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New Zealand resumed on 55-5 and added 83 before England’s attack got the job done with Gus Atkinson taking a five-fer to win by 115 runs
England take 1-0 lead in three-match series against New Zealand with victory in bowler-dominated opener; Black Caps rolled for 138 in second innings having been set 254 to win; Gus Atkinsons 5-30 includes final wicket with Matt Henry cleaned up;
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England and New Zealand kick off their Test series at Lord’s. Here’s how to watch the match live around the world.
LONDON (AP) — England was reduced to 118-8 by New Zealand when bad light stopped play before tea on day one Thursday of the first test at Lord's. England lost seven wickets for 94 runs in 23.1 overs allowed in the post-lunch session.
Lord's became the first venue in cricket history to host 150 Test matches during the opening England-New Zealand Test. In India, Eden Gardens leads the list with 43 Tests. Meanwhile, New Zealand chose to bowl first before rain interrupted play.
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Gus Atkinson's five wicket haul helps England begin rebirth with victory over New Zealand
Gus Atkinson continued his love affair with Lord's, taking yet another five-wicket haul, after Josh Tongue made an initial breakthrough in the first full over of the day.