southee gets his revenge! One shot too many there from Broad. Southee bowls this behind a driving length. This time he starts on off and then gets it to shape back in. Broad swings but misses by a long way and the leg stump goes for a walk. England still trail by 7, the Kiwis need two more wickets.
Swing and a miss! Drags his length ball, gets this one to shape back in from outside off. Broad swings but misses.
FOUR! It is up there and Broad goes after it. Not a bad idea to play this way. We saw the New Zealand lower order score some handy runs like this and all of these runs will also be vital for England. Fuller and on middle, Broad thumps it down the ground to the mid on fence. He also has a glance at Southee as he runs towards the other end.
Tim Southee to bowl from the other end!
Score after 37 overs : 121/7
Runs Scored
5 Runs
B Foakes
6 (17)
S Broad
5 (11)
T Boult
11-4-16-2
Yet another leave to end the first over of the day! A good one for the hosts! Outside off, on the fuller side. Not played at.
Makes the batter play this time! A back-of-a-length ball on off, defended.
Yet again a fuller one, just outside off, Foakes does not play at it.
Fuller and outside off, Foakes shoulders arms to this one.
First run off the bat today! Length and on off, Broad guides it towards point for one. England only trail by 11 now.
FOUR BYES! Bonus runs for England. They won't mind how they come as long as they do. Not the start Boult or the Kiwis would have wanted. This is short but down the leg side. Keeps going away with the angle. Broad evades it, the keeper has no chance and it goes down to the fine leg fence.
It is time for the action to begin! The New Zealand players are out in the middle and now the English batters, Stuart Broad and Ben Foakes walk out to continue their innings. Trent Boult will start the proceedings. Here we go...
After the first two sessions, England gained control of this Test match, but their batting crumbled late in the day to send all the good work of their bowlers down the drain. It's all about starting fresh on a new day with both teams on a level playing field. Who will blink first on Friday? Stay tuned to find out...
Welcome back, folks! It's great to have your company again. Day 1 of the Lord's Test got dominated by the bowlers from both teams, can the batters find their voice on Day 2? This venue is known to dish out excellent batting decks, and to be honest, there are no demons in it. 17 wickets in a day's play was a surprise, and had we not lost 12 overs due to the slow over-rate, we could have New Zealand batting again for the second time on the first day itself. Let's see what's in store this morning.
... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, this Test match has moved along at a brisk pace but it is still hanging in the balance. England have a deficit of 16 runs with three wickets in the kitty. They will hope for their tail to wag and hand them a lead of at least 50 runs, if not more. On the contrary, New Zealand's aim will be to pick the remaining wickets quickly and bat better in the second essay. Day 2 is going to be the moving day after such a breezy start to this Test match and the first ball will be at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Do join us early for the build-up and until then, take care and goodbye!
It was turning out to be a day to forget for the touring team after the English openers got off to a steady start. But once they picked up a couple of wickets, we saw them getting their rhythm with the ball. The wicket of Joe Root opened the floodgates for the Black Caps and they went on to reduce England from 92 for 2 to 100 for 7. A familiar collapse for the home team these days as they surrendered the advantage. All the Kiwi bowlers delivered with great aplomb and worked hard on their accuracy.
As already mentioned, it was a bowlers' day out at Lord's. At the start, James Anderson and Stuart Broad provided England with a perfectly accurate start and picked wickets as well to push the Kiwis on the back foot. The debutant Matthew Potts joined the party as a first change bowler, and he also left a telling impact. Potts and Jimmy combined for eight wickets and restricted New Zealand to a below-par total in the first innings.
The summer of English cricket is back and it's back with a bang! 17 wickets on the first day, and the bowlers had a ball. We fell short by 12 overs, but the action we got was full of entertainment. The players are leaving the field, and the Kiwi players are all smiles. They pulled things back superbly in the last session and have earned that smile.
Score after 36 overs : 116/7
Runs Scored
10 Runs
S Broad
4 (9)
B Foakes
6 (13)
T Southee
11-3-40-2
Bowls it full and lands it close to off, Broad brings his bat down to defend but it takes the inner edge and runs down to fine leg. A single is taken and that will be it. Stumps on Day 1!
Back of a length, outside off, Foakes punches it through covers and picks up another three in this over.
Delivers it full and around off, Ben defends it to the off side.
Ben Foakes picks up the bouncer slightly late and ducks awkwardly.
Fine shot! Full and wide outside off, Broad opens the face of his bat as he reaches out for it and steers it through point for another three runs.
Fuller and on off, Foakes slices his attempted drive and it races away through backward point. The fielder pulls it back just before the fence and saves one.
Score after 35 overs : 106/7
Runs Scored
6 Runs
S Broad
0 (7)
B Foakes
0 (9)
T Boult
10-4-15-2
Fuller in length and outside off, Broad tries driving but without any footwork and gets beaten.
Boult mixes it up. Delivers an outswinger this time, around off, Broad pushes inside the line and misses.
Appeal for an lbw, nothing doing. Inswinger from Boult but it starts from the middle stump line and goes down. Broad is on the back foot and is thudded on the pads.
Around off, on a shortish length, Broad leaps as he pushes at it and misses.
Sliding down the leg side, Broad fails to flick and it goes off his pads to fine leg. Kyle Jamieson makes a fine stop near the fence. Two leg byes.
FOUR BYES! Boult bangs in a bouncer, around leg, it flies over the front shoulder of Broad and beats Tom Blundell as well. Bonus boundary for England.
Score after 34 overs : 100/7
Runs Scored
0 Runs
B Foakes
0 (9)
S Broad
0 (1)
T Southee
10-3-30-2
Very full and around off, pushed out to covers.
And again. Another outswinger goes past the hanging blade of Ben Foakes.
Southee gets his outswinger to land near the off stump line, Foakes feels for it and gets beaten.
Delivers it on a length and outside off, Foakes drives but finds the cover fielder.
Angling in around off, on a length, Ben defends it.
Outside off, left alone.
Score after 33 overs : 100/7
Runs Scored
2 Runs
S Broad
0 (1)
B Foakes
0 (3)
T Boult
9-3-15-2
Spears it in, very full and on middle, Broad keeps it out safely to the off side. Splending over!
Stuart Broad is in next.
OUT! CAUGHT! Just two balls and Potts returns. What a dramatic turnaround - 5 wickets for 8 runs. Trent Boult digs it in short, around middle and surprises the batter. Matthew Potts takes his eyes off the ball as he attempts to fend it away. But the ball takes the gloves and lobs behind to Daryl Mitchell at first slip. Matthew Potts doesn't wait for the finger to go up and starts his journey back to the pavilion. England still trail by 32 runs and have just 3 wickets left.
Serves it on a good length around middle, Potts defends it to the leg side.
Debutant Matthew Potts walks in next to bat. Four wickets with the ball, can he contribute with the bat as well?
OUT! DRAGS IT ON! Wickets are tumbling here and the game is turning. Boult delivered a couple of inswingers and then serves a shortish delivery outside off which goes on with the angle at 79 mph. Bairstow hangs on the back foot as he chases the ball but only to drag it onto the stumps via a thick inside edge. New Zealand are roaring at Lord's!
Movement again. On a length around off, shaping in and beating Bairstow's bat. Strikes him high on the back leg.
Back of a length, around off and nipping back in, Jonny stays back to cut but it beats the inside edge. Blundell fails to collect and they take two byes. 100 up!
Trent Boult returns for another burst. Kane Williamson going for the kill.
Score after 32 overs : 98/5
Runs Scored
0 Runs
B Foakes
0 (3)
J Bairstow
1 (6)
T Southee
9-2-30-2
Fuller on middle, defended on the leg side. A wicket maiden for Southee.
Huge shout for a caught behind! The finger stays down. Back of a length and angling down the leg side, Foakes tries to glance but misses. There is some noise as Blundell collects it to his left and they appeal. Nothing from the umpire and the Kiwis decide not to review.
Fuller in length, on middle, Foakes defends it.
Ben Foakes arrives.
OUT! CAUGHT! What a phase of play for the Black Caps. They have now hunted down five wickets. This day has taken a twist, it was all England in the first two sessions but suddenly in the last session, the tourists have got their rhythm. 3 wickets for 6 runs in the last 20 balls! Southee delivers it on a length and around off at 84 mph, Ben Stokes stands back to punch it down the ground but gets an outside edge behind. Tom Blundell takes yet another catch and the English skipper has an early exit. Deficit - 34 runs.
That is left alone for the keeper to collect.
In the zone outside off, left alone.
Score after 31 overs : 98/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
B Stokes
1 (6)
J Bairstow
1 (6)
de Grandhomme
8-2-24-1
Around off, Stokes walks across and works it through square leg for one.
Lovely delivery! Colin de Grandhomme serves it a bit short and around off, it nips away lately. Stokes is squared up in defense and it goes off his thigh pad to the slip region.
Colin gets the ball to bend back into the batter this time. Around off, Ben walks across again and defends it close to his body.
That's a curler. Landing on a length and outside off, moving away off the seam, Stokes shuffles across the stumps and then leaves it alone.
Fuller and around off, Jonny Bairstow drives it down the ground, to the right of mid off, and takes a single.
Wide outside off, shaping away, Jonny leaves.
Score after 30 overs : 96/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
B Stokes
0 (2)
J Bairstow
0 (4)
T Southee
8-1-30-1
This is an inswinger. Landing on a length and outside off, Stokes covers the stumps and shoulders arms.
Bowls it in the channel outside off, Stokes leaves.
Ben Stokes, the skipper walks out to bat. He has not put a foot wrong in the game so far, can he do well with the bat?
OUT! GIVEN LBW! The ploy to stand across the stumps in his stance has brought the downfall of Alex Lees. Tim Southee speeds in and hurls across a length ball around middle and leg, at 83 mph, Lees tries to flick but misses. He is rapped on the pads, they appeal and the finger goes up. Alex Lees has a word with his partner and takes the DRS. The UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat and the Ball Tracking shows two reds and a yellow. Umpire's call and Alex is back in the pavilion. England have now lost four wickets and the advantage they gained is slipping away. The deficit is 36 runs.
A near yorker around off, Lees brings his bat down and gets it away off the bottom edge, back towards the bowler.
Inswinger this time, on a length and outside off, Lees covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
Southee angles in a length ball, from around off, Alex walks across and helps it to mid-wicket.
Score after 29 overs : 96/3
Runs Scored
4 Runs
J Bairstow
0 (4)
A Lees
25 (73)
de Grandhomme
7-2-22-1
Outside off, left alone. End of a successful over for de Grandhomme.
FOUR LEG BYES! Colin de Grandhomme looks for a delivery pitching on middle and leg, and straightens. But he slips it down the leg side, Bairstow fails to flick but it takes his pads and races away to fine leg.
On a driving length outside off, Jonny takes a stride forward and then makes a leave.
Hurls across a good-length delivery, in the zone outside off, Jonny Bairstow allows it through to the keeper.
Jonny Bairstow makes his way down the stairs which means he is the new man in.
OUT! CAUGHT! That's a sharp catch to dismiss Joe Root. It appears to be an effort ball from Colin de Grandhomme. He bends his back to deliver it short and outside off, at 76 mph, Joe Root transfers his weight on the back foot and attempts to punch it through the line. He fails to keep it down and plays it straight towards gully. It goes at a rate of knots to Tim Southee who shows excellent reflexes to cup it safely. The deficit for England is 40.
Bowls it full and in the line of the stumps, Root brings his bat down and defends it near his pads.
Score after 28 overs : 92/2
Runs Scored
1 Runs
A Lees
25 (73)
J Root
11 (13)
T Southee
7-0-30-0
Southee bowls it from round the wicket angle and delivers it on off, Lees stands across the stumps and defends it close to his body.
Fullish and on middle, it's worked to the right of mid on for one.
Fuller and on middle, defended on the leg side.
Outside off, left alone.
Huge shout for an lbw but the umpire stays unmoved. Tim is very excited but fails to convince his skipper for the DRS. A length ball, around off and angling in, Root goes on his toes as he tries to defend. It seems to be bat first but Southee feels it's clipped the back pad first. The replays, later on, show that it indeed was pad first, however, it would have missed the stumps.
Back of a length, around off, Root goes back and defends it to the off side.
Change! Tim Southee is back on. 6-0-29-0 are his figures so far.
Score after 27 overs : 91/2
Runs Scored
5 Runs
A Lees
25 (72)
J Root
10 (8)
de Grandhomme
6-1-22-0
FOUR! Short and put away! Lees won't miss out at that pace! The deficit is down to 40 now. Short and outside off, this is cut past point for a boundary.
Outside off, Lees watches it go through to the keeper.
On the fuller side and on middle, this is pushed to mid on.
On middle, Root works it wide of the fielder at mid on for one.
Outside off, a gentle delivery. Left alone.
Fuller and on off, Root looks to drive but it goes off the inner half back to the bowler.
Score after 26 overs : 86/2
Runs Scored
6 Runs
J Root
9 (5)
A Lees
21 (69)
K Jamieson
7-3-20-2
Misfield and a run! Kyle Jamieson gets this one to come back in. Root looks to defend, it goes off the inner half towards square leg where the fielder misfields and a run is taken.
FOUR! Really well played in the end! Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Root opens the face of the bat late and guides it past third slip who gives it a chase and dives but his effort goes in vain.
Back of a length and on off, defended.
Quick run! On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for a quick run.
Yet another delivery outside off, not played at.
Outside off, left alone.
Score after 25 overs : 80/2
Runs Scored
5 Runs
J Root
4 (2)
A Lees
20 (66)
de Grandhomme
5-1-17-0
On a length outside off, Joe Root leaves it alone.
FOUR! Length ball outside off, Joe Root makes room for himself, waits for the ball and punches it through covers for a boundary.
Touch fuller and on leg, Alex Lees flicks it towards backward square leg for one.
On a good length and on middle, this is pushed back towards the bowler.
This is outside off, Alex Lees lets it alone towards the keeper.
Length ball on off, this is defended towards covers.
Joe Root walks in next amidst a good reception from the crowd.
Score after 24 overs : 75/2
Runs Scored
0 Runs
O Pope
7 (27)
A Lees
19 (62)
K Jamieson
6-3-14-2
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Yet again the pair of Tom Blundell and Kyle Jamieson combine to create a breakthrough. The disciplined line from the big man has eventually paid off. He hurls it across on a good length, on the fifth stump channel, and gets the ball to go straight on. Ollie Pope is stuck on the back foot as he tries to feel for the ball. Ends up getting a faint tickle and the keeper does the rest. Pope looks at his bat in disgust. He has not made an impact in his new role at number 3. England trail by 57 runs.
On a good length, Ollie Pope defends it back towards the bowler.
Keeps bowling it outside off, Ollie Pope doesn't bother it and lets it through towards the keeper.
Swinging away from outside off, Ollie Pope lets it go towards the keeper.
Back of a length, Ollie Pope looks to block it but gets hit on the gloves instead.
Length ball on the stumps, Ollie Pope defends it towards mid on.
Drinks break. England are going along nicely despite losing a wicket. The work they had done with the ball is providing them with a good cushion. Already 75 runs have been cancelled from the deficit and they would like to close the day's play on top.
Score after 23 overs : 75/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
A Lees
19 (62)
O Pope
7 (21)
de Grandhomme
4-1-12-0
On a length and outside off, Alex Lees stays in his crease and punches it towards covers. A maiden over from Colin de Grandhomme.
Great delivery, nipping back in from around off to beat the inside edge of Alex Lees' bat.
Keeps bowling it wide outside off, Alex Lees doesn't bother playing at it.
Good length and outside off, Alex Lees tries to drive but misses.
On a good length, Alex Lees defends it out solidly.
Length ball outside off, Alex Lees shoulders arms and lets it go.
Score after 22 overs : 75/1
Runs Scored
6 Runs
O Pope
7 (21)
A Lees
19 (56)
K Jamieson
5-2-14-1
FOUR! Touch fuller and outside off, Ollie Pope drives it through covers for a boundary. This was an effortless and well-timed shot from Pope.
Sticks to bowling it wide outside off, Ollie Pope hits it towards the fielder in the gully region.
A good-length delivery outside off, Ollie Pope lets it go through towards the keeper.
Huge appeal for an LBW and it's turned down. New Zealand review! This is on a length and around off, it jags back in. Pope looks to defend but it seems to have hit the pad. The appeal is not entertained. DRS time. The UltraEdge shows plenty of spikes and there seems to be an inside edge as well, as suggested by the deflection. The third umpire finds that enough to back the onfield decision.
That's a beauty from Kyle Jamieson. Length ball outside off, Ollie Pope looks to defend it but misses. The ball just aired past his bat and goes in the gloves of the keeper.
Fractionally short and on middle, Ollie Pope clips this one towards backward square leg for a brace.
Score after 21 overs : 69/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
A Lees
19 (56)
O Pope
1 (15)
T Boult
8-2-15-0
A maiden over from Trent Boult. On a length and on middle, Alex Lees pushes this one towards mid on.
Shorter one outside off, Alex Lees lets it go towards the keeper.
On a good length, Alex Lees flicks it towards mid-wicket.
Back of a length at 85 mph, Alex Lees eases it towards mid on.
On a good length, Alex Lees pushes it towards covers.
Length ball on leg, Alex Lees looks to block it but misses. The ball hits his pads. A loud appeal from Trent Boult but the finger stays down.
Score after 20 overs : 69/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
O Pope
1 (15)
A Lees
19 (50)
K Jamieson
4-2-8-1
On a good length and on middle, Ollie Pope defends the ball back towards Kyle Jamieson.
On a length and outside off, Ollie Pope guides it towards short cover. Some confusion between the batters but Ollie Pope sends Alex Lees back.
Similar to the last delivery, Ollie Pope leaves it alone.
Back of a length, Ollie Pope lets this one go towards the keeper.
Touch full and on off, Ollie Pope pushes this back towards the bowler.
Back of a length around off, Ollie Pope looks to flick it but the ball hits his thigh pad. The ball goes towards the fielder at gully.
Score after 19 overs : 69/1
Runs Scored
1 Runs
A Lees
19 (50)
O Pope
1 (9)
T Boult
7-1-15-0
On a length outside off at 82 mph, Alex Lees doesn't bother it and lets it through to the keeper.
Length ball on middle, Alex Lees defends this one towards the mid on region.
On the stumps, quicker too, Alex Lees flicks it towards square leg.
Touch full and on the stumps, Alex Lees defends it out solidly.
Back of a length, slightly shorter, Ollie Pope swivels and pulls it towards fine leg for one.
Full and on the stumps, Ollie Pope blocks it back towards the bowler.
Score after 18 overs : 68/1
Runs Scored
8 Runs
A Lees
19 (46)
O Pope
0 (7)
K Jamieson
3-1-8-1
Another shorter one on middle, Alex Lees leaves it alone.
FOUR BYES! Shorter one on leg, Alex Lees ducks under it. The keeper couldn't reach it as well and the ball races towards long stop for a boundary.
On middle, Alex Lees defends this towards the mid on region.
FOUR! Fuller one outside off, Alex Lees squeezes it through the slip cordon. The ball races towards third man for a boundary.
Length ball on middle, Alex Lees defends it solidly.
Touch fuller and outside off, Alex Lees tries to drive it but gets a bottom edge as the ball bounces towards the slip cordon.
Score after 17 overs : 60/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
O Pope
0 (7)
A Lees
15 (40)
T Boult
6-1-14-0
A maiden over from Trent Boult. On a good length and on leg, defended back.
Goes full and wide outside off, this is eased towards short cover.
On a length outside off angling it in, this Ollie Pope blocks it towards mid off.
On a length and outside off, this is defended towards point.
On a length and outside off, this is left towards the keeper as well.
Good-length delivery outside leg, this is left alone.
Score after 16 overs : 60/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
A Lees
15 (40)
O Pope
0 (1)
K Jamieson
2-1-4-1
Steep bounce there, around middle, Alex fends it away awkwardly to the leg side.
Back of the length angling it in the middle, this is defended out as well.
Length ball on middle, this is defended back towards Kyle Jamieson.
Change of length this time. Goes full and in the line of the stumps, Alex Lees defends this out.
On a length and outside off, Alex Lees leaves it alone.
Length ball on middle, this is blocked out.
Score after 15 overs : 60/1
Runs Scored
1 Runs
O Pope
0 (1)
A Lees
15 (34)
T Boult
5-0-14-0
Had he missed that, Pope was a goner! On middle, Ollie shuffles across and works it to mid-wicket.
Lovely shot but only for one! Fuller and on off, this is pushed wide of mid off for one.
A sharp short one. Lees evades it.
On a length and around off, blocked.
BEAUTY! Length and on off, this one again shapes away. Lees is beaten as he plays inside the line.
Just short! Boult making things happen! Length and on off, gets this to shape away. Lees pushes at it. This goes off the outside edge but lands short of the diving fielder at third slip.
Ollie Pope walks in next, in his new role as the number 3 batter.
Score after 14 overs : 59/1
Runs Scored
4 Runs
Z Crawley
43 (56)
A Lees
14 (29)
K Jamieson
1-0-4-1
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Jamieson provides New Zealand with their first breakthrough. He serves it on a length and outside off, Crawley goes for a drive through the line, minus any footwork, and edges it behind. A simple catch for Tom Blundell but Zak stands there, looking confused. He has a word with his partner, regarding unlocking one review but his partner advises him against it. There was a definite edge, and the bat was quite away from the body. Crawley returns. The UltraEdge shows a spike. The first wicket is down for the home team.
FOUR! Change of length, fuller this time and outside off, Zak Crawley drives it through covers. A good attempt by the fielder chasing it all the way and trying to save it but couldn't do it as the ball reaches the fence.
Sticks to bowling it outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone for the keeper.
On a good length and outside off, swinging away, Zak Crawley lets this one go as well.
Slower one outside off, Zak Crawley lets it through towards the keeper.
On a length and wide outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone.
Score after 13 overs : 55/0
Runs Scored
7 Runs
A Lees
14 (29)
Z Crawley
39 (50)
T Boult
4-0-13-0
Outside off and fuller, this is eased towards point.
On middle and leg, this is guided towards covers for a brace.
Fuller and on middle, Zak Crawley tries to flick it but gets hit on his pads. Leg bye taken.
Touch full and on middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
On off, this is blocked towards mid off.
Fuller and outside off, Zak Crawley drives it hard towards covers. Kane Williamson tries to save it but the ball deflects off his knee and goes behind. Three runs taken. 50 up for England.
Score after 12 overs : 48/0
Runs Scored
2 Runs
A Lees
11 (25)
Z Crawley
36 (48)
de Grandhomme
3-0-12-0
Goes full this time and on middle, Alex Lees flicks it towards deep square leg for a brace.
Outside off and a touch fuller, this is driven towards short cover.
Sticks to his length and bowls it outside off, Alex Lees lets it go.
On a length and on off, this is eased towards the mid on region.
Length ball and on middle, this is helped towards short mid-wicket.
On a length and on off angling it in, Alex Lees blocks it away.
Score after 11 overs : 46/0
Runs Scored
8 Runs
Z Crawley
36 (48)
A Lees
9 (19)
T Southee
6-0-29-0
FOUR! Outside off and fuller, Zak Crawley drives it down the ground. The ball races past long off for a boundary. Brilliant timing from Zak Crawley.
Goes full and outside off, this is driven straight towards the fielder at covers.
Sticks to his length, bowling it on off, this is defended out.
FOUR! Goes full and on middle, Zak Crawley clips this one through square leg for a boundary. This was effortless from Zak Crawley.
Touch fuller and on middle, this is defended back towards Tim Southee.
Outside off, this is left alone.
Score after 10 overs : 38/0
Runs Scored
1 Runs
A Lees
9 (19)
Z Crawley
28 (42)
de Grandhomme
2-0-10-0
On middle, blocked out.
Length around middle and off, Alex Lees works this one to mid-wicket.
On a good length, this is blocked towards mid on. Oh, it's a no ball.
On a length and on off, this is guided towards point.
On a length and on middle, this is defended towards mid off.
Length delivery wide of off stump, Angling into the batter, Alex Lees lets it go to the keeper.
Starts with a slower ball outside off, Alex Lees tries to block it but misses.
Score after 9 overs : 37/0
Runs Scored
8 Runs
Z Crawley
28 (42)
A Lees
9 (12)
T Southee
5-0-21-0
A good nut to end but a good over for England. Just outside off, left alone.
FOUR! Solid and Crawley collects another boundary! Fuller and on off, this is pushed back past the bowler and through mid off. No stopping that. Runs flowing after the break.
On middle, defended.
FOUR! That is timed wonderfully! Fuller and outside off, Crawley leans into it and strokes it through covers for a boundary.
Just outside off, left alone.
Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
Score after 8 overs : 29/0
Runs Scored
9 Runs
A Lees
9 (12)
Z Crawley
20 (36)
de Grandhomme
1-0-9-0
FOUR OVERTHROWS! That though was sharp work from Colin. Fuller and on off, this is pushed back to the right of Colin de Grandhomme. He stretches his hand out, stops it and has a shy at the keeper's end. He misses and it goes past the diving keeper and down to the fine leg fence. The batter had walked down and hence, the attempt from the bowler.
Follows the boundary with a run as this fuller one is pushed to mid off.
FOUR! A little too straight and put away. On middle, this is clipped through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.
Yet another delivery, just outside off, shapes it away. Left alone.
Gentle delivery, just outside off, left alone by Colin.
Slightly shorter, this one does not bounce a lot. It is pushed to covers.
Colin de Grandhomme to bowl from the other end.
Score after 7 overs : 20/0
Runs Scored
1 Runs
A Lees
5 (11)
Z Crawley
15 (31)
T Southee
4-0-13-0
Play and a miss! Southee takes a length ball away from the left-hander, with his natural angle, Alex Lees has a needless poke inside the line and misses.
The line is straighter this time, Zak bunts it down to the right of mid on and scampers across for a single.
Another delivery, quite wide outside off and on a length, Crawley lets it be.
Wide outside off, on a length, it's left alone.
Beauty! Outswinger, landing on a length around off and leaving the batter, Crawley tries playing straight and gets beaten.
Begins with a length ball outside off, shaping away, Zak Crawley shoulders arms.
Back for the final session of the day's play. The over-rate has been abysmal and we still have 42 overs left. Tim Southee to continue from this end...
... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
England have safely negotiated the little period before Tea. The Kiwi bowlers have not extracted the same amount of movement that the Englishmen got. Zak Crawley and Alex Lees remained largely untroubled and it's a positive start from England's point of view. The only issue though is the running between the wickets between them and Lees got a life as well when Ajaz Patel missed the opportunity. Two excellent sessions for the hosts and New Zealand will have to try and fight back in the final. The action will resume at 8.30 pm (3 pm GMT).
Score after 6 overs : 19/0
Runs Scored
4 Runs
Z Crawley
14 (26)
A Lees
5 (10)
T Boult
3-0-7-0
On a good length angling in, Zak Crawley guides it to covers and gets a single. England trail by 113 runs. That will be Tea on Day 1.
Length and outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone.
Sticks to his length, bowling it on middle, Zak Crawley looks to flick it but gets a leading edge as the ball races through cover-point. A couple of runs taken.
Length delivery and outside off, Zak Crawley shoulders arms and lets it go.
On a good length, swinging it away, Zak Crawley leaves it alone.
MISSED RUN OUT CHANCE! Length ball and on middle, this is flicked towards mid-wicket. There was a chance of a run out if it would have been a direct hit at the bowler's end. Alex Lees gets a lucky escape. Single taken.
Score after 5 overs : 15/0
Runs Scored
2 Runs
Z Crawley
11 (21)
A Lees
4 (9)
T Southee
3-0-12-0
On a good length and outside off, Zak Crawley lets it go towards the keeper.
Similar to the last delivery, Zak Crawley leaves it through towards the keeper.
On a length and outside leg, Zak Crawley tries to give it a fine tickle but misses. The keeper collects it safely.
Goes fuller and outside off, Zak Crawley leaves it alone.
Length ball outside off, Zak Crawley looks to defend it but gets an outside edge. The ball races towards third man. A couple of runs taken.
Touch fuller and outside off, quicker too, this is eased towards mid on.
Score after 4 overs : 13/0
Runs Scored
2 Runs
Z Crawley
9 (15)
A Lees
4 (9)
T Boult
2-0-3-0
That is brilliantly fielded! Fuller and on off, this is pushed towards mid off. Kane Williamson dives to his left and saves three for his side.
Another one outside off, does get it to tail back in but not enough to make the batter play.
Outside off, left alone.
Half an appeal but turned down! Short and down the leg side. Crawley looks to pull but misses.
Outside off, left alone.
Around off, Lees guides it towards point for one.
Score after 3 overs : 11/0
Runs Scored
7 Runs
Z Crawley
8 (10)
A Lees
3 (8)
T Southee
2-0-10-0
Close! The incoming delivery. It lands on middle and jags back in. Crawley looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. A good over though for England.
Two! Angled into the pads, Crawley works it through square leg and takes two.
That is a beauty! Goes wide of the crease, angles it into the off pole and then gets it to leave the batter. Crawley is beaten as he tries to defend.
FOUR! That races away to the fence! Southee looking for the magic ball. Starts on leg and tries to shape it away. This one goes on with the angle, Zak works it to the fine leg fence.
Angled into the pads, looking to get it to shape away. It goes on with the angle and hits Crawley onto the pads.
That is really well bowled! Very full and Southee gets it to tail back in from outside off. Lees looks to drive but it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
Score after 2 overs : 4/0
Runs Scored
1 Runs
A Lees
2 (7)
Z Crawley
2 (5)
T Boult
1-0-1-0
A single to end! Shorter and on off, Lees pushes it towards cover and gets to the other end.
Goes fuller this time and on middle, Lees plays it back to the bowler.
Good length and on off, this is pushed to covers.
Angles this one into the middle pole, Lees works it to mid-wicket.
Just outside off, a hint of away movement. Left alone.
Angled into the pads, Lees looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
Trent Boult to steam in from the opposite end.
Score after 1 overs : 3/0
Runs Scored
3 Runs
Z Crawley
2 (5)
A Lees
1 (1)
T Southee
1-0-3-0
Two! Crawley is off the mark! Edgy runs. Fuller and around off, Zak Crawley pushes at it, it goes off the outside edge wide of the gully fielder and behind him for two.
Pitches it up and on off, shaping away again, Crawley drives it to covers.
Beautiful outswinger! Around off and on a length, Zak Crawley feels for it inside the line and misses.
On off, defended.
EDGED BUT SHORT! Lovely shape for Southee! Fuller and on off, this one swings away. Crawley pushes at it with hard hands, it goes off the outside edge, lands short of third slip who misfields. Lees wants a run but is sent back at the right time.
England and Lees are underway! Swing though for Southee! Fuller, almost goes for a yorker. Ends up bowling a full toss which tails back in from middle, this is jammed towards mid-wicket for a quick run.
132/10
Overs
40.0
Extras
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CRR
3.3
Welcome back, folks! The New Zealand players have gathered near the fence and are in a huddle. Out walk Alex Lees and Zak Crawley to open for England. The hosts would be aiming to bat once, bat big and bat New Zealand out of this Test match. For that to happen, they will need a foundation and let's see how their openers deal with the new ball. Tim Southee to begin proceedings...
... SECOND INNINGS ...
New Zealand recovered slightly after Lunch, but the huge damage done in the morning session will have its effect throughout this Test match. Thanks to the knocks of Southee and de Grandhomme, they avoided the embarrassment of bundling out under 100, but it is still peanuts if you consider the batting record at this venue. The Kiwi bowlers will have to put their best foot forward to keep themselves relevant in this Test. Stay tuned for England's reply...
A commanding bowling show from England! They shot out New Zealand in under two sessions and will be brimming with confidence. It's a cracking start to Ben Stokes' captaincy, and when you have bowlers of the quality of Anderson, Broad and the new addition Potts, you have very little to do as captain. A word of praise for Matthew Potts who picked up four wickets on his debut. He showed great control over his art, and it was a bit unfortunate that he picked up a calf injury and didn't get the chance to put his name on the Lord's honours board.
Score after 40 overs : 132/10
Runs Scored
5 Runs
T Boult
14 (16)
de Grandhomme
42 (50)
B Stokes
1.4-0-5-1
OUT! TAKEN! That is a soft dismissal! Boult had one ball to negotiate and he fails to do so. Stokes gets the last man. On middle, a slower one. It holds on to the surface. Boult chips it towards mid-wicket. Ollie Pope dives to his right and takes it. The frustrating stand for England comes to an end! NEW ZEALAND BOWLED OUT FOR 132!
Outside off, this is guided through point for one.
A slower one outside off, Colin looks to drive but is beaten.
Fuller and on off, Colin hits it to covers.
Not sure what Boult was waiting for there! On the pads, Colin looks to flick, it goes off the leading edge through point. They take one. Colin is off for a second but Boult is holding his ground. He goes for it in the end. The throw is well above the keeper. Had it been straight to Foakes, there could have been a chance at the other end.
Two! Fuller and outside off, this is pushed through covers for a couple.
Score after 39 overs : 127/9
Runs Scored
11 Runs
T Boult
14 (15)
de Grandhomme
37 (45)
J Anderson
16-6-66-4
FOUR! Stand and deliver! That is superb from Boult. He is not going to back down. Fuller and outside off, this is lofted over the cover fielder and into the fence. The number 8 for Rajasthan is showing his worth with the blade.
Shorter and outside off, Colin chops it to point for a single.
Really good fielding! But three added to the total. These are vital runs for the Kiwis. Fuller and on off, this is pushed down the ground. Broad from mid on, chases, dives and keeps it down to three.
Once again Colin de Grandhomme is happy to take the ones! Outside off, this is guided through point for one.
Robin Das goes off now, seems Stuart Broad has returned.
Two, good running! Good length and on middle, Colin works it with soft hands through mid-wicket. Two taken.
On middle, defended.
Score after 38 overs : 116/9
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Boult
7 (13)
de Grandhomme
33 (41)
B Stokes
0.4-0-0-0
Not a good ball to end! Down the leg side. Boult does not fiddle with it.
Fuller and outside off, Boult tries to heave but misses.
Outside off, not played at.
A good slower one outside off, Boult slashes at it but misses.
Matthew Potts is leaving the field. He clutched his calf muscle after the last ball and Ben Stokes doesn't want to take any chance with him. Potts exits and the English skipper will complete this over. The hosts have three substitutes on the field now, Harry Brook for Jack Leach, Robin Das for Matthew Potts and Craig Overton for Stuart Broad, who at the moment is sitting on the fence.
Length again and on off, Boult pushes it to covers.
That is a stylish leave! Outside off, not played at.
Score after 37 overs : 116/9
Runs Scored
9 Runs
de Grandhomme
33 (41)
T Boult
7 (7)
J Anderson
15-6-55-4
FOUR! England won't mind that as it will bring Boult on strike! Shorter and outside off, Colin guides it past point and it races away to the fence.
Really good shot. Very clever! Short and on middle, Boult upper cuts it over the slip cordon. Does not go all the way but three taken.
Outside off, left alone. Two more balls for Boult to negotiate.
Colin is happy to take the single! Length and on off, Colin pushes it towards covers for one.
On off, Colin de Grandhomme defends it well.
Gets off the strike on the first ball! Plays that one awkwardly! Angled into the pads, he works it by taking one hand off the handle, through square leg for one.
Score after 36 overs : 107/9
Runs Scored
5 Runs
de Grandhomme
28 (38)
T Boult
3 (4)
M Potts
9-4-13-4
Two taken which means Boult will be on strike for the next over! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for two.
Three! Boult is off the mark! Fuller and on middle, this is chipped past the bowler, it goes down the slope and three runs taken.
Another one on off, this is pushed to covers.
Boult makes a little bit of room this time, he is followed, and this is bowled on his body. Defended.
Length and on off, Boult guides it to point.
Trent Boult walks in next at number 11. He consistently batted at 8 for Rajasthan in the recently concluded Indian T20 League and would be feeling demoted. A good chance for him to showcase his batting prowess.
OUT! LBW! Matthew Potts returns and strikes in no time. Not sure why he was kept out of the attack for so long. This is on a length, outside off, it lands and jags back in. Patel misses as he tries to defend and gets hit on the back thigh. A huge appeal and the finger is raised. Ajaz takes the DRS quickly but this time it has not come to his rescue. No bat there and it's hitting the leg stump. Potts has 4, he has 5 balls to bowl at the last man. Can he get his 5th?
Matthew Potts is back on now! He is two shy of picking a fifer on Test debut, that too at Lord's.
Score after 35 overs : 102/8
Runs Scored
7 Runs
de Grandhomme
26 (37)
A Patel
7 (17)
J Anderson
14-6-46-4
Outside off, on a length. Left alone.
FOUR! What a shot that is and the 100 is up for the Kiwis! Looked farfetched at one stage but the counter-attacking cricket after the break has helped them get there. They would love a few more. This is full and on middle, Colin whips it nonchalantly over mid-wicket and for a boundary.
Some issue with the ball and the umpire agrees! The box of balls comes out.
Good length and on off, defended.
Two more! Fuller and around off, Colin de Grandhomme strokes it through covers for two.
Just about clears Stokes! Fuller and on off, Patel lifts it over mid off, not off the middle but hits it well enough to get it over that fielder. One taken.
On a length and on off, this is pushed to covers.
Score after 34 overs : 95/8
Runs Scored
4 Runs
A Patel
6 (15)
de Grandhomme
20 (33)
S Broad
13-0-45-1
On the pads, this is clipped through mid-wicket for one.
Patel has looked quite solid since the time he has come out! Good length and on off, this is guided to point.
That is a sharp short ball, Patel is beaten for pace as he tries to pull. There is nice zip off the surface.
That is a good short ball, hurries Colin. He is late on the pull, it goes off the gloves and towards the leg side for one.
Fuller and on off, Patel now takes it on as he strokes it to wide mid off.
Shorter and on off, Colin pushes it towards covers and takes one.
Score after 33 overs : 91/8
Runs Scored
1 Runs
A Patel
4 (11)
de Grandhomme
18 (31)
J Anderson
13-6-39-4
Given out lbw! Ajaz Patel reviews. James Anderson darts in a full ball around off, shaping in off the seam at 82 mph. Ajaz Patel shows very limited footwork as he brings down a straight bat in defense. He misses and is pinged on the front pad. The appeal is made and the finger goes up. The DRS is in service and the UltraEdge detects an inside edge. Jimmy will have to wait for his fifer.
In the channel outside off, on a length and holding its line, Patel makes yet another watchful leave.
Dishes it out very full and wide outside off, inviting the drive, Patel lets it be.
Angles in a full ball, around off, Patel defends it by getting forward.
In the corridor of uncertainty, that is left alone for the keeper to collect.
Fullish and on middle, Colin de Grandhomme flicks it in front of square leg and rotates the strike. He is trusting Ajaz Patel here.
Score after 32 overs : 90/8
Runs Scored
4 Runs
A Patel
4 (6)
de Grandhomme
17 (30)
S Broad
12-0-41-1
Nopes, double bluff. Broad puts it on a driving length outside off, Patel attempts to push it through the line but misses.
Square leg drops back. Short ball incoming?
On a length and outside off, angling in, Ajaz Patel leaves it alone.
FOUR! That's a good shot! Fuller in length and outside off, Patel reaches out for it and drills his drive through covers for a boundary. New Zealand move to 90!
In the channel outside off, on a good length, Patel shoulders arms.
Gets behind the line of the delivery and defends it solidly.
Pitches it up and around off, Patel pushes it down to mid on.
Score after 31 overs : 86/8
Runs Scored
8 Runs
de Grandhomme
17 (30)
A Patel
0 (0)
J Anderson
12-6-38-4
Around off, on a length, defended from the crease to the off side.
Ajaz Patel walks in next.
OUT! Southee holes out and his cameo is over! Clever bowling from James Anderson. He bangs it in short, around middle at 80 mph and it's well-directed. Tim Southee is taken by surprise, he takes his eyes off the ball as he swings his bat across the line. The top edge sends the ball flying to deep square leg where Matthew Potts is ready to pouch yet another skier. The 41-run stand is over and Anderson has four wickets.
FOUR! This is good from Southee. Fuller in length, around middle, Southee finds it in the slot and heaves it over mid-wicket.
Slightly short again, around off, Southee flat-bats it down the ground through mid off. Stuart Broad gives the chase from mid on and slides near the fence to pull it back. Stokes has reached there too and he throws the ball back into play. Two runs taken.
Shortish and outside off, some extra energy on this delivery, Tim Southee pokes at it and misses.
Around off, on a length, this has been lifted behind the bowler for a couple of runs.
Score after 30 overs : 78/7
Runs Scored
1 Runs
T Southee
18 (18)
de Grandhomme
17 (29)
S Broad
11-0-37-1
A touch short and on middle, Tim goes on his toes and helps it quietly to mid-wicket for a run. 39 runs in the entire morning session and now they have scored 39 more in the first 30 minutes or so of this session.
Back of a length, on top of off, Southee sticks back this time and tries to push inside the line but misses.
Wild swing and a miss! Broad is landing it a touch short and around off, Tim Southee clears his front leg for a big heave-ho but the ball swings away to beat his bat.
Shortish and on off, Southee drops his wrists and allows it through.
Beats the bat again! Stuart Broad delivers it around off, on a good length, Southee feels for it but gets beaten by the away movement.
Swing and a miss! Back of a length, outside off and shaping away, Southee rocks back to heave it across the line but misses.
Score after 29 overs : 77/7
Runs Scored
10 Runs
T Southee
17 (12)
de Grandhomme
17 (29)
J Anderson
11-6-30-3
Slightly short in length and outside off, Southee guides it down to third man for a run. The stand moves to 32 and NZ are 77 for 7.
Bouncer again, this time down the leg side, Tim ducks once more.
Digs it in short, around middle, Southee ducks.
FOUR! This is frustrating for England. Anderson loses his radar and slips a length ball down the leg side, Southee gets a fine tickle behind it and it scoots away to the fine leg fence.
FOUR! Just before this delivery, the deep point came in and Southee played it over him. Short in length and outside off, Tim Southee goes on his toes and whacks it over Ollie Pope.
Angles in a length ball around off, Colin de Grandhomme stays back and drops it down with gentle hands to covers. They steal a run.
Score after 28 overs : 67/7
Runs Scored
6 Runs
T Southee
8 (7)
de Grandhomme
16 (28)
S Broad
10-0-36-1
Beauty from Broad. Serves it on a length and close to off again, the ball holds its line and beats the hanging defensive blade of Tim Southee.
Broad gets greedy and tries to repeat the last delivery from the leg stump line. It though goes down with the angle and beats the bat of Colin who tried to flick. It deflects off the pads to square leg and they cross for a leg bye.
Outswinger this time. It starts from around off, on a fuller length and then deviates away from the batter, Colin de Grandhomme offers no shot.
Bowls it on a good length and close to off, holding its line, Colin de Grandhomme takes his front leg forward to cover the line and then makes a leave.
Shortish and on off, played down towards covers for one.
FOUR! Vital runs, these! Short in length, around off and approaching the batter at a decent height. Southee rocks back and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Runs have come for New Zealand post Lunch but the damage is already done.
Score after 27 overs : 61/7
Runs Scored
5 Runs
T Southee
3 (4)
de Grandhomme
16 (25)
J Anderson
10-6-20-3
On a length and around off, Southee pushes it through point. The fielder there is in the deep and it's a single to close the over.
Another false shot but de Grandhomme survives. James Anderson angles it in on middle and leg, getting it to straighten a bit, Colin tries to flick but gets a big leading edge. It flies behind point, and then slows down as it approaches the fence. Three runs taken.
Lands it on a good length and around off, de Grandhomme is on the back foot as he pushes it to short cover.
A gentle delivery, on a length outside off and holding its line, Colin covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
Edged but safe! James Anderson hurls it across on a length and outside off, shaping away, Colin de Grandhomme pushes inside the line and edges it behind. It goes on the bounce to Zak Crawley at second slip.
Serves it on a good length around off, shaping back in, Tim goes on his toes and plays it down towards cover-point. They cross.
Score after 26 overs : 56/7
Runs Scored
7 Runs
de Grandhomme
13 (21)
T Southee
1 (2)
S Broad
9-0-31-1
And again! Another outswinger, outside off, Colin de Grandhomme sees width and tries to force it through the line but misses.
Beaten! Moving away from the batter, around off, Colin de Grandhomme tries to drive but misses.
FOUR! Fine shot! Short in length, around off, Colin de Grandhomme camps back and plays a pull shot dominated by the bottom hand. It goes over mid-wicket and finds the fence.
Fuller and around off, Colin slices his attempted drive through cover-point for two.
50 up for New Zealand, at last. Angling in on middle, on a length, Southee works it through square leg for a run.
In the area outside off, Southee pushes at it and misses.
Stuart Broad it is who will bowl from the other end! Stokes could have gone for Matthew Potts but has gone for experience.
Score after 25 overs : 49/7
Runs Scored
10 Runs
de Grandhomme
7 (17)
T Southee
0 (0)
J Anderson
9-6-15-3
FOUR! Shot! Back of a length, around off, Colin de Grandhomme goes on the back foot and packs a punch through point. The outfield at Lord's is quick and it's a boundary for New Zealand.
Tim Southee walks out to bat! Will he swing at every ball too?
OUT! CAUGHT! Anderson doesn't shy away from digging it short again. He bangs it on middle at 84 mph, getting it high onto the batter, Kyle Jamieson is in top gear, and aims for another big shot across the line but this time it takes the top edge. Matthew Potts settles underneath it near the fence at deep backward square leg and takes the skier easily. Wicket number 3 for Jimmy and New Zealand are now 7 down with not even 50 on the board.
FOUR! Attack is the best form of defense. Anderson alters his length to go short, it's around off and in the hitting range for Jamieson. The tall man hangs on the back foot and powers it over mid-wicket.
On a length and around off, Kyle Jamieson looks to heave but ends up dragging it off the inner edge to mid-wicket.
Up and over! Anderson serves it on a length and outside off, Kyle tries for a lofted shot but slices it behind cover-point for two. The intention seems to be to attack.
Jimmy starts by delivering it slightly short and outside off, Kyle Jamieson plays at it late and taps it down in front of gully. The fielder there jumps and makes the stop.
We are back for the afternoon session! The England players make their way out to the middle. Colin de Grandhomme and Kyle Jamieson follow. James Anderson to begin. Here we go...
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
Update - Matt Parkinson is set to make his long-awaited Test debut as he is named as the concussion substitute for Jack Leach.
New Zealand will be disappointed. Despite it being a great strip to bat on, the initial phase was always going to be tough. Their openers didn't show the right application, and there were many avoidable shots. The tourists have their backs to the wall now and need someone to play a marathon knock to bail them out. Can they survive the afternoon session? Do join us at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT) to find out.
Exceptional morning session for England! It was supposed to be a batting day at Lord's, both captains showed the willingness to bat first, but the way things have panned out, the hosts will be happy that Ben Stokes lost the toss. James Anderson and Stuart Broad were reunited to use the new ball, and they showed exemplary control over their line and length. The pitch offered just enough juice, and the awesome twosome dictated terms. The newbie, Matthew Potts, also proved his mettle and looks ripe for this format already. He extended the good work and claimed three wickets in his first spell of Test cricket.
Score after 24 overs : 39/6
Runs Scored
2 Runs
de Grandhomme
3 (16)
K Jamieson
0 (6)
M Potts
8-4-8-3
Takes one on the body! Shorter one around off, Colin de Grandhomme stands back, he does not take on the short ball but is too late in moving out of the way. Gets hit on the body. That will be Lunch on Day 1.
Back of the length and on off, Colin de Grandhomme pulls this one through mid-wicket for a brace.
On a good length and outside off, this is left alone towards Ben Foakes.
An appeal for LBW but turned down! Stokes asks if there is an inside edge and Potts does not feel so. It is reviewed. Time for the replays! NOT OUT! UltraEdge shows a spike and there is an inside edge! Really difficult to judge though if it was bat first or pad first as it looked very close. Length and outside off, this lands and jags back in. Colin de Grandhomme looks to defend but he seems to have missed it and it hits the pad. An appeal but turned down. It is reviewed but England lose one.
On a good length and outside leg, slower too, Colin de Grandhomme leaves it alone.
Length delivery on middle, this is defended towards the mid on region.
The game pauses for a while! The crowd is on its feet, clapping and celebrating the legend of the game Shane Warne. We lost the magical spinner a few months back. The man with jersey number 23 gets applause for 23 seconds. Rest in peace, Warnie.
Score after 23 overs : 37/6
Runs Scored
1 Runs
K Jamieson
0 (6)
de Grandhomme
1 (10)
J Anderson
8-6-5-2
Back of the length and on middle, Kyle Jamieson jumps a bit and blocks it away.
Length delivery on off, Kyle Jamieson looks to flick it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards mid-wicket.
Length delivery and outside off, this is guided towards point.
Touch full and outside off, Kyle Jamieson lets it go.
Length and outside leg, Kyle Jamieson tries to flick it but misses.
On middle, this is clipped towards square leg for one.
Score after 22 overs : 36/6
Runs Scored
0 Runs
K Jamieson
0 (1)
de Grandhomme
0 (9)
M Potts
7-4-6-3
On a length and outside off, Kyle Jamieson punches it towards covers.
Kyle Jamieson is the new batter.
OUT! BOWLED! Matthew Potts gets another one! An error of judgment costs Tom Blundell! He did leave a few which went close past the off pole but this was a poor leave, to be honest. Matthew Potts goes fuller, fuller than a length that is and gets it back in from just around off. That is not a ball you leave but Tom Blundell does so. It slams into the off pole. England are into the bowling all-rounders now. Tom Blundell was usually leaving the balls on length but this one was a little too full. Clever stuff from Potts. Can England get another one before Lunch?
Similar to the last delivery, Tom Blundell again leaves it towards the keeper.
On a length and outside off, Tom Blundell leaves it through towards Ben Foakes.
Sticks to his length and bowls it outside off, Tom Blundell guides it to point.
Good length and outside off, Tom Blundell lets it go.
Score after 21 overs : 36/5
Runs Scored
0 Runs
de Grandhomme
0 (9)
T Blundell
14 (34)
J Anderson
7-6-4-2
On a length and outside off, this is left alone towards the keeper.
Good-length delivery and on middle, Colin de Grandhomme looks to flick it but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad, the ball rolls towards the slip cordon.
Length ball outside off swinging it in, Colin de Grandhomme shoulders arms and leaves it through to the keeper.
On a good length and outside off, this is left alone towards the keeper.
Back of a length and on off, Colin de Grandhomme leaves it alone.
On a length and on leg, Colin de Grandhomme looks to flick it but misses and the ball hits his pads.
James Anderson (6-5-4-2) returns for his second spell.
Score after 20 overs : 36/5
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Blundell
14 (34)
de Grandhomme
0 (3)
M Potts
6-3-6-2
Touch full and outside off, Tom Blundell looks to drive it but gets an inside edge as the ball races towards short mid-wicket.
On middle, this is defended out solidly.
Length ball on leg, quicker too, Tom Blundell tries to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards short leg.
Good length and outside off, Tom Blundell shoulders arms on this one.
A huge appeal and the finger is raised! Tom Blundell reviews! NOT OUT! UltraEdge shows an INSIDE EDGE! That is the reason why Tom Blundell reviewed it almost immediately. This is on length, it comes back in from outside off. Tom Blundell puts in a good stride forward and tries to defend. There are two sounds and one of them is coming from the pad. An appeal and the finger is raised. Blundell reviews and the replays show that the on-field call has to be overturned. The New Zealand dressing room will breathe a huge sigh of relief.
On a length and outside off, Tom Blundell tries to block it but misses.
Score after 19 overs : 36/5
Runs Scored
9 Runs
de Grandhomme
0 (3)
T Blundell
14 (28)
S Broad
8-0-24-1
Another leave as this is yet again bowled outside off. Not played at.
That goes over the off pole. Left on length. On off, Colin de Grandhomme shoulders arms to it.
Now follows the two boundaries with one! Good batting! On a length and around off, this is guided towards point for one.
FOUR! Full face of the bat! That is a wonderful stroke! Fuller and on middle, this is timed past mid on and it races away to the fence.
EDGY FOUR! Almost another wicket! Fuller and on off, Tom Blundell, with hardly any foot movement, pushes at it, this goes off the inside edge past the leg pole and down to the fine leg fence.
Outside off, left alone.
Score after 18 overs : 27/5
Runs Scored
5 Runs
de Grandhomme
0 (1)
T Blundell
5 (24)
M Potts
5-2-6-2
A very confident looking drive to begin with! Fuller and on off, Colin de Grandhomme pushes it to mid off. End of another successful over for England.
Colin de Grandhomme walks in next. He is known for his aggressive style of batting and it will be interesting to watch his approach.
OUT! TIMBER! Plays it on and Matthew Potts has another one, and England have five in the first session. Just as a stand was looking to build, England have struck! This one probably skids through. Back of a length and on middle, this zips through. Daryl Mitchell goes back and looks to defend but is a touch late into the shot. It hits the under-edge and then goes onto the stumps.
FOUR! That is a really good shot! Good timing and finds the gap too. Should release a little bit of pressure. Short and on the body, Daryl Mitchell swivels and pulls it through backward square leg. There are a couple of fielders in the deep but it beats both and goes into the fence.
Angled into the pads, Tom Blundell looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye is taken.
Good length and on off, Tom Blundell guides it to point.
Back of a length and outside off, left alone.
BREAKING - Jack Leach is showing signs of concussion, so as per the protocol, Leach has been withdrawn from this Test match. No word on his replacement yet. Wishing Leach a speedy recovery. We will keep you posted in case of any new development.
Score after 17 overs : 22/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
9 (33)
T Blundell
5 (21)
S Broad
7-0-15-1
Good leave yet again! Outside off, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms to this one. Another tidy over and England continue to pile on the pressure.
When runs are hard to come by, such quick runs are gold! On middle, Blundell works it towards mid on and gets to the other end.
On the fuller side and on middle, Tom Blundell pushes it to mid on.
Outside off, not played at.
Another good leave! Yet another one on a length and outside off, Tom lets it go with a good stride forward. Broad does get the ball back in nicely and we have seen him dismiss batters when they try leaving it. He is threatening here.
A good leave in the end! This is on a length, well outside off, this one comes back in a long way. Tom Blundell puts in a good stride forward and leaves it alone. A good leave in the end.
Score after 16 overs : 21/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
9 (32)
T Blundell
4 (16)
M Potts
4-2-2-1
Outside off, not played at. Another testing over from Potts comes to an end.
Solid! Length and on off, defended. Giving nothing away at the moment are the English bowlers.
Now the one that goes away! Outstanding stuff! Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Mitchell looks to defend but is beaten all ends up. This is quality stuff. Taking the ball away and bringing it back in from the same spot. He has really impressed so far.
This one comes back in sharply! This lands on a length and outside off, jags back in. Mitchell misses as he tries to defend and gets hit high on the pad.
Angled into the pads again, from wide of the crease, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
Angled into the middle pole, Tom Blundell works it to mid-wicket. The movement which was there earlier on is not as extravagant as it was. Batting is getting easier as expected.
Score after 15 overs : 20/4
Runs Scored
5 Runs
D Mitchell
9 (28)
T Blundell
3 (14)
S Broad
6-0-14-1
On a good length and on middle, this is blocked back towards Stuart Broad.
FOUR! Fuller and in the line of the stumps, at 85 mph, this is flicked through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.
Fuller one this time and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tries to block it but gets an outside edge. The ball falls short towards the fielder at fourth slip.
Length delivery on off, Daryl Mitchell defends it towards mid on.
On a good length and on leg, quicker too, Tom Blundell tries to flick it but misses. It goes off his pads to square leg and they collect a leg bye.
On a good length and outside off, Tom Blundell shoulders arms and leaves it through to the keeper.
Score after 14 overs : 15/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Mitchell
5 (24)
T Blundell
3 (12)
M Potts
3-2-1-1
Maiden over from Matthew Potts. Length delivery on off, this is again defended towards the mid on region.
Length delivery on middle, this is eased towards the mid on region.
Sticks to his length and delivers it around middle, this is defended back towards Matthew Potts.
Length ball outside off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone towards the keeper.
On a good length and outside off, this is driven straight towards the fielder at short cover.
On a good length and on off, this is pushed back towards the bowler.
Score after 13 overs : 15/4
Runs Scored
2 Runs
T Blundell
3 (12)
D Mitchell
5 (18)
S Broad
5-0-10-1
Good length delivery on middle, this is eased towards mid on.
On a length and outside leg, Tom Blundell tries to give it a fine tickle but misses. The keeper collects it diving to his left.
Sticks to his length and on middle, Tom Blundell flicks it past square leg for a brace.
On a good length and on middle, this is eased towards the mid on region.
Length ball on off, Tom Blundell tries to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards short leg.
On a good length and on middle, this is defended back towards Stuart Broad.
Score after 12 overs : 13/4
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
5 (18)
T Blundell
1 (6)
M Potts
2-1-1-1
A length ball outside off, Daryl Mitchell tries to block it but misses. Loud appeal from Ben Foakes but the finger stays down.
Good length ball down the middle and leg line, Tom Blundell flicks it towards square leg for one.
Sticks to his line and length, Tom Blundell tries to block it but misses.
On a good length and outside off, this is again left alone through to the keeper.
Back of the length and outside off, Tom Blundell gets in two minds but leaves it alone in the end.
A length ball outside off, Tom Blundell defends it towards gully.
DRINKS! England and Stokes just could not have asked for a better start! They are all over the Kiwis at the moment. 4 wickets in the first hour and they have given away just the 12 runs. All the three bowlers to bowl have been excellent and have made brilliant use of the condition. New Zealand, on the other hand, need a partnership. They really need to enter Lunch without losing another wicket. Easier said than done but the Kiwis will have to do so.
Score after 11 overs : 12/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Mitchell
5 (17)
T Blundell
0 (1)
J Anderson
6-5-4-2
Streaky! Fuller in length and around middle, Daryl Mitchell tries driving but it takes the outside edge. Doesn't carry to gully. Fifth maiden for Jimmy!
Sliding down the leg side, on a length, Daryl Mitchell doesn't get enough bat behind his attempted flick shot. It takes his thigh pad and rolls behind. Foakes is quick to get to the ball, to his left.
On a length and outside off, the batter leaves it again and the ball dives on its way to the keeper.
Serves it on a length again, outside off, Mitchell guards his stumps and allows it through.
Angles in a length ball on off, Daryl Mitchell is on the back foot as he defends it to the off side.
A gentle outswinger, in the zone outside off, Daryl lets it through to the keeper.
Score after 10 overs : 12/4
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Blundell
0 (1)
D Mitchell
5 (11)
M Potts
1-1-0-1
Delivers it on a good length and outside off, Tom Blundell allows it through to the keeper. Brilliant first over from Matthew Potts, a wicket maiden.
Tom Blundell walks out to bat!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a debut wicket for Matthew Potts! He is running in celebration after bowling just five balls in his Test career. Kane Williamson exits and New Zealand are in tatters. It's a scrambled seam delivery, fuller and around off, at 85 kph, Williamson decides to defend the line with soft hands but it's not soft enough. The outside edge flies to the right of Ben Foakes who completes a great catch.
Fuller and outside off, seaming away, Williamson pushes at it and misses.
On off, a length ball, defended.
Lands it on a length, around off, angling in, Kane defends it from the back foot.
Begins well with a delivery in the channel outside off, getting it to move away, Kane shoulders arms.
It is time for the debutant to come on! Matthew Potts gets the ball in hand. What a moment for him. A debut at Lord's and the first ball he will be bowling to is Kane Williamson, one of the modern greats.
Score after 9 overs : 12/3
Runs Scored
4 Runs
D Mitchell
5 (11)
K Williamson
2 (17)
J Anderson
5-4-4-2
Fuller in length and outside off, nipping away a bit, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.
Back of a length, close to off and angling in, Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and defends it on the leg side.
Bouncer outside off, at 82 mph, Daryl Mitchell ducks.
Around off, on a length and angling in, Daryl Mitchell gets forward and defends it to the off side.
FOUR! First boundary of the Test match and also the first runs off James Anderson. Fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell leans across and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
In the zone outside off, left alone.
Score after 8 overs : 8/3
Runs Scored
1 Runs
D Mitchell
1 (5)
K Williamson
2 (17)
S Broad
4-0-8-1
Again the length is full, around off, Daryl Mitchell loses his balance a bit as he pushes it out towards covers. It rolls in the gap and he picks up a single.
Fuller and around off, defended off the front foot to the off side.
Beaten! On a length and around off, moving away, Daryl Mitchell pokes and misses.
Shout for a caught behind! The finger has stayed down. Back of a length, around off and angling in, Daryl Mitchell tries to defend the line but it straightens a hint to beat the bat. There is some sound as it goes to Ben Foakes, they appeal but the umpire stays unmoved. Stokes decides not to review it. That sounded more fabric than wood. The replays show that it clipped Mitchell's pocket.
Slightly short and on off, Daryl Mitchell goes on the back foot and plays it down to point.
OUT! CAUGHT! Jonny is in business again at third slip and the legendary bowling pair of Board and Anderson have combined to pick three wickets. Normalcy resumes for the Three Lions! This delivery is hurled on a length and outside off, at 84 mph, Devon Conway gets on the front foot to defend but ends up pushing inside the line with firm hands. It flies towards Jonny Bairstow who snaps a lovely low catch, inches above the ground. New Zealand are in big trouble now!
Score after 7 overs : 7/2
Runs Scored
0 Runs
K Williamson
2 (17)
D Conway
3 (6)
J Anderson
4-4-0-2
Lands it on a length outside off, Kane Williamson initially looks to put his bat inside the line but then pulls out. Fourth maiden in a row for James Anderson, he is yet to concede a run.
Identical to the last delivery, this time the length is a tad fuller, Kane lets it go and carefully keeps his gloves away from the trajectory of the ball.
Big inswinger from Jimmy! He shortens his length slightly and delivers it outside off, Kane sways away.
JUST SHORT! Williamson's soft hands save him. Fuller and angling in around off at 82 mph, Kane Williamson tries to defend the line but it nips away a bit to take a soft outside edge. It drops in front of first slip as Ben Foakes dives across.
In the channel outside off, landing on a good length and shaping away, Kane Williamson lets it through to the keeper.
Angling in, on a length around off, Kane Williamson allows the ball to come to him and taps it down to gully.
Score after 6 overs : 7/2
Runs Scored
5 Runs
D Conway
3 (6)
K Williamson
2 (11)
S Broad
3-0-7-0
Fullish and on off, Devon Conway takes his front leg forward and pushes it defensively to covers.
Nearly! Broad steams in from 'round the wicket and lands it on a length outside off. Devon Conway hangs his bat out to dry and it beats the outside edge by a whisker.
Pitches it up and close to off, Kane Williamson presses forward and plays it with soft hands towards cover-point. They steal a quick run.
Fuller and on off, angling in, Williamson defends it off his front foot.
Halt in play! Leach is in pain after he tried stopping the ball with a dive. The physio is out. This does not look good though. Jack Leach is going off for now and Harry Brook is on the field as his substitute.
Jack Leach in trouble! Fuller in length and outside off, Conway commits himself to the drive and slices it off the outside half of his blade. It races behind through gully and Leach chases it down. He pulls it back in but then falls awkwardly, with his head hitting the ground hard. Jack Leach has stayed down, in pain. The physio has come out and there are a few concerned faces around. Meanwhile, three runs have been added to the scoreboard.
Fractionally short and angling down the leg side, Kane nudges it down to fine leg and opens his account with a single.
Score after 5 overs : 2/2
Runs Scored
0 Runs
D Conway
0 (3)
K Williamson
0 (8)
J Anderson
3-3-0-2
Bowls it on a good length and outside off, Devon Conway shoulders arms. Yet another wicket maiden for Jimmy!
Fuller and on off, angling in, Devon defends it ahead of his front pad.
In the channel outside off, left alone.
Devon Conway walks out to bat! He had a really good time in England and he needs a good knock here.
OUT! CAUGHT! Jonny Bairstow is in action again, this time he dropped it in the first attempt but then takes it on the rebound. Back of a length this time, around off at 81 mph, Tom Latham goes on the back foot to punch it through the line but gets a big fat outside edge. The ball flies towards third slip where Jonny Bairstow tries to catch it with both hands but it slips out. The ball hits his wrists and then chest before lobbing in front of him. Jonny keeps his eyes on it, puts in a dive immediately and catches it with his right hand, diving forward. The English players are delighted. New Zealand have both their openers back in the hut.
This one is very wide outside off, fuller in length and leaving the batter with the away movement, Latham has nothing to offer.
Anderson continues with his 'round the wicket angle for the left-hander. Serves it on a length around off, getting it to shape away, Latham makes a watchful leave.
Score after 4 overs : 2/1
Runs Scored
1 Runs
K Williamson
0 (8)
T Latham
1 (14)
S Broad
2-0-2-0
This one is angled in around off, fuller in length, Williamson defends it gently to short mid-wicket. Good pressure bowling from England.
Fuller in length and outside off, Williamson keeps his bat close to his front pad and allows it through. The ball moves quite a bit after going past the Kiwi skipper.
Serves it on a good length and wide outside off, Williamson shoulders arms.
Tom opens his account now! Fuller in length around off, Latham uses the angle of the bowler and nudges it towards mid-wicket. He scampers across for a single and completes it with ease as the fielder scores a direct hit at the bowler's end.
A gentle delivery this time, full and outside off, Tom lets it be.
Slightly short in length, around off and angling in with some extra bounce, Latham is hurried up and misses the ball. It deflects off his thigh pad to the off side.
Score after 3 overs : 1/1
Runs Scored
0 Runs
K Williamson
0 (5)
T Latham
0 (11)
J Anderson
2-2-0-1
Around off, on a length, Williamson tries to defend but it straightens a bit to beat the bat. The ball strikes him on the thigh pad. End of a fine over, a wicket maiden!
Anderson again gets it to shape away from the batter, outside off, Kane has nothing to do with it.
Outside off, left alone.
A big inswinger from Anderson, it lands on a length outside off, and curls back in, Kane keeps his bat close to his body, leans back a touch and makes way for the ball.
In the zone outside off, moving away, Williamson allows it through.
Kane Williamson walks out to bat now! The skipper was not in the best of forms in the recently concluded Indian T20 League but he can take a lot more time for himself as this format allows that but he faces a tough challenge as the ball is doing a bit. Four slips and a gully waiting...
OUT! CAUGHT! James Anderson strikes in his second over. This is a superb one-handed catch by Jonny Bairstow. England have had issues with their slip catching but this one will make them feel confident. It's a length delivery in the channel outside off, shaping away a tad at 81 mph, Will Young could have left this alone but has a needless poke at it with unsure footwork. The ball takes a soft outside edge and flies towards third slip. It appears to be dying down but Jonny goes down, stretches his left hand out and it sticks. England are ecstatic!
Score after 2 overs : 1/0
Runs Scored
1 Runs
T Latham
0 (11)
W Young
1 (1)
S Broad
1-0-1-0
Beautiful delivery! Broad hurls across a full delivery, close to off and straightening just a touch, Latham has a nervous poke inside the line and misses.
On a length and outside off, angling in a bit, Tom covers his stumps and allows it through.
Good stop at gully! Broad lands it on a length and outside off, Latham pushes at it and it goes off the outer half. The gully fielder dives across to his left to stop the ball.
Goes very full and around off, as a surprise delivery, Latham brings a straight bat down and pushes it back towards the bowler.
Broad also switches to 'round the wicket for the southpaw. He serves it on a length and in the region outside off, Latham leaves it alone.
New Zealand are underway! Broad begins his spell with an inswinger. It's on a length and around off, Young plays with soft hands towards square leg and opens his account with a single.
Who will bowl from the other end then? Stuart Broad it is. Three slips and a gully in place.
Score after 1 overs : 0/0
Runs Scored
0 Runs
T Latham
0 (6)
W Young
0 (0)
J Anderson
1-1-0-0
A gentle outswinger, quite wide outside off, an easy leave for Latham. Jimmy begins with a maiden.
In the channel outside off, on a good length, this time Tom confidently covers the line and shoulders arms.
Back of a length, around off and angling in, Latham plays late near his body and taps it down towards gully.
Beauty of a delivery! The 'round the wicket angle is certainly troubling the batter. It's on and around off, on a length and straightening off the seam, Latham plays inside the line and gets beaten.
Anderson goes closer to the off stump line, the length is slightly fuller and it holds its line, Latham makes a watchful leave.
James Anderson begins with an outswinger. He lands it on a length and close to off, Latham feels for it inside the line as the ball beats the bat.
We are moments away from the first ball then! England are in a huddle and now walk out to the middle. They are followed by Will Young and Tom Latham! It is partly sunny and there is also a big cloud hovering above the ground. It will be interesting to see if there will be some movement for the bowler and if there is, the great man, James Anderson will surely get it. He is the one opening the bowling for the hosts. Here we go...
Ben Stokes, the English skipper, says that they would have batted as well. Regarding him leading the team, Stokes replies that it's not too different, it's just that he will have to make a few more decisions. Informs about Matthew Potts' debut and praises his skills. Informs about the illness of Graham Thorpe who is in hospital at the moment and he is wearing his name on his jersey to show support.
Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, says that they want to bat first as the sun is out and it looks like a good surface. Mentions that he is happy to be back in the side and informs that Ajaz Patel along with Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and Colin de Grandhomme constitute their bowling attack. Shares that they have prepared well and are looking forward to this game.
NEW ZEALAND (PLAYING XI) - 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 (PLAYING XI) - Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
TOSS - New Zealand HAVE WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT!
The hosts have already announced their XI! They have included a spinner in it and also, they have turned to the experienced heads of Anderson and Broad. Both missed the series against the Windies and they are now back into the mix. They have a debutant too as Matthew Potts will be featuring for his country for the very first time whereas the batting is more or less similar to the one that played in the West Indies. As far as the Kiwis are concerned, Trent Boult could be in line to play this Test despite arriving last Monday. Also, they have to make a decision on playing a spinner for this match. Ajaz Patel could feature for the first time after his heroic 10-wicket haul in an innings against India. Stay tuned, toss is not far away now.
It is a beginning of a new era for England! They have a new coach who is a Kiwi himself, Brendon McCullum and also, a new captain Stokes. It will be great to see how things pan out under the two for the hosts. One thing is for sure though, we will witness some exciting and aggressive cricket from the Three Lions. The Kiwis, on the other hand, haven't won a Test series this year despite playing two at home. They drew against both, South Africa and Bangladesh. The tourists though have happy memories of facing England as they beat them the last time they visited this part of the world. Can they do it again? We will find out.
After almost two months of fast, exciting T20 cricket, it is now time for the oldest and the longest format of the game to take the centre stage. England and New Zealand will lock horns in a three-match Test series with the first one being played at Lord's. Welcome to the coverage and stay with us for all the updates.
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