ENG vs NZ: England and New Zealand are taking on each other in the first test match. Moreover, the first test match is taking place at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England.
Kane Williamson went on to win the toss and he decided to have a bat first. However, the Kiwis were off to a bumpy start against England in the first test match.
New Zealand were all out for just 132 runs in their first innings. This wasn’t something that the Kiwis wanted but the signs were not good. England started off the first test match on a high.
However, that did not go as planned for England as they got themselves dragged into a collapse. The hosts were all out for just 141 runs in 42.5 overs in their first innings against New Zealand.
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The Kiwis got themselves into trouble again after losing four wickets for 56 runs. But Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell have put up a brilliant display. New Zealand are now at 236 runs with a loss of four wickets.
England’s fast bowlers as struggling to take wickets after an early bright start. They are now looking to provide a breakthrough. However, New Zealand already has a 227 runs lead against England.
ENG vs NZ: Ben Stokes and New Zealand players laugh off as ball hits Stokes bat reminding 2019 WC final
England did quite well with the bowl to start off the first test match on strong terms. However, their batting let them down once again. England started well with a 59 runs partnership for the first wicket.
Ben Stokes and New Zealand players laughed off a hilarious moment. The ball touched Ben Stokes’ bat reminding of a similar situation in the 2019 WC final.
Playing XI: England vs New Zealand
England’s Playing XI: Ben Stokes (c), Zack Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad and James Anderson.
New Zealand’s Playing XI: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Colin de Grandhomme, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult.
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